Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For

Our editorial partner, Great Place to Work, heard from hundreds of thousands of employees about what it takes to be one of the best companies to work for in the modern world. The top companies on our list have one thing in common: Staff largely trust leadership to see them as well-rounded people and reward them for a job well done. From upskilling courses to paid time off for volunteering in their communities, our top 100 companies demonstrate the ways in which their leadership is going above and beyond to nurture talent. That investment pays off in employee satisfaction and retention, and all the way down to the bottom line. Even in the age of AI, being a great place to work comes down to just connecting—human to human.

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The Top Ten

Hilton Worldwide Holdings

Prev. #1

Hospitality

Not only has Hilton served more than 3 billion guests since its inception, the employer also recognizes the power of its 50,000 U.S. employees. Over the past year, Hilton bolstered its culture, leadership, and performance by improving accessibility programs, leveraging AI, and empowering its in-house entrepreneurs. The company also offers Crisis Concierge; a career-growth program called Hilton Care; and mentorship programs. These perks and programs are popular among employees. Hilton thinks they’re why 32% of staffers have been at the company for more than 10 years. And despite being a global hospitality empire, it cares about local issues too: Hilton has contributed Action Grants to support volunteering efforts and created 860,000 learning and career growth opportunities for staff as well as job seekers without a degree. Employees say: "The most unique thing about our hotel is the team. There are so many different people from different walks of life. All of whom are working towards one goal, servicing our guests. Each and every day they're all getting to know each other, their cultures, laughing and learning together. That is what makes me love running the department and helping my team succeed. Sometimes we do not even speak the same languages, but we teach other and end up communicating in whatever the preferred language is. Not many places will do that or have the opportunity to learn that."

Synchrony

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Financials

Many of Synchrony’s U.S. staffers say they feel acknowledged via the company’s Ask Us Anything meetings and feedback programs. Synchrony offers tuition assistance, skill certification reimbursement, and a hybrid-work model. Employees say: "I love Synchrony! I am very proud to be a part of an amazing company. Our One Synchrony mindset, our culture, and our benefits set us apart from other companies. It is a Great Place to Work with flexibility to WFH, Flex Fridays, Floating Holidays, all to make our lives better."

Cisco Systems

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Technology

Cisco’s U.S. staff receive learning opportunities through its Networking Academy and AI programming. It has also developed an AI chatbot to assist workers. Cisco ERGs focus on such topics as sustainability, startups, and philanthropy. Employees say: "Cisco supports its people. Cisco leadership always put our families and physical and mental health first. Cisco encourages its people to bring our true selves to work, because we are more productive and happy people when we can share who we really are."

American Express

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Financials

Amex’s global, highly engaged staff receive desirable benefits, not to mention 20 weeks of parental leave, leadership tools, and career mobility resources. The company also hosts colleague appreciation events. Employees say: "Amex cares a lot about the well-being and psychological safety of employees. The colleague networks offer a wide variety of opportunities to embrace shared interests and interact/learn. Our parental leave policies are among the best in the U.S. This company cares about developing skills and helping people grow and advance their careers. I feel supported by leadership."

Nvidia

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Technology

With 16,568 U.S. employees, Nvidia is igniting a culture of growth by providing staffers with the NVLearn training platform and AI-focused Deep Learning Institute. Nvidia also has a strong charitable Inspire 365 initiative for giving back. Employees say: "The collaboration and closeness to any department is incredible. It feels like a startup with massive funding. The transparency top-down is amazing. I love the clear communication and direction at every company meeting, especially with our CEO."

Wegmans Food Markets

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Food & Drug Stores

A long-standing top finisher on the best companies list, Wegmans relies on its employees to drive improvements: All 54,000-plus staff can share questions or comments directly with senior VP of operations Bob Farr. Employees say: "I love the Wegmans Family. Not just the folks named Wegman, but the other 53,000 'Family' Members. People here truly care about one another, and that shows in our everyday interactions with one other and our customers. 'Every Day You Get Our Best' is not just a slogan. There are so many opportunities and supports here that anyone who puts forth the effort can have a rewarding career."

Accenture

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Technology

Accenture promoted thousands of employees globally as of June 1, including 702 to managing director positions. Offering a library of over 8,000 skills, the company provides the opportunity to earn certifications and training. Employees say: "Accenture provides the largest number of opportunities for training and development, involvement and participation in work and non-work-related activities. This makes it one of the best places to work and grow when you are starting your career, as the lessons and experiences are beneficial across a lifetime."

Marriott International

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Hospitality

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."

Pinnacle Financial Partners

+2 spotsPrev. #11

Financials

The banking and financial services company believes that when you care for employees, they are empowered to take care of customers. That ethos extends into local communities, from financial education resources and training programs to investing 3.6% of the company’s total assets at the end of 2023 in grants and lending for low-income housing, small businesses, and minority-led institutions. In 2023, Pinnacle associates contributed over 33,600 hours of community service—sometimes taking leadership roles—across more than 3,700 organizations. The result is high employee satisfaction scores and trust in leadership. Employees say: "Everyone pulls together in the same direction to ensure that clients, associates, and the community are helped in the best way possible. A true family atmosphere where associates really care about each other and work hard for each other so we can reach our goals."

World Wide Technology

+9 spotsPrev. #19

Technology

World Wide Technology hosts the Innovation Showcase, which encourages employees to present solutions to business challenges. The event exemplifies the company’s collaborative environment, which encourages growth and new ideas. Employees say: "I have never worked at a company before where management is so invested in our day-to-day—not to micromanage, but to see if there is anything that we think could be improved on or changed. They actually listen to that feedback, and I have personally seen process improvements take place from the feedback we gave leadership."