Ardent Health Services receives third consecutive ranking among top workplaces in Middle Tennessee

Ranking based on employee surveys

Nashville, Tenn. (June 20, 2019) – Ardent Health Services has been recognized as one of the Top Workplaces in Middle Tennessee for the third year in a row. Sponsored by The Tennessean, the 2019 Top Workplaces survey was conducted by an employee engagement research and consulting firm. More than 14,000 employees representing 117 organizations in Middle Tennessee participated in the survey. This is the third year Ardent employees participated in the survey.

“Receiving this honor as a Top Workplace in Middle Tennessee is a reflection of our Nashville corporate employees’ dedication to our purpose of caring for people,” noted David T. Vandewater, president and CEO of Ardent Health Services. “I’m proud of their hard work, commitment and engagement in our company.”

The Tennessean's Top Workplaces recipients were selected from the results of a survey measuring how well employees are working together in these areas:

  • Alignment — the company’s values and direction
  • Effectiveness — encouraging innovation and excellence
  • Connection — meaningful work and employee appreciations
  • My Manager — genuine care and guidance for growth

In addition, employees responded to questions regarding:

  • Employee Engagement
  • Confidence in Leadership
  • Compensation and Benefits