LEBANON – Dartmouth Health was recently recognized by two organizations highlighting the health system’s commitment to retaining and attracting a diverse workforce. Stay Work Play New Hampshire, a nonprofit working to make it easier for early career professionals to have good quality of life and a fulfilling career in New Hampshire, named Dartmouth Health the “Coolest Employer for Young People” for 2024 at its annual Rising Star Awards event. Dartmouth Health also earned the Best Place for Working Parents designation from the national organization Best Place for Working Parents (BP4WP).

The Rising Star Awards celebrate and recognize the Granite State’s remarkable young people and the employers that go the extra mile to recruit and retain them. The Coolest Employer for Young People Award honors a New Hampshire company who creates a supportive culture, backed by innovative policies and benefits that make them desirable, fun and engaging places to work for early career professionals. Past winners include BAE Systems, Fidelity Investments and ReVision Energy.

BP4WP utilizes research and company assessments to highlight employers who demonstrate a commitment to providing family-friendly policies and perks – supporting today’s workforce needs and fueling tomorrow’s model for workplace excellence. Dartmouth Health is committed to family-friendly benefits to support healthier families, thriving communities, and a strong, sustainable workforce. BP4WP’s designation further shows that commitment. Of note, the Granite United Way has partnered with BP4WP to help New Hampshire businesses advance innovative solutions that further support working parents and their families.

“At our core, we believe that true success happens when every team member–from the most experienced professional to the newest hire–has the support they need to grow and thrive,” said Dartmouth Health chief human resources officer Aimee Claiborne. “With five generations working together across our care environments, we are committed to honoring the unique needs of our people at every stage of life and creating programs and benefits that strengthen a culture of inclusivity and excellence. Our focus isn’t just a strategy–it leads to our team members providing the best care and service we can for our communities and strengthens our position as an employer of choice.”