THE TOP 100
1 Spotify
MUSIC STOCKHOLM-NYC 9,032
Big on discussing company mission and values via its Passion Tour, which builds loyalty. Benefits like six months of paid parental leave doesn’t hurt, either! (See the profile on page 40.)
2 Dell
TECH/SERVICES ROUND ROCK, TX 158,000
Great opportunities for growth within the company, which provides formal mentoring, networking and individualized development programs. Stretch assignments? Yup, got those, too.
3 SAP America
COMPUTER SOFTWARE NEWTOWN SQUARE, PA 102,430
A self-described “culture of kindness.” The CEO, for instance, responds to every employee that reaches out. Pandemic mental health day will remain in place—plus 10 extras in case of a crisis.
4 Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
HOSPITALITY PARSIPPANY, NJ 23,000
Workers have open access to the CEO as well as the executive committee. There’s also personal development, feedback from customers and regular recognition programs.
5 Navy Federal Credit Union
FINANCIAL SERVICES VIENNA, VA 13,003
Employees who want to learn new jobs are trained and given assignments to assist them in moving their careers in the right direction. Bonuses and paid volunteer leave are a plus.
6 Deckers
APPAREL & FASHION GOLETA, CA 3,500
Bubbling up: Employees are encouraged to submit ideas that may result in direct investment from the top. Teams made up from workers at all levels make their pitches to the executive team, which includes the CEO.
7 Cadence
COMPUTER SOFTWARE SAN JOSE, CA 8,100
Diversity seems to be a big deal here. For example, there’s a formal mentorship program for new college graduates that has a big focus on women and employees of color.
8 Hasbro
CONSUMER GOODS PAWTUCKET, RI 5,800
Looking to get ahead? There are lots of opportunities to work across disciplines to break down the typical silos. Bonuses, too, for things like making company values come to life.
9 FanDuel
GAMING NEW YORK CITY 1,293
Though a relatively young company, succession planning is a big deal. There is consistent feedback and promotion from within to fill open positions.
10 Capgemini
CONSULTING NEW YORK CITY 140,000
Training is a big deal, including employee-created academies in technical skill areas. An open-door policy is really open: Anyone can book an appointment with the chief executive.
