Blue Shield of California

Blue Shield of California in Fortune Rankings

Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For 2023
Not only does this Oakland-based health care company pride itself on its commitment to the communities it serves, Blue Shield of California is invested in developing leaders from within its ranks.

  • An internship program in 2022 yielded dramatic increases in representation among LGBTQ people (341%), people with disabilities (89%), and Hispanic people (593%).

  • Blue Shield of California sponsors a five-year, $7 million fellowship with UC Berkeley’s School of Public Health to support 100 master’s and doctoral candidates from diverse communities, with a specific focus on people who have advanced data and analytical skills.

  • Employees have regular opportunities to provide frank feedback through anonymous focus groups and digital conversations led by a third party. Results have included the initiation of Blue Shield of California’s Inclusive Leadership training program and a partnership with McKinsey’s Black Leadership Academy.

  • “I have always loved that I truly do feel like an individual within the company,” one employee said. “I am also so proud to talk about my work and to tell people who and where I work. I love my job and have loved making a career with Blue Shield.”


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