"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 Richmond 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 Richmond Health System. "Nothing compares to what an experienced employee brings to the table, and we deeply value that contribution."

Bon Secours Richmond Health System is among the Top 25 of 100 integrated health systems ranked nationally by Verispan for its annual Top 100 Integrated Health Network (IHN) list.

The annual ranking names the nation’s best performing health systems with regard to efficiencies and integrated information systems and services — all factors in the delivery of quality health care.

Bon Secours Richmond ranks 23th, a substantial increase from last year’s ranking of 68th.

"Part of the success of Bon Secours Richmond Health System is our steadily growing number of primary-care physicians and specialists, particularly in the past 18 months," said Peter J. Bernard, chief executive officer of Bon Secours Richmond Health System.

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, vice president of human resources for Bon Secours Richmond. "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."

"We are honored to be placed in the Top 100 list for another year, bringing Bon Secours nearly a decade of recognition," said Peter J. Bernard, chief executive officer of Bon Secours Richmond 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.

Presented by the Richmond Human Resource Management Association and the Greater Richmond Chamber of Commerce, the Employer All Star Awards recognize and honor organizations in the greater Richmond area that have made outstanding achievements in building a world-class workforce.

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.