awards
Bon Secours is honored to be a nationally recognized progressive employer, but not for the trophies and accolades. We are proud that these honors mean we are making a difference and having an impact on our employees and on the people in Virginia.
We work to develop programs and benefits that meet our employees where they are in life.
We are encouraged when these efforts are noticed.
An older workforce brings knowledge and expertise to the environment. We are continually developing new ways to retain the employees who fit this profile and ensure that they have growth opportunities within the health system," said Peter J Bernard, chief executive officer of Bon Secours Virginia Health System.
"We ask our employees what they need in terms of flexibility and programs to help keep them a vital part of the workforce," said Bonnie Shelor, senior vice president of human resources for Bon Scours Virginia Health System. "Nothing compares to what an experienced employee brings to the table, and we deeply value that contribution."
In 2010, Bon Secours Richmond was ranked No. 8 by SDI on its Top 100 Integrated Healthcare Networks national listing. Healthcare networks are recognized based upon their performance level and degree of integration. SDI analyzes the patient experience, measures healthcare systems relative to performance, and integrates and warehouses information assets.
The Gallup Great Workplace Award recognizes the best-performing workforces in the world. Bon Secours is the only Virginia organization and one of only 25 organizations world-wide to receive it.
"We are honored to be placed in the Top 100 list for another year, bringing Bon Secours more than a decade of recognition," said Peter J. Bernard, chief executive officer of Bon Secours Virginia Health System. "This honor resonates throughout our health system. Our employees understand the need for quality, compassionate care and our programs help make it possible for them to balance caring for others while caring for themselves."
The NAFE award was created in 2001 for measuring and rewarding companies that advance women.
Award recognizes organizations that adhere to the 10 Characteristics of Companies That Care. Bon Secours was recognized for a work environment founded on dignity and respect for all employees. Bon Secours cultivates the full potential of all employees.
The Bon Secours Richmond Health System earned a spot on Modern Healthcare's highly respected national listing of the 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare for 2009. In beating out nearly 220 other health organizations across the country, Bon Secours Richmond also is the sole Virginia representation on Modern Healthcare's second annual listing.
Companies that have successfully built comprehensive worksite wellness initiatives and are demonstrating and documenting concrete outcomes related to behavior change, cost effectiveness and return on investment are recognized as America's Healthiest Companies.
Bon Secours Richmond Health System has been recognized for business effectiveness in workplace flexibility with the Alfred P. Sloan award.
"Bon Secours recognizes the value employees place on their time — and having control of it," said Bonnie Shelor, senior vice president of human resources for Bon Secours Virginia. "Flexibility is an extension of compassion. Our employees must be flexible in working with our patients, and we aim to be accommodating to them, in return."
![]() AARP Best Employers for Workers over 50 |
![]() Verispan Top 100 Integrated Healthcare Network |
![]() The Gallup Great Workplace Award |
![]() Working Mother 100 Best Companies |
![]() National Association for Female Executives Top 10 Nonprofit Companies |
![]() Companies that Care Honor Roll |
![]() Modern Healthcare |
![]() Wellness Councils of America Gold Award for Well Workplace |
![]() Alfred P. Sloan Award |


