BCN culture, policies and human resources practices earn both national, state
kudos
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., May 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Two organizations that look for
exceptional workplaces are shining a spotlight on Blue Care Network of
Michigan.
BCN is one of 20 companies worldwide receiving the 2008 Gallup Great
Workplace Award on Wednesday, May 14 in Omaha, Neb. This is the second year in
a row BCN has earned the annual award. On May 1, BCN was saluted by the
Michigan Business and Professional Association as one of the "101 Best and
Brightest Companies to Work For" in West Michigan, an honor the company also
received last fall in Metro Detroit.
BCN, the HMO affiliate of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, has 1,388
employees across the state. Based in Southfield, BCN also has offices in Ann
Arbor, Flint, Grand Rapids, Lansing, Portage, Saginaw and Traverse City.
"To be competitive we need an engaged work force -- employees who like
their jobs and accept personal responsibility for doing them well," said
Jeanne Carlson, BCN president and CEO. "To judge by our recent awards, we're
moving in the right direction. I am proud that we have the best employees any
company could have."
To identify companies with the world's most productive and engaged
workforces, the Gallup management consulting organization compared applicants'
results across a workplace research database of millions of work teams in more
than 100 countries. A panel of workplace experts assessed the applicants'
results to select the winners.
"The winners of this award have established a new global standard for
engaging people," said Tom Rath, who leads Gallup's Workplace and Leadership
Consulting practice. "When compared to the millions of workgroups we have
studied around the world, the awardees have worked tirelessly to create an
environment that values people."
MBPA, one of the state's largest business associations, annually honors
outstanding companies for creating the best human resource initiatives for
employees.
"The companies we are recognizing this year are an example of exceptional
human resource practices and represent high standards in today's economic
climate," said Jennifer Kluge, MBPA chief operating officer and a veteran
human resources manager.
About Blue Care Network of Michigan
Blue Care Network of Michigan and its subsidiaries have 648,000 members.
Blue Care Network features award-winning disease management programs and the
largest HMO network of physicians and hospitals in the state, with more than
4,000 primary care physicians, 10,100 specialists and 130 hospitals. Blue Care
Network, a nonprofit corporation, is the affiliated HMO of Blue Cross Blue
Shield of Michigan and an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue
Shield Association. For further information, visit MiBCN.com .
About Gallup
Gallup has studied human nature and behaviors for more than 70 years.
Gallup's reputation for delivering relevant, timely, and visionary research on
what people around the word think and feel is the cornerstone of the
organization. Gallup employs many of the world's leading scientists in
management, economics, psychology, and sociology, and its consultants assist
leaders in identifying and monitoring behavioral economic indicators
worldwide. Gallup consultants also help organizations boost organic growth by
increasing customer engagement and maximizing employee productivity through
measurement tools, coursework, and strategic advisory services. Gallup's 2,000
professionals deliver services at client organizations, through the Web, at
Gallup University's campuses, and in 40 offices around the world. Information
about the Gallup Great Workplace Award is at
gallup.com/consulting/25312/Gallup-Great-Workplace-Award.aspx .
About MBPA
Based in Warren, Mich., MBPA is the largest business organization of small
to medium-sized businesses in Michigan, representing more than 20,000 members
who employ over 160,000 persons. Member businesses receive numerous benefits
including free legal and financial consultations; discounted technology,
automotive and office products; employee training and recruitment assistance;
and competitive group insurance rates. MBPA is a sister association to the
Michigan Food and Beverage Association. Details of the "101 Best and
Brightest" Award are at 101bestandbrightest.com .
SOURCE Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Helen Stojic, +1-313-225-8113, or Linda Lyles Daniels, +1-313-225-8121, both
of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, mediarelations@bcbsm.com
