UW Health advances health without compromise through service, scholarship, science and social responsibility, guided by values that include excellence, compassion, integrity, respect and diversity. Its “UW Health Way” framework empowers employees through respect for people, continuous improvement and real-time management, creating a culture where staff are encouraged to improve care every day. Employees benefit from a comprehensive total rewards program that includes competitive pay, health and dental insurance, paid parental leave, adoption assistance, retirement plans and flexible work options. UW Health is a national leader in workforce development, offering registered apprenticeship programs, tuition assistance through Guild, and the nation’s first registered apprenticeship degree programs for registered nurses and respiratory therapists. Engagement remains strong, with 82% participation in the 2025 engagement survey and nursing turnover as low as 10.1% in Wisconsin. These investments have earned UW Health repeated recognition from Forbes, U.S. News & World Report and the Human Rights Campaign as a top employer and an inclusive workplace.
