West Orange, NJ, August 7, 2025 – RWJBarnabas Health, the largest, most comprehensive academic health care system in New Jersey, is honored to be included among Newsweek and Plant‑A Insights Group’s “America’s Greatest Workplaces 2025.” RWJBarnabas Health’s placement on this year’s list highlights its ongoing dedication to creating an environment where staff feel valued and empowered to thrive.
The annual Newsweek list, developed in partnership with Plant-A Insights Group, draws from one of the largest independent employee studies in the U.S., featuring over 400,000 confidential interviews and 4.9 million company reviews across 36 industries. Companies were rated on key factors including workplace culture, benefits, career growth, job security, and work-life balance.
This prestigious recognition reflects RWJBarnabas Health’s strong commitment to fostering an inclusive, supportive, and engaging workplace culture for its more than 44,000 employees across acute care hospitals, academic medical centers, research facilities, and community-based services. As one of the state’s largest private employers, RWJBarnabas Health has built a reputation for outstanding quality, safety, and an unwavering commitment to its mission. This latest honor follows a series of national and state-level recognitions.
About RWJBarnabas Health
RWJBarnabas Health is New Jersey’s largest and most comprehensive academic health system, caring for more than five million people annually. Nationally renowned for quality and safety, the system includes 14 hospitals and 9,000 affiliated physicians integrated to provide care at more than 700 patient care locations.
RWJBarnabas Health partners with its communities to build and sustain a healthier New Jersey. It provides patient-centered care in a compassionate manner and is the state’s largest safety-net provider and leader in addressing the social determinants of health. RWJBarnabas Health provides food to the hungry, housing for the homeless and economic opportunities to those most vulnerable.
RWJBarnabas Health’s commitment to enhancing access to care includes a transformative partnership with Rutgers University, including the Rutgers Cancer Institute — the state's only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, and Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.
RWJBarnabas Health is among New Jersey’s largest private employers, with more than 44,000 employees, contributing more than $5.5 billion to the state economy every year. For more information, visit www.RWJBH.org.