DATE: January 20, 2025—FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FROM: Allison Gergley, Director of Marketing and Public Relations
Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center
1000 Rush Drive, Salida, CO 81201 Email: Allison.gergley@hrrmc.net
Tel.: 719-530-2217 Fax: 719-530-2232
HRRMC Named a U.S. Best-in-Class Employer by Gallagher
Salida, Colo. — Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center (HRRMC) was recently recognized as a Best-in-Class Employer in Gallagher’s 2024 U.S. Benefits Strategy & Benchmarking Survey. This recognition underscores HRRMC's excellence in implementing effective strategies for managing people, benefits and Human Resources (HR) programs.
HRRMC was selected for its comprehensive approach to strategically investing in benefits, compensation and the employee experience — all aimed at supporting the health, financial confidence and career growth of its employees while maintaining a sustainable cost structure.
Gallagher’s Best-in-Class Employer designation helps current and prospective employees understand and appreciate an organization’s workplace culture and people strategy, which are crucial differentiators in today’s competitive labor market.
“Our employees are the keystone to what makes our organization successful,” explains HRRMC President John Tucker. “Ensuring they feel supported, engaged and connected in a multitude of ways creates a positive environment for our patients and community, and with these attributes in mind, we are extremely proud to be named a Best-In-Class Employer.”
As a U.S. Best-in-Class Employer, HRRMC earned points based on its performance in several key areas:
- Planning horizons for the benefits and compensation strategies
- Extent of the wellbeing strategy
- Turnover rate for full-time equivalents (FTEs)
- Completion of a workforce engagement survey
- Use of an HR technology strategy and its level of sophistication
- Difference in healthcare costs over the prior year
HRRMC takes a proactive and structured approach to planning, developing and implementing comprehensive benefits and HR programs. Supporting our workforce builds our overall organizational strength and resilience. We would like to extend a note of appreciation to our employees for their commitment to ensuring high quality care for our patients, leading with positivity and creating a collaborative and thriving work environment.
About Gallagher
Gallagher (NYSE:AJG), a global insurance brokerage, risk management and consulting services firm, is headquartered in Rolling Meadows, Illinois. Gallagher provides these services in approximately 130 countries around the world through its owned operations and a network of correspondent brokers and consultants.
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