Best Large Workplaces in the Bay Area

Fortune research partner Great Place to Work has compiled the 2022 list of the 25 Best Large Workplaces in the Bay Area. Based on employee reports, Bay Area-headquartered companies excel at fostering wellness, and 90% of employees of the companies on this year's list report that their workplace is psychologically and emotionally healthy. Such support balances out the growth-oriented responsibilities these companies grant employees. (For small and medium companies, also see: The 75 Best Small and Medium Workplaces in the Bay Area.)

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The Top Ten

Cisco Systems

+4 spotsPrev. #5

Information Technology

Employees say: “Cisco is the best place to work for me—it has always been. Cisco cares, rewards, connects. Cisco is there when I need it; I am also there when I am needed.”

Salesforce

+18 spotsPrev. #20

Information Technology

Employees say: “Salesforce has always been leading the charge when it comes to supporting LGBTQ+ individuals. They really encourage and support each person to act as an individual and are open to feedback about how the organization can progressively embrace everyone. Specifically, a year ago I pointed out that the fertility benefit was unfair, benefiting cis-gendered straight women and families. Salesforce reviewed this policy and made it more equitable as we kicked off the new year. This is a company that I want to be a part of. A company that encourages every employee to speak up, and then listens and adjusts policy based on employee feedback.”

Nvidia

+22 spotsPrev. #25

Information Technology

Employees say: “The technology and innovation that NVIDIA comes up with is already impressive, but its the dedication of the employees that make this company a great place to work. NVIDIA recognizes hard work and gives back accordingly. The benefits and flexibility we get from the company are unbeatable. Most of the people who work at NVIDIA are approachable, and there are always opportunities to grow and expand your skills. We have a great program that allows us to give back to charity, NVIDIA matches our donations, so we can raise even more money for causes that are important to us. And overall, everything that NVIDIA is doing for the communities, and for industries like health care and research, is beyond impressive.”

Intuit

+17 spotsPrev. #21

Information Technology

Employees say: “Intuit actually listens to employees on the front lines and changes policies, procedures, and tools to help them do their jobs better and serve the customers better. I've never worked for a company that is so quick to change and adapt based on the needs of the employees like Intuit does. It makes the employees feel they have a voice and empowers us to take ownership over our job and gives us a stake in the company's overall direction. These things make this huge company feel small and friendly, which I think makes Intuit a great place to work. I'm extremely proud to say I work for such an amazing company! ”

Orrick

+22 spotsPrev. #27

Professional Services

Employees say: “Leadership and promotion of scholarship with respect to diversity, equity, and inclusion; fellowships; intimate-feeling talks (over Zoom no less) with leading thinkers, advocates, and historians; frequent special event programming. Serious commitment to families, mental health, and avoiding burnout (generous family leave policies, emphasis on health and balance, and adoption of credit for "unplugged" time to truly enable attorneys to take time off).”

Protiviti

+8 spotsPrev. #14

Professional Services

Employees say: “The short answer is the culture. We are a very ambitious culture, and to achieve our goals, we need people at all levels to contribute. We are driven to be inclusive in tackling our shared ambition. We believe a more diverse team at different levels will be more innovative, and the team has the integrity to make sure they do it right. Leaders don't make excuses—they seek our input from around the company and outside with humility, and they are building something that looks incredible.”

Adobe

+4 spotsPrev. #11

Information Technology

Employees say: “We celebrate diversity. Every community has a place here, be it Asians, Blacks, Hispanic, Veterans, or nonbinary genders. We celebrate events from around the world, starting from Diwali, Cinco de Mayo, Lunar New Year. Adobe also takes a lot of initiative to give back to the community through a 1:1 donation-matching program and volunteering initiatives. For example, there is a program through which the employees at Adobe can mentor high school students from underprivileged backgrounds and provide them with right guidance to pursue their ambitions in tech. Apart from these, Adobe has a great work-life balance, which allows its employees to nurture their hobbies and passions and spend quality time with their families.”

Cadence Design Systems

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Electronics

Employees say: “I feel valued and trusted by my direct manager (and her direct manager) both through their words and actions. Through their communications, I have the utmost confidence that our executive management team genuinely cares for employees. Given the climate of social justice in the world, hearing directly from our CEO that we celebrate diversity and inclusion and must take a stand against racism gives me great pride. The extra global recharge days are much needed and much appreciated. I recharge not only through the time off, but by the mental boost that comes from knowing that our mental wellbeing is of value.”

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants

-6 spotsPrev. #3

Hospitality

Employees say: “Kimpton has its own unique culture, which is hard to put into words. We jokingly call it the 'Kimpton Kool-Aid,' because it is just this awesome feeling of excitement/belonging/empowerment that engulfs you when you are in it. I have worked here for eight years, at various locations in various positions, and it's always followed me wherever I went.”

Keysight Technologies

+3 spotsPrev. #13

Information Technology

Employees say: “Keysight consistently and continuously acts in ways that reinforce its commitments to its workforce, demonstrating that it recognizes employees as people, not just workers. For example, the executive team didn't just spout platitudes about diversity and inclusion last year during the BLM and #MeToo events, they made concrete changes, including criteria for measuring progress. Our CEO sent out a clear and direct memo to everyone outlining the plans and accountability measures, with no 'wiggle words' or hedging.”