America’s 100 Most Loved Workplaces 2022

1 Dell TechnologiesTechnologyRound Rock, TX130,000The tech giant is big on employees controlling their own destiny. Example: Workers use Dell’s build-your-career hub to skill up. One result? A majority of management jobs are filled internally.2SAP AmericaComputer SoftwareNewtown Square, PA113,125Employees embrace the enterprise software firm’s make-a-difference mission. Exhibit A: The staff can take “Social Sabbaticals”—a month-long program to apply their skills in developing communities.3AvanadeInformation TechnologySeattle, WA58,500Nirvana? This Seattle IT consulting company provides reimbursement for adoption, surrogacy and gender transition leaves. Then there’s the team-building Innovate Fest—with cash prizes!4Marriott Vacations WorldwideHospitalityOrlando, FL21,688Employees are regularly rewarded for taking risks. Mistakes aren’t punished; instead, they are celebrated and used as learning and development opportunities. Please, sign us up.5Hilton Grand VacationsHospitalityOrlando, FL14,000+If you’re employed by this Orlando timeshare company, you get to work in “stunning” locations like the Hawaiian Islands. Awards for performance are a big deal as well, via the Champions Club6AllyFinancial ServicesDetroit, MI11,024Looking for a “safe place” to discuss concerns? Ally is for you. Also, you can feel heard during “Let’s Talk About” conversations, which help with issues like promoting social justice. Open offices are a thing too.7ZipRecruiterHR TechnologySanta Monica, CA1,400No surprise that a recruiter would be good at keeping its own folks happy. New hires, for example, can speak directly with the CEO through their Donuts With Ian (Siegel) program. Yum.8ChenMedHealth CareMiami Gardens, FL5,292Big on diversity, ChenMed has developed programs to celebrate Black History Month, Women’s History Month, Asian-American Pacific Islander Month, Hispanic Heritage Month and Juneteenth.9ZapierTechnologySan Francisco, CA735Zapier was supporting remote work before remote work became a thing. Transparency is a key value, with salary ranges for positions published for all to see. So is career development: Employees are matched with the right jobs via programs which offer specific curriculum and pathways.10GympassWellnessNew York, NY1,618Collaboration is a big thing here. (Employee compensation is based on overall company success.) Career development is a big deal too: Promotion opportunities are offered first to employees before outsiders.11Wyndham Hotels & ResortsHospitalityParsippany, NJ4,158The company’s hospitality culture is ingrained in employees throughout the career life cycle. The “Count on Me” mantra: responsiveness, respect and delivering great experiences.12BARKConsumer GoodsNew York, NY620BARK employees can enjoy a dog-friendly office environment. Yup, they’re obsessed with their dogs in New York City. Free health care for their canine friends? Of course there is. Woof.13AnsysSoftwareCanonsburg, PA5,428Inclusion is front and center. Affinity groups include the Black Employee Network, (dis)Ability Connection, Latino Connection, Pride Alliance, Veterans at Ansys and Women in Tech.14O2E BrandsConsumer ServicesVancouver, BC, and Garland, TX696The 1-800-GOT-JUNK? company’s values are “Passion, Integrity, Professionalism, Empathy.” Also, founder Brian Scudamore teaches his “Willing to Fail” (WTF) philosophy directly to employees.15Total Quality LogisticsTransportationCincinnati, OH10,000+Total Quality Logistics not only gives back to employees—there are no commission caps—but gives back to the community too, via Moves That Matter, Cancer Awareness Month and Military Month.16Automation AnywhereRoboticsSan Jose, CA1,774A question—“Who or what makes you proud to work here?”—is how each biweekly town hall meeting starts. Also, there’s a forgiving culture. Mistakes are OK, they say, if you learn from them.17Jack HenryFinancial ServicesMonett, MO6,895Jack Henry likes a lot of feedback. The company continually gathers information from workers via things like “skip-a-level” interviews, which are designed to get direct feedback from employees.18ZoomInfoComputer SoftwareVancouver, WA3,503A “mind and body” kind of workplace. There’s training and external coaching for the high potentials. Then there’s a holistic mind, body and lifestyle program. Remote work? Yes. Restricted stock? Yes, again.19Southern Veterinary PartnersHealth CareHomewood, AL7,500The skinny: a focus on happy teammates, happy clients and happy pets. The chief executive makes weekly hospital visits—there are more than 300—where he addresses workers by their first names.20A+E NetworksEntertainmentNew York, NY1,500The NYC-based media and entertainment company likes input from its workforce—especially through town halls and coffee chats. Execs gather feedback and report back to employees with any results.21SchrödingerPharmaceuticalsNew York, NY592Work/life balance is a big deal here. So are collaboration and other kinds of input. LiveDesign is their proprietary digital platform for bringing together great minds from around the world.22HarscoEnvironmental ServicesPhiladelphia, PA12,000Impact and Service Awards programs recognize outstanding performance. Employees, through various means of feedback, also make sure teamwork and inclusion are high priorities.23ExabeamSoftwareFoster City, CA612When there’s something to celebrate at Exabeam, everyone celebrates: Pride, Diwali, Halloween…whatever. If you work there, you also get several “Thank You Days” off a year to relax.24MoveworksSoftwareMountain View, CA550+The four founders use anonymous surveys and team building to make sure the staff feels heard, respected and supported at all levels. Micromanagement is actively discouraged.25Vertex PharmaceuticalsPharmaceuticalsBoston MA4,254At the company’s annual innovation tournament, employees serve up ideas often incorporated into business decisions. Also, Career Hub and Gig Opportunities portals are the places for career advancement.26Southeastern GrocersRetail/SupermarketsJacksonville, FL37,000Lots of support at the Winn-Dixie parent via training development programs like SEG University. The “MyWellness” platform focuses on issues like financial, career, social and community well-being.27EQRxPharmaceuticalsCambridge, MA339Employees are asked, “If you could think of one object that tells us more about who you are…what would that be?” That’s one way execs focus on, and encourage, individuality and diversity.28KnowBe4SoftwareClearwater, FL1,600Train up: Bonuses go to staff who earn certificates for working on skills like internal career coaching. Fun, fun, fun: A “shenanigans” team entertains through activities like mechanical bull riding.29Pure StorageTechnologyMountain View, CA4,200Leadership development and upskilling of employees are an obsession here. Career progression? Workers at this tech firm get exposed to other jobs so they’re ready for the next big step.30Microchip TechnologyElectronicsChandler, AZ21,684Practicing what they preach: The firm recently made its board more diverse, provided mentoring to the underrepresented, and promoted candidates from diverse backgrounds.31AutomatticMediaSan Francisco, CA2,040The company that created WordPress is feedback-crazy. Employees share their views with the whole company via monthly town halls, “Ask Me Anything” sessions and anonymous HR chats.32DigitalOceanTechnologyNew York, NY865“Speak up when we have something to say and listen when others do” is a core part of the culture. Annual hackathons drive innovation; remote teams, worldwide, come together to develop new ideas.33SweetgreenRestaurantsLos Angeles, CA5,817Daily “Sweettalks” ensure two-way communication and help make sure that the business is running smoothly. Promotions? Employees are provided a clear path to management in a short time frame.34EPAMSoftwareNewtown, PA61,000+Management respect comes from the “Heroes” program, which recognizes hardworking employees and their significant milestones. Open door: A global “Upload Hackathon” invites new ideas.35Horizon TherapeuticsPharmaceuticalsDeerfield, IL1,796This medicine developer makes inclusion a part of everyday life: A “RiSE Day of Understanding” promotes all forms of diversity. Also, employees say that “they are comfortable voicing their ideas.”36Bank IndependentFinancial ServicesSheffield, AL634Employees become “wildcards.” Those are nonexperts that provide another perspective to expert teams. Volunteerism is important too. Employees take part in financial literacy programs in Michigan.37ThryvSoftwareDallas, TX2,400The modern world: This small-business tech firm is a “Work From Anywhere” company—Zoom meetings, monthly webcasts and various forms of remote communication make it all work.38LendingClubFinancial ServicesSan Francisco, CA1,603The company lives its ethics/values mantra of respecting its employees and giving back. There’s a paid volunteer program; donation matching lets workers give to their own charitable causes.39KaplanEducationFort Lauderdale, FL4,850The firm, known for its test-prep business, helps employees beef up their skills for the future through the month-long DevelopU program, in which individual development plans are conjured up.40First WatchRestaurantsBradenton, FL10,000How are you feeling? A web-based application measures employee happiness; a five-question feedback tool asks workers to share experiences about the previous week to encourage change.41BungeFood ProductionChesterfield, MO23,000Bunge’s 23,000 employees come by professional development opportunities through old-school, formal classroom learning and self-paced training with 1,000+ online programs.42Zebra TechnologiesTechnologyLincolnshire, IL9,800The company is big, it says, on recruiting and nurturing talent from diverse backgrounds. How else to gain new insights? Plus: rewards via the “Go the Extra Mile” program.43ParamountEntertainmentNew York, NY22,965Programs like the “Pipeline Challenge’’ allow employees to work directly with charities on pro bono work supported by the company. A big plus? It can provide exposure to senior leaders.44LivePersonSoftwareNew York, NY1,600Lots of one-on-one meetings with management help staff grow professionally. Workers can also dole out feedback at the company roundtables. Meetings with diverse groups are a big deal too.45StravaSoftwareSan Francisco, CA411Employees are encouraged to unleash their creative talents through “hackathons” and such. Stipends for great ideas also get the juices flowing. Like Q&As with execs? This might be the place for you.46AltairTechnologyTroy, MI3,054The tech firm uses the Altair Black Employee Resource Network to beef up its Black employee and executive ranks. The Altair Women in Technology program helps develop and retain women in tech.47Arvest BankFinancial ServicesFayetteville, AR6,627Owned by the Walmart founding family, the company is investing in remote work by, among other things, providing stipends to employees to set up their home offices.48SedgwickInsuranceMemphis, TN30,558Inclusion indeed: Some 70 percent of its employees are female; almost 40 percent are people of color. Sedgwick promotes inclusion and equity through education on unconscious bias and communication styles.49Palo Alto NetworksSoftwareSanta Clara, CA11,000The company gives employees a lot of choice, from the ability to determine their own career paths to taking advantage of continuing education opportunities. Plus: regular roundtables with the CEO.50Kellogg’sFood ProductionBattle Creek, MI11,037Workers looking for an employer that does well by doing good can sign up here. Kellogg’s “Better Days” plan’s goal: supporting farmers to end hunger by nourishing 1 billion people.51PriceSmartSupermarketsSan Diego, CA10,597Continual training helps staff develop new skills—and gets them on an upwardly mobile career path. The membership warehouse firm provides employee subsidies for college and professional education.52BASF North AmericaChemicalsFlorham Park, NJ16,000All together now: BASF, based in New Jersey, has created special communities of working parents, individuals with disabilities, LGBTQ+, emerging professionals and veterans.53Chico’s FASRetailFort Myers, FL13,000This Florida-based fashion firm loves collaboration. Get2Gethers randomly pair employees with an associate across the organization. The execs also hold listening sessions throughout the year.54Amerant BankFinancial ServicesCoral Gables, FL616Employees say they feel heard. The Florida bank has a formal framework in place for staff to report grievances. There’s also an “anytime feedback tool” for measuring feelings of inclusion.55CloudflareTechnologySan Francisco, CA3,000The only thing worse than a bad idea is no idea: Weekly CEO-led company meetings allow all concerned to provide updates on their work. Workers say they’re empowered to develop the next big thing.56BlackLineSoftwareLos Angeles, CA1,107Folks here know where they stand. Managers and employees meet on a regular basis to discuss goals and achievements. Better yet, the company offers unlimited paid time off. See you in Bali.57Goodway GroupMarketingNew York, NY482The firm recently provided Oculus VR headsets to all employees. (What’s better than that?) Great for remote workers who need to have an in-person experience during meetings.58GreifManufacturingDelaware, OH12,201A platform called Spark helps create a culture of daily recognition for its employees, especially from their peers. Meanwhile, Greif University provides learning opportunities spanning the globe.59Donnelley Financial Solutions (DFIN)Financial ServicesChicago, IL2,185The chief human resources officer hosted a series of “Candid Conversations” in which more than 200 employees shared their perspectives about diversity, equity and inclusion.60Nicklaus Children’s Health SystemHealth CareMiami, FL4,193Lots going on here. The CEO has an open door policy. Employees may discuss their struggles—and feel assured they are really being heard. Staff says they’re empowered to make decisions.61IncytePharmaceuticalsWilmington, DE2,200The biotech company’s generous benefits package addresses both physical and mental wellness. There are also initiatives that encourage social and civic engagement.62Milliken & CompanyManufacturingSpartanburg, SC8,000+This manufacturer has a global recognition system in five languages to support its international team—muchas gracias! The company also doles out Oscars-style awards tied to its core values.63CohnReznickAccountingNew York, NY3,354Employees say they feel respected here; the company, for instance, expanded the number of Employee Resource Groups and also sponsors “Dialogues on Diversity” webinars. Food Bank trips too.64Standard Chartered BankFinancial ServicesNew York, NY1,050Trouble with your boss? No worries. The chief executive regularly has lunches with workers to hear directly about what’s working, what isn’t working and how things could be improved.65Denny’sRestaurantsSpartanburg, SC3,522All employees, regardless of skill set, are provided educational attainment programs. The “Share the Love” initiative is designed to give every host, cook, server and manager career guidance.66Cozen O’ConnorLawPhiladelphia, PA1,634The company, which has programs to avoid employee burnout, was named one of the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America. Pro bono work is also a must at the Philadelphia law firm.67Atrium HealthHealth CareCharlotte NC72,000The fun: talent shows. The careers: a development center that helps lead to different roles at the company. Paid tuition is a pretty good perk. Also, feel heard via “Voice of the Teammate.”68MoheganHospitalityUncasville, CT11,173Tumbling dice: Employees say a culture of respect guides everything at this Connecticut gambling giant. Its career development program seems to be a good thing too.69OutreachComputer SoftwareSeattle, WA1,109This sales and tech company runs numerous affinity groups, such as the Outreach Women’s Network and Rainbow, which are designed to help make the company more diverse. Plus: lots of mentoring.70TaylorMade GolfSporting GoodsCarlsbad, CA1,544C-level execs sit on the floor with teams to ensure that those closest to the business have equal weight to provide ideas and opinions. Performance reviews are via conversation.71United States SteelManufacturingPittsburgh, PA13,700Big on messaging.Their founding S.T.E.E.L Principles–Safety first, Trust, Environmental stewardship, Excellence and accountability, and Lawful conduct–are a guiding light, they say.72EatonManufacturingCleveland, OH85,000Help wanted: Leaders can crowdsource solutions via programs like the “Stretch Assignment Marketplace.” Hackathons are a big thing too for the next generation of Eaton leaders.73Fresenius Medical Care North AmericaHealth CareWaltham, MA67,000Development opportunities? You bet. More than 22,000 employees take advantage of the firm’s in-house Professional Development Academy. It’s open to anyone who wants to juice their career.74VivintConsumer ElectronicsProvo, UT14,000The Vivint Innovation Center is a platform for engineers, designers, product managers, data scientists and business analysts to collaborate. Like continual feedback? Come work here.75Madison ReedConsumer ProductsSan Francisco, CA648Big, big, big on diversity. A committee developed by the San Francisco-based hair care company makes sure things like hiring, recognition and promotions all meet its inclusion standards.76Wynn ResortsHospitalityLas Vegas, NV15,242Despite the large staff, the firm manages, workers say, to provide direct access to its leaders. Forums help to reiterate company goals and let staff have at their bosses.77Rackspace TechnologyTechnologySan Antonio, TX7,120This cloud company gives workers, called “Rackers,” the chance to move up the food chain through reskilling programs. The “Fanatical Experience” shows how to care for customers—and one another.78Emory HealthcareHealth CareAtlanta, GA23,661Feeling loved? The “EHC Recognize!” support program recognizes service and onboarding milestones and doles out employee of the month awards. Achievement celebrations? Yes, a big deal.79Ryan SpecialtyInsuranceChicago, IL3,500Listen right here. An ethics hotline is designed to give Ryan’s workers confidence that they will be treated fairly—and with respect. Staff also has access to ComPsych, a counseling service.80ConduentProcess ServicesFlorham Park, NJ10,000+Eight global “Employee Impact Groups” serve as a vehicle to share diverse ideas and perspectives. Workers also use Q&A sessions with company leaders to get to the bottom of things.81Great Wolf LodgeHospitalityChicago IL10,000The no-office, open-cube culture helps build a “one-pack mentality” spirit. Meanwhile, a two-year management development program provides exposure to all facets of Great Wolf’s operations.82UCLA HealthHealth CareLos Angeles, CA33,091The health system makes sure its workers are of a single mind when dealing with its patients. Things like how to respond to questions and explain what’s next are key parts of the core training.83Kendra ScottRetailAustin, TX2,800Career goals are always in the spotlight. Employees kick off the first quarter with a goal session; performance conversations; and an “Alignment Day” to discuss goals, obstacles and pain points. Ouch.84OneMain FinancialFinancial ServicesEvansville, IN9,191A “No Jerks” policy—and regular town halls—helps employees work together peacefully, and pleasantly, and feel supported. Workers also teach Financial Literacy 101 in high schools.85GraybarWholesaleClayton, MO8,800Being an employee-owned company has its advantages. Everyone, by design, works toward the same goals. In other words, if you—or a branch office—wins, everyone wins.86Cart.comE-commerceAustin, TX1,300The hybrid workplace rules at this e-commerce software concern, thanks to Slack and Zoom. And with all this tech, employees also play a big role in planning all-hands-on-deck meetings.87e.l.f. CosmeticsConsumer ProductsOakland, CA300Its “High Performance Teamwork” program provides feedback from workers on what behavior helps or hurts effectiveness. “One Team, One Dream” helps everyone form respectful relationships.88American Tire DistributorsAutomotiveHuntersville, NC5,700In it together: Employees have access to the “weCare Associate Relief Fund,” which is funded by peers. It helps with unexpected hardships, from serious and costly illnesses to natural disasters.89ChipotleRestaurantsNewport Beach, CA102,000All employees are trained in the Newport, California, restaurant chain’s code of ethics, which centers on respect and inclusion. Employees are also encouraged to give back to the communities they work in.90EveriseOutsourcingPlantation, FL4,200Communication encouraged: Virtual roundtables, gaming sessions and happy hours get the job done. Opportunity everywhere: 80 percent of all positions are filled internally. Remote work is a real thing too.91ModereConsumer ProductsNewport Beach, CA328Nurturing and developing talent is encouraged. The company seeks to promote from within; it offers tuition reimbursement so employees can augment their skill sets and, eventually, their nest eggs.92WatcoTransportationPittsburg, KS4,668One of the great management skills is making sure the right people are in the right jobs. This helps: Employees are asked what would make them stay at Watco—and what would make them leave.93Adena Health SystemHealth CareChillicothe, OH4,332Workers here are actually called “caregivers,” and that seems to be right on the mark. Based in Chillicothe, Ohio, Adena even provides four quarterly meals to such helpers and their families.94Springfield ClinicHealth CareSpringfield, IL2,845Together with Springfield’s management, physicians lead a state-of-the-art digital transformation that creates exceptional scheduling and patient experiences.95ADMFood ProductionChicago, IL40,000An “Ability to Lead’’ development program simulates ways to practice various management techniques. Workers also meet with managers quarterly to review, among other things, their career paths.96AllegiantAirlineLas Vegas, NV5,600All ideas are designed to be heard here, workers say, through the “Share Innovation” program. It helps develop idea generation through things like mentoring and counseling.97SyscoFood & BeverageHouston, TX71,000Modern world: The food distribution company uses apps and even podcasts to communicate with its workforce. Looking for guidance? Get in on those “Be Better” town halls and “Real Talk Dialogues.”98Kraft HeinzFood & BeverageChicago, IL, and Pittsburgh, PA38,000Lots of inclusion-based mentorship programs for women and people of color. Business Resource Groups focus on issues such as interrupting unconscious bias. Online learning is also available.99East West BankFinancial ServicesPasadena, CA3,200A commitment to diversity and development: Women account for more than 50 percent of employees and management. The board? Six out of eight members represent minority groups.100Lionbridge TechnologiesTranslation and LocalizationWaltham, MA6,000The company asks for feedback from employees regarding sense of belonging and barriers to execution. It has shared over 5,000 feedback results and provided follow-up action items.