CareQuest Institute Earns 2024 Great Place To Work Certification™

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August 6, 2024

CareQuest Institute for Oral Health®, a leading national nonprofit focused on creating a more accessible, equitable, and integrated oral health system, is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work®.

Boston, MACareQuest Institute for Oral Health®, a leading national nonprofit focused on creating a more accessible, equitable, and integrated oral health system, is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work®. The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at CareQuest Institute. This year, 81% of employees said it’s a great place To Work – 24 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. 

“At CareQuest Institute, we know that our biggest asset is our dedicated employees who show up each day to drive us toward a more accessible and equitable health care system,” says Leslie Carver, MHA, chief operating officer and executive vice president at CareQuest Institute. “We are proud to be Great Place To Work-Certified™ and are grateful to our employees who brought us this noteworthy recognition.” 

"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 CareQuest Institute stands out as one of the top companies to work for, providing a great workplace environment for its employees.

"CareQuest Institute is committed to supporting the physical and mental well-being of employees. The organization offers a wide range of health and wellness focused benefits to employees, including: 

  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Plans 
  • Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance (employer provided and supplemental) 
  • Life Insurance (employer provided and supplemental) 
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Financial planning and education 
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Optional Insurance (Auto & Home, Legal, Accident, Pet, Identity Theft)
  • Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

While CareQuest Institute has a physical office in Charlestown, MA, employees are based all over the country, so it continuously strives to create a connected virtual work experience. The organization offers home office reimbursements, supports colleague resources groups (CRGs), and hosts an annual in-person company retreat to encourage collaboration and community. 

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, earn a fair share of the company’s profits and have a fair chance at promotion. 

We’re hiring! 

Looking to grow your career at a company that puts its people first? Visit our careers page at: https://www.carequest.org/careers

About CareQuest Institute for Oral Health® 

CareQuest Institute for Oral Health® is a national nonprofit championing a more equitable future where every person can reach their full potential through excellent health. We do this through our work in philanthropy, analytics and data insights, health transformation, policy and advocacy, and education as well as our leadership in dental benefits and innovation advancements. We collaborate with thought leaders, health care providers, patients, and local, state, and federal stakeholders, to accelerate oral health care transformation and create a system designed for everyone. To learn more, visit carequest.org and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram

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 helps 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. 

Learn more at greatplacetowork.com and follow Great Place To Work on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

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