Cincinnati Children’s named one of nation’s Best Employers for Women by Forbes 

Tuesday, July 25, 2023

Cincinnati Children’s has again been named one of America’s Best Employers for Women by Forbes, and once more ranks among the Top 10 health systems in the nation.

Of the 400 companies recognized by Forbes for 2023, Cincinnati Children’s ranked No. 42 among Best Employers for Women – the highest of any health system in Ohio and among the Top 10 in the United States. Cincinnati Children’s has made the list every year since Forbes began the recognition in 2018.

At Cincinnati Children’s:

• Women constitute nearly 80% of over 18,500 employees, including more than 54% of physicians.
• Nearly half of executive and senior managers are women, along with 74% of first or mid-level managers.
• Over 50% of the members of the Board of Trustees are women, including chair Liza Smitherman.

“Cincinnati Children’s provides resources, training, education and mentorship opportunities that enable the long-term success of women who choose a career with our health system,” said Steve Davis, MD, president and CEO. “Our focus on a collaborative and inclusive work environment is directly linked not only to the excellent care we provide to patients and families, but also to the research conducted by our medical providers and scientists to find treatments or cures that benefit kids around the world. In addition, this commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion played a large role in our recent recognition as the No. 1 children’s hospital in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.”

Forbes and market research firm Statista compiled the latest ranking of America’s Best Employers for Women based on a survey of more than 60,000 U.S. professionals – including over 40,000 women – at companies with at least 1,000 employees.

Participants rated companies on things such as working conditions, salary/wage, and diversity. In addition, women were asked to rate their employer regarding parental leave, family support, flexibility, and pay equity. Women also could evaluate other employers in their industries with regard to diversity. Factored in was the share of women among an organization’s top executives and board members.