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Forbes partnered with the business analytics firm Statista, which collects and analyzes workplace evaluation data, to create its annual list. The list is based on information drawn from surveys of more than 217,000 U.S.-based employees working for organizations employing more than 1,000 people.

The respondents shared evaluations of their employers and employers of people they know, as well as industry peers. In all, the survey data, which was collected during the last three years, included roughly 6.5 million evaluations of workplaces across a range of industries.

Employers were evaluated on dimensions such as atmosphere, development opportunities, compensation, image, diversity, and working conditions.

Duke continues to refine its range of employee benefits, which include a variety of , , such as the expanded , and strong , , , and benefits.

The combined workforce of ��ţӰ�� and ��ţӰ�� Health System includes more than 48,000 people, making Duke the second-largest private employer in North Carolina and the largest in Durham.

“Every job at Duke contributes to the institution’s overarching missions,” Lofton said. “Knowing that Duke plays a crucial role in our community and the wider world helps keep us all engaged and excited about the work that we do.”

In recent years, Duke has been a regular feature on similar lists for both Forbes and Newsweek, including recognition in multiple categories in 2024.

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