(Seguin) — Guadalupe Regional Medical Center (GRMC) has once again earned national recognition as one of Modern Healthcare’s 2025 Best Places to Work in Healthcare. This marks the 7th consecutive year GRMC has received the prestigious award – an award that illustrates its commitment to a workplace culture built on engagement, empowerment, and patient-centered care.
“Being recognized as a 2025 Best Place to Work in Healthcare is a powerful testament to how these organizations value their people,” said Modern Healthcare President Dan Peres. “In a time of constant change and challenge, this year’s winners have shown a deep commitment to creating environments where employees feel supported, heard, and inspired to do their best work. That kind of culture doesn’t happen by accident — it’s intentional, and it’s worth celebrating.”
The award, however, is more than just a title. According to Faye Bennett, GRMC vice president of employee services, it reflects a system where employee satisfaction directly translates to better care for patients. High employee engagement, low turnover, and a positive work environment help retain experienced healthcare professionals and ensure consistency and compassion in patient care.
“We are profoundly grateful to receive this prestigious acknowledgment from Modern Healthcare for the seventh consecutive year,” said Bennett. “Year after year, our dedicated team at GRMC shines bright, earning us esteemed recognition as one of the industry’s best places to work. Their talent, compassion, and unwavering commitment to patient care define our exceptional workplace culture.”
According to Bennett, the recognition is not only a source of pride for employees, but a tool used in recruitment.
“I think it helps us when we’re recruiting employees. It is on our website, and applicants do notice that. It’s also a boost for our employees. It’s a sense of pride for them because they walk through here and they know that they are working for an employer that’s nationally recognized… And now, we’re competing with the big guys… But I think the thing that we can do is we can actually show them that we care about them. And it’s just part of our culture.”
This unique practice and overall culture that sets GRMC apart, according to Bennett are no accident. She says it’s intentionally nurtured through programs like GRMC’s Employer of Choice Team. She says the team includes a group of 12 employees from diverse roles and backgrounds who serve as mentors and connection points for new hires.
“They are kind of a welcoming committee… and they meet with every new hire,” said Bennett. “When that new employee has been here 60 days, they sit down, and they have a one-on-one interview with that employee. And I think that sets us apart.”
Bennett says GRMC boasts a 95 percent engagement score and a low 13 percent turnover rate. She says these numbers are impressive considering that the hospital industry is known for burnout and staffing challenges.
“That says a lot because I think nationally, [turnover] might be around 20 percent or above,” said Bennett.
Bennett credits CEO Robert Haynes for embedding a people-first mindset throughout the hospital.
“He places great importance on relationships and trust. And that goes from the governing board to the volunteers. We strive to make employees feel empowered to make decisions and feel like they’re owners, not renters,” said Bennett. “We start at orientation, and we carry it through when we have employee forums and different meetings and one-on-ones with staff — that each day you have an opportunity to make a difference, no matter how big or how small.”
GRMC’s final ranking on the Modern Healthcare list will be revealed during the Best Places to Work in Healthcare Awards Gala scheduled for October 8 in Nashville, TN.
The full list of winners is already available online at ModernHealthcare.com/bestplaceslist. The recognition will also appear in the October 13, 2025, issue of Modern Healthcare magazine.