Location: Seaford, Del.
Type of company: Hospital/health system
Meet the organization: This small nonprofit community health system has a staff of 950, and includes a hospital, three urgent care clinics and a physician network of more than 35 providers. The health system was named a Gold Level Fit-Friendly Worksite in 2014 by the American Heart Association for offering employees healthy dietary and fitness options and promoting wellness.
Added benefits: NHS leadership demonstrates their motto, "In order to have happy patients, we must first have happy employees," by offering comprehensive benefits, tuition reimbursement up to $3,500 per year and 403(b) with employer match, in addition to recognizing staff achievements, offering fitness programs and organizing social and fundraising events year-round. Events have included softball tournaments, trips to New York City and an annual St. Patrick's Day fundraising celebration in which the CEO and senior vice president serve as bartenders at a local pub.
