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DaVita

DaVita Kidney Care is a provider of kidney care,
delivering dialysis services to patients worldwide.

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Freedom at Work

DaVita empowers its 70,000+ “teammates” worldwide through decentralized decision-making and a culture built on giving voice in their “village.” Their “Recess” experience transforms workplace culture through Freedom-Centered Leadership, human connection, and fun to create a healthier tomorrow. Town Halls foster open, transparent dialogue, giving teammates space to ask questions, share ideas, and be genuinely heard—surfacing challenges and strengthening belonging. Leaders and teammates also democratically defined their vision statement: The unwavering pursuit of a healthier tomorrow.

DaVita has held its WorldBlu certification every single year since 2008—an extraordinary achievement in a demanding healthcare industry.

Industry: Healthcare Type: Public
Number of Employees:
70,000

Why They're a
Freedom-Centered Organization

Our teammates serve essential roles in our communities by providing life-sustaining care to some of the most vulnerable individuals in the health care system. We believe in cultivating a democratic culture – a place where both our teammates and the patients we serve know they have a voice and feel supported, cared for and a true sense of belonging. I’m proud of our long-standing commitment to creating a differentiated workplace, and our continued recognition as a Freedom-Centered Organization. 

- Javier Rodriguez, CEO, DaVita