Location: Jacksonville, Fla.
Type of company: Hospital/health system
Meet the organization: With more than 5,000 associates and 1,800 medical and allied health staff, St. Vincent’s has been recognized by several organizations as a great workplace. For instance, St. Vincent Southside received the 2013 Best Hospital Workplace award from the Florida Hospital Association, and in early 2014, St. Vincent’s received the American Heart Association’s Gold Fit-Friendly Worksite award.
Added benefits: The system encourages employees who are typically sedentary most of the day to spend three minutes, after every hour of sedentary work, to decompress, refocus and center themselves. St. Vincent’s also offers a wellness program with tobacco cessation, walking groups, financial presentations, yoga, meditation and semiannual wellness fairs. Additionally, St. Vincent’s has Circle of Champions, a diverse group on each campus where associates share concerns, meet with senior leaders and take on initiatives to improve their work environment.
