Novant Huntersville

Aug. 30. Novant Health has been recognized by Forbes as one of the best employers in North Carolina. Research company Statista surveyed 70,000 people nationwide at companies with at least 500 employees. Novant was No. 20 in North Carolina.

Respondents were asked to rate their employers on a variety of criteria, including safety of work environment, competitiveness of compensation, opportunities for advancement and openness to telecommuting. Statista then asked respondents how likely they’d be to recommend their employer to others.

Novant Health has implemented a variety of programs to improve team member satisfaction and opportunities for professional growth, including:

—Offering competitive compensation and benefits validated by market analysis. Since January 2021, Novant Health has invested more than $400 million in team member compensation and benefits enhancements.

—Prioritizing the well-being of team members by offering several resources to support them, including an Employee Assistance Program, eHAT (Emotional Health Advocate peer support), spiritual care, and Thriving Together, a program that provides tools and resources to enhance team members’ emotional wellness, human connection, financial resources, physical health and leadership capacities.

—Offering flexible and innovative work arrangements, including hybrid work options for eligible job roles, that support productivity, engagement, satisfaction and overall quality of life.

—Investing in next-level leadership and professional development opportunities, including scholarships and funds to further build the workforce pipeline.

—Providing opportunities for team members to build connections with others across the organization around an aspect of common identity through award-winning business resource groups.

—Hosting regular virtual town halls open to all team members that allow them to ask live questions and hear directly from the president and CEO alongside other leaders.

To view the Forbes report, click here.