University of Iowa Health Care
Location: Iowa City, Iowa
Type of company: Hospital/health system
Meet the organization: University of Iowa Health Care is the region's largest employer, with 12,000 workers. It has received Magnet re-designation three times, one of less than 60 hospitals in the country with that distinction.
Added benefits: The system contributes up to 10 percent of employees' contributions to their retirement plans and extends healthcare and other benefits to employees' domestic partners. Nurses seeking BSNs or higher degrees can receive $9,000 in tuition funding — more than 150 nurses are currently pursuing advanced degrees. Additionally, the university offers discounts to employees for all Big 10 sporting events and performing arts events. Employees have more than 40 days off including sick leave.
