Each year, the Healthiest Employers awards program recognizes organizations that are prioritizing employee well-being and investing in healthier workplaces. We're proud to celebrate the employers recognized in the 2026 North Carolina program and the positive impact they have on their workforce and communities.
2026 Healthiest Employers of North Carolina
1. CBIZ
Taking the top spot in this year's program, CBIZ earned the highest overall score among participating organizations. The organization employs 9,549 people.
2. JE Dunn Construction
JE Dunn Construction earned second place overall in the 2026 Healthiest Employers of North Carolina awards program. The company employs 5,715 people and joins this year's list of organizations recognized for their achievement in the program.
3. Merz Aesthetics and Premier Inc (Tie)
Rounding out the top rankings, Merz Aesthetics and Premier Inc tied for third place overall in the North Carolina program. Merz Aesthetics employs 926 people, while Premier Inc employs 2,469 people.
Congratulations to All of Our Winners This Year!
Below are the winners in alphabetical order from the 2026 awards program.
2 to 99 Employees
FiltersFast.com – 51 Employees
100 to 499 Employees
City of Salisbury – 431 Employees
City of Shelby – 355 Employees
Clarkston Consulting – 274 Employees
Gentle Giant Moving Company – 323 Employees
Railinc – 288 Employees
Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority – 408 Employees
Town of Harrisburg – 127 Employees
Town of Huntersville – 285 Employees
WithersRavenel – 425 Employees
500 to 1,499 Employees
AssetMark – 1,141 Employees
Charlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat Associates, P.A. – 737 Employees
City of Concord – 1,246 Employees
City of Gastonia – 905 Employees
Cleveland County Government – 866 Employees
High Point University – 1,246 Employees
McKenney's, Inc. – 633 Employees
Merz Aesthetics – 926 Employees (Tied for 3rd Overall Winner)
NASCAR – 1,350 Employees
Randolph County Government – 950 Employees
Rowan County Government – 825 Employees
1,500 to 4,999 Employees
Forsyth County Government – 2,102 Employees
Gaston County Government – 1,682 Employees
Gilbane, Inc – 3,300 Employees
Premier Inc – 2,469 Employees (Tied for 3rd Overall Winner)
5,000+ Employees
Astemo Americas, Inc. – 5,721 Employees
Burns & McDonnell – 10,974 Employees
CBIZ – 9,549 Employees (1st Overall Winner)
Compass Group USA – 150,000 Employees
JE Dunn Construction – 5,715 Employees (2nd Overall Winner)
Millipore Sigma, EMD Serono, and EMD Electronics – 14,000 Employees
Terracon Consultants, Inc – 8,167 Employees
Celebrating North Carolina's Healthiest Employers
This year's honorees represent organizations of varying sizes, industries, and workforce populations, demonstrating the broad commitment to employee well-being across North Carolina.
Congratulations to all of the 2026 Healthiest Employers of North Carolina winners on this well-deserved recognition. We are proud to celebrate their achievements and their place among this year's Healthiest Employers honorees.
