Mastercard

Employees say:

"The people and their willingness to cover for each other in times of need is unique, whether it's mental health related, personal challenges like moving or a new baby, loss of a loved one, etc. We have goals and deadlines like any other organization, but never once have I seen leadership give someone a hard time when personal emergencies put a deadline at risk, nor have I ever seen a case where no one was willing to step up to fill in for someone who had an emergency."

Employees say:

"I feel I can bring my authentic self to work, I do not need to be a different person at work. I've also felt more valued than in my entire career, both for my background and experience, and since the interview process. I feel opportunities are infinite for anyone that truly owns their career. I also feel Mastercard treats everyone as humans, so we can make mistakes, be casual, be honest, I never get nervous about having a bad day or a presentation. My time at Mastercard has been some of the happiest in my entire career."

Employees say:

"This is truly a great place to work. I have been with Mastercard for several years and I have seen how much effort the company has put in having a great environment to work. How much everyone cares about our mission and values is really beautiful to see. The leaders are extremally competent and willing to share their vision with a lot of empathy as a core value. The way we position our brand by doing well by doing good is also something I am really proud about."

Employees say: "I've been here a short time, but the benefits that this company provides are, in my view, abnormally good for a USA-based company. The camaraderie and collaboration between individuals, teams, business units, and divisions are all attributes that I had not experienced to this high/positive level within other USA-based companies I worked for. In my many years, this is comfortably the best organization that I've been a part of."

Employees say:

"One thing that makes this company stand out is how seriously it invests in collaboration and team alignment. A great example of this was when I was flown out for an in-person workshop. It wasn't just about logistics, it showed a real commitment to bringing the right people together to solve problems, build relationships, and move work forward in a meaningful way. That level of support and intentionality isn't something you see everywhere, and it made a big impact on how connected and empowered I felt."

Employees say:

"Mastercard truly walks the walk. When they talk about promoting work life balance, we are given every opportunity to make it work for ourselves. As we commit to ESG goals, Mastercard is leading the way and asking employees to personally contribute as well. Doing well by doing good."

Employees say:

"Mastercard truly walks the walk. When they talk about promoting work-life balance, we are given every opportunity to make it work for ourselves. As we commit to ESG goals, Mastercard is leading the way and asking employees to personally contribute as well. Doing well by doing good."

Employees say:

"Mastercard's culture is one to be proud of. Everyone is ready and willing to work across teams and regions to get the job done and to lend a helping hand where they can. I feel welcomed wherever I go, and I am never afraid to reach out to ask questions. There are constant opportunities to learn something new and stretch my responsibilities."

Credit card and global payments technology company Mastercard was No. 93 on last year’s Best Companies list after returning from a 2022 absence, and has now climbed another 30 spots. Mastercard prioritizes receiving employee feedback through its Employee Experience and Pulse Surveys as well as “seat at the table” and “open circle” meetings. After the war in Ukraine began in February 2022, Mastercard teams in the area helped employees get to safety. The company’s employees gave $400,000 in gifts to its Employee Assistance fund, the Red Cross, and Save the Children, with Mastercard donating an additional $5 million. After the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria the following February, Mastercard made a $550,000 donation to the World Food Programme and Needs Map.

In 2023, Mastercard celebrated three years of InSolidarity, its initiative to combat racism and racial pay and opportunity disparities. InSolidarity addresses job mobility for its Black employees and Black representation on nonprofit boards. Mastercard’s Girls4Tech STEM education program has impacted 6.7 million girls and 7,500 employee volunteers since its 2014 inception. It has a goal of reaching 5 million girls by 2025.