AAOS' Commitment to Employees Drives Seventh Consecutive Top Workplace Honor

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AAOS' Commitment to Employees Drives Seventh Consecutive Top Workplace Honor

Chicago Tribune names AAOS a top workplace for 2026 based on employee feedback

ROSEMONT, Ill. (Nov. 13, 2026)-The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) has been named one of the Chicago Tribune's Top Workplaces for 2026, marking the seventh consecutive year the organization has earned the distinction. The recognition reflects AAOS' continued commitment to fostering a supportive, collaborative workplace where employees feel valued, empowered, and connected to the organization's mission of advancing musculoskeletal health.

"Being named a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace is especially meaningful because the recognition is based on feedback from our employees," said AAOS Chief Executive Officer Thomas Arend, Jr., JD, CAE. "This award belongs to our employees, whose commitment, collaboration, and passion create the culture that makes AAOS a great place to work. Their contributions strengthen our workplace, support our members, and help us advance our mission every day."

The annual Top Workplaces list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage LLC. The confidential survey uniquely measures the employee experience and its component themes, including employees feeling Respected & Supported, Enabled to Grow, and Empowered to Execute, to name a few.

"Earning a Top Workplaces award is a badge of honor for companies, especially because it comes authentically from their employees," said Eric Rubino, Energage CEO. "That's something to be proud of. In today's market, leaders must ensure they're allowing employees to have a voice and be heard. That's paramount. Top Workplaces do this, and it pays dividends."

As AAOS looks ahead, the organization remains focused on building upon its strengths, supporting its employees, and creating new opportunities for collaboration and growth.

For more information about the Chicago Tribune Top Workplaces list, visit topworkplaces.com. To explore career opportunities at AAOS, visit aaos.org/about/careers.

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About AAOS
With more than 39,000 members, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons is the world's largest medical association of musculoskeletal specialists. AAOS is the trusted leader in advancing musculoskeletal health, providing the highest-quality, most comprehensive education to help orthopaedic surgeons and allied health professionals best treat patients in their daily practices. AAOS is the authoritative source for information on bone and joint conditions, treatments, and related musculoskeletal health care issues; and it leads the healthcare discussion on advancing quality.

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Energage is a purpose-driven company that helps organizations turn employee feedback into useful business intelligence and credible employer recognition through Top Workplaces. Built on 20 years of culture research and the results from 30 million employees surveyed across more than 80,000 organizations,  Energage delivers the most accurate competitive benchmark available. With access to a unique combination of patented analytic tools and expert guidance, Energage customers lead the competition with an engaged workforce and an opportunity to gain recognition for their people-first approach to culture. For more information or to nominate your organization, visit energage.com or topworkplaces.com.