JOHNSON CITY – As workers across the nation consider benefits and ponder professional
growth opportunities, a pair of global companies have recognized East Tennessee State
University as an excellent place to work for the second straight year.
Forbes and Statista included ETSU in its “Best Midsize Employers” category for 2023.
“This recognition confirms what so many already know,” said Lori Erickson, assistant
vice president for Human Resources. “The value of ETSU goes beyond salary. The benefits
of working at our university, from helping staff further their education to promoting
healthy lifestyles, are many.”
The recognition, per Forbes, “reinforces your reputation as a company that provides
excellent employment opportunities on a national level.”
For the rankings, about 45,000 American employees working for companies with more
than 1,000 workers were surveyed. In all, 500 employers across more than two dozen
industries were consulted. Forbes and Statista asked respondents to rate their willingness
to recommend their own employer to friends and family.
ETSU ranked in the top 10%, placing No. 48, outpacing every other college in Tennessee.
In recent years, the university has received a range of honors that reflect a positive
work environment. In 2022, ETSU earned a spot in Forbes’ “Best in State Employers”
list.
To learn more about employee benefits at ETSU, visit etsu.edu/human-resources/benefits/.