Baptist Health Named One of America’s Most Admired Workplaces for Third Consecutive Year

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Baptist Health announced today, Sept. 29, that it has been recognized as a third-time recipient of Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group’s America’s Most Admired Workplaces.

Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group recognized America’s Most Admired Workplaces in the United States, by conducting a large-scale employer study based on interviews with over 390,000 employees in the U.S. and more than 120 workforce key performance indicators.

“Earning the America’s Most Admired Workplaces 2027 recognition for a third consecutive year highlights the culture we cultivate every day at Baptist Health,” said Cathy Dickinson, Baptist Health’s chief human resources officer. “Our mission to provide compassionate care relies entirely on our people, and this honor affirms our ongoing commitment to ensure that every member of our team feels truly invested in, respected and championed as they carry out their vital work.”

Newsweek and Plant-A Insights partnered to rate America's Most Admired Workplaces 2027. This list highlights companies that employees respect and job searchers want to work for, celebrating multi-year honorees like Baptist Health that continuously set the standard for an admired employer through innovation, professional growth, and work-life balance.

“Being recognized among Newsweek’s America’s Most Admired Workplaces is a meaningful reflection of the culture that companies around the country strive to create every day. This recognition validates commitments to our employees and reinforces the importance of building a workplace where people feel valued, supported and empowered to do their best work.” Ryan Kinney, senior vice president at Newsweek.

To support employees and their families, Baptist Health provides a wide range of benefits, including tuition assistance, loan forgiveness programs, access to a credit union, an on-site food pantry, and extensive workplace discounts. In addition, Baptist Health extends care into the community through initiatives like immunization clinics, healthy cooking demonstrations, educational sessions for expectant and new parents, and the statewide Baptist Health Mobile Health Unit.

Cultivating an inclusive work environment remains a priority, supported by continuous initiatives that honor the organization’s diverse team. Annual workforce surveys deliver essential feedback, while leadership participates in unconscious bias training to foster belonging.

At its core, Baptist Health promotes a supportive culture grounded in unity and psychological safety, ensuring staff and healthcare professionals feel valued and connected as a family while delivering compassionate care to communities across Arkansas.

For information about clinical and non-clinical career opportunities at Baptist Health, visit BaptistHealthCareers.com.

About Baptist Health

Baptist Health, Arkansas' most comprehensive health care organization, has provided high-quality care rooted in Christian compassion and innovation for over a century. As the state's largest private not-for-profit health system, Baptist Health is here For You. For Life. With more than 300 points of access, our extensive network includes 14 hospitals, over 75 primary and specialty care clinics, urgent care centers, a senior living community, and educational programs, including a college for nursing and allied health studies and a graduate residency program. Supported by approximately 12,000 employees and renowned physicians, we deliver groundbreaking treatments and impactful community outreach programs. Baptist Health is proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work and is recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Most Admired Workplaces. To learn more, visit Baptist-Health.org, call Baptist Health HealthLine at 1-888-BAPTIST or download the myBaptistHealth app. Stay connected with us on Facebook, YouTube and Instagram.