Jackson Healthcare Named Best Place to Work in 2014 by Atlanta Business Chronicle

ATLANTA, Sept. 17, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Jackson Healthcare, the nation's third largest healthcare staffing company, was named the best place to work today by the Atlanta Business Chronicle at a breakfast attended by the state's leading business leaders at the Georgia World Congress Center.

For seven consecutive years Jackson Healthcare has ranked among the very top leaders of large businesses by the Atlanta Business Chronicle. This is the first year that the publication has given the top prize to the healthcare staffing company founded by Richard L. Jackson, chairman and CEO of Jackson Healthcare.

"I am very proud of what associates have done to build a culture that is rewarding for everyone within the company and our customers," said Jackson, who also hosts several in-house charities at Jackson Healthcare. "I am also very grateful that we have assembled some of the most talented players in healthcare in the country."

Jackson credits the associates for earning the award with their spirit of giving back to the community including a high percentage of employees who participate in community service.

"These are good-hearted people who I feel bring character and a servant leader's attitude toward their work," Jackson said. "It makes our company truly a great place to be."

At this morning's ceremony, Jackson credited the man who inspired the company's workplace manual 2000 years ago. "Others first, love works," Jackson told the audience.

Jackson Healthcare, with more than 800 employees nationwide, emphasizes fitness and wellness programs, comprehensive benefits and support of charitable and community organizations to reinforce employees commitment to culture and performance.

The Atlanta Business Chronicle rated large companies with more than 500 with an employee survey by Quantum Workplace. The responses were rated on work environment, people practices and other matrices.

Jackson Healthcare provides healthcare to 5 million patients in over 1,300 facilities a year through temporary clinicians including physicians, nurses and other healthcare workers. The company also provides hospitals with logistical solutions and system operational efficiency.

Jackson Healthcare has earned national media attention for championing local, national and international charity work including FaithBridge Foster Care, an in house charity that helps place foster children in loving homes with the aid of local churches. Jackson is a former foster child himself.

About Jackson Healthcare 

Jackson Healthcare is one of the largest healthcare staffing companies in the U.S., serving more than five million patients in over 1,300 healthcare facilities. The company also provides hospitals with logistical solutions for patient throughput and systemic operational efficiency.

Jackson has earned national media coverage by providing innovative solutions to healthcare problems, in addition to championing local, national and international charitable work. Atlanta Business Chronicle has recognized the company as one of the Best Places to Work for seven consecutive years. Visit JacksonHealthcare.com to learn more.

SOURCE Jackson Healthcare