Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For

The AI era has arrived, and every company must become a digital company in some capacity. What stands out among year's 100 Best Companies to Work For is their ability to rebuild the social contract at work so people feel supported, trusted, and future-ready as they undergo that transition. For the 29th edition of our list, editorial partner Great Place to Work compiled confidential surveys from over 640,000 workers at eligible companies. Against the backdrop of the AI revolution, three themes define this year's top employers: They are listening more closely than their peers; they're investing heavily in AI-ready careers; and even as work becomes more digital and always-on, they're doubling down on analog perks that give employees more time to care for the people they love most.

The Top Ten

Synchrony

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Financials

Synchrony's products are designed to help its customers live healthier financial lives, and it’s extending the same mission to its 20,000-plus workers. After 86% of employees voiced they wanted flexibility post-pandemic, the company embraced a hybrid work model, adding the option of attending weekly in-person Connection Days to drive purposeful collaboration. Ask Us Anything town halls, frequent pulse surveys, and leadership roundtables build a cycle of feedback and strengthen employee trust. And the fact that 94% of staffers say Synchrony is a great place to work suggests that it has found perks that actually provide support, including robust childcare benefits, skills-building programs, and diverse wellness offerings. In 2025, Synchrony announced it would invest $1 million over two years to bolster K–12 personal finance education, and launched an employee-led volunteer corps to teach it locally.Employees say:"What makes Synchrony a truly great place to work is its genuine emphasis on employee morale and engagement. At Synchrony, we are not viewed simply as employees, but we are recognized as individuals, each with unique motivations and aspirations. Leadership truly understands and encourages us to bring our individual perspectives to our roles. When we come together, we embody ONESYNCHRONY, a unified team built from diverse viewpoints. This authentic focus on people and their well-being is what sets Synchrony apart."

Hilton Worldwide Holdings

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Hospitality

Hilton has long been a front-runner on this list. Staffers are starting families with the help of its adoption and parental leave offerings; saving on dream trips through discount travel perk Go Hilton; and, for those who qualify for a Thrive Sabbatical, making use of paid four-week breaks.Employees say:"Hilton creates opportunities for everyone regardless of gender, race or how your identify. Hilton welcomed me as an LGBTQ+ Team Member long before it was socially acceptable. As a result, I was able to learn and become confident in my own skin. This has been critical in both advancing my career and having an incredible life away from work. I tell anyone who will listen about what an incredible company Hilton is, and always was. My hope is that I will retire from this organization - the very one that gave me my start and incredible career!"

Cisco Systems

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Technology

Cisco provides AI training, an AI-powered digital agent, and a Networking Academy to its staffers. Cisconians also get quarterly Day for Me breaks and up to 80 hours of paid time off per year to volunteer, both in their communities and through other companywide programs.Employees say:"Cisco has truly been the most remarkable company I've had the privilege to work for. The welcoming and vibrant environment nurtures creativity and teamwork, while providing unwavering support both professionally and personally. Cisco's dedication to employee well-being shines through its conscious culture, which champions empathy, kindness, and continuous learning. Moreover, the diverse career opportunities and benefits offered make Cisco an outstanding place to grow and thrive."

American Express

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Financials

The financial giant offers career guidance, gen AI tools, leadership development programs, parental benefits, and robust mental health perks to its workers worldwide. It’s even investing back into top performers and high-potential staffers by rewarding them with grants of Amex stock.Employees say:"I have worked for a few companies in my career, but American Express lives its value of "having our backs" for not just our customers, but also the colleagues of the Company. The encouragement by leaders to try different roles to learn and develop as well as the library of learnings that are at our disposal is second to none. I truly feel valued and appreciated as well as invested in."

Wegmans Food Markets

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Food & Drug Stores

Staffers receive flexible scheduling, coaching from nutritionists, consistent pay increases, and a 401(k) plan with a generous company match. The supermarket giant has run a college scholarship program for over 40 years, and offers mentorship and career development sessions.Employees say:"There is generally a feeling that coworkers are your family, especially in smaller departments. We are constantly changing and looking for ways to improve. Feedback is welcome and employees can see their suggestions come to life - I don't know many places that do that."