One trend is clear from the companies on Newsweek's third annual ranking of the 100 Most Loved Workplaces in America®: Policies and practices popularized during the pandemic are not fleeting trends. They are table stakes in the race to win the love and loyalty of workers, a key factor in a company's success.
Hybrid, flexible schedules? Check. So-called "quiet hiring" policies that provide opportunities for professional development, then seek to promote from within? Check. Benefits that recognize the importance of wellness, mental health and time off? Opportunities to collaborate with colleagues and give back to the community? Check, check and check.
The companies in our top 100 routinely offer most or all of this and more. One burgeoning trend: help for the financial challenges many employees face in today's economy or due to natural disasters or personal upheaval. No. 1 Marriott Vacations Worldwide, for example, raised frontline wages in all of its markets last year. No. 2 Fairway Independent Mortgage's employee relief program awarded more than $96,000 in 2022. Greif (53) and J.J. Keller (74) also have hardship funds, Goodway Group (65) and Fogelman (79) offered stipends to counter inflation.
Such policies are smart business. Research by BPI, Newsweek's partner in producing the Most Loved Workplaces® list, shows employees are up to four times likelier to be more productive if they love the company they work for. In today's highly competitive economy, that's quite an achievement.
| Rank | Company | Category | No. Employees | HQ City | HQ State | Why it's Most Loved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marriott Vacations Worldwide | Hospitality | 22,515 | Orlando | Florida | Where to start with this year’s overall Number One? Last year, the global resort giant was our best newcomer and topped our “most respected” list. This year it not only repeats as the most respected employer on the list, but also finishes first in both the large-company category and is the most loved in the hospitality industry.Internal mobility is a big reason employees love Marriott Vacations Worldwide. In 2022, through individual career development and succession planning, more than 2,200 associates were promoted globally. Meanwhile, the company’s employee retention rate improved by 22 percent since the pandemic. One factor driving staff loyalty: The company increased frontline wages in all markets last year.Diversity is for real here. Women make up 54 percent of the company’s global workforce and, in the U.S., people of color comprise 45 percent of its management team. Meanwhile, all employees enjoy an extensive menu of benefits including financial counseling, tuition reimbursement, fertility and adoption benefits, transgender benefits and, of course, generous discounts on travel experiences and resort stays. |
| 2 | Fairway Independent Mortgage | Financial services | 6,162 | Madison | Wisconsin | This employee-owned lender, our highest-ranked newcomer, also took top honors among medium-sized companies, financial services firms and for its value-driven culture. One reason for all that love: Most staffers earn above-market compensation. Meanwhile, an employee relief program last year granted awards worth more than $96 million. |
| 3 | Booz Allen Hamilton | Information technology | 32,000 | McLean | Virginia | Long known for its government and military consulting business, list newcomer Booz Allen Hamilton ranked No. 1 in the professional services category. It is also the list’s “most supportive” company, aided by extensive internal resource groups that assist employees with both professional and personal development. |
| 4 | Hilton Grand Vacations | Hospitality | 15,844 | Orlando | Florida | This year’s No. 2 in hospitality offers employees over 1,000 different educational courses. Among them: GM Bootcamp, a development program for people who are on track to become a general manager at a Hilton Grand resort. |
| 5 | Edmunds | Internet/e-commerce | 500 | Santa Monica | California | Edmunds, No. 1 among small companies and the “most visionary” employer on the list, is the place to go online for new and used car prices, reviews and other auto info. Helping drive innovation: At hackathons, teams compete to come up with new products. After 10 years, employees can take a two-month paid sabbatical. |
| 6 | Jobot | Staffing/recruiting | 761 | Newport Beach | California | This four-year-old staffing start-up, which blends proprietary AI technology and experienced recruiters, donates to global job training programs via its Give a Job Get a Job Foundation every time it makes a placement. Employees can work remotely or at the company’s beachfront headquarters. |
| 7 | Datalink | Software | 150 | Tampa | Florida | Team members at this medical information technology company love the level of collaboration here. The company holds frequent town halls, one-on-one meetings with leadership, check-in sessions with HR and employee surveys. Employee feedback has led to increases in benefits and compensation, which is in the top 15 percent of the industry. |
| 8 | Wyndham Hotels & Resorts | Hotel | 1,139 | Parsippany | New Jersey | Senior leaders listen to team members and feedback directly impacts company decisions: half-day Fridays and more flexible work arrangements (you can work remotely Monday-Friday) started with employee feedback. On-site perks include a gym, Starbucks and a nurse practitioner. |
| 9 | Radio Flyer | Consumer products | 82 | Chicago | Illinois | The maker of those iconic little red wagons—this year’s most loved company in consumer products—recently earned B Corp Certification for its commitment to sustainability and social responsibility. Every year, 30 percent of “Flyers” get a promotion. |
| 10 | Certinia | Software | 1,000 | San Jose | California | Certinia, which makes enterprise resource planning software, is this year’s most admired software company. Regular town halls and accessible leadership build transparency and trust. Every year, the company shuts down for two paid days for employees to focus on their well-being. |
| 11 | Jack Henry | Software | 7,104 | Monett | Missouri | Employees at this financial software maker designed the company’s Leadership Framework, which outlines expectations for associates and serves as a career development guide. The company’s employee stock purchase plan lets associates purchase JKHY stock at a 15 percent discount from fair market value. |
| 12 | Ally Financial | Financial services | 11,379 | Detroit | Michigan | This online bank, car and home lender offers up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave plus education benefits like student loan repayment ($100/month, up to $10,000 lifetime), 529 plan contributions ($100/month, up to $10,000 lifetime) and tuition reimbursement ($10,000 a year). |
| 13 | Brown & Riding | Insurance | 373 | Dallas | Texas | This wholesale insurance brokerage is owned by over 50 of the company’s employees and believes in investing in its staff. It reimburses employees for courses they need to achieve professional designations, then gives them a bonus when they earn a designation. |
| 14 | Automation Anywhere | Software | 1,595 | San Jose | California | Fittingly for a company that makes robotic process automation software, software bots at Automation Anywhere handle repetitive tasks, so employees can focus on human challenges like developing new product ideas and building customer relationships. Every quarter has one “Stress Free Day” off. |
| 15 | Turo | E-commerce | 923 | San Francisco | California | Turo, a car-sharing marketplace, is No. 3 on this year’s list of the most collaborative workplaces. All full-time employees get equity. Benefits are stellar: Turo covers the full cost of health care premiums for employees (75 percent for dependents) and offers $2,000 a year for education. |
| 16 | Ansys | Software | 6,330 | Canonsburg | Pennsylvania | Senior leaders at Ansys, which makes enigneering simulation software, hold regular roundtables to foster dialogue and increase inclusion. The company lets employees choose work arrangements that optimize their productivity; 92 percent say that flexibility makes them better able to manage their work. |
| 17 | SAP America | Information technology | 105,557 | Newtown Square | Pennsylvania | This enterprise software maker prides itself on an inclusive culture and encouraging employees to use its technology to find new ways to solve social and environmental problems. Benefits include health care coverage for those navigating a transition and an award-winning employee share purchase plan. |
| 18 | Hu | Food and beverage | 51 | Austin | Texas | This organic chocolate and snacks maker takes the top spot in the food and beverage industry in its debut appearance. It bases compensation on role and experience, not college degree, and provides all full-time employees with a $1,000 per year learning stipend. |
| 19 | Flywire | Software | 1,000 | Boston | Massachussetts | This international payments software company offers stellar benefits including an employee stock purchase plan, paid parental and family leave and flexible hybrid work schedules. Cross-functional teams spur creative problem solving and mentorship programs help employees stretch into new roles. |
| 20 | Chainlink Labs | Information technology | 529 | Remote | Remote | This blockchain technology company is big on career development: Mentorship and adviser programs offer access to industry experts, plus employees get learning stipends and are encouraged to attend conferences to help them grow. Fully remote, the company covers the cost of hardware and shared workspaces. |
| 21 | Clune Construction | Construction | 688 | Chicago | Illinois | Workers at this employee-owned general contractor are enrolled in the stock ownership plan after one year. The cost of health and life insurance, including for spouses and dependents, is fully covered for employees who participate in Clune’s Wellness Program. |
| 22 | Southern Veterinary Partners | Health care | 9,067 | Homewood | Alabama | This chain of 386 veterinary hospitals in 25 states is the most loved company in the health care industry on this year’s list. All new vets enter a year-long mentorship program. The Vet Tech Vision program pays vet assistants to further their education. |
| 23 | Incyte | Pharma/biotech | 2,400 | Wilmington | Delaware | This pharmaceutical maker offers 100 percent coverage of health insurance and free health screenings. Employees get concierge service for finding caregivers, a program for chronic back and joint pain, preventive measures for diabetes and hypertension, a children’s behavioral health program and more. |
| 24 | Total Quality Logistics | Logistics/Transportation | 9,000 | Cincinnati | Ohio | There were 6,200 promotions last year at this privately owned freight brokerage. Employees use the Idea Bank, an intranet forum, to provide feedback on everything from the cafeteria menu to software enhancements. Responses come back in 10 business days. Plus: free beer on Fridays. |
| 25 | CMI Media Group and Compas | Advertising/Media | 1,028 | Philadelphia | Pennsylvania | This health care marketing company features leadership-led team meetings, open-door policies, suggestion boxes and FAQs. The CEO meets with everyone. All that’s led to annual bonuses, financial education workshops, family counseling, services for special needs children, tuition reimbursement and more. |
| 26 | NerdWallet | Financial Services | 770 | San Francisco | California | Every employee at this personal finance information website can get a career enrichment stipend. Benefits include 100 percent paid parental leave, 100 percent paid health insurance premiums and access to mental health tools as well as four paid Mental Health Days and paid sabbaticals. |
| 27 | Kraken Digital Asset Exchange | Financial services | 2,300 | Remote | Remote | Remote global teams with employees in more than 60 countries collaborate across time zones on products for this cryptocurrency exchange. The company offers grants for home—with in-home fitness and well-being coaches. Nearly 40 percent of Krakenites receive some salary in digital assets. |
| 28 | Moveworks | Software | 447 | Mountain View | California | Moveworks, which makes AI chatbot software for large corporate customers, prides itself on deep, cross-functional collaboration and radical transparency about company wins, losses, opportunities for improvement and best practices. Perks include fun team outings and unlimited PTO. |
| 29 | Exabeam | Information technology | 465 | Foster City | California | Trust and collaboration are keywords at this cybersecurity company. The CommUNITY Council fosters inclusion with groups like ExaGals, Pride and Veterans. Thank You Days reward employees with paid time off. There a biannual bonus program for all employees. |
| 30 | Foundation Medicine | Health care | 1,776 | Cambridge | Massachusetts | The company, which makes genomic tests to identify effective therapies for people with cancer, invites patients to town halls to talk about how the company’s tests have impacted their care. Employees are encouraged to take at least one week of vacation each quarter. Sabbaticals are available after six years. |
| 31 | Pure Storage | Information technology | 3,490 | Mountain View | California | The company makes data storage and management hardware and software for businesses. It offers comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, covering most costs for employees and their dependents. |
| 32 | KnowBe4 | Computer software | 1,700 | Clearwater | Florida | Team members at this maker of cybersecurity training software are encouraged to take five hours a week to learn new skills or improve old ones. Benefits include leadership skills training, tuition reimbursement and bonuses for employees who earn certifications. |
| 33 | Bank Independent | Banking | 671 | Sheffield | Alabama | Employees at this community bank get a pension plan in addition to a 401(k) with an employer match and a premium health care plan that is free for team members, highly subsidized for family coverage and features extremely low deductibles. |
| 34 | Thryv | Computer software | 2181 | Dallas | Texas | Thryv, which makes business software for small companies, lets employees work from anywhere. Yet 76 percent feel connected to their co-workers, according to a recent staff survey. The company offers thousands of free job-related online courses, plus tuition assistance. |
| 35 | Arvest Bank | Financial services | 6,534 | Fayetteville | Arkansas | The mission statement of Arvest, a regional bank mostly owned by the Walton family of Walmart fame, is: “People helping people find financial services for life.” Benefits include competitive compensation, generous PTO and profit-sharing bonuses in addition to a 401(k) plan. |
| 36 | Seismic | Software | 1,500 | San Diego | California | In the past five years, this sales productivity software maker has completed four acquisitions and completed three rounds of funding, tripling its customer base in 2022. All employees get equity in the company and can spend $1,000 per calendar year on external education. |
| 37 | Best Egg | Financial services | 900 | Wilmington | Delaware | Employees at this online personal loan company get four hours per month to devote to personal development. Through a partnership with coding bootcamp, Zip Code, employees without technology backgrounds can move into tech roles. |
| 38 | PENNYMAC | Financial services | 4,000 | Westlake Village | California | This mortgage lender prioritizes employee advancement. A majority in management positions were promoted internally: 86 precent at the executive vice president or higher level, 77 percent of mid-level managers and 79 percent of those at the manager and supervisor levels. |
| 39 | Skillshare | E-learning | 120 | New York | New York | Skillshare, an online platform for videos that teaches creative skills, offers enviable benefits. Among them: a one-month sabbatical after three years, paid time off for volunteering and five “unplug” days where the whole company is off. Every employee also gets equity. |
| 40 | Delta Defense | Consumer services | 676 | West Bend | Wisconsin | Delta provides marketing, sales and support services to the U.S. Concealed Carry Association, which offers training and education to gun owners. Perks include paid parental leave, a match for charitable contributions and reimbursement for home office expenses, gym memberships and personal or home protection. |
| 41 | Nicklaus Children’s Health System | Health care | 4,578 | Miami | Florida | Employees’ compensation at Nicklaus, which operates a hospital and outpatient clinics for children, is compared against the market every three years to stay competitive. Nicklaus has raised its minimum hourly wage to $15.05—four dollars more than the current state requirement. |
| 42 | Altair | Software | 3,089 | Troy | Michigan | Altair makes product development, simulation, AI and other software. It fosters entrepreneurial thinking, empowering individual voices and embracing diversity. The Black Employee Resource Network promotes representation through advocacy, outreach and job development. Gender equality in the boardroom, workplace and tech community is also a priority. |
| 43 | AskBio | Pharmaceuticals | 900 | Research Triangle Park | North Carolina | Patients and families come in to testify about the role the company’s drugs play in their lives. Employees get $7,000 in annual tuition reimbursement, career development rotations and talent exchanges with sibling companies. The company pays over 90 percent of employee health costs. |
| 44 | Lending Club | Banking | 1,302 | San Francisco | California | At this online bank, a wellness program reimburses employees for living healthy. PTO for salaried workers is untracked. Perks include a gym, fitness classes and a café (with barista). Also: free snacks, catered lunch twice weekly and high-tech offices. |
| 45 | Spiffy | Automotive services | 625 | Durham | North Carolina | Employees at Spiffy, an on-demand car washing and repair service, come for pay and benefits well above industry standard, then stay to advance. Car techs receive a budget for books and memberships plus direct access to leadership. Employees can acquire shares after one year. |
| 46 | LHi Group | Staffing/recruiting | 366 | New York | New York | LHi places people in the technology, life sciences, renewable energy and building businesses. The company’s employee ownership trust offers all employees a stake in the company. After 10 years, employees can choose between a Rolex or a one-month paid sabbatical. |
| 47 | DHI Group | Software | 535 | Centennial | Colorado | At DHI, which makes software and online hiring tools for tech companies and job seekers, benefits include an annual bonus plan, employee stock purchase program, 401(k) match, equity awards and quarterly work-from-home stipends. DHI provides inclusive fertility coverage and travel assistance for women’s health. |
| 48 | Amerant Bank | Banking | 621 | Coral Gables | Florida | This Florida-based regional bank offers career development education through partnerships, including with the University of Miami, Inclusent, RMA, Center for Financial Training, Moody’s, Dale Carnegie and New Horizons. A tuition reimbursement program supports team members pursuing degrees. |
| 49 | DaVita | Health care | 70,000 | Denver | Colorado | Fifty-three percent of leaders with profit and loss responsibility at this provider of dialysis and other services to kidney patients are women and 30 percent are people of color. A stock purchase plan lets employees buy stock at a minimum 15 percent discount. |
| 50 | PriceSmart | Retail | 10,975 | San Diego | California | PriceSmart runs membership warehouse clubs in Central America, the Caribbean and South America. The company subsidizes the costs of professional or college programs and provides cross-functional experiences to help pave the way to future leadership roles. |
| 51 | First Watch | Restaurant | 12,000 | Bradenton | Florida | First Watch, a restaurant chain with more than 490 locations in 29 states, is committed to helping employees succeed. An in-house academy teaches leadership skills to new managers and a mentorship program helps 20 high-potential employees in underrepresented groups advance via partnerships with senior leaders including the CEO. |
| 52 | Kaplan | Education | 4,850 | Fort Lauderdale | Florida | Employees at this education company, best known for its test preparation business, get individual development plans, a competency-based on-demand development library; in-house technical, soft skills and professional training; a month-long virtual DevelopU conference and access to Kaplan and partner educational products. |
| 53 | Greif Inc. | Manufacturing | 12,536 | Delaware | Ohio | Employees at this industrial package maker get access to customized e-modules at its Greif University to foster personal and professional learning. The company’s caring culture is reflected in initiatives like Spark, a colleague daily recognition platform, and the Colleagues Helping Colleagues Fund, which helps employees with unforeseen financial hardship. |
| 54 | AKQA | Advertising/marketing | 2,800 | San Francisco | California | According to a recent employee survey, 81 percent of employees at this digital design and communication company agree “AKQA allows everyone to have a voice.” The company offers six-week parental leave for all new parents, extended coverage for female medical rights and unlimited vacation. |
| 55 | Cloudflare | Information technology | 3,300 | San Francisco | California | Employees at Cloudflare, which provides internet content delivery and security services to companies, can choose to work remotely, in-person or hybrid. Paid time off is on a take-what-you-need basis. Every employee is a shareholder in this publicly held company. |
| 56 | Palo Alto Networks | Information technology | 11,000 | Santa Clara | California | This cybersecurity services company gives employees get $1,000 annually for items or experiences that “refresh and bring joy.” Most workers are eligible for equity grants. A weekly employee roundtable hosted by the CEO encourages feedback to better understand challenges and remove roadblocks to success. |
| 57 | East West Bank | Banking | 3,200 | Pasadena | California | East West Bank provides over 50 associate programs annually in a variety of engagement opportunities such as the Live Healthy campaign, milestone recognition, and networking events. In addition, the establishment of Employee Resource Groups has driven an increase in membership and engagement of associates in events. |
| 58 | Cross Country Healthcare | Workforce solutions | 2,302 | Boca Raton | Florida | Seventy eight percent of employees at this health care staffing company are women and 42 percent are members of minority groups, reflecting its strong commitment to diversity. A generous benefits package includes unique perks like a free wellness program and paid volunteerism days. |
| 59 | BDO USA | Financial services | 12,210 | Chicago | Illinois | BDO USA, one of the nation’s largest accounting and advisory firms, prides itself on championing flexibility and a purpose-driven culture where employees can “be their best selves.” The approach seems to work: 92 percent of BDO professionals feel they belong there, according to an annual employee survey. |
| 60 | TaylorMade Golf | Sports | 1,160 | Carlsbad | California | TaylorMade, which makes golf clubs, balls and accessories, helps employees imagine their futures with programs like Career Stories, where leaders share their own journeys, and speakers including UConn women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma. Over 140 employees have been with TaylorMade for 20 years or more. |
| 61 | Wind River | Software | 1,636 | Alameda | California | Nearly perfect? According to the Great Place to Work survey, 92 percent of employees at this maker of operating systems and other software for businesses feel Wind River is an ideal employer. During two global wellness weeks the company shuts down. |
| 62 | CohnReznick | Financial services | 4,000 | New York | New York | At this accounting and tax consulting firm, employees can check out different practice areas or industries on a short-term basis. There is CPA certification preparation and LinkedIn Learning access. The Individual Development Track provides personalized career development plans, coaching, mentoring and education. |
| 63 | Donnelley Financial Solutions | Financial services | 1,955 | Chicago | Illinois | Donnelley, which offers regulatory compliance services to financial companies, puts its money where its mouth is on diversity: C-suite compensation is tied to DEI goals. A new employee stock purchase program will allow U.S. employees to buy company stock at a 10 percent discount through payroll contributions. |
| 64 | Standard Chartered Bank | Banking | 1,065 | New York | New York | An algorithm used by this consumer, corporate and institutional bank matches individuals with opportunities based on their career histories, skills and interests. A generous 401(k) plan includes company-funded contributions up to 8 percent of salary. |
| 65 | Goodway Group | Advertising/marketing | 431 | New York | New York | Togetherness and transparency are big at Goodway, a digital marketing firm. There are two annual company trips to build skills, plus the CFO shares financial results every month. In 2022, after employees shared concerns about rising inflation, the company gave a one-time stipend to everyone on staff. |
| 66 | Kyndryl | Information technology | 90,000 | New York | New York | Kyndryl, which makes large-scale information technology systems, gets high marks for its company culture from those who work there. According to an employee survey, 91 percent feel they are treated with respect and 87 percent feel they can be themselves at work. |
| 67 | Cozen O’Connor | Law | 1,772 | Philadelphia | Pennsylvania | A full-service law firm, Cozen O’Connor says it “does not tolerate jerks.” Flexible work arrangements for all employees help them balance personal needs with the needs of the firm, and there is a program support to help employees avoid burnout. |
| 68 | Milliken & Company | Manufacturing | 8,000 | Spartanburg | South Carolina | International affinity groups at this maker of textile, health care, flooring and specialty chemical products connect employees with common interests in topics from LGBTQ+ to veteran’s issues. The company’s global recognition system is available in five languages and culminates with an annual honors event. |
| 69 | Ceridian | Software | 9,050 | Minneapolis | Minnesota | Ceridian, which makes payroll, HR and employee management software, takes a virtual-first, flexible approach to work. It has instituted wellness days, when everyone in the company gets paid time off so no one worries about missing work, and meeting-free Focus Fridays. |
| 70 | Kraft Heinz | Food/beverage | 38,283 | Chicago | Illinois | The mission at this global food company is “Let’s Make Life Delicious.” Employees get to work with innovative technology in a hybrid workplace. Benefits include annual bonus incentives, competitive 401(k) contributions and paid parental leave for salaried and nonunion hourly employees. |
| 71 | AmeriHealth Caritas | Health care | 9,562 | Newtown Square | Pennsylvania | At this health insurance company, people are encouraged to volunteer—and are paid for it. The company prides itself on promoting from within. It holds “Afternoon Teas” with community leaders, nonprofits and elected officials to discuss public health issues. DEI initiatives are integrated into compensation. |
| 72 | UCLA Health | Health care | 34,484 | Los Angeles | California | UCLA Health includes four hospitals, as well as the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and a network of clinics. Among its strengths: professional development programs to empower the staff, plus clearly defined core principles that foster a shared sense of mission. |
| 73 | ZipRecruiter | Staffing/recruiting | 1,400 | Santa Monica | California | Remote and office work are equally valued at this online recruiter. Pro-collaboration policies include a camera-on culture in which employees are encouraged to show their faces on-screen to build stronger connections, a program that randomly pairs employees to meet and manager training emphasizing feedback. |
| 74 | J.J. Keller | Consulting | 1,890 | Neenah | Wisconsin | J.J. Keller, which provides companies with regulatory, safety and compliance solutions, values flexible hours, remote work and a family-friendly environment. The workforce is more than 80 percent remote. There is quarterly profit and gains sharing. Financial hardship? Apply for a grant anonymously. |
| 75 | Kendra Scott | Retail | 2,600 | Austin | Texas | Benefits at this jewelry and watch maker include 100 percent paid parental leave for up to 12 weeks, fertility benefits, adoption benefits, mental wellness services and product discounts. There are paid philanthropy days for community volunteering. |
| 76 | Aim Transportation Solutions | Transportation | 1,000 | Youngstown | Ohio | This family-owned and -operated truck leasing company likes to promote from within. The company has a retention specialist and personal concierge for employees. Many training and development programs and a nationally recognized wellness program are available. |
| 77 | MarketWise | Media/publishing | 670 | Baltimore | Maryland | Leaders at this provider of information for retail investors have an open-door policy to encourage employee feedback: “We believe the best ideas trump the status in the room.” Cool events and social gatherings are offered throughout the year: “We genuinely like just hanging out with each other.” |
| 78 | S3 Shared Services Solutions | Financial services | 858 | Linthicum | Maryland | S3, which provides operational services to credit unions, encourages employees to express interest in possible career options and provide input on ongoing projects in frequent performance-driven one-on-ones. They can get and give company dollars through a peer-to-peer bonus program. |
| 79 | Fogelman Properties | Real Estate | 713 | Memphis | Tennessee | Fogelman, a multi-family residence management and investment company, offers education/tuition reimbursement and company-paid certification, training and testing. When employees began feeling the effects of inflation, the company responded with a monthly stipend, as well as increased pay for on-call employees. |
| 80 | Graybar | Wholesale | 8,087 | St. Louis | Missouri | An employee-owned company, Graybar is a distributor of electrical, communications and data networking products. It offers a generous profit sharing and savings plan, to which the company has contributed an average of more than 10 percent of employees’ salaries since 1956. |
| 81 | Ryan Specialty | Insurance | 4,000 | Chicago | Illinois | At Ryan, an international insurance company serving insurance agents, carriers and brokers, a flat organizational structure helps ensure everyone’s voice is heard. In addition to generous insurance and retirement benefits, the company offers an annual bonus program and free access to meditation, fitness, family care and counseling tools. |
| 82 | Veritiv | Transportation | 5,000 | Atlanta | Georgia | Veritiv, which distributes packaging, print and publishing products, gets high marks from employees for a winning workplace. A recent survey shows 88 percent have confidence in leadership and believe “There is good cooperation and collaboration across my team or group,” while 90 percent say they’re a good fit with Veritiv culture. |
| 83 | United States Steel Corporation | Manufacturing | 14,500 | Pittsburgh | Pennsylvania | U.S. Steel instituted one of the first corporate codes of ethics back in the early 1900s and still lives by its principles today, built around safety, trust, respect, excellence and accountability. U.S. Steel believes employees reaching their potential is the route to success. |
| 84 | Navy Federal Credit Union | Financial services | 24,000 | Vienna | Virginia | Navy Federal, a credit union with more than $166 billion in assets, offers employees opportunities for development through job rotations, shadowing, extensive in-house development curricula, leadership training and access to full-time development specialists. |
| 85 | Stihl | Manufacturing | 3,000 | Virginia Beach | Virginia | Family-owned Stihl, which makes handheld power tools, offers generous benefits including a 401(k) with immediate vesting and a pension plan—a relatively rare combo these days. Employee tenure speaks to the loyalty the company invokes: The average is 8-10 years, with many staying over 25 years. |
| 86 | West Shore Home | Construction | 2,573 | Mechanicsburg | Pennsylvania | West Shore, a home remodeling and rebuilding company, hands out cash bonuses to high performers. Giving back to the community is big here: West Shore installs up to 10 free bath remodels a year for veterans, sponsors Little League and stuffs buses with school supplies for United Way. |
| 87 | Parkview Health | Health care | 15,689 | Fort Wayne | Indiana | Parkview, a network of community hospitals and clinics, offers an impressive array of benefits. Among them: tuition assistance and education loan repayment, paid and volunteer time off and “lifestyle benefits” that reimburse employees for personal expenses of their choosing. |
| 88 | Watco | Transportation | 4,483 | Pittsburg | Kansas | At this transportation services and logistics company, team members move around the company to gain skills and knowledge and often are promoted within the company. There were hundreds of these moves in 2022. Employees on a Watco health plan get up to $1,000 for health expenses. |
| 89 | American Tire Distributors | Manufacturing | 5,000 | Huntersville | North Carolina | ATD prides itself on a collaborative and inclusive culture based on values that employees helped define. One reflection of a caring approach: the weCare Associate Relief Fund, funded by associates to help colleagues facing unexpected hardships like illness or natural disaster. |
| 90 | AMH | Real estate | 1,762 | Las Vegas | Nevada | AMH, which develops and rents single-family homes, has instituted a conversation workshop program called “Valuing Differences” to generate understanding and clear bias. The CEO makes house calls to sick or retiring employees. Senior leadership bonuses depend on hitting community participation goals. |
| 91 | Shamrock Trading Corporation | Transportation | 2,200 | Overland Park | Kansas | The parent company for several brands in transportation services, finance and technology, Shamrock offers flexible and remote working opportunities. Its health care, vision and dental insurance premiums are 100 percent employer-paid for employees and eligible dependents. |
| 92 | DIRECTV | Entertainment | 9,000 | El Segundo | California | The multichannel TV distributor’s cultural values—“We Care, We Challenge, We Deliver”—were identified and adopted by employees through focus groups and surveys. Flexible work arrangements and tuition aid are available. |
| 93 | Springfield Clinic | Health care | 3,500 | Springfield | Illinois | This network of clinics and health care providers gives employees performance-based merit increases annually and regularly conducts market reviews of compensation ranges. Many employment offers come with sign-on bonuses and employees have access to nationwide and local discounts. |
| 94 | Sysco | Food/beverage | 71,153 | Houston | Texas | This wholesale food distributor offers employees continued education opportunities through an education reimbursement program. The results of the company’s Sysco Speaks survey, town halls and other employee feedback are used to help shape Sysco’s future. Employees can buy stock through Sysco’s employee stock ownership plan at a 15 percent discount. |
| 95 | Conduent | Information technology | 62,000 | Florham Park | New Jersey | Conduent, which provides billing, benefits processing and other services to businesses and government, offers flexible work arrangements, including both remote work and hybrid options, flexible vacation plans and performance-based incentive plans for hourly employees. |
| 96 | Benesch Law | Law | 600 | Cleveland | Ohio | This law firm puts real money into family-friendliness. It offers parental leave of up to 26 weeks (20 paid), plus fertility benefits (up to $50,000). The firm has implemented an out-of-state medical travel reimbursement benefit of up to $5,000 covering room and board, mileage or other transportation, child care and meals. |
| 97 | Advocate Health | Health care | 151,000 | Charlotte | North Carolina | Advocate, a large nonprofit health system, regularly surveys employees for feedback. Financial assistance is available for education. The company also offers many family-friendly benefits such as parental leave, adoption reimbursement and fertility support. |
| 98 | Ascom | Information technology | 183 | Morrisville | North Carolina | Ascom, which makes on-site information and communication equipment for the health care industry, takes pride in its open and flat culture, where ideas can come from anywhere. Among its benefits: tuition assistance and volunteer time off. |
| 99 | Fresenius Medical Care | Health care | 70,000 | Waltham | Massachusetts | The company, which provides services and products for people with kidney disease, helps technicians launch a nursing career by reimbursing their nursing school classes and providing schedule flexibility. The CARES Fund provides financial assistance to employees impacted by unforseen disaster or hardship. |
| 100 | Mint Dentistry | Health care | 945 | Dallas | Texas | At Mint, which operates dental offices in nine states and the District of Columbia, employees enjoy comprehensive health care, PTO and paid sick days, manager appreciation days and MINT Cares (internal charitable donations for employees). |
HOW WE DID IT
Newsweek's ranking of the Most Loved Workplaces 2023® pays tribute to companies that put respect, caring and appreciation for employees at the center of their business model and, in doing so, have earned the loyalty and respect of the people who work for them.The list was created in partnership with Best Practice Institute (BPI), a benchmark research company that studies and identifies the specific management practices that lead to employee motivation and satisfaction and has documented the strong link between worker satisfaction and productivity and performance. BPI measures five basic areas to determine how employees feel about where they work to create the Most Loved Workplaces® list: the level of collaboration at the firm; how positive workers are about their future at the company; how much employer values align with employee values; respect at all levels and career achievement. Working in consultation with Newsweek editors, BPI also gave consideration to return-to-office policies, diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging and other workplace and talent development initiatives.
Altogether, more than 2 million employees were surveyed at companies ranging in size from 50 employees to more than 10,000. Additionally, several hundred company officials were interviewed.
To identify the top 100 companies for the Newsweek ranking, companies were evaluated and scored as follows: 35 percent of the initial score was based on responses to BPI's proprietary Love of Workplace Index™ survey. Another 25 percent was derived from analysis of external public ratings from sites such as Comparably, Careerbliss, Glassdoor, Indeed and Google. The final 40 percent came from direct interviews with and written responses from company officials. Newsweek then conducted additional research into every company on the list, as well as the top runners-up, to determine the final list of 100 companies and their rankings. (The list includes both U.S. firms and companies with a strong U.S. presence that are based overseas.)
The rankings combine quantitative and qualitative analysis that was developed by BPI in partnership with The School of International and Public Affairs at the University of Pittsburgh and featured in the book In Great Company (McGraw-Hill, 2019) by BPI, and Most Loved Workplace® founder Louis Carter.
To find out more about becoming a certified Most Loved Workplace®, or to apply for next year's list, go to mostlovedworkplace.com.