The American Board of Surgery (ABS), the national certifying body for general surgeons and related specialists, is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work®. Becoming a certified great workplace is based entirely on anonymous feedback from current employees about their experience working at the ABS. In 2026, 100% of ABS employees said the ABS is a great place to work and that management:
- Trusts people to do a good job without watching over their shoulders
- Has a clear view of where the organization is going and how to get there
- Delivers on its promises
- Hires people who fit in well
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.
“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 the ABS stands out as one of the top companies to work for, providing a great workplace environment for its employees.”
“What makes the ABS a great place to work is the staff,” says Dr. Jo Buyske, ABS president and CEO. “The ABS is made up of a supportive team dedicated to the mission, who believe that a fulfilling career and excellent quality of life are important and can co-exist. As CEO, I am only a small piece of the puzzle. I see my contribution as hiring great staff, empowering them to do their work, and treating them as I would like to be treated. These things go a long way.”
The ABS prides itself on a culture built around trust and open dialogue that is distinguished by staff retention and longevity. The remote-first Philadelphia-based organization hosts annual retreats where staff can build connections, fostering deeper understanding, and more efficient collaboration. By creating an environment that consistently values hard work, autonomy, flexibility, and commitment to the mission of the organization, the ABS is a workplace where employees are encouraged to find balance and meaning at work.
According to Great Place To Work research, employees at Certified workplaces are:
- 93% more likely to look forward to coming to work
- 2 times as likely to be paid fairly and have a fair chance at promotion
- 4.5 times more likely to find a great boss
About the ABS
The American Board of Surgery is an independent, nonprofit organization founded in 1937 for the purpose of providing board certification to physicians who meet a defined standard of education, training, and knowledge in surgery. Board certification by the ABS is a voluntary process that demonstrates a surgeon’s commitment to professionalism, lifelong learning, and quality patient care. Individuals who work for the ABS in support of the organization’s mission include surgeons, researchers, educators, exam and assessment experts, communicators, tech innovators, and more. The ABS prides itself on a workplace culture that is distinguished by staff retention and longevity.
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.
JUN. 16, 2026 |