This June, Ebenezer was named a Star Tribune Top Workplace for the sixteenth consecutive year—a distinction we are deeply proud of. While the recognition is meaningful, what matters most is what it represents: a work culture where people feel respected, heard, supported, and empowered.
Being a Top Workplace isn’t about perks or slogans. It’s about building a place where people want to be—where the mission aligns with their values and where they know they are part of something bigger. At Ebenezer, that’s what we’ve been doing for more than 100 years.
RECRUIT: Attracting the Right People
Ebenezer communities thrive because of the people who work in them. From caregivers and dining staff to nurses, coordinators, housekeepers, and corporate professionals, our teams are filled with individuals who bring purpose and passion to their roles.
We use inclusive hiring practices and offer referral bonuses, but our most effective recruiting tool is our people. Employees who feel supported and valued tell their friends and former coworkers—and many of our best hires come through word-of-mouth.
We look for more than experience—we look for heart. And that shows.
RETAIN: Keeping People Through Culture and Support
Employee retention begins with listening. Over the past several years, we’ve expanded employee listening programs and encouraged direct communication with leadership. We’ve created more flexible scheduling, improved access to mental health resources, and built peer recognition systems that celebrate daily contributions.
Employees who feel seen and supported stay. That’s why our average tenure continues to rise—and why many Ebenezer team members have been with the organization for 10, 15, even 25 years.
Retention is also about relationships. When employees trust their managers, feel proud of their work, and enjoy their coworkers, they build more than a career—they build community.
GROW: Investing in Careers
Ebenezer believes in nurturing potential. Team members can apply for scholarships to pursue degrees in healthcare, human services, and leadership.
We offer leadership development programs, mentorships, and opportunities to move within the organization. CNAs become nurses. Receptionists become business office managers. Activity assistants become Life Enrichment Directors.
Growth isn’t just vertical. It’s about exploration, confidence, and opportunity.
Why It Matters
We don’t pursue recognition—we pursue impact. But when our employees tell us, year after year, that they feel fulfilled, respected, and proud to work at Ebenezer—it means we’re doing something right.
If you know someone looking for meaningful work, tell them about us. And if you’re a current team member, thank you. This recognition belongs to you.
Together, we are not just building a great workplace. We are building communities of purpose, where people live and work with dignity, compassion, and joy.