Arthritis Foundation Earns Great Place To Work Certification™
Workplace recognition honors the people and culture that fuel our mission.
ATLANTA — September 14, 2026 — The Arthritis Foundation, the nation's leading nonprofit organization dedicated to conquering arthritis and improving quality of life for arthritis patients, is Certified™ by Great Place To Work®.
This prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at the Arthritis Foundation. This year, 89% of employees said it is a great place to work — 32 points higher than the average U.S. company.
Great Place To Work® is the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience and the leadership behaviors proven to deliver market-leading revenue, employee retention and increased innovation.
According to this year’s survey, 96% of Arthritis Foundation employees said they are proud to tell others where they work, and 94% said new employees are made to feel welcome when they join the Foundation.
“I’m incredibly proud of the employee survey results and earning the Great Place To Work Certification,” says Steven Taylor, president and CEO of the Arthritis Foundation. “The numbers tell us our employees truly believe in our mission and feel a genuine sense of ownership in our mission to conquer arthritis. When our team is proud to represent the Foundation, it strengthens how we serve arthritis patients and families throughout their journey with the leading cause of disability in the U.S.”
The Foundation is fiercely committed to healthy work/life balance for its employees. The non-profit organization supports flexible work schedules, offers development courses for continued professional learning and growth, and a variety of other benefits to promote good health, financial security and job satisfaction.
According to Great Place To Work research, job seekers are 4.5 times more likely to find a great boss at a certified great workplace. Additionally, employees at certified workplaces are 93% more likely to look forward to coming to work and are twice as likely to be paid fairly and have a fair chance at promotion.
"Great Place To Work Certification is a highly coveted achievement that requires consistent and intentional dedication to the overall employee experience," says Sarah Lewis-Kulin, the vice president of Global Recognition at Great Place To Work. She emphasizes that certification is the sole official recognition earned by the real-time feedback of employees regarding their company culture. “By successfully earning this recognition, it is evident that the Arthritis Foundation stands out as one of the top companies to work for, providing a great workplace environment for its employees."
About the Arthritis Foundation
The Arthritis Foundation is the leading nonprofit organization dedicated to the fight against arthritis — the nation’s #1 cause of disability. Through groundbreaking scientific research, patient-centered programs, advocacy at all levels of government and robust community engagement, the Foundation empowers people to live their best lives while relentlessly pursuing a cure. With a presence in communities nationwide, we amplify the voices of those affected and work to drive lasting change. Learn more at arthritis.org.
About Great Place to Work Certification™
Great Place To Work® Certification™ is the most definitive “employer-of-choice” recognition that companies aspire to achieve. It is the only recognition based entirely on what employees report about their workplace experience — specifically, how consistently they experience a high-trust workplace. Great Place to Work Certification is recognized worldwide by employees and employers alike and is the global benchmark for identifying and recognizing outstanding employee experience. Every year, more than 10,000 companies across 60 countries apply to get Great Place To Work-Certified.
About Great Place To Work®
As the global authority on workplace culture, Great Place To Work® brings 30 years of groundbreaking research and data to help every place become a great place to work for all. Their proprietary platform and For All™ Model help companies evaluate the experience of every employee, with exemplary workplaces becoming Great Place To Work Certified™ or receiving recognition on a coveted Best Workplaces™ List.
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