Marriott has been the world’s largest hotel group since its 2015 merger with Starwood Hotels. It manages and franchises more than 35 brands, spanning from luxury offerings like JW Marriott, the Ritz-Carlton, and St. Regis to more budget-friendly options such as Courtyard by Marriott and Four Points by Sheraton. Its portfolio also includes W, Renaissance, and Westin. Beyond traditional hotels, Marriott operates long-term stays; a “glamping” brand called Postcards with 1,200 rural cabins; and two luxury cruise yachts. As of early 2025, Marriott oversaw 1.7 million accommodation units globally, with roughly 1 million in North America.
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Marriott’s Putting People First company philosophy translates to its global efforts, from training 1 million associates worldwide in human trafficking awareness to supplying staff with a hospitality education curriculum.
Employees say: "When I started working for Marriott 11 years ago, I remember meeting a lot of on property associates with decades of Marriott experience. I didn't understand how so many people could end up working for a company for 20-30 years with no desire to leave. It started to make more sense when I learned about the core company value of Putting People First, all people: our guests, our communities, and our associates. From an associate perspective, Marriott makes it known that they want to internally hire for open positions and they truly give you the tools that you need to take those next steps."
"As a mother, I feel we are well supported during pregnancy and maternity leaves. We also have an environment that encourages work life balance and supports me as a full time working mother."
"When I started working for Marriott 11 years ago, I remember meeting a lot of of property associates with decades of Marriott experience. I didn't understand how so many people could end up working for a company for 20-30 years with no desire to leave. It started to make more sense when I learned about the core company value of Putting People First, all people: our guests, our communities, and our associates. From an associate perspective, Marriott makes it known that they want to internally hire for open positions, and they truly give you the tools that you need to take those next steps."
The hotel colossus, founded in 1927, operates almost 8,800 locations in more than 139 countries. Over the last few years, the company has launched several programs aimed at improving flexibility, choice, and belonging for all associates. Marriott has comprehensive compensation and benefits offerings, such as health care coverage, work/life support benefits, well-being support, retirement savings, and an employee stock purchase plan. For the parents in its workforce, Marriott offers discounts to over 2,000 childcare providers and emergency drop-in day care. In 2022, the company announced Bridging the Gap, a multiyear, $50 million development program that addresses the financial barriers underrepresented groups face in developing and owning hotels. It’s also built on its human trafficking awareness program, which hotels often serve a critical role. The program, launched in 2016, has now been taken by a record 1.2 million Marriott associates, who are equipped to spot the signs of trafficking and take action to stop it. Marriott has worked with the American Hotel and Lodging Association Foundation and ECPAT-USA to make the training available to the hospitality industry at no cost.
Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For 2023 The onset of COVID-19 hit the hospitality industry hard, and the past few years have been challenging, even for a multinational that encompasses over 8,000 properties under 30 leading brands spanning 139 countries and territories. Yet Marriott continues to work toward a better employee experience by building care into its DNA and actively listening to team members’ needs. Over the past year, Marriott has enhanced its retirement savings program, boosting matching, reducing vesting time frames, and broadening eligibility. With an eye toward inclusivity and diversity, Marriott also rolled out part-time management positions, which the company says allows it to tap into a broader talent pool. Moves such as these buffer employees’ trust in the company and helped Marriott jump from No. 23 in 2022 into the top 10 this year.
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"The benefits are incredible, as well as the amount of vacation that is given! I feel like the company is trying to take care of its employees in unique and considerate ways. I also love the people I work with! It is such an international group that can bring in so many unique perspectives, which is great for creating ideas and looking at problems in different ways."
