Location: Canandaigua, N.Y.
Type of company: Hospital/health system
Meet the organization: Thompson Health — an affiliate of the University of Rochester (N.Y.) Medical Center — employs 1,500 people and cares for more than 165,000 residents of the greater Finger Lakes Region of New York. The system oversees a 113-bed acute care hospital, a continuing care center and a senior community. Thompson was named a "Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality" by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation in 2014 and a Gold level Fit-Friendly Worksite by the American Heart Association in 2015.
Added benefits: To keep employees healthy, Thompson Health offers a biometric screening program, a variety of on-site complimentary lifestyle management classes and "Thompson-only" spin classes at the local YMCA. Additionally, same-sex spouses and domestic partners are considered eligible dependents under Thompson's generous benefits package. Departments socialize through bowling outings, laser tag games, friendly competitions and volunteer efforts.
