Target

Employees say:

"I believe Target is a great place to work because the management genuinely values employee input and encourages us to share ideas for improving the store. I’ve seen firsthand how suggestions are taken seriously, leading to initiatives like improved scheduling flexibility and enhanced training programs. This supportive environment, combined with competitive benefits, makes me feel truly valued and motivated to excel every day."

Employees say: "The sense of connection this company has with its employees is truly unique. The level of care that Target shows through benefits offerings, community involvement, and developmental investment is unparalleled in the industry."

Employees say:

"I love the culture of Target. Always have. I worked for Target 25 years ago as a TL then came back as an ETL. I always took the culture and values I learned at Target to other places I worked. As an ETL I work a lot of hours and a lot of work is expected but never have I wavered on feeling proud to work for this company. I enjoy coming to work, seeing my co-workers and most days, feel accomplished in the work that I complete. Thank you for allowing me to have a career that has provided me so much joy!"

Down 39 spots from last year’s list, retail behemoth Target weathered nine store closures in September due to “theft and organized retail crime,” which came a few months after it pulled Pride merch from its shelves following conservative customer backlash, which the company said impacted sales. At the same time, Target expanded its Target Forward strategy to offer benefits and career growth opportunities, physical and mental health support, and family support. It also expanded access to health benefits for hourly paid employees working 25 hours per week, with 20% more employees becoming eligible for the benefits. Target also told Fortune that CEO Brian Cornell frequently travels to stores and supply-chain facilities unannounced to familiarize himself with employees’ work. He meets with summer interns and hosts monthly meets with officers, which have hundreds of employees in attendance. 

The company continues to invest in increasing employee wages. In 2017, the retailer announced a path to raise its starting wage to $15 an hour, and it reached the goal in 2020. In 2022, the company set starting wages with a range of $15 to $24 an hour for hourly employees, depending on the market. 

Target’s Dream to Be program gives part- and full-time employees in the U.S. access to tuition-free bachelors’ and associate degrees and certificates from 250 programs across 40 schools. The program also provides up to $10,000 per year for master’s degrees available within its catalog. Among enrollees, turnover is 70% lower, and promotions are three times higher.