Hackensack Meridian Health, New Jersey’s largest and most comprehensive health network, is proud to announce that the network has been recognized as one of the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® in 2026 by Great Place To Work® and Fortune magazine. This is Hackensack Meridian Health’s second consecutive year being named to this prestigious list, and the first year named to the top 40. The network is one of only ten health care organizations that made the list, and it is the highest-ranked health care organization in New Jersey. Earning a spot means that Hackensack Meridian Health is one of the best companies to work for in the country.
The 100 Best Companies to Work For list honors companies that build a high-trust workplace environment, measured through Great Place To Work’s proprietary survey platform. Great Place To Work selected the 100 Best list by gathering and analyzing more than 1.3 million confidential survey responses in 2025, representing the experiences of more than 7.3 million U.S. employees. Only companies with consistently high survey responses that comprise the Trust Index™ Survey are honored with placement on the list.
“Being named among the top 40 companies on the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list is a direct reflection of the extraordinary dedication, talent, and compassion of our world-class team members,” said Robert C. Garrett, FACHE, chief executive officer, Hackensack Meridian Health. “This recognition is only possible because of the strong, patient-focused culture grounded in our mission to deliver the highest quality care to the patients we serve. I’m incredibly proud of the positive work environment we’ve built together and remain committed to continuing to foster a strong and aligned culture of caring for our patients and for one another.”
The Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For List is highly competitive. Companies are only considered for the list if they are a Great Place to Work Certified™ organization with 1,000 or more employees in the U.S. Companies are assessed on their ability to create a great employee experience that cuts across job level, business unit, race, gender, age, disability status, or any aspect of employee identity.
Earning a spot on the list is an important indicator of overall company performance. Companies on the 100 Best list consistently outperform the market and exceed their competitors on key business measures like retention and innovation.
“Fortune is proud to collaborate with Great Place To Work for the 29th year to recognize the 100 Best Companies to Work For,” says Alyson Shontell, Fortune editor-in-chief and chief content officer. “Amid a fast-evolving workplace landscape, employees said these organizations continue to set the standard for cultures built on trust, innovation, and care for their people. Congratulations to all who earned a place on this year’s list.”
In addition to ranking #72 on last year’s 100 Best Companies to Work For list, Hackensack Meridian Health was also named #4 on Fortune’s Best Places to Work in Healthcare list, securing a spot for the second year in a row. The network has also been named to Fortune’s Best Workplaces for Women list in 2024 and 2025, and has been recognized as a Certified Great Place to Work for ten years in a row.
To view the full list for 2026, click here.