July 2, 2025- Premier, Inc. has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the Best Companies to Work For in 2025–2026. This marks the third consecutive year Premier has earned a spot on the list, with high scores for employee pay, work-life balance and organizational stability.
“At Premier, our people-first culture is the foundation for our success. We believe a strong workplace culture starts with listening to our people and investing in what matters most to them,” said Michael J. Alkire, President and CEO of Premier. “This recognition from U.S. News & World Report reflects our continued focus on supporting employees at every stage of their careers and building an environment where they can thrive both personally and professionally. Their passion drives meaningful impact in healthcare and the communities we serve.”
The annual Best Companies to Work For list helps job seekers, employees and students identify top-rated workplaces across industries and regions. This year’s analysis evaluated 636 publicly traded companies and included expanded categories recognizing employers that offer robust internship programs and meaningful support for family caregivers.
Developed in collaboration with an expert panel, the methodology assessed companies on six key metrics: quality of pay and benefits, work-life balance and flexibility, job and company stability, physical and psychological comfort, belonging and esteem, and career opportunities and professional development.
To qualify, companies had to be among the 5,000 largest publicly traded in the U.S. as of January 2025 and have at least 75 Glassdoor reviews from 2021–2025. Additional data sources included Revelio Labs, Good Jobs First’s Violation Tracker and QUODD.