For the first time Vanderbilt has been named one of the top 100 best places to work in the United States in FORTUNE magazine’s annual survey, and it is the first educational institution to ever be named to the list. The No. 98 ranking released Jan. 22 encompasses approximately 21,000 employees at Vanderbilt University and Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
For the first time Vanderbilt has been named one of the top 100 best places to work in the United States in FORTUNE magazine’s annual survey, and it is the first educational institution to ever be named to the list.
The No. 98 ranking released Jan. 22 encompasses approximately 21,000 employees at Vanderbilt University and Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
“Every day a small army of skilled Vanderbilt employees care for the sick, educate tomorrow’s leaders, strive for scientific breakthroughs and keep this campus buzzing with activity,” said Vanderbilt Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos. “I am proud and humbled that my colleagues are content and happy to be here. It is a great compliment to the employees at both the university and medical center to be the first educational institution to be ranked on the FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For list.”
The rankings are determined through an extensive survey process. More than 81,000 employees from 353 companies responded to the survey nationwide, and a wealth of further information was submitted by management. The survey was conducted by FORTUNE in conjunction with the Great Place to Work Institute, based in San Francisco.
To be eligible, companies must have more than 1,000 U.S. employees and be at least 7 years old. The rankings are based on levels of credibility, respect, fairness, pride and camaraderie in the workforce.
“No matter what happens with the economy, the demand for talent will remain,” said Andy Serwer, managing editor of FORTUNE. “Great companies know that super-motivated, happy, world-class employees are an incredible competitive advantage.”
The full list will be published in FORTUNE’s Feb. 2 issue and will begin appearing on newsstands the week of Jan. 26. It can also be accessed along with additional information at the Great Place to Work Web site at www.greatplacetowork.com.