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11 Companies With Great Work Cultures

Great culture keeps employees happy. Referring to the shared attitudes, values, and environment of a workplace, culture can either convince employees to stay longer, or force them out the door. Think of it like Goldilocks and the Three Bears: you have to find a workplace culture that fits you and your personal values just right.

When employees find an employer with great culture, their satisfaction and belonging skyrocket. That sense of purpose and alignment keeps employee retention high, but it also boosts company performance. That means; to be successful, employers must always think about how to improve workplace culture.  

What makes a good workplace culture?

Workplace culture is a company’s shared values, beliefs, attitudes, and assumptions. Put simply, it’s the organization’s overall vibe. Workplace culture determines how employees interact, and it sets the context for everything a company does. 

There isn’t a one-size-fits-all template for creating a thriving workplace culture. But companies with the best cultures prioritize their people and share many characteristics in common, including:

  • Genuine employee appreciation
  • Open, two-way communication
  • Clarity of organizational direction and purpose
  • Open-mindedness and innovative thinking
  • A strong connection to company values

And in today’s changing environment, companies with the best cultures also pay particular attention to key issues such as work-life flexibility, remote work opportunities, job benefits, professional development, diversity and inclusion, and more.

Learn More: What Makes a Company a Great Place to Work

Benefits of a positive work environment

Employees with the best company cultures are filled with motivated, engaged, loyal, and proud employees. Rather than being distracted by a toxic environment, employees can focus on bringing their best to work every day. 

Companies with great cultures experience many benefits too, including:  

  • Increased productivity and better quality work
  • Improved recruitment and ability to attract talent
  • Lower employer turnover and increased retention 
  • Higher levels of employee engagement 

11 Companies with great culture

Top Workplaces, an industry-leading employer recognition program, offers Culture Excellence awards across 11 categories. This year, hundreds of employers received Top Workplaces Culture Excellence awards based on real feedback from current employees. According to those folks, these are some of the best workplace cultures in each award category.

Marsh McLennan Agency

Marsh McLennan Agency (MMA) provides business insurance, employee health & benefits, retirement, and private client insurance solutions to organizations and individuals seeking limitless possibilities. MMA recently won the Top Workplaces for Appreciation award in 2023 and hopes to do the same this year.

  • Industry: Insurance Consultant & Brokers

Learn more: Nectar Will Recognize 2024 Top Workplaces for Appreciation

Primerica, Inc.

Since 1977, Primerica has provided essential financial services and products helping millions of middle-income households protect their families and save for the future. Primerica celebrates many different awards and recognition, including the 2024 Top Workplaces for Compensation and Benefits award.

Pinnacol Assurance

Pinnacol Assurance, Colorado’s leading workers’ compensation provider for over 108 years, prioritizes employee engagement and happiness. When you step into Pinnacol, you’re not just entering a workplace but joining a revolution in caring, inclusion, and excellence. Employees agree, which is why Pinnacol is a proud Top Workplaces for DE&I Practices winner.

  • Industry: Life Insurance, Annuities, & Retirement Investments

Learn more: Pinnacol Assurance Success Story

Paycor

For more than 30 years, Paycor has been listening to and partnering with leaders to create a unified HR platform with easy integration, powerful analytics, talent development tools, and technology that supports specific industries’ HR needs. On top of other regional and national awards, Paycor recently received the golden Top Workplaces for Employee Well-Being badge.

  • Industry: Payroll

Learn more: Paycor Success Story

DraftKings

DraftKings is a digital sports entertainment and gaming company delivering premier products across daily fantasy, regulated gaming, and digital media. Headquartered in Boston and launched in 2012, DraftKings provides an unmatched customer experience for millions of people across the US. Employees love the company too, often commenting on DraftKing’s award-winning innovation.  

  • Industry: Apps & Software

REDW LLC

Founded in 1953, REDW is celebrating over 70 years of trusted expertise and growth. Leaders at REDW believe a career worth pursuing is a dynamic one, filled with opportunities at all levels. That’s why the company is proud to receive Top Workplaces for Leadership awards two years in a row.

  • Industry: Accounting & Consulting

United Wholesale Mortgage

Headquartered in Pontiac, Michigan, UWM is the nation’s largest home mortgage lender, and has been for 8 consecutive years. The company puts people first — investing in employee growth and advancement so everyone can thrive, and have fun, in the mortgage lending industry. Because of that, United Wholesale Mortgage is a proud Top Workplaces for Professional Development award winner.

  • Industry: Mortgage Lending

AARP

AARP is the nation’s largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. The Washington Post Top Workplaces winner stands on solid values, which include impact, innovation, humanity, empowerment, and honesty. It’s no wonder AARP also won the Top Workplaces for Purpose and Values award.

  • Industry: Advocacy

Progressive Insurance

Founded in 1937, Progressive is the second largest auto insurer in the country, a leading seller of commercial auto, motorcycle, and boat insurance, and one of the top 15 homeowners’ insurance carriers. The company has digital workplace tools to keep remote employees connected with their teams. Plus, leaders communicate regularly via email and video — keeping everyone updated about all things Progressive.

  • Industry: Insurance

Ally Financial

Ally Financial Inc. is a financial services company with the nation’s largest all-digital bank and an industry-leading auto financing business, driven by a mission to “Do It Right” and be a relentless ally for customers and communities. If you’re looking for a large company culture that values work-life flexibility, look no further than Ally.

  • Industry: Banks

Carrot Fertility

Carrot Fertility is the leading global fertility and family-building platform providing care for everyone, everywhere. A proud Woman-Led Top Workplace, Carrot’s culture revolves around inclusion, collaboration, and support. Not only does Carrot have a female founder and CEO, the company also has 50% female representation in c-suite positions.

  • Industry: Healthcare

More Top Workplaces for Culture Excellence winners

Want to explore more award-winning workplace cultures? Check out all 11 Top Workplaces for Culture Excellence award lists here:

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