Stryker

Stryker ranks seven on Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For – Europe 2026 list.

Employees say:

"What makes this company truly unique is the genuine sense of purpose and fulfillment I experience every day. I'm excited to come to work because I know I'm contributing to something meaningful alongside a team of supportive colleagues. The company not only invests in my professional development by providing the tools and resources I need to succeed, but also really cares about helping us keep a healthy work-life balance. I feel valued and appreciated, both for the work I do and for who I am as a person. It's rare to find a workplace that encourages you to grow both personally and professionally, and that's what makes this company exceptional."

Stryker ranks No. 8 on the 2025 World’s 25 Best Workplaces list.

Employees say:

"Stryker values employees as people who have families and personal lives. They focus on providing great support and understanding when it comes to work life balance. As a foster parent, my day-to-day life is changing constantly, and I am always balancing appointments/meetings/work. Management and leadership have always supported me during this time in my life and made me feel highly valued."

Stryker ranks 4 on this year’s Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For – Europe list.

Employees say: 

"Stryker is mission driven, and all decisions made—from the top down—are made with our mission to make health care better in mind. The people here are dedicated to creating a positive impact on health care and impacting the patient experience, as well as the experience of health care workers. Leadership encourages speaking up and sharing your perspective. Employee growth and engagement is of top importance. I feel truly cared for by my boss and colleagues."

Employees say: "My manager and the people I work with truly care about the success of our business and well-being of one another. It’s an honor and privilege to work at Stryker, and I’m proud to be a part of this wonderful company!"

Employees say:

"My team specifically is very inclusive and caring. When I had a baby they sent me a care package with customized items with his name on it. Even though I had just joined the team, they made sure I knew they were glad to have me there. Everyone on the team is here to help each other and make one another better even if it means sharing some of the spotlight on projects."

Employees say:

"I love having opportunity to work in a remote/hybrid role, allowing the balance needed for my family; this allows me to really enjoy my time spent traveling/in the office as it's not a daily requirement. I also appreciate the health and wellness benefits offered, it's refreshing to see the benefits at the forefront for the employees. People are seen as people, not employees that just complete a job."

Stryker ranks No. 8 on the 2024 World’s 25 Best Workplaces list.

Employees say:

"The mission statement and values are at the heart of the company. It is something that is re-visited often in meetings, with specific values sometimes called out to place the meeting in the context of the key values driving that discussion. The mission statement and values provide all divisions with a common focus that unites and motivates the company."

One of the world's leading medical technology companies, U.S.-founded Stryker helps improve the lives of more than 150 million patients annually. But it also positively impacts on its 14,290 European employees, with country-specific benefits including bonuses, commissions, healthcare, insurance benefits, retirement programs, stock-based plans, paid time off plans, family and parenting leaves, tuition reimbursement and wellness programs. The company offers four models of flexible work-—remote, field-based, on-site and hybrid—while conversations between HR, managers and each individual aim to identify their ideal mix. Team camaraderie is nurtured through spontaneous celebrations, planned group activities and larger events such as Generations Working Together Month, which features volunteer opportunities, a generational diversity workshop, presentation and interview skills practice, and a global town hall showcasing local initiatives.

Employees say:

"My manager and the people I work with truly care about the success of our business and well-being of one another. It’s an honor and privilege to work at Stryker and I’m proud to be a part of this wonderful company!"

Employees say:

"Our mission directly impacts people and makes the world a better place. The culture of wrapping our arms around each other, working hard, having fun while doing it, and setting lofty goals that encourage continuous improvement. The ability to do what I love to do and support my family makes it more than just a job. I value the people that I am blessed to call bosses, coworkers, and friends that care about me as a person. Who you surround yourself with matters, and I am grateful for the opportunity to line up alongside and under leaders who are committed to quality work and quality relationships. Really great benefits, good pay, good culture, and a strong mission."

This is year 14 on the list for Stryker, one of the world’s leading medical technology companies. Providing services in surgical, neurotechnology, orthopedics, and spine, the company employs over 52,000 people and impacts more than 150 million patients.  

Keeping patients and care teams safe is part of the company’s main priorities. It designed a smoke evacuation system to dispose of “surgical smoke,” which is released into the air when lasers or electrosurgical devices contact human tissue, and can carry harmful toxins, viruses and bacterias. Stryker also partners with organizations, like Helmsley’s Rural Healthcare Program, to ensure rural populations have access to high quality healthcare by providing cardiac monitors and chest compression devices.