Cerner
Location: Kansas City, Mo.
Type of company: Health IT
Meet the organization: Cerner's health IT solutions are used at more than 18,000 facilities worldwide, and the company, led by CEO Neal Patterson, employs approximately 14,200 people around the globe. Cerner has remained true to its roots: It was founded in Kansas City in 1979 and remains headquartered there. Forbes named Cerner as the 22nd most innovative company in the world and Fortune named it one of the World's Most Admired Companies in 2015.
Added benefits: Through the Healthe at Cerner program, employees have access to on-site clinics, pharmacies, fitness centers and a healthy living rewards program. The company offers a 15 percent discount for Cerner stock, a 401(k) plan with employer match, a tuition reimbursement program, personal legal services, adoption assistance and facilities and events for employees' children. The company also offers networking opportunities and infrastructural benefits to help ensure women continue pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering and math.
