Nick Otto is <i>HRE</i>’s former senior digital editor. He is a professional communicator with more than a decade of demonstrated accomplishments in newspaper and trade publishing. He has spent the past five years covering the employee benefits space and holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida.
‡ #5 Sammons Financial Group Industry: Fast-food & quick-service restaurants Headquarters: Irvine, Calif. Size: 10,000+ employees Score: 4.6 What employees say: "Great culture and fun people to work with. Everyone becomes friends and managers want to see you succeed. In-N-Out is a company that values friendliness above everything else and that applies to the employees too." […]
‡ #4 In-N-Out Burger Industry: Computer hardware & software Headquarters: San Francisco Size: 1,001-5,000 employees Score: 4.6 What employees say: "DocuSign is an incredible company. I've never been a part of a company where everyone is so genuinely supportive and willing to go out of there way to help others out. The culture and tone is […]
‡ #10 Southwest Airlines Industry: K-12 education Headquarters: San Francisco Size: 5,001-10,000 employees Score: 4.5 What employees say: "Easy to do from home. No commute, no childcare, no savvy business clothes, no commuting in the snow, and the best part is every day is "bring your cat to work day!" My cat, Bootsie, loves my […]
‡ #9 VIPKid Industry: Enterprise software & network solutions Headquarters: Weston, Fla. Size: 5,001-10,000 employees Score: 4.5 What employees say: "True people first culture where as a rep you are trusted and given all the support you could ever want to do your job. Benefits are second to none." #7 Intuitive Surgical‡'
‡ #7 Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Industry: Insurance Headquarters: West Des Moines, Iowa Size: 1,001-5,000 employees Score: 4.5 What employees say: "SFG does a great job sculpting a culture that is welcoming to all and and encourages everyone to better themselves. They are able to retain their top-notch employees by offering excellent benefits including ESOP and […]
‡ #2 Bain & Company Industry: Consulting Headquarters: Boston Size: 5,001-10,000 employees Score: 4.6 What employees say: "HubSpot really cares about its employees and is a great company to work for. There are great company perks – tons of food, a gym, and amazing work culture! You get a great training for the support position and there […]
‡ Intro and methodology Industry: Airlines Headquarters: Dallas, Texas Size: 10,000+ employees Score: 4.5 What employees say: "It's cliche, but it really does feel like a family at Southwest Airlines. We are a proud of our (now not so) little airline and what we stand for. I have had fantastic leaders who care about me […]
‡ #7 Intuitive Surgical Industry: Federal agency Headquarters: Livermore, Calif. Size: 5,001-10,000 employees Score: 4.5 What employees say: "LLNL dedicates itself to employee development and retention. This workplace supports and encourages skills development and actively seeks to place you where your skills can be utilized. LLNL welcomes and celebrates a diverse workforce and a safety-conscious, […]
‡ #3 DocuSign Industry: Consulting Headquarters: Boston Size: 5,001-10,000 employees Score: 4.6 What employees say: "Constant investment in professional development. Surrounded by really smart, hard working people who are committed to making working there a great experience." Glassdoor's #1 Best Place to Work in 2020‡'
With this year's focus on diversity and inclusion, these companies are on the forefront in using diverse talent to leverage efforts to drive business strategy and performance.
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Maven
From Maven
By focusing on evidence-based guidance and early intervention, employers can achieve measurable ROI, including a 55% pregnancy rate without treatment and an average of $8,200 in savings per birth.
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LearnLux
From LearnLux
With employee financial stress impacting productivity and retention, choosing the right support program is crucial. This guide provides a comprehensive framework for evaluating financial wellbeing solutions for 2027 to find the best fit for your workforce.
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LearnLux
From LearnLux
Discover how New Balance deployed a holistic financial wellbeing program to support its diverse workforce. Learn how their approach helped boost engagement, inclusion, and overall employee health.
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Summit AR
From Summit AR
Recover employee-related costs professionally and effectively with Summit AR, helping your organization reclaim what it’s owed while protecting employee relationships and your reputation.
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HireRight
From HireRight
HireRight’s 2026 Global Benchmark Report uncovers how organizations are adapting their screening, hiring, and workforce management strategies against a backdrop of AI-powered fraud, identity misrepresentation, and fake candidate profiles.
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Wex
From Wex
By shifting away from generic bulk emails, Wex didn't just save valuable time--they unlocked incredible results.
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AllWork
From AllWork
This Buyer’s Guide will help you navigate the flexible worker model selection process, drawing on AllWork’s experience in helping mid-to-large-sized companies with onboarding, managing, and paying flexible workers at scale.
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Maven
From Maven
With a diverse workforce that leans male, Deutsche Bank prioritized solutions that could support all employees equally--including fathers and caregivers--with a seamless, culturally competent experience.
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Wex
From Wex
As the workforce’s needs become more complex, layoffs loom and resources shrink, it’s imperative to be strategic about supporting your HR and benefits team while protecting your own well-being.
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Maven
From Maven
Employers are expanding women’s and family health benefits despite climbing healthcare costs. Yet employees report feeling less supported than they did just a year ago.
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Transcarent
From Transcarent
Our survey of 1,340 HR and benefits decision-makers shows broad optimism about AI paired with pragmatic expectations.
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Maven
From Maven
The proof is in the outcomes. When employers invest in menopause care, symptoms improve, productivity rises, and costs drop--by an average of $1,600 per employee.
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Transcarent
From Transcarent
From GLP-1s to specialty oncology drugs, pharmacy spend is rising at an unsustainable rate, faster than any other benefit category, and most employers can’t explain where the dollars are going.
Download ResourceMaven
From Maven
By focusing on evidence-based guidance and early intervention, employers can achieve measurable ROI, including a 55% pregnancy rate without treatment and an average of $8,200 in savings per birth.
Download ResourceLearnLux
From LearnLux
With employee financial stress impacting productivity and retention, choosing the right support program is crucial. This guide provides a comprehensive framework for evaluating financial wellbeing solutions for 2027 to find the best fit for your workforce.
Download ResourceLearnLux
From LearnLux
Discover how New Balance deployed a holistic financial wellbeing program to support its diverse workforce. Learn how their approach helped boost engagement, inclusion, and overall employee health.
Download ResourceSummit AR
From Summit AR
Recover employee-related costs professionally and effectively with Summit AR, helping your organization reclaim what it’s owed while protecting employee relationships and your reputation.
Download ResourceHireRight
From HireRight
HireRight’s 2026 Global Benchmark Report uncovers how organizations are adapting their screening, hiring, and workforce management strategies against a backdrop of AI-powered fraud, identity misrepresentation, and fake candidate profiles.
Download ResourceWex
From Wex
By shifting away from generic bulk emails, Wex didn't just save valuable time--they unlocked incredible results.
Download ResourceAllWork
From AllWork
This Buyer’s Guide will help you navigate the flexible worker model selection process, drawing on AllWork’s experience in helping mid-to-large-sized companies with onboarding, managing, and paying flexible workers at scale.
Download ResourceMaven
From Maven
With a diverse workforce that leans male, Deutsche Bank prioritized solutions that could support all employees equally--including fathers and caregivers--with a seamless, culturally competent experience.
Download ResourceWex
From Wex
As the workforce’s needs become more complex, layoffs loom and resources shrink, it’s imperative to be strategic about supporting your HR and benefits team while protecting your own well-being.
Download ResourceMaven
From Maven
Employers are expanding women’s and family health benefits despite climbing healthcare costs. Yet employees report feeling less supported than they did just a year ago.
Download ResourceTranscarent
From Transcarent
Our survey of 1,340 HR and benefits decision-makers shows broad optimism about AI paired with pragmatic expectations.
Download ResourceMaven
From Maven
The proof is in the outcomes. When employers invest in menopause care, symptoms improve, productivity rises, and costs drop--by an average of $1,600 per employee.
Download ResourceTranscarent
From Transcarent
From GLP-1s to specialty oncology drugs, pharmacy spend is rising at an unsustainable rate, faster than any other benefit category, and most employers can’t explain where the dollars are going.
Download ResourceMaven
From Maven
By focusing on evidence-based guidance and early intervention, employers can achieve measurable ROI, including a 55% pregnancy rate without treatment and an average of $8,200 in savings per birth.
Download Resource