Christa Miehe
Updated 9:33 AM CDT, Mon June 8, 2026
Published Under: Recognition VGM News
VGM Group has earned the Verified Employee Listening badge from McLean & Company, a leading HR research and advisory firm.
This designation recognizes organizations that demonstrate a commitment to understanding the employee experience through structured, research-backed employee listening practices. By completing McLean & Company’s Employee Engagement Program Diagnostic, VGM has taken a meaningful step toward gathering actionable feedback and strengthening its people strategy.
VGM Group fosters a culture where employee owners are empowered to make an impact, guided by principles that encourage growth, collaboration, and continuous personal and professional development. Employee feedback and engagement play a key role in shaping a workplace where people feel a strong sense of ownership and inclusivity.
“Our people are our top priority,” said Chief People Office Sara Laures. “We’ve utilized the McLean & Company surveys for years, and they have provided invaluable insight for us to better shape and make VGM more than just a place to work for our employee owners. It is an honor to receive this recognition.”
The McLean & Company Verified Employee Listening badge is part of McLean & Company’s Awards & Recognition program, which celebrates organizations that are measuring what matters and building stronger, more responsive workplaces. This adds to the list of recognitions VGM has received in the past, including Iowa Top Workplace, Employer’s Choice, and Best Place for Working Parents.
To learn more about the program, visit www.hr.mcleanco.com/awards-and-recognition-program
About VGM Group
Headquartered in Waterloo, Iowa, VGM is a 100% employee-owned company providing business and professional services to thousands of business customers across North America. Services include group purchasing, commercial insurance, management of healthcare services and networks in post-acute cases, healthcare distribution direct to patient homes, specialty consulting, online education, digital, print, and traditional marketing and more. VGM employs approximately 1,600 people across 41 states and Canada, with more than 1,100 working in Iowa. VGM has been named the Top Workplace in Iowa on multiple occasions and is proud of its role in the communities in which it serves. For more information, visit www.vgmgroup.com.
About McLean & Company
McLean & Company pairs evidence-based research and immediately applicable tools with deep HR expertise to position organizations to meet today’s needs and prepare for the future. The global HR research and advisory firm’s member organizations enjoy comprehensive resources, full-service diagnostics, workshops, action plans, and advisory services for all levels of HR professionals, from executive leadership and HR leaders to HR team members, that help shape workplaces where everyone thrives. McLean & Company is a division of Info-Tech Research Group. Media professionals can register for unrestricted access to research across IT, HR, and software, and hundreds of industry analysts through the firm’s Media Insiders program. To gain access, contact pr@mcleanco.com.
For information about McLean & Company or to access the latest research, visit hr.mcleanco.com and connect via LinkedIn.
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