In the eyes of employees, what makes a company great?
Compensation is certainly a factor, but more often, an organization's culture drives whether or not a company is sticky when it comes to talent. Eighty-eight percent of job seekers say a healthy company culture is vital for company success, according to Team Stage, and the same percentage prioritize benefits over compensation, according to a SHRM survey of 2,000 workers.
Companies including Uber, Netflix, AT&T and In-N-Out Burger are excelling in this space. All earned spots on Comparably's seventh annual list of top company cultures for 2023. Anonymous employee feedback on why these cultures stand above the rest make it clear that today's workforce is thinking about way more than their paychecks.
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"When searching for a great place to work in 2024, it is important to pick one that is focused on providing a positive workplace culture for all employees," says Chad Herring, CHRO of ZoomInfo, Comparably's parent company. "The top-rated organizations and leaders on this year's list have three key things in common: They are transparent about their business decisions, value their employees, and remain committed to their mission, vision and values."
Nearly 20 million employee ratings across 70,000 companies were used to inform this year's list. Among large companies (those with at least 500 employees), the top-ranked organizations had an average approval rating of 85% — significantly higher than the overall average of just 68%.
Work-life balance, professional development opportunities including mentorship programs, and inclusion were other characteristics highlighted by employees at top-ranked organizations. Check out the top cultures at large organizations below, complete with feedback from the workers who know best.
