Mercy Health System
Location: Janesville, Wis.
Type of company: Hospital/health system
Meet the organization: Established more than 125 years ago, Mercy has grown to include three hospitals and employs more than 3,800 people. The system also provides hospital-based services, clinic-based services, post-acute care and retail services, and insurance products. In 2013, Mercy was ranked No. 5 on AARP's "Best Employers for Workers over 50" list, named a "Best Company for Hourly Workers" by Working Mother magazine and recognized by the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption as being an adoption-friendly workplace. In 2013 and 2014, the National Association for Female Executives included Mercy on its "Top 50 Companies" and "Top 10 Nonprofits for Executive Women" lists.
Added benefits: In addition to a robust benefits package, Mercy employees receive PTO each year to pursue a community service or volunteer projects. Long-term employees are eligible for the Mercy Sabbatical Program, which provides extended leaves of absence for charitable, religious or educational activities.
