Great Place To Work® and PEOPLE magazine have named BayCare Health System as one of the 2026 PEOPLE® Companies That Care. This is BayCare’s sixth time being named to the prestigious list, earning the No. 21 spot this year, and the highest ranking of any health care system in Florida. The list recognizes U.S. employers that excel in business while showing exceptional care for employees, communities and the environment. Earning a spot reflects BayCare’s ongoing commitment to supporting team members, delivering exceptional care and strengthening the communities it serves.
The PEOPLE Companies that Care list is based on over 1.3 million employee survey responses and data from companies representing the experience of more than 7.3 million employees in the U.S. Nearly 970,000 of those responses came from employees at companies eligible for this year’s list, and the rankings are based on that feedback.
“This recognition belongs to BayCare’s team members, who are our greatest asset. Every day, they make the difference in the way they care for our patients, support one another and strengthen our communities,” said Stephanie Conners, BayCare president and CEO. “We are honored to be named to the PEOPLE Companies That Care list and grateful for the remarkable team that brings our mission to life."
Companies also submit essays, validated by employee survey data, to provide a comprehensive view of how an organization cares for its employees, communities and the planet. To be considered for the list, companies must be Great Place To Work Certified™ and have at least 10 U.S. employees.
“Employees are under immense pressure, and the best workplaces are finding ways to support them in the ways they need,” says Michael C. Bush, CEO of Great Place To Work. “When employees feel that sense of care, they do incredible things — delivering the crucial results that grow businesses and build new markets.”
"We're proud to celebrate companies that lead with purpose by supporting their employees, strengthening their communities, and driving positive change. Their commitment to positive impact reflects PEOPLE's longstanding mission to celebrate stories of inspiring people whose actions create lasting impact,” said Charlotte Triggs, PEOPLE editor-in-chief.
BayCare has been named a Top Workplace by USA TODAY for the past three years. BayCare ranked 22nd in the U.S. on the 2025 Fortune Best Workplaces in Health Care™ list, its ninth year on that list. Also in 2025, BayCare was named a Tampa Bay Times Top Workplace for the 12th consecutive year, earned a Top Workplace for Frontline Workers award and received multiple national Culture Excellence Awards from Top Workplaces and Energage.
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