Do You or Someone You Know Have an Under-the-Radar Skill?

Working@Duke wants to uncover the lesser-seen things that make Duke work – and how staff and faculty developed their skills through training, mentorship, hands-on experience or trial and error.

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The 2026 list of “America’s Best-in-State Employers” was published by Forbes in partnership with Statista, a market research firm. The results were drawn from survey responses from roughly 245,000 workers at organizations in several industries with at least 500 employees.

Survey participants were asked to rate how likely they would be to recommend their current or previous employers, industry peers and employers of friends and family. Participants were asked to evaluate employers based on atmosphere and development opportunities, company culture, image, salary/wage and working conditions.

"At Duke Health, our people are the heart of everything we do, and being recognized by Forbes as one of North Carolina's Best-in-State Employers reflects the extraordinary culture our team members have helped create," said Duke University Health System Chief People Officer, Rhonda Brandon. "We're committed to fostering an environment where every team member feels supported, respected, and inspired to grow while making a meaningful impact in the lives of our patients and communities. This recognition belongs to every member of our team."