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USA TODAY Top Workplaces 2026

Get awarded as an employer of choice by USA TODAY  

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Benefits of being a Top Workplace

Top Workplaces awards unlock the power of a strong employer brand:

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Decrease hiring costs by 43%

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Reduce time to hire up to 20%

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Minimize new hire turnover by 34%

Leverage your Top Workplaces award with USA TODAY’S power and credibility

  • Unrivaled Reach: Imagine the impact of your award-winning culture resonating with a broad readership. 
  • National Exposure: Showcase your commitment to the workplace experience on a prominent stage. 
  • Brand Recognition: Leverage your national award on your careers site, job postings, and more. 
  • Multiple Awards: One engagement survey unlocks access to 60+ regional, industry, and culture excellence awards.  
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Leaders choose Top Workplaces to stand out in a crowded market

“Top Workplaces helps us identify and continue to build our strong brand. We can position ourselves authentically as a Top Workplace that invests in our associates and culture.”
Tom Goris, Managing Partner
Tom Goris, Managing PartnerNorthwestern Mutual
"Top Workplaces gives us great PR, promotional, and recruiting opportunities. The employer recognition is unique because it's the result of our own employee feedback."
Kristin Moses-Murray, VP of Internal Employee Communications
Kristin Moses-Murray, VP of Internal Employee CommunicationsFreedom Mortgage Corporation
"We love Top Workplaces for the bragging rights! It reinforces our company culture within our community, which positively impacts recruitment and reinforces current employee engagement."
Karen Mitchener, Chief People Officer
Karen Mitchener, Chief People OfficerVia Credit Union
"I have been using the Top Workplaces program for years and it is by far one of the best choices for employer recognition. It makes my life so much easier."
Tracey Casella, Director of Operations
Tracey Casella, Director of OperationsDudum Real Estate Group
"Extremely high quality services. The Top Workplaces team is wonderful and always available to provide whatever advice, counsel, and support you need."
Bob Grennes, Commissioner
Bob Grennes, CommissionerIndiana Department of Revenue
"People don't want to just do good at work, they want to work somewhere that does good. Top Workplaces awards help us show that we are doing great things."
Andrew Berteaux, VP of Sales
Andrew Berteaux, VP of SalesSan Antonio Smart Solutions

The Top Workplaces process

Employee-driven, research-backed employer recognition

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Participate

Nominate your company and provide basic information

Survey

Launch the 5-minute employee engagement survey

Results

Get insights and begin building your employer brand

Notification

We contact you with your Top Workplaces outcome

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Award list is published and promoted

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Participate

Nominate your company and provide basic information

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Survey

Launch the 5-minute employee engagement survey

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Results

Get insights and begin building your employer brand

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Notification

We contact you with your Top Workplaces outcome

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Spotlight

Award list is published and promoted

USA TODAY Top Workplaces 2026 Conference Renaissance Nashville Hotel

USA TODAY Top Workplaces 2026 National Award Summit is a gathering of the top companies in the United States from small business to large enterprise clients. Get ready for an exciting lineup of events, insights, and opportunities that will inspire, engage, and empower you. From thought-provoking keynote sessions and interactive panels to exciting entertainment, you won’t want to miss what’s in store at this year’s conference.

Calling all USA TODAY Top Workplaces 2026 award winners

When: April 6-9, 2026

Where: Renaissance Nashville Hotel, Nashville, TN

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