Empath Health Earns 2025 Great Place To Work ® Certification™
Clearwater, Fla — Empath Health is proud to be officially Certified™ by Great Place To Work® for 2025. This recognition is based entirely on what Empath colleagues say about their experience working here. This year, 72% of colleagues said Empath Health is a great place to work — significantly higher than the national average of 57%.
Great Place To Work® is the global authority on workplace culture, colleague experience, and the leadership behaviors proven to strengthen engagement, retention, and organizational performance.
"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 only official recognition driven by real-time feedback on company culture. "By successfully earning this recognition, it is evident that Empath Health stands out as an excellent workplace, providing a strong environment of trust and support for its employees."
"Empath's mission is built on showing up for people at the most meaningful moments of their lives, and that begins with how we support our colleagues," said Tim Trodden, Chief People Officer of Empath Health. "This recognition reflects the culture our teams create every day — one grounded in purpose, belonging, and our shared commitment to Full Life Care. I am incredibly proud of our colleagues and grateful for the work they do."
A Culture Shaped by Purpose, Belonging, and Colleague Voice
Empath Health continues to strengthen colleague experience by expanding opportunities for connection, feedback, and well-being. This year, Empath advanced several initiatives.
- Our Colleague Champion Council continues to elevate colleague voices and guide improvements that strengthen both culture and operations.
- This year, Empath introduced six weeks of paid parental leave, giving colleagues essential time and stability as they welcome new children.
- Our Vitality program expands support for physical, mental, and financial well-being, helping colleagues pursue personal wellness goals.
- The Colleague Assistance Fund provided significant financial support to team members facing unexpected hardships, including hurricane-related relief.
These efforts reflect Empath's dedication to maintaining a workplace where colleagues feel valued, supported, and connected to the mission.
According to Great Place To Work research, job seekers are 4.5 times more likely to find a great manager at a Certified™ workplace. Employees at Certified organizations are also 93% more likely to look forward to coming to work, and twice as likely to say they're paid fairly, have opportunities for advancement, and share in organizational success.
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About Empath Health
Empath Health is a pioneering not-for-profit healthcare network. With hospice, home health, palliative care, all-inclusive elder care, sexual health, geriatric primary care, and grief support, Empath delivers compassionate care that enhances comfort, dignity, and quality of life. Explore our mission of Full Life Care at www.EmpathHealth.org.
About Great Place to Work® Certification™
Great Place To Work® Certification™ is the most definitive "employer-of-choice" recognition organizations aspire to achieve. It is the only recognition based entirely on what employees report about their workplace experience, particularly how consistently they experience a high-trust culture. Every year, more than 10,000 companies across 60 countries apply for Great Place To Work Certification.
About Great Place To Work®
Great Place To Work® is the global authority on workplace culture. Backed by 30 years of research, Great Place To Work helps organizations survey their employees, benchmark their culture, and recognize high-trust, high-performance workplaces around the world. Certified companies may also qualify for placement on the prestigious Best Workplaces™ Lists.
Learn more at greatplacetowork.com.