Scripps Health Tops Healthcare Rankings on Fortune’s 2026 Best Workplaces List
Event summary
- Scripps Health ranked No. 26 on Fortune’s 2026 Best Companies to Work For list, the highest-ranked healthcare system in the U.S.
- 93% of Scripps employees say it is a great place to work, compared to 57% at typical U.S. companies.
- Scripps invested $16 million annually in workforce development programs, including career transition and leadership training.
- Workplace violence injuries at Scripps hospitals dropped 21% since mid-2023 due to safety initiatives.
- Scripps’ voluntary employee retention rate increased from 89% to 92% in the past year.
The big picture
Scripps Health’s top ranking on Fortune’s list underscores the growing emphasis on workplace culture as a competitive differentiator in healthcare. With labor shortages and burnout rampant in the industry, Scripps’ focus on safety, development, and employee well-being positions it as a benchmark for other health systems. The strategic investments in workforce programs and safety initiatives reflect a broader trend of healthcare organizations prioritizing employee experience to improve patient care and operational resilience.
What we're watching
- Sustainability of Retention
- Whether Scripps can maintain its 92% voluntary retention rate amid ongoing labor shortages in healthcare.
- Scaling Safety Initiatives
- The pace at which Scripps can expand its workplace violence reduction programs across all facilities.
- Impact of Investments
- How the $16 million annual investment in workforce development will affect long-term employee satisfaction and operational efficiency.
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