Hackensack Meridian Health’s mission is to transform healthcare and lead positive change, supported by a culture anchored in its “Keep Getting Better” philosophy and five core beliefs that encourage team members to be creative, courageous, compassionate, collaborative and connected. The organization’s team member value proposition emphasizes individuality, shared purpose and collaboration, reinforcing the belief that exceptional patient care begins with caring for employees first. The system supports its workforce with comprehensive benefits that are available from day one, including medical, dental and vision coverage, tuition assistance, loan forgiveness programs, fertility and adoption benefits, enhanced disability coverage and extensive wellness initiatives. Since 2020, the “Circle of Compassion” program has distributed more than $3.3 million to team members facing financial hardship, while wellness program participation increased by 40% in 2024, engaging nearly 8,000 employees. A strong focus on leadership development through the “Committed Coach” framework has contributed to a 25% reduction in voluntary turnover over two years, more than 1,800 internal promotions and a nurse vacancy rate half the national average. The system has earned national recognition from Fortune, Forbes and Newsweek, including ranking among Fortune‘s “100 Best Companies to Work For” in 2025.
