The company thanks its exceptional team for their role in building an excellent workplace that unites on the mission of helping clinicians avoid lengthy patient diagnostic odysseys, provide thoughtfully guided medical management, and ensure no patient with a genetic disorder gets left behind.
HOUSTON, TX, October 2, 2025 – Baylor Genetics, a clinical diagnostic laboratory at the forefront of genetic testing, is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work®! The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Baylor Genetics. This recognition is based entirely on feedback from current employees about their workplace experience. In 2025, Baylor Genetics employees rated the company 17 points higher than the average U.S. workplace.
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.
“At Baylor Genetics, our people are the foundation of everything we do. This recognition reflects not only the culture we’re building but also the dedication, passion, and teamwork of every employee, and we’re thankful for their hard work,” said Kengo Takishima, Chairman and CEO of Baylor Genetics. “As we continue to grow and innovate, we remain deeply committed to creating an environment where our employees can thrive and bring their best to the patients, providers, and partners we serve.”
“We’re incredibly proud of this recognition because it comes directly from our employees,” said Linda Ballard, Chief Human Resources Officer at Baylor Genetics. “For us, culture is more than a strategic priority, it’s an ongoing conversation with every employee. Our goal is to create a workplace where people feel heard, valued, and supported, and where they can grow both personally and professionally. This certification affirms that together; we’re building a culture that attracts and retains top talent while driving meaningful impact for patients and families.”
According to Great Place To Work research, employees at Certified workplaces are 93% more likely to look forward to coming to work, and are twice as likely to be paid fairly, earn a fair share of the company’s profits, and have a fair chance at promotion.
“Great Place To Work Certification is a highly coveted achievement that requires consistent and intentional dedication to the overall employee experience,” said Sarah Lewis-Kulin, the Vice President of Global Recognition at Great Place To Work. She emphasized 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 Baylor Genetics stands out as one of the top companies to work for, providing a great workplace environment for its employees.”
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About Baylor Genetics
Baylor Genetics is a leading diagnostic genomics partner offering a full spectrum of clinically relevant genetic testing, including Whole Genome Sequencing, Whole Exome Sequencing, and focused panels. Baylor Genetics combines rapid and comprehensive precision diagnostics options with the support of genetic counselors to help clinicians avoid a lengthy diagnostic odyssey for their patients, guide medical management, and ensure no patient with a genetic disorder gets left behind. Baylor Genetics’ testing menu covers family planning, pregnancy, neonatal and pediatric testing, oncology, and many other specialized testing options. Located in Houston’s Texas Medical Center, Baylor Genetics serves clients in 50 states and 16 countries.
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 and follow Great Place To Work on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
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