Western Missouri Medical Center Earns Great Place To Work® Certification™

Western Missouri Medical Center (WMMC) has been Certified™ by Great Place To Work® for the first time. The award is based entirely on employee feedback, with 75% of staff indicating that WMMC is a great place to work. 

Great Place To Work® is the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience, and leadership behaviors that influence business outcomes, including employee retention and innovation. 

“Great Place To Work Certification is a highly coveted achievement that requires consistent and intentional dedication to the overall employee experience,” said Sarah Lewis-Kulin, Vice President of Global Recognition at Great Place To Work®. “Certification is earned based on real-time employee feedback regarding company culture. WMMC has met the criteria to receive this recognition.” 

“At WMMC, our vision is to create a lasting legacy of excellence for both our patients and our employees,” said Darinda Dick, President and CEO of WMMC. “We are proud to have earned this certification, which reflects our commitment to fostering a workplace where professional growth, collaboration, and open communication thrive. As one of the largest employers in Johnson County, we take our responsibility to support and inspire our team—and the community we serve—very seriously.” 

According to Great Place To Work® research, job seekers are 4.5 times more likely to find a good manager at a Certified workplace. Employees at Certified workplaces are also more likely to look forward to coming to work, earn fair compensation, and have opportunities for advancement.  

This certification highlights WMMC’s efforts to maintain a supportive and professional environment, strengthen employee engagement, and foster collaboration across all departments. 

About Western Missouri Medical Center
Western Missouri Medical Center (WMMC) is a fully accredited acute care county medical center located in Warrensburg, MO. WMMC prides itself in emergency care, obstetrics, orthopedic and general surgery, family healthcare, internal medicine, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care, rehabilitation services and more. Inpatient services include medical, surgical, intensive, obstetrical, orthopedic, pediatric and skilled nursing care, as well as a wide range of therapeutic and diagnostic outpatient services. This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

About Great Place To Work® 
As the global authority on workplace culture, Great Place To Work® brings 30 years of groundbreaking research and data to help every place become a great place to work for all. Their proprietary platform and For All™ Model helps companies evaluate the experience of every employee, with exemplary workplaces becoming Great Place To Work Certified™ or receiving recognition on a coveted Best Workplaces™ List. Learn more at greatplacetowork.com.