LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Baptist Health announced today, Oct. 2, that it is recognized as one of America’s Most Admired Workplaces 2026 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group.
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 400,000 employees in the U.S. and more than 4.9 million company reviews.
“Being recognized as one of America’s Most Admired Workplaces is a testament to the dedication and Christian compassion that define our team at Baptist Health,” said Cathy Dickinson, the system’s chief human resources officer. “We are proud to serve the community, and this honor reflects our unwavering commitment to creating a positive and inspiring environment for both our patients and our staff.”
Newsweek and Plant-A Insights partnered to rate America’s Most Admired Workplaces 2026. This list highlights companies that employees respect and job searchers want to work for. From fostering innovation and professional growth to championing work-life balance, these organizations set the standard for what it means to be an admired employer.
“A great workplace is one that strives to make all its employees feel respected and appreciated. But ensuring that employees are comfortable and valued is something only some companies excel at,” said Jennifer H. Cunningham, editor-in-chief of Newsweek.
Baptist Health maintains a number of benefits to help parents and families, including tuition assistance, loan forgiveness, a credit union, an employee food pantry and an abundance of company-provided benefits and discounts. Baptist Health also offers many community programs such as immunizations, cooking events and classes for new and expecting parents. Also, our Baptist Health Mobile Health Unit reaches families throughout the state.
Baptist Health has a number of ongoing initiatives that are dedicated to celebrating the health care organization’s diverse workforce. We survey our employees annually for valuable feedback. Leadership is trained in unconscious bias, creating an inclusive work environment.
For information about clinical and non-clinical career opportunities at Baptist Health, visit BaptistHealthCareers.com.
About Baptist Health
For more than a century, Baptist Health has delivered all our best in health care through Christian compassion and innovative services. Baptist Health, Arkansas’ most comprehensive health care organization, is here For You. For Life. – with more than 300 points of access that include 12 hospitals; urgent care centers; a senior living community; over 75 primary and specialty care clinics; a college with studies in nursing and allied health; and a graduate residency program. It is also the largest private not-for-profit health care organization based in Arkansas, providing care through the support of approximately 12,000 employees, groundbreaking treatments, renowned physicians and community outreach programs. Baptist Health is certified as a Great Place to Work and is honored by Newsweek as one of America’s Most Admired Workplaces 2026. For more information about Baptist Health, visit Baptist-Health.com, call Baptist Health HealthLine at 1-888-BAPTIST or download the myBaptistHealth app. Find us on Facebook, YouTube and Instagram.