Committed to both its employees and the communities it serves, OSF HealthCare has over 27,000 employees across more than 170 locations, including 18 inpatient facilities. Prioritizing a human-centered, inclusive and supportive environment, the health system invests heavily in its employees by offering a wide range of total rewards, including a wellbeing program with focus on financial advice and mental health resources, educational and professional development offerings, partial-to-full tuition support and enhanced time-off benefits. The system is responsive to feedback, adjusting operations based on annual employee engagement surveys, of which scores have improved .02% over three years indicating statistically significant progress, according to Press Ganey. The system proactively addresses compensation, adjusting wages annually to reflect market trends. OSF continues to invest in workforce development, including a comprehensive upskilling and succession plan for leadership roles. Voluntary turnover is down to 10.5%, well below the state benchmark. OSF was recognized on Fortune’s “America’s Most Innovative Companies” list in 2023 and 2025, on Forbes’ inaugural “America’s Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals” list in 2025, and on Forbes’ “America’s Best-in-State Employers” list for seven consecutive years from 2018-2025.
