St. John Health was named one of "Metro Detroit's 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For" by the Michigan Business and Professional Association and the national Association for Business Resources, for the second year. 

"This award reflects the caliber of individuals who have chosen to bring their talents, medical expertise and passion to St. John Health," says Elliot Joseph, President and CEO, St. John Health. "Providing a great work environment in which our physicians, associates and leaders can grow and thrive ensures that St. John Health will be a vital community resource for generations to come."   

The "101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work for" award measures qualities such as:

• Effective communication
• Community initiatives
• Diversity
• Employee education and development
• Employee engagement and commitment
• Recognition and retention
• Recruitment and selection
• Work-life balance

In all categories, the panels of judges are looking for a unique thought process with top support from senior management and policy makers. They are looking for above average programs, services and solutions for employees. Also, the judges are looking for adaptation to various new factors in the marketplace.

St. John Health will be honored among the other companies committed to exceptional business practices on Thurs., Oct. 4, at the Conference and Events Center in Dearborn, Mich.  The 8th annual symposium and awards gala emphasizing human resources will be emceed by Murray Feldman of FOX 2 News and Amyre Makupson, former news anchor for UPN50 Ten O'Clock News and 62/CBS Eyewitness News.

Winning 101 companies compete for nine elite awards, one granted for each category. An overall winner, who has excelled in all categories, is honored with a "Best of the Best" award. The 10 winners of these awards will be announced during the luncheon. An independent research firm evaluates each company's entry based on a number of key measures.

The Michigan Business & Professional Association is a business organization that represents over 20,000 members who employ over 120,000 persons throughout the State of Michigan.  We are the fastest growing business association in the Midwest and are known for the Service, Education, Advocacy, and Solutions we provide our members.