CHG Named to Utah Business' "Best Companies to Work For" List

Employee Benefits Top Priority Despite Sluggish Economy

• Press Release
• Source: CHG Healthcare Services
• On Thursday December 4, 2008, 2:00 pm EST

SALT LAKE CITY, UT--(MARKET WIRE)--Dec 4, 2008 -- CHG Healthcare Services, one of the oldest and largest healthcare staffing firms in the U.S., received one of Utah Business magazine's annual awards for top companies to work for in Utah at an award ceremony today.

"We strive to create a culture where each employee feels like a priority and an integral part of our success," said Michael Weinholtz, president and CEO of CHG. "We are continually looking for ways to improve the lives of our employees both in and out of the workplace."

Utah Business creates its annual list to recognize companies that go the extra mile for their employees. While CHG has had perks like on-site massage therapy and yoga for some time, the current economic turmoil has motivated the company to expand the employee benefits offering while reducing employee costs as a way to provide reassurance to its people.

"In an economy where so many companies are cutting back on resources, we're pleased to offer our employees a reduction in their expenses," said Nicole Thurman, director of benefits at CHG.

Thanks to a recently implemented wellness initiative that encourages physical fitness and a healthy work-life balance, more CHG employees are getting fit; and as a result, fewer employees need medical care. The decrease of medical and dental claims has resulted in lower premiums, which the company chose to pass on to its employees.

CHG received the award based on company benefits and policies as well as strong scores from a rigorous employee survey conducted by a third-party.

More about CHG Healthcare Services

Founded in 1979, CHG Healthcare Services is one of the nation's oldest and largest healthcare staffing firms. Through its family of companies, CHG provides a comprehensive service offering that includes temporary and permanent placement of physicians, allied health professionals, nurses and pharmacists to hospitals and healthcare organizations in all 50 states. The CHG family includes CompHealth, Weatherby Locums, Destination Healthcare Staffing, RN Network, Foundation Medical Staffing and AHR Pharmacy Solutions. For more information, visit www.chghealthcare.com.

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