Great Place to Work® and Fortune Name Baptist Health South Florida One of the Best Workplaces for Diversity
Miami, FL – December 5, 2017 – Baptist Health South Florida has been named one of the 2017 Best Workplaces for Diversity by Great Place to Work® and Fortune. Baptist Health was ranked No. 52 on the Best Workplaces for Diversity list. Rankings are based on employees’ assessments of professional development opportunities, leadership confidence, and consistent treatment among employees of different backgrounds, among other factors.
“At Baptist Health we celebrate our differences and share a culture of inclusion, which strengthens our talented team and the compassionate care we provide to our multicultural patient community.” said Adriene McCoy, Baptist Health’s corporate vice president and chief human resources officer. “We are extremely proud of our diverse workforce, and honored to be named as one of the Best Workplaces for Diversity.”
The Best Workplaces for Diversity stand out for their consistent leadership and the meaningful ways that all employees contribute to their organizations. Tenure for women and people of color was higher at the leading employers than at their peers. In several business sectors, the winning organizations also reported turnover two to three times lower than industry averages.
“The Best Workplaces for Diversity have achieved something beyond basic fairness. They find ways to connect with each and every employee, listening to their challenges and building on their talents,” said Michael Bush, CEO of Great Place to Work.
Baptist Health South Florida is also included on the 100 Best Companies to Work For list by Great Place to Work® and Fortune for the last 17 years.
About Baptist Health South Florida
Baptist Health South Florida is the largest healthcare organization in the region, with 10 hospitals (Baptist Hospital, Baptist Children’s Hospital, Bethesda Hospital East, Bethesda Hospital West, Doctors Hospital, Fishermen’s Community Hospital, Homestead Hospital, Mariners Hospital, South Miami Hospital and West Kendall Baptist Hospital), more than 40 physician practices, 50 outpatient and urgent care facilities, Baptist Health Medical Group, Baptist Health Quality Network and internationally renowned centers of excellence spanning across Monroe, Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. A not-for-profit organization supported by philanthropy and committed to our faith-based charitable mission of medical excellence, Baptist Health has approximately 18,500 employees and more than 3,000 affiliated physicians. Baptist Health South Florida has been recognized by Fortune as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in America and by Ethisphere as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies. For more information, visit BaptistHealth.net/newsroom and connect with us on Facebook at facebook.com/BaptistHealthSF and on Twitter and Instagram @BaptistHealthSF.
