PEOPLE and Great Place To Work Announce PEOPLE’s '100 Companies that Care' for 2024
New York — PEOPLE reveals its eighth annual list of 100 Companies that Care, spotlighting employers that have gone above and beyond to create positive workplaces for their staff and the community at large.
Cisco Leads the List
Cisco landed the No. 1 spot for its commitment to creating social impact. In the recent fiscal year, Cisco hired its first chief social impact officer and maintained an 80% employee participation rate in community impact programs and volunteering.
More than 62,000 employees generated over $34 million in total donations and matching gifts. Cisco also emphasizes inclusive causes, ensuring that external partners receiving funds from its initiatives validate that at least 65% of their program participants come from underrepresented or vulnerable groups.
Key Themes of the 2024 List
Other noteworthy companies on this year’s list include Hilton (No. 2) with its hiring program aimed at helping formerly incarcerated individuals build job skills, and Marriott International (No. 4), which focuses on assisting refugees in finding jobs and new careers. Additionally, organizations like Sheetz, Inc. (No. 9) introduced programs that offer meaningful employment opportunities to individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
Quote from Leadership
“What these companies prove is that taking care of your workforce is an investment — not a cost,” says Michael C. Bush, CEO of Great Place To Work. “And companies that do it the right way will reap the benefits: more engagement, faster innovation, and a healthy bottom line.”
“Each year, we look forward to highlighting the innovative ways these companies give back to their employees, communities, and the world,” says Wendy Naugle, PEOPLE editor-in-chief. “Celebrating the care and kindness they show is a natural extension of our editorial mission – to show what’s possible when ordinary people commit to extraordinary endeavors.”
PEOPLE’s TOP 10 COMPANIES THAT CARE for 2024
- Cisco
- Hilton
- The Wonderful Company
- Marriott International
- Veterans United Home Loans
- NVIDIA
- Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.
- BayCare Health System
- Sheetz, Inc.
- Synchrony
Methodology
To identify the 100 Companies That Care, PEOPLE worked in partnership with Great Place To Work, utilizing their extensive database and expertise in outstanding workplaces globally.
About PEOPLE
Dotdash Meredith’s PEOPLE revolutionized personality journalism when it launched as a weekly, celebrating extraordinary individuals. The PEOPLE brand remains a leader in pop culture, encompassing breaking news, exclusive interviews, and compelling human interest stories, reaching over 100 million consumers.
About Great Place To Work
As a global authority on workplace culture, Great Place To Work utilizes over 30 years of research to assist organizations in improving their workplace environments. Their proprietary platform assesses employee experiences, leading to recognition on coveted Best Workplaces lists.
CONTACTS:
PEOPLE: PEOPLEPR@peoplemag.com
Great Place To Work: Kim Peters: 415-844-2574, kpeters@greatplacetowork.com
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 100 Companies that Care list?
The list highlights organizations recognized for their efforts in creating positive employee experiences and impactful community involvement.
What criteria are used to select companies for this list?
Selection is based on workplace culture, employee care, community support, and environmental responsibility as evaluated by survey data.
How can companies apply to be featured in the list?
Companies can apply for consideration through the Great Place To Work website, providing relevant details about their workplace culture and initiatives.
Who conducted the research for this list?
The research was conducted by Great Place To Work, analyzing the feedback and experiences of millions of employees across various companies.
What benefits do recognized companies see from this distinction?
Companies benefit from increased employee engagement, improved innovation, and a healthier bottom line as a result of their commitment to care for their workforce.
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