Three-Peat: Phelps Health Featured by Forbes as a Top Employer

Forbes business magazine has once again recognized Phelps Health as one of Missouri's best workplaces, placing it among the top group of employers in the state. This marks the third straight year (2023, 2024 and 2025) that the healthcare system has received this prestigious honor, highlighting its consistent excellence as a workplace.

"We are honored to receive this recognition for the third consecutive year,” said Jason Shenefield, president and CEO of Phelps Health. “Our employees are at the heart of everything we do, and this award reflects their commitment to going beyond better every day. This recognition affirms that when our team members thrive, our entire organization thrives—and together, we’re shaping the future of healthcare in our region.”

Forbes selected America’s Best-In-State Employers 2025 through an independent survey of over 160,000 U.S. employees working for companies employing at least 500 people. Over 2 million employer evaluations were considered. The final score is based on two types of employee evaluations: personal (those provided by employees themselves) and public (those given by friends, family members or members of the public who work in the same industry). 

Being named to this list shows that Phelps Health’s commitment to its employees is making an impact—locally, regionally and across the state.

For their employer rankings, Forbes partners with market research firm Statista, which publishes hundreds of worldwide industry rankings and company listings with high-profile media partners. This research and analysis service is based on the success of statista.com, the leading data and business intelligence portal that provides statistics, relevant business data, and various market and consumer studies and surveys.

Read the complete list online at www.forbes.com/lists/best-employers-by-state. Forbes lists organizations alphabetically and does not allow them to pay to be included on this list.