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Hartford HealthCare Earns 2026 Great Place To Work Certification
March 27, 2026
Hartford HealthCare is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work®. The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Hartford HealthCare. This year, 70% of employees said it’s a great place to work – compared to 57% of employees at a typical U.S.-based company.
Great Place To Work® is the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience, and the leadership behaviors proven to deliver market-leading revenue, employee retention and increased innovation.
“Great Place To Work Certification is a highly coveted achievement that requires consistent and intentional dedication to the overall employee experience,” says Sarah Lewis-Kulin, the Vice President of Global Recognition at Great Place To Work. She emphasizes that certification is the sole official recognition earned by the real-time feedback of employees regarding their company culture. “By successfully earning this recognition, it is evident that Hartford HealthCare stands out as one of the top companies to work for, providing a great workplace environment for its employees.”
“Every career journey at Hartford HealthCare tells a story of purpose, mentorship and possibility,” says Jeffrey A. Flaks, President & CEO, Hartford HealthCare. “That’s why being certified as a Great Place To Work® means so much. It’s not about the certification; it’s about the thousands of colleagues who have found new paths, new callings and new ways to make a difference. From bedside to leadership, from first job to next chapter, Hartford HealthCare is a place where journeys begin and never stop evolving. Thank you to every member of our HHC family who chooses to learn, lead and lift others along the way.”
Through initiatives like Hartford HealthCare’s People Promise, Hartford HealthCare is committed to creating a workplace where colleagues feel valued, supported and empowered to thrive. This systemwide effort includes intentional leadership training, an expanded employee assistance program, career growth and development opportunities, and enhanced benefits for colleagues across the system. Hartford HealthCare’s People Promise strengthens shared purpose and belonging, and ensures colleagues have the tools they need to grow and succeed.
“We are honored to be certified as a Great Place To Work®, an extraordinary recognition and powerful affirmation that our HHC People Promise is truly coming to life,” says Rosemary Sheehan, EVP and Chief People Officer at Hartford HealthCare. “Our promise is anchored in four pillars: Culture, Career, Well-being and Total Rewards, and this certification reflects the intentional work underway across all four. At Hartford HealthCare, we believe investing in our people is the most important investment we can make not only for our colleagues, but for the patients, families, and communities we serve every day. This honor belongs to the incredible HR, learning, talent and operational leaders who bring this commitment to life, and to the thousands of colleagues who choose HHC as the place to build their careers.”
According to Great Place To Work research, job seekers are 4.5 times more likely to find a great boss at a Certified great workplace. Additionally, employees at Certified workplaces are 93% more likely to look forward to coming to work, and are twice as likely to be paid fairly, earn a fair share of the company’s profits and have a fair chance at promotion.
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Looking to grow your career at a company that puts its people first? Visit our careers page at HHCCareers.org