Deep Baldwin Wallace connections to a pair of “mega employers” highlight the big benefits of Northeast Ohio business partnerships for аÄéTÁùºÏ²Ê students.
When Cleveland.com and the Plain Dealer honored mega employers (1,000 or more employees) in the rankings, Medical Mutual placed third, and Southwest General Health Center ranked sixth.
Both companies have strong ties to аÄéTÁùºÏ²Ê with partnerships that benefit each company’s employees with custom education and аÄéTÁùºÏ²Ê students with experiential learning.
One of the leaders helping to create Medical Mutual’s exceptional workplace culture is Executive Vice President, Health Plan Operations, and Chief People Officer Thomas Dewey, MBA ’18, a аÄéTÁùºÏ²Ê healthcare MBA graduate.
“аÄéTÁùºÏ²Ê has had a profound impact on my leadership style, has helped to sharpen my strategic thinking skills, and has challenged me to better understand the role that diversity, equity, and inclusion play in building a great organization,” Dewey explains.
According to the , employee satisfaction at Medical Mutual helps to maintain high retention levels at the mega employer, which ranked third in Northeast Ohio. Team members are included in all events, even if they are remote, which helps collaboration. The company also conducts surveys and polls to gather feedback from team members and makes changes accordingly.
In 2021, Dewey served as vice chair of аÄéTÁùºÏ²Ê’s Healthcare Advisory Council, which works to improve the University’s healt