Published on June 02, 2025

Bronson Healthcare Named a National Best and Brightest Company
& Best of the Best in West Michigan

With more than 9,000 employees and 1,500 medical staff members across the region, Bronson Healthcare is proud to be recognized not just for what we do, but how we do it— together.

Three Bronson recruiters stand next to a Best & Brightest Award banner holding the 2025 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For trophy.
Pictured L to R: Krista Maier (Talent Acquisition Specialist), Kristan Rudd (Talent Acquisition Specialist), Katelyn Barton (System Supervisor of Talent Acquisition)

The National Association for Business Resources (NABR) has named Bronson Healthcare one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® in the Nation for the third consecutive year. Even more impressive: this year Bronson earned elite status as West Michigan’s Best of the Best, scoring in the top 5% across every category.

The award recognizes companies that distinguish themselves as having the most innovative human resource practices and business acumen. A comprehensive evaluation conducted by an independent research firm assessed winning performance across several key dimensions, including:

  • Compensation, Benefits and Employee Solutions
  • Creative Wellness and Wellbeing Solutions
  • Employee Enrichment, Engagement and Retention
  • Employee Education and Development
  • Recruitment and Selection
  • Employee Achievement and Recognition
  • Communication and Shared Vision
  • Civility and Inclusion
  • Work-Life Blend
  • Community Initiatives and Corporate Responsibility
  • Leadership, Strategy and Company Performance

Bronson's Best of the Best Award trophy sitting in a black box.

“We are honored and excited that our best keeps getting even better,” said Cheryl Johnson, Senior Vice President and Chief People Officer, Bronson Healthcare. “Being nationally recognized three years in a row as a place people genuinely want to work is incredibly meaningful—and now, to be named as one of the Best of the Best in West Michigan, is truly humbling. It reflects the culture we’re building together. At Bronson, we’re passionate about creating a workplace where every team member feels seen, supported and inspired. By investing in employee wellness, professional development, community connection and high-quality care for all, we’re staying focused on what matters most—our people. They are the heart and soul of everything we do.”

Jennifer Kluge, President and CEO, NABR and the Best & Brightest Programs, said, “companies on this list have excelled by prioritizing their workplace culture. By putting their employees first, this exceptional group of top-tier leaders has created a strong foundation that sets them apart as leaders in their industries and communities.”

With over 9,000 employees and more than 1,500 medical staff members, Bronson is the largest employer and leading healthcare system in southwest Michigan. It offers a full range of services from primary care to critical care across more than 70 locations. In addition to recognition as one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For®, Bronson has earned several other national accolades for being a top employer. We are currently recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers (2023, 2024) and by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023). In 2023, Bronson was named one of the nation’s 15 Top Health Systems by PINC AI™ and Fortune.

To view and apply for employment opportunities across the Bronson Healthcare system, visit bronsonhealth.com/careers.