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Hilton, Delta Airlines, American Express, Capital One, Sephora and more are the annual list of 100 companies that prefer communities and strengthen employees.

's 100 Companies That Care in 2025 The businesses on 's annual list provide resources to their communities and encourage employees to make a difference By Brendan Le Brendan Le Brendan Le is an Editorial Assistant at with three years of experience working as an editor and writer. Editorial Guidelines Published on August 20, 2025 08:00AM EDT Leave a Comment Melissa Juarez and Jessenia Anaya earned their associate degrees through the Wonderful Career Pathways Program. Credit : Courtesy The Wonderful Company In collaboration with Great Place to Work, a global authority on workplace culture, surveyed companies across the U.S. to find the businesses that best demonstrate outstanding respect, care and concern for their employees, communities and the environment. The ninth annual list is based on 1.3 million responses and data from companies representing over 8.4 million employees. Companies interested in applying for next year’s list can visit Great Place to Work. 01 of 100 The Wonderful Company From left: Romina Chavez Valdez, Skyelynn Love Jaime and Aiko Guinto Panelo received their associate degrees at a ceremony at Bakersfield College on May 16. Courtesy The Wonderful Company The Wonderful Company — a privately owned enterprise that harvests and distributes produce, nuts, flowers, juice, water and wine through popular brands like FIJI Water and POM Wonderful — believes that working with them is more than a job. It is an opportunity to build a career in a workplace that supports, engages and invests in its 's development while ensuring the surrounding communities thrive alongside them. Children of Wonderful employees at the Central Valley, Calif., location are eligible for up to $40,000 in scholarships per year. Plus, through the Wonderful Education Career Pathways Program, high school graduates can earn 60 college credits and a free associate’s degree in agriculture, public health or education. The 2025 Career Pathways cohort set a new record when 307 high school students graduated with an associate’s degree in May. There are more than 1,600 Wonderful graduates, and Wonderful directs resources to more than 5,000 students at over 70 high schools across the region, including two charter schools that they founded and continue to support. "Our do the hard work of feeding our nation. Their children deserve every opportunity,” says co-owner Lynda Resnick. "Wonderful Career Pathways is one of the many ways we are committed to ending the cycle of poverty by taking a holistic view and focusing on the social determinants of a healthy society." "This program empowers students to enter college with 60 credits and a two-year head start on classes – or graduate high school and step right into higher-paying jobs in health care, education, and agriculture," Resnick adds. "And, Wonderful is with them every step of the way." 02 of 100 Hilton Hilton employees dine with each other. Courtesy Hilton Global hospitality company Hilton, with its portfolio of 24 world-class brands comprising more than 7,600 properties and nearly 1.2 million rooms, in 126 countries and territories, was founded on the belief that travel could be a force for good in the world. The company's Hilton Global Foundation (HGF) is preparing the future generation of hospitality professionals, while uplifting local economies around the world, by providing on-site training in local hotels, transforming the lives of thousands through re-entry resources, and creating comprehensive training programs for young graduating high school. One team member, Maybelyn, faced financial struggles worsened by the pandemic after the closure of her family’s store. With a dream of becoming a chef, Maybelyn applied for The Seedbed Project scholarship program at The Punlaan School in the Philippines, which is supported by HGF. At Hilton Clark Sun Valley Resort, Maybelyn applied her education in the workplace, developing from a novice into a confident and skilled member of the hospitality industry. 03 of 100 Delta Airlines Delta employees participate in the Jet Drag. Courtesy Delta More than 100,000 Delta deliver a world-class customer experience on over 4,000 daily flights to more than 275 destinations on six continents, connecting over 200 million to places and each other annually. Delta’s most unique fundraising events is Jet Drag, an annual event aimed at raising money for Relay for Life, benefitting the American Cancer Society. Teams of employees from around the world train, fundraise and fly to Atlanta to compete to pull a Boeing 757 in the fastest amount of time. In 2025, the teams raised a record $1,586,537 and have raised more than $20M over two decades — all for the fight against cancer. “One thing we know about our business is that there are many things that can be copied: We all fly many of the same planes, go to many of the same destinations, buy our fuel from many of the same sources," said CEO Ed Bastian while accepting an award. "The only things that cannot be replicated in the airline industry are our and the culture of the company that is unique.” 04 of 100 Wegmans Food Market, Inc. From left: Wegmans employees Bill Schmitt, Mary Beth Stalter and Tammy Heintzelman celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Employee Scholarship Program. Courtesy Wegmans Supermarket chain Wegmans, with its 111 stores across the East Coast, aims to help live healthier, better lives through exceptional food. Today, caring remains Wegmans’ first — and most important — value for its consumers and employees. Nearly 47,000 employees have been awarded $145 million in Wegmans scholarships to continue their education. Mary Beth Stalter, a member of the inaugural class of Wegmans scholarship winners from 1984, parlayed her first job as a cashier into a decades long career and is now the Wegmans director of Payroll, Benefits and Retirement. “Wegmans was as invested in our success as we were,” said Stalter. “And then when we graduated and had to make those decisions [about our future], winning the scholarship opened my eyes to what Wegmans had to offer, whether in the store or in the office.” Now, the current Wegmans Scholarship Program Administrator works on Stalter’s team. 05 of 100 Cisco A technical consulting engineer works at a Cisco lab in North Carolina. Courtesy Cisco Using networking, security, collaboration, cloud management, and more, Cisco helps to securely connect industries and communities. In the current era of artificial intelligence, Cisco demonstrates care for its employees by thinking about how it can use AI to better support its , which inspired the creation of InnoVerse, a program designed to discover new ways of working, fueled by innovation and collaboration and focused on education, creative experimentation and prototyping with AI. “Cisco has a collaborative culture that is unmatched by any other company I've worked for," said one employee. "Helpful collaboration is the rule not the exception, and I feel this sets Cisco apart as a wonderful place to work.” 06 of 100 Synchrony Employees show their Synchrony pride by celebrating 10 years of impact. Courtesy Synchrony Financial services provider Synchrony helps make informed, smart credit choices so they can live healthier financial lives. The company understands that when employees are supported — and feel that support — it has a direct impact on their performance, productivity and engagement. Synchrony has been able to collaboratively design unique, innovative benefits that support its employees’ total well-being — mental, physical, financial and everything in between. This includes the hiring of 19 well-being coaches, who help employees create personalized wellness strategies and serve as guides for benefits and resources, as well as on-site, confidential, free therapy sessions with a licensed psychologist at its headquarters. Their employees go on to pay it forward. “Corporate citizenship has been part of Synchrony’s culture from day one — not because it’s expected, but because it’s right," said Denise Yap, president of the Synchrony Foundation. "So many of our employees are driven to volunteer and to find opportunities to give back. So many of our initiatives have been started by our employees, and that is a testament to our caring values and our culture.” Our new app is here! Free, fun and full of exclusives. Scan to download now! 07 of 100 Marriott International Drawings at the Ritz-Carlton Maui. Courtesy Marriott Marriott International encompasses a portfolio of nearly 8,900 properties across more than 30 brands in 141 countries and territories. The hospitality brand is led by its five values: putting first, pursuing excellence, embracing change, acting with integrity and serving the world. During the 2023 Maui fires, which occurred just before the start of the school year, the company prioritized restoring normalcy for the children in the area. Marriott provided school lunches each day for faculty members, staff, and kids across the West Maui schools and partnered with corporate allies to supply essentials like backpacks, clothes, and water bottles. "Our associates find the most comfort in this work for our communities. It really fills their souls," said Apoorva Gandhi, senior vice president of multicultural affairs, social impact and business councils. 08 of 100 NVIDIA NVIDIA employees work at a lab. Courtesy NVIDIA NVIDIA, a full-stack computing infrastructure company with data-center-scale offerings, is driven by over 30,000 engineers, researchers, roboticists, computational mathematicians, marketing professionals, sales experts, and others operating in more than 50 locations worldwide. To support STEM talent in emerging markets, they're fostering AI developers and researchers in Africa and the Middle East through education and strategic collaborations, enabling them to upskill, innovate, and deploy their products on their platform. They’ve trained over 3,000 students through industry events in Ghana and Nigeria and are partnering with Tunisia’s Novation City to establish an AI innovation hub for Africa and the Middle East. “Live a life of purpose, to do something that nobody else in the world would do or can do. Make a unique contribution so that after you are done, everybody says the world was better because you were here,” said CEO Jensen Huang during a talk to Stanford grad students. 09 of 100 American Express American Express employees volunteering. Courtesy American Express American Express is a global payments company that offers credit and charge cards to consumers, small businesses, mid-sized companies, and large corporations worldwide. The 75,000 American Express employees around the world share a deep sense of purpose — to deliver the powerful backing of American Express every day to the customers and communities they serve. Since launching Small Business Saturday in 2010, American Express has brought communities together by connecting small business owners with customers to kick off the holiday season when they need support most. On Nov. 30, 2024, the company celebrated the 15th year of the campaign, which generated an estimated $22 billion in U.S. consumer spending at independent retailers and restaurants. The company also launched the Small Business Hurricane Recovery Grant Program, which supported 2,000 small businesses in the Southeast U.S. following Hurricanes Helene and Milton in 2024. “At American Express, we’re proud to support small businesses and nonprofit leaders with initiatives that strengthen communities, celebrate their impact, and help them thrive,” says Jennifer Skyler, chief corporate affairs officer. “Our long-standing commitment to small businesses creates a ripple effect that fuels local engagement and inspires community growth.” 10 of 100 Sheetz, Inc. Manager Lisa Reichow with Store Team Helper Brian Honeychuck at Sheetz. Sheetz serves over 1.6 million customers daily, offering grocery items, fuel and a fully customizable, made-to-order food and specialty coffee beverage menu in more than 736 stores in seven states. Its corporate charity, Sheetz For the Kidz, aims to provide support, hope, joy, and happiness to children in need in the communities where they operate. Since its creation in 1992, SFTK has brought smiles to the faces of more than 170,000 children with clothing, toys and other basic needs. The convenience store company also created a “store team helper” role specifically for individuals with disabilities to support stores with important tasks while providing meaningful employment and meeting the skills of the applicant. One store team helper Brian Honeychuck, who has Down syndrome, celebrated three years with Sheetz in 2024. “Brian has gained so much and grown so much,” said general manager Lisa Reichow. “For me, as a manager, it’s always something I love to see, whoever it is, to watch them grow, it just melts the heart.” 11 of 100 Salesforce Brooke Eby (middle) and her team. Courtesy of Brooke Eby Customer relationship management company Salesforce helps companies connect with its clients with trusted AI and data on one integrated platform. Guided by core values of trust, customer success, innovation, equality and sustainability, Salesforce believes business is the greatest platform for change. Salesforce has an Employee Impact Hub to empower the scale and impact of its giving and volunteering efforts, elevating the world of team members like Brooke Eby, a Salesforce partner manager. After an ALS diagnosis at the age of 33, Eby, along with colleagues inspired by her story, built a network of internal ambassadors to continue awareness and drive engagement and donations. ALStogether is now an online Slack community for those with the disease to connect, share resources and ask questions. 12 of 100 Plante Moran Southfield Plante Moran employees participate in the American Heart Association's Heart Walk in Detroit on June 7, 2025. Courtesy Plante Moran Plante Moran is one of the nation's largest audit, tax, consulting and wealth management firms, providing services to industries including manufacturing and distribution, financial services, healthcare, private equity, public sector, real estate, construction and energy. For Plante Moran, its dedication to caring for is not just a principle but a practice that defines who they are and drives its continued success. When Clint, a Traverse City office employee, suffered a heart attack, he was saved by his colleague B.J.'s quick CPR intervention. Diana from Plante Moran’s HR drove to Clint's home to inform his wife, Kathleen, and coordinated with Clint's daughter, Victoria, who flew from Atlanta. Plante Moran team members supported Clint's family with travel, accommodation, and emotional encouragement. Clint’s story showed the firm that there was an opportunity to do more. Recognizing that performing CPR was a vital part of the positive outcome, Plante Moran recently partnered with the American Heart Association to offer training for staff. 13 of 100 Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company Nationwide Mutual Insurance employees volunteer. Courtesy Nationwide Mutual Insurance Nationwide is one of the largest and strongest diversified insurance and financial services organizations in the United States, providing products like auto, business, homeowners, farm and life insurance; public and private sector retirement plans, annuities and mutual funds; excess and surplus, specialty and surety; and pet, motorcycle and boat insurance. For 15 years and counting, Nationwide Foundation has supported Feeding America, its Agri-Food Engagement Program and its member food banks across the nation, granting more than $35 million and providing nearly 125 million meals since 2000. “Our involvement in the community feels so natural and authentic," said one employee. "We're out in the community doing great work, not just looking for a photo op. I've worked across a number of departments and volunteerism is such a staple here, no matter where you work. I'm always proud to tell I work at Nationwide.” 14 of 100 Veterans United Home Loans Veterans United employees volunteer with the company's foundation. Courtesy Veterans United Home Loans Veterans United helps veterans achieve the American dream of homeownership through the utilization of the benefit they earned, the VA Loan, as a result of their service to the country. The company’s culture thrives on collaboration, and employees work together to build a brighter future. One way they do this is through the Veterans United Foundation (VUF), their employee-funded non-profit organization. Over 90% of Veterans United employees donate 1% or more of their paychecks to VUF, and those donations are matched dollar-for-dollar. Navy veteran Jonathan was awarded a $12,500 scholarship through VUF that allowed him to pursue his degree at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government. He shared, “Both of my parents had serious mental disorders growing up, and were in and out of hospitals my entire life. As a child, the police often showed up at our house because of the chaos inside. My beginnings made me sensitive to vulnerable communities and people." 15 of 100 Intuit Inc. Students participate in the Intuit Food Truck Program in Inglewood, Calif. Courtesy Intuit Global financial technology platform Intuit serves approximately 100 million customers worldwide with products such as TurboTax, Credit Karma, QuickBooks, and Mailchimp. Intuit believes that to truly power prosperity, it’s not enough to just create jobs — it must also prepare to succeed in the job market of tomorrow. One of Intuit's most creative educational offerings is the Intuit Food Truck Program, which is a work-based program that provides participating school districts a new food truck with a commercial-grade kitchen. They call it an "internship on wheels," as it enables high school students to gain real-world experience by learning and applying skills needed to run a business. The food truck program operates in five U.S. school districts in Compton, Calif., Sun Valley, Calif., Maywood, Calif., San Diego, Reno, Nevada and Dallas. 16 of 100 Pinnacle Financial Partners Pinnacle's CEO high fives associates during orientation. Courtesy Pinnacle Financial Partners Pinnacle Financial Partners offers banking, insurance, trust and investment, specialty lending and mortgage services to businesses and consumers interested in a deep relationship with their financial provider. The firm is intentional about creating a place where associates are excited to come to work every day, so it takes care of its clients and its communities. The company has opened four Pinnacle Economic Empowerment Resource (PEER) Centers, a community hub for financial services and a beacon for anyone who needs help. The Pinnacle associates who work there make loans, teach classes, arrange for grants and partner with nonprofits to get more capital where it is needed. One of the PEER Center’s nonprofit partners is Corner to Corner in Nashville. Shana Berekely, executive director of Corner to Corner, said it provides "community members with equitable access to financial services and opportunities to start their path toward financial independence." 17 of 100 BayCare Health System A BayCare employee works to eliminate hunger with Feeding Tampa Bay. Courtesy BayCare Health System BayCare is one of the nation’s best-performing healthcare systems and is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system dedicated solely to the communities of West Central Florida. It connects individuals and families to a wide range of services at 16 hospitals, including a children’s hospital, and hundreds of other convenient locations. BayCare has expanded its efforts to address hunger by contributing significant financial support to 42 school-based Feeding Minds food pantries operated by BayCare partner Feeding Tampa Bay (FTB). The pantries provide free food to students, their families and others who live near the schools. BayCare and FTB also opened two food clinics where can obtain free, nutritious food while accessing free health screenings and nutrition education. Throughout the year, the food pantries and clinics serve 30,000 households and distributes over one million meals. 18 of 100 Edward Jones Edward Jones employees participate in the Walk to End Alzheimer's in Chesterfield, Miss., on Oct. 28, 2023. Vance Jacobs/Courtesy Edward Jones Edward Jones provides financial services in the U.S. and through its affiliate in Canada. Giving back to clients, colleagues and communities has been a hallmark of Edward Jones since its founding more than 100 years ago. The company's Charitable Matching program matches associate financial contributions made to charitable organizations based on certain criteria. Dollars for Doers rewards the volunteer efforts of associates with Edward Jones Foundation donations to local organizations. In 2024, $2.9 million was given from the Edward Jones Foundation through the Charitable Match and Dollars for Doers programs to benefit communities across North America, supporting hundreds of organizations and impacting millions of lives. 19 of 100 Elevance Health Elevance Health leaders hand out ice cream to celebrate being a Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For. Courtesy Elevance Health Elevance Health addresses ’s full range of needs at every life stage, offering health plans and clinical, behavioral, pharmacy, and complex-care solutions through its three core brands — Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Carelon, and Wellpoint. Elevance awards 10 associates with week-long, all-expenses-paid Destination Wellness trips (up to $10,000). Associates nominate themselves so they focus on a goal or celebrate a health victory. One winner Laura, a managed care coordinator, focused her Arizona wellness resort trip on overcoming debilitating fear through a high-ropes course, night-vision goggle hike, and meditation classes. “I can face my future with newfound confidence. I have far more self-care tools than before this trip, and I feel prepared for future events," she said. 20 of 100 Hyatt Hotels Corporation Hyatt employees prep a dish in the kitchen. Courtesy Hyatt Hyatt Hotels Corporation, headquartered in Chicago, is a global hospitality company guided by its purpose — to care for so they can be their best. Hyatt is advancing environmental action so destinations around the world are vibrant for guests, colleagues, and communities. They are reducing overall waste – including food waste and single-use items – generated at properties and increasing recycling and composting, and set a goal to responsibly source key products. By the end of 2025, 100 percent cage-free shell eggs and egg products will be used globally. The Hyatt Centric Key West in Florida for one transitioned its water bottles from plastic to aluminum and joined the Infinite Bottle Project in partnership with Proud Source, Replenysh and Reef Relief so the new bottles are collected from the hotel and recycled to further support waste reduction through circular economy principles. 21 of 100 World Wide Technology World Wide Technology employees. Courtesy WWT With $20 billion in annual revenue, World Wide Technology combines strategy, execution and partnership to accelerate digital transformation for large organizations. Through its Advanced Technology Center, WWT helps customers and partners test and validate innovative technology solutions for optimal business outcomes. WWT is committed to making a positive impact on the world by taking care of its and the communities it serves and fostering a safe, inclusive and environmentally conscious workplace for all. It has recently focused its efforts toward curbing the opioid crisis in Illinois, inspired by one WWT employee who dealt with a history of addiction in her own family. The company now makes Naloxone kits available to its workers at its Edwardsville, Illinois campus, and plans to expand the program to provide kits at other locations as well. 22 of 100 Camden Property Trust Camden Property Trust employees volunteer with Camden Cares. Courtesy Camden Property Trust Camden is a publicly traded, multi-family real estate investment trust that provides homes and exceptional customer service to more than 90,000 across the country. The company leans into its employees for guidance and has entrusted individuals from all levels of the organization to lead and own their standout program, CultureConnection, a peer-led community created as a tool to hear employees’ diverse opinions and perspectives. In Camden’s Georgia and Florida markets, CultureConnection fostered an open discussion about mental health and leaning into community during times of need. A maintenance supervisor spoke up during Mental Health Awareness Month. He recently lost a loved one to suicide and wanted to show up for his Camden colleagues to demonstrate that mental health matters. He shared how he balances parenting one child with ADHD and the other without, and one of the ways he shows up when it feels like more attention is going to one child than the other is to have a praise jar ready for both. This idea sparked Camden Praise Jars throughout the company during the month. 23 of 100 Bell Bank The Bell Bank team competes at a community sporting event. Courtesy Bell Bank Bell Bank's financial services encompass personal and commercial banking, mortgage, wealth management and insurance. Its core values keep them focused on how to treat employees, serve customers and make communities better by paying it forward. Since 2008, Bell Bank's Pay It Forward program has empowered more than $30 million in giving — primarily by providing every full-time Bell employee $1,000 and every part-time employee $500 every year to give away as they choose to individuals, families and organizations in need. In 2024, Julie Peterson Klein, Bell’s chief culture officer and a key player in the implementation of Bell’s Pay It Forward program, was determined to observe her 25th year at Bell in a special way. In honor of the 40th anniversary of the movie Footloose, star Kevin Bacon and the nonprofit he started, SixDegrees.org, were planning to stuff thousands of “BKxKB kits” – packs of essential items to be distributed to in need across the country. Bell Bank was the company committed to making it happen in the state of North Dakota, and under Peterson Klein's leadership, a group of volunteers stuffed 1,000 kits for those in need. 24 of 100 Rocket Companies Rocket Companies employees volunteering. Courtesy Rocket Detroit-based fintech platform company Rocket Companies consists of personal finance and consumer technology brands including Rocket Mortgage, Rocket Homes, Amrock, Rocket Money and Rocket Loans. The Rocket Community Fund, the company's philanthropic partner organization, has focused on the issue of tax foreclosure prevention and reform for nearly a decade, most notably through Neighbor to Neighbor: a door-to-door canvassing effort to connect Detroiters at risk of tax foreclosure with critical resources, and also to collect information on ongoing needs. The Detroit Tax Relief Fund takes Neighbor to Neighbor one step further by fully wiping out any remaining property tax debt for qualified homeowners. Based on their estimates, the Detroit Tax Relief Fund will preserve an estimated $400 million in wealth and home equity for Detroit residents. 25 of 100 David Weekley Homes David Weekley Home employees work during Houston Build Month. Courtesy David Weekley Home David Weekley is the largest privately-held, single-family home builder in America, operating in 19 markets. Its primary business is the design, construction, marketing and sales of new single-family homes. The company engages team members in company-wide outreach and volunteer efforts, including an annual Thanksgiving Drive, which resulted in food and monetary donations of over $190,000 to 19 nonprofit organizations to provide more than 443,000 meals last year, and an annual School Supplies Drive, which collected over $464,000 in donations and provided supplies to 18,919 students last year. After the 2023 Maui fires, Chairman David Weekley urged Team Members to contribute to the David Weekley Homes Disaster Relief Fund, with donations matched up to $5,000 per person by the Dovetail Impact Foundation. Fundraising events, such as a luau and an ice cream social, helped raise $45,000 from 249 team members. With the Foundation's match, over $90,000 was donated to charities including the Hawaii Community Foundation, Salvation Army – Maui Division, and Maui United Way. 26 of 100 DHL Express DHL Express employees at a celebration. Courtesy DHL Express DHL Express transports urgent documents and goods reliably and on time from door-to-door in more than 220 countries and territories. With a fleet of more than 300 aircraft, it is also one of the largest air carriers worldwide. DHL hosts two major annual Employee Appreciation events to celebrate employees: the Employee Appreciation Week, celebrated across all U.S. locations, and the You Make Us Great celebration. In 2024, DHL invested $400,000 in these key events. Both initiatives serve as platforms to express gratitude and recognition. As one employee said, “Employee appreciation is taken very seriously. Not only are employees recognized on weekly and monthly area-wide calls, but during employee appreciation week DHL ensures to go all out with food truck celebrations, fun events, promo gear.” 27 of 100 Navy Federal Credit Union Navy Federal Chief Operating Officer Kara Cardona and her team participate in the Week of Service. Courtesy Navy Federal Credit Union Navy Federal Credit Union serves more than 13.5 million members of the military and their families from our operations centers in California, Florida and Virginia, and has over 355 branches worldwide. Central to Navy Federal’s culture is community involvement. “We’re always working to create a culture of community among our team members,” said Jennifer McFarren, senior manager of corporate social responsibility and diversity, inclusion and belonging. “We take a holistic approach to service, connecting employees to causes that most concern them and providing multiple avenues to give, whether through their time, treasure or talent.” The company has been particularly committed to hunger relief efforts, partnering with Feeding America to launch the “No Plate Left Behind” campaign. The campaign aimed to increase awareness about military food insecurity and connect military families with needed food resources. In total, the campaign raised more than $130,000 and more than 1.32 million meals were donated to military families. 28 of 100 Publix Super Markets Publix's recycling bins. Courtesy Publix Retail grocery and manufacturing company Publix Super Markets operates over 1,375 grocery stores throughout eight states, as well as 370 liquors stores, 14 stand-alone pharmacies and 11 manufacturing facilities. In the 1970s, the company initiated its recycling program focusing on cardboard and has since expanded to include various materials like plastics and paper, saving millions of trees and gallons of water. Over 738 million pounds of materials were recycled in 2023, with significant emphasis on reducing single-use plastic bags through customer education and recycling bins at stores. The initiative also involves training associates on efficient bagging techniques and encouraging the use of reusable bags. To complement this, they rolled out updated messaging on plastic bags to clearly communicate that they should be brought back to stores for recycling. The bags are turned into plastic pellets, sold and used to make benches and fences. 29 of 100 Workiva Workiva employees can work wherever is best for them. Courtesy Workiva Workiva offers a connected cloud platform to enable collaboration and deep integration into existing workstreams to simplify financial, sustainability, governance risk and compliance (GRC) data and reporting. The company's philosophy is "Work Where You Work Best,” which enables and supports individuals and teams to work from offices around the globe at whatever frequency they choose. “Workiva wins when our team members are in environments that fuel their creativity and productivity. Our approach to remote work is about recognizing that good work is not about a place, it’s about and teams,” said Julie Iskow, president and chief executive officer. "We continue to see the positive impact of ‘Work Where You Work Best’ on our team's engagement scores, talent acquisition, employee and revenue retention, and the value we bring to our customers every day.” 30 of 100 Wellstar Health System Wellstar's Windy Hill Team completes their first neurosurgical angiogram procedure. Courtesy Wellstar Health System Nonprofit community healthcare system Wellstar provides access to compassionate, high-quality care through 11 hospitals, over 325 medical office locations, 11 cancer centers, 91 rehabilitation centers, 35 imaging centers, 18 urgent care locations, five health parks, three hospice facilities and one retirement village. In 2023, the Wellstar Foundation raised $13 million to support community needs, and $1 million came from team member donors who also donated their time to help local charities. On Nov. 9, 2023, more than 300 Wellstar team members volunteered for 21 community partners during the company's annual Wellstar Day of Service. Each partner organization focused on two priorities for the day of service: food insecurity and housing access. Team members who volunteered for the Wellstar Day of Service were paid for this day off to help the community. "We packed hundreds of bags of food to be delivered to families in need. To us, it was more than just a task; it was an opportunity to connect and give back to our community," said Veronica Smith, clinical communications manager. "As we worked side-by-side, the importance of volunteering and giving back to our community resonated deeply, reminding us of the profound impact of spreading kindness one bag at a time." 31 of 100 SAP America, Inc. SAP Newtown Square hosts a Pride event. Courtesy SAP America SAP stands at the nexus of business and technology. For over 50 years, organizations have trusted SAP to unite business-critical operations spanning finance, procurement, HR, supply chain, and customer experience. Through their Pro Bono for Economic Equity program, 216 SAP employees have dedicated over 22,000 hours to leveraging their professional skills as pro bono consultants with more than 70 businesses. SAP also believes that it has a responsibility to create an environment that fills employees’ “buckets," introducing initiatives that impact their lives in all facets, not just at work. Through the Pledge to Flex program, employees can leverage Daily Flex Routines (where workdays start and end at different times, but the total number of hours worked remains the same), and it empowers them to choose where they work within certain guardrails. 32 of 100 PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP PwC employees celebrate the company's annual Promotion Day event in San Francisco. Courtesy PricewaterhouseCoopers To facilitate growth opportunities for its employees, professional services giant PricewaterhouseCoopers has introduced My Marketplace, an innovative talent marketplace powered by AI technology. The platform offers increased visibility for leaders to access a wider pool of talent within the firm. Additionally, it connects PwC’s 75,000 partners and employees to new skills and opportunities. Lillian Hoover, a senior associate in advisory, gained experience in internal audit through an opportunity on My Marketplace. “I explored My Marketplace when I had time between projects to see if there were available opportunities within the firm for me to pursue," she said. "Turns out, there was a short-term opportunity that aligned with my skillsets and offered room for both personal and professional growth.” 33 of 100 Dow Dow employees volunteer in their communities. Courtesy Dow Dow manufactures a broad range of advanced materials that include plastics, industrial intermediates, coatings, and silicones. It operates manufacturing sites in 31 countries, and 60% of its workforce is employed in manufacturing facilities as plant operators, engineers, maintenance workers and logistics managers. Dow's are also researchers, scientists, product managers, information systems professionals, marketing and sales professionals and more. Each fall, Dow sites across North America come together to host United Way Campaigns. The campaigns are designed to challenge employees and sites to learn about the issues affecting their communities, take action and make a difference during a time when the needs are more significant and complex than ever. In 2024, more than 4,200 employees pledged $3.06 million to support over 500 nonprofit organizations. “Every Dow achievement begins with our and the way we work together to build a culture where we can develop materials and solutions to create a better future,” said CEO Jim Fitterling. 34 of 100 Capital One Capital One employees work together. Courtesy Capital One As one of the largest U.S. retail banks, Capital One services customer accounts through digital channels, branch locations, cafés, ATMs and other distribution channels. Founded on the belief that technology, data, and analytics could be used to reimagine banking, Capital One has continually challenged the status quo in accordance with their mission to Change Banking for Good. Capital One associates partnered pro bono with the Common App and Mainstay (with the help of $1.4 million in grant funding from the Capital One Foundation) to create a more seamless experience for students pursuing college. The development of the “Oli” chatbot helps students understand and complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) process to give them the opportunity at crucial funding for their college journey. Over 675,000 first-generation students from low-income families benefited from Capital One’s focus on Oli. To build on this work, Capital One hosted 60 workshops throughout 20 Capital One Cafes across the country. At each workshop, students were supported by counselors from local college access organizations to answer questions and help submit the FAFSA. "There is never a limit on what you can learn, and I’m grateful for the [at this event] that went out of their way to help someone like me," said one attendee. 35 of 100 Comcast NBCUniversal NBC Sports employees work behind the scenes. Courtesy Comcast NBCUniversal Global media and technology company Comcast NBCUniversal delivers broadband, wireless and video through Xfinity, Comcast Business and Sky; produces, distributes and streams entertainment, sports, and news through brands including NBC, Telemundo, Universal, Peacock, and Sky; and brings theme parks and attractions to life through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCU Academy — a free, award-winning program that trains the next generation of journalists — is one way NBCUniversal invests in communities. In early 2024, it launched the Storytellers Program, which pairs early-career journalists with an NBC News reporter, correspondent, or executive. NBCU Academy and NBC News Studios’ Original Voices program have also launched the Original Voices Accelerator, a six-month intensive fellowship for U.S.-based student filmmakers and critics that pairs college students with an experienced mentor and grants funds to support their projects' development. 36 of 100 Cadence Cadence employees collaborate at the company's HQ. Courtesy Cadence Cadence applies its underlying Intelligent System Design strategy to deliver software, hardware, and IP that turn design concepts into reality. It strives to make an impact for its employees and community by forging partnerships that provide funding and technology in order to help mitigate the impact of climate change. They partnered with the Clinton Health Access Initiative to address the impacts of climate change through the research and design of next-generation air conditioning units to reshape the global air conditioning market. The partnership will ensure affordable, clean cooling technology proliferation in low- and middle-income countries facing the highest burden of heat-related threats due to climate change. "The Cadence Giving Foundation is dedicated to providing Cadence's innovative technology, talent, and resources to promote positive change in climate and sustainability globally," said Dr. Anirudh Devgan, president and CEO. "By turning to cutting-edge technologies, such as the Cadence CFD offerings, we can drive a powerful transformation in at-risk communities and help lower carbon emissions." 37 of 100 Walmart Inc. A team of Walmart associates. Courtesy Walmar Walmart is a -led, tech-powered retailer dedicated to helping save money and live better. Each week, approximately 255 million customers and members visit more than 10,500 stores and numerous eCommerce websites in 19 countries. The company believes in centering its by investing in their well-being, giving them meaningful opportunities, preparing them for roles of the future and equipping them with consumer-grade technology. At Walmart, store managers do not require a college degree and are also vital to the store’s success because of their major influence on associates’ experiences. De’Angelo Watson, a store manager in Texas, served as a mentor to Trent Crudup, a team lead at another store in the area. “He told me college isn’t for him, so when he got into Walmart it felt right,” De’Angelo said. “He also noticed my tattoos and said ‘I have them, too. I saw you with tattoos and know I can be a store manager.’” To help equip managers like De’Angelo to lead hundreds and serve customers and communities, nearly 2,000 participated in a weeklong Manager Academy at Walmart’s headquarters last year. Store manager Jennifer Bennett said it “completely changed” her thinking: “If you take care of the , they’ll take care of the customer. Teach and grow your , and they will take care of any challenge.” 38 of 100 CarMax Ashlee Schuler (right) celebrates her nuptials with partner Adriana Rogers at CarMax's Shreveport store. Courtesy Car Max Used auto retailer CarMax revolutionized the automotive retail industry by driving integrity, honesty and transparency in every interaction. The company offers a personalized experience with the option for customers to do as much, or as little, online and in-store as they want. The company puts first, and that includes associates, customers, and community members. Customer specialist Ashlee Schuler sent a wedding invitation to CarMax leaders after getting engaged to her future wife. Though several executives couldn't attend, they wanted to ensure Ashlee knew how much that invitation meant and created a heartfelt video message for her and her fiancée as a surprise. Schuler's store also hosted a celebration complete with a wedding cake, custom cake topper, and two toy F-150s with miniature CarMax bows (replicating her fiancée’s truck). But the best part of the celebration, she said, was being surrounded by whom she can call best friends as well as coworkers: “Just, thank you ... I’ve never experienced anything like that in my life and it was just the coolest.” 39 of 100 Target Corporation Target employee pushes shopping carts. Courtesy of Target Corporation Retail giant Target's mission of helping all families discover the joy of everyday life is ingrained in what the brand is. It also wants to empower team members to reach their unique potential and discover the joy of building a fulfilling career. One way they do this is by providing tuition-free access to formal education and skilling through the Dream to Be education assistance benefit. U.S.-based full-time and part-time team members can pursue tuition-free undergraduate and associate degrees, certificates and bootcamp programs from over 40 colleges, universities and learning providers—starting day one on the job. An 18-month study on the program found that among hourly team members enrolled in Dream to Be programs, turnover was more than 70% lower, and the number of promotions was more than three times higher compared to those not enrolled in a Dream to Be program. 40 of 100 Accenture Accenture employees work in the office. Courtesy Accenture Accenture is a global professional services company of 733,000 in more than 120 countries. It helps businesses, governments and organizations build their digital core, optimize operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services. Through its Skills to Succeed global initiative, Accenture provides early career exposure and work experience to high school and college-aged individuals through summer and year-round internships. This year, approximately 800 high school and post-high-school interns are expected to participate. After the internship, interns can apply to Accenture for a role as a summer analyst, apprentice or full-time employee. Furthermore, Accenture cultivates a culture of recognition year-round, aiming to help associates feel seen, connected and celebrated, while also promoting wellness, productivity and creativity in ’s lives. During the #RipplesOfRecognition campaign, they promote the power of shining a spotlight on colleagues with a social campaign across Accenture’s internal channels over five weeks. By the campaign’s end, recognitions rose 6%, including more than 33,000 recognition awards — 66% for individuals and the rest for teams. 41 of 100 CrowdStrike CrowdStrike staffers celebrate Employee Appreciation Week. Courtesy CrowdStrike CrowdStrike has redefined modern security with the world’s most advanced cloud-native platform for protecting critical areas of enterprise risk – endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data. The software firm has always been a remote-first company yet also recognizes the value of in-person collaboration and team connection to boost employee engagement and satisfaction. In 2023, CrowdStrike expanded their CrowdCelebrates program to create CrowdNeighborhoods. Employees were asked to volunteer to plan an event for all the CrowdStrikers in their neighborhood. CrowdNeighborhood parties were hosted for 1,174 employees in 80 cities across 17 countries. Another initiative to boost employee engagement is Employee Appreciation Week (EAW). Over 2,000 CrowdStrikers were recognized in the #kudos Slack channel along with daily prizes for airline gift cards, AirBnBs, shopping and more. They had in-office celebrations with activities like escape rooms, massages, mariachi bands and office olympics. Virtual teams hosted virtual game nights with special swag and other fun activities. More than 6,000 CrowdStrikers received exclusive EAW swag as a keepsake of the amazing week. 42 of 100 Premier Nutrition Corporation Premier Nutrition Corporation employees celebrate their Swingin' Soirée for the holidays. Courtesy Premier Nutrition Corporation Premier Nutrition distributes food products to health-conscious consumers under the brand names Premier Protein, Dymatize, and PowerBar. With its -first culture, PNC empowers its to create the best work of their lives alongside their colleagues. As a part of Premier Nutrition's First culture, it has an actual bell in the middle of the office that associates ring to celebrate professional and personal milestones. When someone rings the bell, everyone gathers around to celebrate. Last year, associates “rang the bell” to celebrate sales achievements, company awards, team recognitions and employee personal milestones. “The most unique and impactful aspect of PNC is that everyone is brings their full authentic self to work. Our personalities are embraced, our humor is encouraged, our voices are supported, and our wonderfully weird and unique characters are fully accepted," shared one employee. 43 of 100 Power Home Remodeling Power Home Remodeling employees volunteer through Power for Good. Courtesy Power Home Remodeling Power Home Remodeling is the nation’s largest, full-service exterior home remodeler. With 21 locations across the U.S. and more than 3,800 employees, it offers a full suite of exterior home products and services, and unmatched leadership development programs, employee experiences, and work environments for professionals. For National Teacher Appreciation Day, the company's philanthropy initiative Power For Good partnered with DonorsChoose, an education nonprofit. It took a unique approach to give employees a voice in how funds would be allocated. Each employee received $150 and was given a choice on what type of school supplies they would like to help a teacher in a local classroom provide for their students. As a result, POWER donated a grand total of $500,000 in one day. POWER employees’ donation choices helped 1,450 teachers and funded projects at 1,048 different public schools across local communities. 44 of 100 Credit Acceptance Credit Acceptance employees celebrate its 52nd anniversary. Courtesy Credit Acceptance Since 1972, Credit Acceptance has offered automobile dealers finance programs to help them sell vehicles to consumers, regardless of credit standing. Based on feedback from team members about burnout and mental stressors, Credit Acceptance brought in Ben Nemtin, the No. 1 New York Times best-selling author of What Do You Want To Do Before You Die? to conduct in-person and virtual workshops. During one of the workshops, Wendy Rummler, chief officer, shared how recruiter Jordan Frank was committed to making a difference after losing a friend to suicide through participating in Out of the Darkness Walks to raise money and awareness for suicide prevention. Rummler invited all team members to support Frank and kicked off his fundraising with a $5,000 donation by Credit Acceptance, which was quickly matched by Credit Acceptance’s chairman of the board, along with a commitment to match all team member fundraising and to all funds raised through Charity Miles in September. “I am deeply humbled and still in disbelief, struggling to find the words to express my heartfelt gratitude," Frank shared in a note. 45 of 100 Bank of America A Bank of America staffer and her son participate in a clean-up volunteer event in Battery Park. Courtesy of Joel Plotkin/Bank of America Bank of America provides unmatched convenience in the United States, serving about 69 million consumer and small business clients with approximately 3,800 retail financial centers, 15,000 ATMs and award-winning digital banking with around 57 million verified digital users in more than 35 countries. Through its investment in military transition services, Bank of America hired more than 1,600 military and veterans in 2023, more than 12% of its U.S. external hires for that year. It also has a dedicated Military Talent Acquisition team, which partners with key strategic organizations and conferences to identify and recruit veterans. The company also developed the Veterans Enablement, Training and Sustainment Program, which ensures that veterans — at any stage in their career — and their managers have the right resources to support these transitions. The Managing a Veteran content and sessions help managers learn what it means to have a veteran on their team, and how to identify and understand experiences and skills that can have immediate and long-term impacts for the team. 46 of 100 The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated A Cheesecake Factory storefront in Naperville, Ill. Timothy Hiatt/Getty The Cheesecake Factory started in 1978 with a single restaurant in Beverly Hills, Calif. Today, the company is a leader in experiential dining, owning and operating more than 300 restaurants throughout the United States and Canada under brands including The Cheesecake Factory, North Italia, Flower Child and Grand Lux Cafe. The chain supports the communities it serves by creating job opportunities for with intellectual and developmental disabilities. After a successful pilot in 2023, Cheesecake Factory rolled out the Best Buddies Staffing Program in 2024, in partnership with Best Buddies, the world’s largest organization dedicated to supporting with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). It has two goals: providing restaurants with qualified, dependable talent and giving individuals with IDD stable employment that allows them to earn an income and support themselves. A successful participant in the program is Khiara, a dessert finisher at CCF Palm Beach Gardens in Florida. Khiara joined the CCF Palm Beach Gardens team in December, championed by manager Brittany Louis. "This job has brought me lots of joy, more financial freedom and a sense of accomplishment,” said Khiara. “I want to thank Brittany for being kind, compassionate, flexible and caring about me! She has been very friendly and easy to talk to and has helped me learn a lot." 47 of 100 Albert & Mackenzie Albert & Mackenzie employees are at Top Golf for Happy Hour. Courtesy Albert & Mackenzie Albert & Mackenzie has worked on behalf of clients to provide workers’ compensation defense for over 20 years. The firm has broad experience litigating claims in the private and public sectors and works proactively with clients on a defense plan based on their needs. The firm regularly surprises all employees with tokens of appreciation, large and small, through bonuses, gift cards, free lunches and snacks, care packages, team building events and more. For Employee Appreciation Day, A&M employees received an embroidered fluffy hoodie, and on National Coffee Day, employees received a Starbucks gift card to “perk” up their day. One employee shared, “I'm going on my first year as an employee here and I just received my Albert & Mackenzie hoodie for Employee Appreciation Day. I'm proud to wear it, I'm proud to say I work for Albert & Mackenzie, and I love clocking in daily and doing my part to make a difference and add to the great energy I feel the team carries." 48 of 100 Alston & Bird LLP Alston & Bird attorneys and staff prepare for a 10K walk/run benefit. Courtesy of Alston & Bird Alston & Bird is an international law firm with core practices spanning complex litigation, corporate, intellectual property and tax, as well as industry practices that include financial services, technology, health care, manufacturing, life sciences and energy. Alston & Bird supports all its employees, no matter what stage of life they are in, what their family looks like or their personal health goals. Some of these programs include child and adult/elder care, lactation support, pet insurance and caregiving benefits, adoption, surrogacy and fertility funding, college coaching and retirement planning. Their Total Well-Being program brings all these benefits together under one umbrella and offers an online platform to track physical activity, sleep, participate in firm-wide steps, meditation and yoga sessions, challenges and more. "From onsite massage therapy for staff appreciation, to family planning and caregiving benefit education sessions, A&B is committed to putting it's first. I'm grateful to be able to say that I look forward to coming into work each day," said one associate. 49 of 100 KPMG LLP KPMG employees participate in firm-wide Community Impact Day. Courtesy KPMG LLP KPMG provides audit, tax, advisory and industry-focused services to help clients meet business objectives. By helping organizations identify risk and grasp opportunities, it drives positive, sustainable change for clients, for employees and for society at large. KPMG collaborates with nonprofits and enables their through giving and volunteer programs to act with urgency, purpose and stewardship. KPMG demonstrates its commitment to its communities through a firm-wide Community Impact Day, which involves local leadership across 90 KPMG US offices coming together to support local nonprofit organizations. Over 22,000 employees volunteered their time to support more than 528 nonprofits, resulting in KPMG professionals serving 60,845 hours and positively impacting over 7 million beneficiaries. “KPMG offers many opportunities to get involved in the community through planned office and outside volunteer events," said one employee. "This encourages employees to not only connect with coworkers but also to give back to the community and think outside of our every day work.” 50 of 100 Texas Health Resources, Inc. Texas Health team members. Courtesy Texas Health Resources, Inc. Texas Health Resources has over 28,000 employees and is the largest nonprofit health system in North Texas, with more than two million patients served annually across 16 counties at more than 400 access points. One way that Texas Health Resources embodies its promise of "Individuals Caring for Individuals, Together" is through its “earn as you learn” apprenticeship program for certified medical assistant (CMA), patient care technician, pharmacy technician and other hard-to-fill positions. College students from underserved communities can pursue vocational healthcare careers, learning new skills and getting paid while doing it. After completing the program, learners have a direct path to employment at THR. To date, over 600 students have graduated from these apprenticeships and made THR their work home. “The program was fast-paced, but my classmates and I were always there for each other,” said Marcis Brown, a 2023 CMA program graduate and now a full-time CMA at Texas Health. “The camaraderie was strong, and I made many great friends during this journey. I always wanted to work in healthcare. I just didn’t think it was attainable. When I discovered this program was available, I took a leap of faith, and I’m happy I did.” 51 of 100 SCAN Health Plan SCAN employees use their volunteer time off. Courtesy of SCAN Healthcare SCAN Health Plan is a not-for-profit organization that operates Medicare Advantage health plans that serve nearly 300,000 members in five states: California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas and Nevada. It invests in new companies that support healthier aging, offers education programs, community funding and volunteer opportunities in support of its mission to keep seniors healthy and independent. The nonprofit cares for its communities by reducing medical debt. Last year, SCAN granted $285,000 to RIP Medical Debt, a national nonprofit that acquires medical debts belonging to who are financially burdened and then abolishes those debts. SCAN’s donation helped over 60,000 erase $100 million in debt. This year, SCAN made an additional $50,000 contribution, which will eliminate $8 million in debt. For employees, SCAN offers a week-long learning and development-themed week, Cultivate Week, with a series of workshops and dedicated time for employees to focus on learning. Last year, 1,455 employees participated. It also gives a birthday holiday for employees to take a day off the week of their birthday, as well as periodic recharge days, for a total of eight additional days off. 52 of 100 PulteGroup, Inc. PulteGroup's Minnesota Division organizes annual beautification events. Courtesy of PulteGroup, Inc. What began as a single home built by the hands and entrepreneurial spirit of PulteGroup's founder in 1950 is now one of America’s largest homebuilding companies with operations in more than 40 markets throughout the country. Marketing under well-known brands like Centex, Pulte Homes, Del Webb, DiVosta, American West and John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods, the company meets the needs of first-time, move-up and active-adult homebuyers. One of the main ways PulteGroup gives back to its communities is the new Hope to Home program. The program helps first-time homebuyers achieve the dream of homeownership and offers eligible customers a 3% down, 30-year fixed-rate conventional loan through Pulte Mortgage, plus significant financial contributions from PulteGroup’s corporate funds. Participating homebuyers can use these funds to avoid draining their savings or having unmanageable payments. "Hope to Home is about getting folks into the home and keeping them in the home,” said Jan Sigman, VP and associate general counsel and affordable housing committee member. "We work closely with them to make sure they fully understand what they’re embarking on and feel comfortable with it — the process, mortgage bills, escrow payments, insurance, home maintenance — all the practicalities of owning a home." 53 of 100 Adobe Inc. Adobe Inc. team members participate in Adobe Wellbeing Day. Courtesy of Adobe Inc. Founded 40 years ago on the simple idea of creating innovative products that change the world, Adobe's groundbreaking technology empowers to imagine, create and bring any digital experience to life. Its business strategy focuses on unleashing creativity, accelerating document productivity and powering digital businesses through Adobe Creative Cloud, Document Cloud and Experience Cloud. Adobe offers programs to help employees manage their lives outside their work. For example, they offer adoption assistance up to $25,000 per child, infertility benefits up to $60,000 and surrogacy expenses up to $25,000. They also offer four annual Global Wellbeing Days, four to six paid sabbaticals every five years and up to 20 days off per year to help ease the emotional, financial and logistical burdens due to the loss of an immediate family, disaster or epidemic. "We have reimbursement for many items that will boost our physical, mental and financial well-being," said one employee. "Also, there are other benefits for learning and career development. It includes the reimbursement for any higher studies or the expenses for purchasing any books or courses.” 54 of 100 Crowe Crowe employees pack boxes for Crowe Cares Day. Courtesy of Crowe Crowe LLP is a public accounting, consulting, and technology firm that uses its deep industry expertise to provide audit services to public and private entities. The firm and its subsidiaries also help clients make smart decisions that lead to lasting value with its tax and consulting services. “Care” is one of Crowe’s core values, and the company is committed to supporting their , clients, and communities while working with them to help them thrive now and well into the future. In particular, volunteering has long been a part of Crowe’s history, and in August 2023, they hosted the first-ever Crowe Cares Day, where associates volunteered 20,500+ hours across 40+ communities and 110 unique organizations. The second Crowe Cares Day took place in August 2024 and was focused on a global anti-hunger campaign. Crowe associates partnered with Feeding America, Feed My Starving Children and Meals on Wheels to coordinate events across cities where Crowe has offices. For team members who work offsite, there was also a virtual volunteer option with Meals on Wheels. 55 of 100 Insperity Insperity employees are at the headquarters in Kingwood, Texas. Courtesy of Insperity Since 1986, Insperity's mission has been to help businesses succeed so communities prosper. Offering the most comprehensive suite of scalable HR solutions available in the marketplace, Insperity is defined by an unrivaled breadth and depth of services and level of care. The company's “true north” is caring for , clients, and communities — and each other. In 2023, employees donated more than 14,000 paid time off hours to a PTO hardship bank to benefit nearly 50 employees who needed to take an unexpected leave of absence. Employees also donated nearly $280,000 to the Insperity Fund, an employee-funded benevolence program for employees who face challenging circumstances and need financial help. Nearly 60 employees received assistance from this fund in 2023. 56 of 100 HP Inc. HP employees lend a hand in Mexico City. Courtesy of HP Inc. HP Inc. is a global provider of personal computing and other access devices, imaging and printing products, and related technologies, solutions and services. A crucial part of HP’s culture is a focus on employee well-being. It encourages healthy behaviors across varying dimensions of well-being through regular communications, educational sessions, voluntary progress tracking through the Virgin Pulse app, personal challenges and other incentives. Last year, they hosted a “Thrive Through Stress” webinar on World Mental Health Day and launched a mental health–focused newsletter to highlight relevant HP-paid resources. As one employee shared, “There are so many things that make HP, Inc. a great place to work. There are always events that we can participate in from Ice Cream Socials to helping clean up the environment. ... HP really invests in their employees and is always pressing the work/family/life balances. Our Managers and Executives are truly concerned about their teams well-being and address any issues immediately." 57 of 100 Jackson Healthcare Jackson Healthcare associates volunteer for nonprofits. Courtesy of Jackson Healthcare Jackson Healthcare operates a family of highly specialized staffing, search and technology companies. Whether for temporary engagements, contract assignments or permanent placements, it connects healthcare professionals to the employment opportunities they desire — while connecting healthcare systems, hospitals and medical facilities of all sizes to the skilled labor and technologies they need. One of the new ways Jackson Healthcare is contributing to the local community is by building a new playground at busy community parks. As one of the largest companies in Atlanta, it believes in the importance of being good neighbors and positively impacting the local area in which it works. The current playground, only a few miles away from its corporate headquarters, is nearly 30 years old. This fall, Jackson Healthcare will sponsor its reconstruction, creating a new, safe space for families to enjoy for decades to come. It will include a zipline, climbing structures, racing slides and more. Associates will be able to take part in the transformation by volunteering to help with the rebuild, as well. 58 of 100 Panda Restaurant Group Inc. A child high fives a Panda mascot. Courtesy of Panda Restaurant Group Inc Panda Restaurant Group is a family-owned restaurant company with over 55,000 employees and more than 2,500 restaurants nationwide committed to becoming a world leader in development. Its mission is to deliver exceptional Asian dining experiences by building an organization where are inspired to better their lives. The business holds giving as one of their core values, and after the recent Southern California wildfires profoundly impacted Panda’s hometown of Los Angeles, it acted quickly in support of its associates and the surrounding communities. Panda provided beds, food and comforting activities like books and games for associates and their families, and associates affected by about 30 store closures still received pay for their scheduled shifts. Additionally, the Panda Associate Assistance Fund (PAAF) helped cover uninsured losses of associate homes and immediate needs for food, clothing and other essentials. “What makes this company great is how caring they are towards their and putting first," said one employee. 59 of 100 Constellation Energy Constellation Energy employees volunteer for charities. Courtesy of Constellation Energy Constellation Energy Corporation is the nation’s largest producer of carbon-free energy and a leading supplier of energy products and services to businesses, homes, community aggregations and public sector customers across the United States, including three-fourths of Fortune 100 companies. The energy provider has a long history of educating policymakers at all levels of government on the importance of enacting comprehensive policies that drive decarbonization and benefit their communities and the planet. It works with broad-based coalitions to advocate for policies that support clean, carbon-free energy generation. Beyond this, Constellation encourages its employees to fight against climate change. Its employee advocacy group, Constellation Nation, empowers employees with tools and opportunities to advocate for clean energy policies. 60 of 100 Panasonic Corporation of North America Panasonic employees volunteer at an event. Courtesy of Panasonic Corporation of North America Panasonic's primary goal is to help enrich 's lives by promoting useful, high-quality technology solutions that have a positive impact on the world and its customers' day-to-day lives. It is also committed to innovating new, sustainable technologies that create a healthier planet. Its dedication to corporate social responsibility is evident through significant contributions to the community, with a noteworthy example being the provision of $393,000 in grants. These grants serve as a testament to the company's dedication to making a positive impact beyond its business operations. By strategically directing financial support to various community initiatives, Panasonic actively participates in addressing pressing societal issues and fostering positive change. In addition to direct grants, Panasonic has contributed a substantial $1.1 million in charitable donations and grants. This financial support extends to diverse charitable causes, ranging from education and healthcare to environmental sustainability. The company recognizes the interconnectedness of corporate success and community well-being, acknowledging that thriving communities contribute to a sustainable and prosperous business environment. 61 of 100 The Spinx Company The Spinx Company team rallies to raise funds for American Cancer Society. Courtesy of The Spinx Company Convenience retail business Spinx is a cherished family-owned and operated institution, proudly upheld by a workforce of 1,680 dedicated individuals. The company believes that by investing in its , supporting those in need and taking proactive steps to protect the environment, it can create a more compassionate, connected and sustainable world. In its quest to enhance its team's quality of life, Spinx forged partnerships with local institutions such as the children's museum and zoo, offering significantly discounted tickets to employees, allowing them to create lasting memories with their families without enduring financial strain. By promoting family cohesion and well-being, Spinx hopes to foster a happier and more fulfilled workforce. Spinx's annual golf tournament is a testament to its commitment to philanthropy, serving as a platform for raising significant funds for local charities. In 2023, contributions totaling $450,538 were given to the March of Dimes, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the health of mothers and babies. Furthermore, efforts yielded $324,960 in donations to the American Cancer Society, supporting their mission to eradicate cancer and improve the quality of life for patients and their families. 62 of 100 Toast, Inc. Toast, Inc. opens its new headquarters in Boston. Courtesy of TOAST INC Toast Inc. powers successful restaurants of all sizes with a technology platform that combines restaurant point of sale, front of house, back of house and guest-facing technology with a diverse marketplace of third-party applications. The business is committed to enriching the food experience for all, working to galvanize its employees to participate in community service and to support organizations and restaurants making a difference. In 2023, Toast began a partnership with the Careers through Culinary Arts Program (C-CAP) to support youth culinary training and career readiness skills for middle and high school students. C-CAP will also use Toast.org funding to create an Alumni Engagement Program, with a comprehensive alumni database, and will hire an Alumni Program Manager to support ongoing programming. "The commitment Toast has to creating an atmosphere where are excited to come to work every day is amazing," said one employee. 63 of 100 MetLife MetLife team poses for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Courtesy of MetLife MetLife, one of the world’s leading financial services companies, provides insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management. It has operations in more than 40 markets globally and holds leading positions in the U.S., Japan, Latin America, Asia, Europe and the Middle East. Building on the founding of their Employee Care and Innovation Center of Excellence, MetLife created the “Care Lab,” which is experimenting with moving beyond a traditional understanding of the employer’s role in employee well-being. These experiments are in the earliest stages of carefully and methodically testing avenues of supporting employees in ways that are not mainstream. They also include a program to combat loneliness, a survey to assess the seven aspects of human flourishing and the development of a care maturity index. As one employee shared, "MetLife continues to go above and beyond for it's employees and the customers/brokers we serve. You can feel the sense of pride our employees have in doing a great job for our customers/brokers and also our team." 64 of 100 Alcon Laboratories, Inc. Volunteers from Alcon help conduct screenings with Snellen charts at schools in the Fort Worth Independent School District. Courtesy of Alcon Laboratories, Inc. As the global leader in eye care with a heritage spanning over 75 years, Alcon offers the broadest portfolio of products to enhance sight and improve ’s lives. Its Surgical and Vision Care products touch the lives of more than 260 million in over 140 countries each year living with conditions like cataracts, glaucoma, retinal diseases and refractive errors. The company engages associates in caring for their communities through programs like the Children’s Vision Program, a partnership with the Fort Worth Independent School District that provides no-cost vision screenings, no-cost comprehensive eye exams and no-cost glasses for eligible students. Alcon associates and partners screened over 34,000 students in the first 60 days of the fall school semester. “It’s a very special experience," said CEO David Endicott. "Through our Children’s Vision Program our associate volunteers get to see what we do at Alcon come alive in real time, especially when a student is able to see clearly and brilliantly for the first time.” 65 of 100 Coach Kate Spade (Tapestry) A group photo of involved in Tapestry's Dream It Real program. Courtesy of Tapestry, Inc. Tapestry, a global house of brands uniting Coach and Kate Spade New York, has over 18,000 employees collectively working to develop emotional and personal connections with consumers around the world, create beautiful products with the highest levels of craftsmanship and drive measurable change. Tapestry brands host several signature initiatives focused on community impact, including the Coach Foundation’s “Dream It Real” program, which grants over $3 million in scholarships for students annually and matches students with Tapestry employee mentors for their college journey and beyond. “I think the way the company is always collaborating with the community is admirable," one employee said. "There are so many [local organizations] that they donate to or bring awareness to and it really shows that the company cares about its consumers and the community." 66 of 100 RSM US LLP RSM team members paint a mural at a Minneapolis school. Courtesy of RSM RSM is a digital firm that provides audit, tax and consulting services to middle-market businesses across the globe. By fostering a culture of care and support, RSM not only strengthens the bonds between the organization and the communities it serves but also paves the way for sustainable growth and positive impact. Its annual stewardship campaign, The Power of Love, sees each office supporting a local youth-focused charity with fundraising and volunteering. The 2023 Power of Love campaign distributed more than $4.7 million to over 100 charities and included more than 30,700 employee volunteer hours in the U.S. and Canada. Employees and their families helped their communities by assembling back-to-school backpacks, packing meals for those in need, landscaping at local schools, creating pickleball courts at local Boys and Girls Club locations and other activities. 67 of 100 Tri Pointe Homes, Inc. Tri Pointe team members participate in a Breast Cancer Awareness event with their volunteer hours. Courtesy of Tri Pointe Homes One of the largest homebuilders in the U.S., Tri Pointe Homes is a publicly traded company and a recognized leader in customer experience, innovative design and environmentally responsible business practices. The company builds premium homes and communities in 12 states and the District of Columbia, with deep ties to the communities it serves — some for as long as a century. Tri Pointe encourages its employees to use up to 16 hours of paid time off to volunteer with local organizations. In 2023, the Bay Area division packed 6,048 meals for underprivileged children and families through Kids Against Hunger. The Houston division participated in the Greater Houston Builder’s Association’s (GHBA) and Houston Housing Authority’s joint annual Adopt-A-Family project, which supports those less fortunate in the community by “adopting” 40 families and providing a more joyous holiday season for them. "The culture is amazing," said one associate. "Individuals are celebrated for special days and accomplishments. We are encouraged to participate in community volunteerism, both with company sponsored activities and personal favorite organizations." 68 of 100 W.W. Grainger, Inc. Grainger holds its annual Bucket Build. Courtesy of W.W. Grainger Grainger is a leading industrial distributor of maintenance, repair and operating products and services. Doing the right thing is at the core of who Grainger is as a company and guides how they show up for customers, team members, the communities they serve and the environment. The Grainger Gives portal provides team members with a streamlined way to explore volunteer opportunities, create volunteer events, record volunteer hours and connect with causes they care about. The company also offers a generous Grainger Matching Charitable Gifts Program, matching up to $2,500 of U.S. team-member-eligible contributions to qualifying organizations annually. It contributed more than $56 million in cash and products to nonprofit organizations, and team members volunteered more than 16,000 hours. 69 of 100 Crum & Forster Crum & Forster employees volunteer at nourish NJ. Courtesy of Crum & Forster Crum & Forster, part of Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited, is a national property, casualty, accident and health insurance company that provides specialty insurance products through its admitted and surplus lines insurance companies. Committed to cultivating a welcome work environment by listening to their employees, C&F senior leadership has recognized how much workers value flexibility, and today 70% of C&F employees work a hybrid model. Recognizing that remote working presents challenges to building networks, C&F has taken several steps to gather employees for intentional “connectivity” moments. Connections@C&F events are receptions for employees to catch up with and/or meet new colleagues and senior leaders. Over 800 employees attended one of these events last year. Meet Me in Morristown is another program that encourages employees to gather in the office, usually for a Social Impact event where they share in a culturally educational or community service activity. 70 of 100 AbbVie AbbVie employees participate in the company's annual wellbeing program, AbbVie in Motion. Courtesy of AbbVie AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. It strives to have a remarkable impact on 's lives across several key therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuroscience and eye care. The biopharmaceutical company provides a wide range of programs and resources to support the well-being of employees and their families. For example, they launched a Mental Health First Aid Program in their home office location, where participants can learn about risk factors and warning signs and practice a five-step action plan to help someone in crisis. They also host an annual Week of Well-Being and Mental Health Awareness Month campaigns, focusing on mental health as part of overall health and reducing the stigma of seeking support. AbbVie also recognizes that financial well-being is an often-overlooked part of mental health and well-being. To ensure employees take advantage of the wealth of resources they offer, AbbVie hosted a Week of Financial Well-Being in 2023. Over 2,400 employees participated in the program that helped them learn how to reduce financial stress and meet their financial goals. "They're always encouraging us to take a break from work to learn things that affect our work life, but also our life outside of work," an employee shared. "They really try to enrich all the employees to have better lives and experiences, inside and outside of work." 71 of 100 Symetra Life Insurance Company LETS Play by Symetra helps kids build leadership, equity and teamwork through sports. Courtesy Symetra Symetra is a financial services company offering retirement, life insurance and employee benefits products that help and businesses achieve their financial goals. It distributes products through a national network of benefit consultants, financial institutions and independent financial professionals and insurance producers. One of its signature programs, “LETS Play by Symetra,” is a partnership with the Seattle Kraken and Seattle Storm that offers an inspiring experience for underserved youth with an emphasis on health and wellness, empowerment, self-esteem and leadership. The five-week program features sessions on leadership and team building on and off the court and ice, basketball and hockey skills clinics and Q&As with team players and leaders. The program wraps with a celebration for students at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, home to the Kraken and the Storm. “LETS Play is an example of the diverse communities we want to reach with our community programming. Our goal is to offer a unique experience — whether running basketball drills with a former WNBA player or skating onto the ice at Climate Pledge Arena—for lasting impact,” said Sharmila Swenson, VP, public affairs and social impact. 72 of 100 IHG Hotels & Resorts Staff at an IHG InterContinental hotel. Courtesy of IHG Hotels IHG Hotels & Resorts is a global hospitality company with a family of 20 hotel brands and IHG One Rewards, one of the world's largest hotel loyalty programs. The business has over 6,000 open hotels in over 100 countries, more than 1,800 in development pipeline and approximately 345,000 across IHG's hotels and corporate offices globally. The company has a global collaboration with consumer goods company Unilever to replace bathroom miniatures with bulk amenities in over 4,000 hotels. In 2019, IHG became the first global hotel company to commit to all of its hotel brands removing bathroom miniatures in favor of larger-size amenities, a key step in its pledge to eliminate single-use items throughout the guest stay by 2030. "Our guests are increasingly mindful of the impact their travel choices have on the environment and our colleagues, investors, owners and suppliers all expect us to act responsibly," said Yasmin Diamond, executive vice president, global corporate affairs. "Transitioning to bulk amenities across our global estate was one of our first significant steps towards eliminating single-use items throughout the guest stay by 2030." 73 of 100 Ally Financial Inc. Ally Financial employees at the office. Courtesy of Ally Financial Inc. Ally Financial Inc. is a financial services company with the nation's largest all-digital bank and an industry-leading auto financing business. The company serves approximately 10 million customers with deposits and securities brokerage and investment advisory services as well as auto financing and insurance offerings. The business looks after its employees in numerous ways. It offers employee equity grants of shares for all workers who don’t already receive equity as part of their compensation. Ally also offers an Employee Relief Fund, which in 2024, resulted in grants totaling $272,000 to support employees when they needed it most. "Ally truly cares about its employees and tries to find ways to help you when you have personal emergencies," one employee shared. "Example: I was put on hospital bed rest a month before my twins were born. They were born 3 months early and had significant medical challenges. Ally not only made sure I kept my job in the midst of that life change, but that I had the resources I needed to get through it financially and emotionally." 74 of 100 Kimley-Horn Kimley-Horn employees volunteer in a bicycle riding event in Orlando. Courtesy of Kimley Horn Engineering, planning and design consulting firm Kimley-Horn carries out public infrastructure and private development projects at both the national and local scale. In order to provide an environment for its to flourish, Kimley-Horn makes sure employees are not only well compensated but are also rewarded and celebrated. The company likes to surprise employees with “red envelope” bonuses to thank them for their contributions. In the past year alone, it has given out three red envelopes to eligible employees, totaling more than $3.8 million. Kimley-Horn's Teamwork Award program is another unique special bonus program that allows employees to recognize their fellow employees for going above and beyond. Anyone can give a Teamwork Award to another employee at any time to thank them for their efforts. In the past year, employees gave almost 29,000 Teamwork Awards, which amounts to nearly $1.6 million. “Kimley-Horn truly invests in its and I believe it helps build a foundation of trust between the employee and employer. They also do a great job of treating all employees fairly regardless of their position," shared a team member. 75 of 100 The Progressive Corporation Progressive employees celebrate Pride. Courtesy of The Progressive Corporation Progressive provides insurance for personal and commercial autos and trucks, motorcycles, boats, recreational vehicles and homes. For its employees, the company invests in programs that enable them to care for each other and their communities. Its charitable giving program Name Your Cause allows employees to recommend a charity of their choice and receive a one-time donation for that charity — compliments of The Progressive Insurance Foundation. In 2024, more than $4.4 million was paid through this program to charities based on Progressive employees’ 2023 Name Your Cause program recommendations. Additionally, all Progressive employees receive a bank of eight hours of paid time off to volunteer with any eligible nonprofit organization. In 2023, Progressive across the United States participated in more than 330 local and virtual community and fundraising events, and donated thousands of needed items. 76 of 100 Deloitte Deloitte employees collaborate at a roundtable. Courtesy of Deloitte Deloitte provides audit, consulting, tax and advisory services to many of the world’s most admired brands, including nearly 90% of the Fortune 500 and more than 7,000 private companies. Its educational institute, the Deloitte Technology Academy (DTA) also represents an investment in the development of tech-fluent leaders. DTA is a skills-building engine, established to help Deloitte’s workforce to thrive in a technology-enabled world. DTA helps professionals enhance their knowledge, understanding, and skills to harness the business potential of technology and keep pace with market changes. More than 4.5 million hours of learning have been logged, and more than 80,000 U.S. professionals have been trained in cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence, cloud, cyber, 5G, quantum computing, software engineering, enterprise resource planning packages and more. "I love Deloitte because they really encourage you to bring your authentic self to work by valuing our differences and taking time to understand our strengths and weaknesses," said an employee. "My favorite quote from training was ‘What makes you uniquely you, makes us distinctly Deloitte.’ " 77 of 100 Brightview Senior Living The Brightview team celebrates their diverse heritage. Courtesy of Brightview Senior Living Brightview creates vibrant senior living communities where older adults live their best lives, with four kinds of housing specific to residents' needs. One way that Brightview is uniquely investing in its is through BADGE, Brightview Associate Development, Growth and Engagement, a multi-pronged development program that is available to every Brightview associate, regardless of background, experience or career goals. As a part of BADGE, associates can participate in a financial wellness program introduced in 2023 called Brightview Financial Fitness powered by Truist Momentum. This program benefits all Brightview associates, but is particularly valuable to frontline associates who often lack financial security. It equips participants with the information and tools needed to prioritize, plan, and progress on their journey to financial confidence "I have never worked anywhere with a better path to education/promotion. There are so many opportunities to grow here and I am offered so many exciting opportunities," one employee said of BADGE. "This past year I got to attend the Alzheimers Association Roundtable in Chicago. I feel so lucky to be offered chances to learn more about BV and expand my understanding of dementia.” 78 of 100 Fannie Mae Fannie Mae employees volunteer. Courtesy of Fannie Mae Fannie Mae provides stable liquidity to the residential mortgage market. Lenders use their replenished cash to originate new mortgages, and Fannie Mae uses its own money to start the process again. A continuous flow of funds, plus the standards the company maintains for the industry, promotes a healthy housing market. The business seeks to foster and develop talent and create an employee base that feels empowered to speak up, explore new opportunities and embrace challenges. It maintains a scholarship program for eligible employees’ dependents and provides tuition assistance – up to $10,000 per year – for eligible employees furthering their own educational goals. "Having to balance older family members, a sibiling with dementia and younger adult children in school — having flexibility to not only take care of them but also be able to enjoy the wonderful times of graduations and seeing them off to school or taking a day to take my grandchild to the zoo or a play — these are the things that make me put in the extra effort," said an employee. 79 of 100 Zillow Group Employees attend a Zillow networking event. Courtesy of Ellen McCandless/Zillow Group As the most visited real estate website in the United States, Zillow helps high-intent movers find and win their home through digital solutions, first-class partners and easier buying, selling, financing and renting experiences. Zillow is committed to protecting the environment, which is critical to the future of the planet, its business and its customers and communities. Its goal is to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. In 2023, it adopted its first Environmental Sustainability Policy, outlining its ambition to reduce the company’s environmental impact and drive sustainable practices. As a part of this process, the company embarked on a climate risk assessment, updated its climate targets, and submitted them to the Science Based Targets initiative for validation. 80 of 100 Sephora Sephora employees celebrate The Grove store opening in L.A. Courtesy of Rachel Murray/Getty Sephora is a leading global prestige omni-retailer with a mission to champion a world of inspiration and inclusion where everyone can celebrate their beauty. It operates more than 3,000 stores in 34 markets, as well as a world-class eCommerce site. To promote balance for its employees, Sephora has programs like “Work from Anywhere” July, Summer Fridays, No-Meeting Fridays and hybrid/remote work. At its stores and distribution centers, the company offers flexible scheduling, so employees can choose a schedule that best fits their lifestyle. It also offers same-day pay through Dayforce Wallet, which allows hourly employees to access their pay before their bi-weekly paycheck for any unexpected needs. “Sephora is always reassessing how employees are taken care of, and has taken strides recently to make pay more competitive against other retailers and against inflation/economic challenges in the US," one employee said. "I appreciate that Sephora wants to help employees thrive working here, and not have the typical impersonal employer/employee relationship. " 81 of 100 Ro Ro headquarters. Courtesy of RO Ro is a direct-to-patient healthcare company with a mission of helping patients achieve their health goals by delivering the easiest, most effective care possible. It is the only company to offer nationwide telehealth, labs and pharmacy services, enabled by a vertically integrated platform that helps patients achieve their goals through a convenient, end-to-end healthcare experience. For patients, Ro provides the knowledge and support they need to navigate the healthcare system with tools like the GLP supply tracker to help them find medication in short supply. With the advance of GLP-1 medications, patients finally have an obesity treatment available to them that works — but because of ongoing challenges with supply — they have had to hunt down their medication just to come up empty. With Ro’s GLP-1 Supply Tracker, a patient can locate supply in real time, minimizing frustration and ensuring they stay on their treatment plan. 82 of 100 Atlantic Health System Atlantic Health employees compete in intramural kickball. Courtesy of Atlantic Health System Atlantic Health System is powered by a workforce of more than 20,000 team members and 5,440 affiliated physicians dedicated to building healthier communities. The system offers more than 550 sites of care in New Jersey, including seven award-winning hospitals, specializing in cardiovascular care, cancer care, orthopedics, neuroscience, pediatrics, women's health and rehabilitation medicine. AHS is especially dedicated to promoting employee well-being through movement. In 2023, AHS started offering a bootcamp-style exercise program partially subsidized by AHS. Team members have fun while exercising alongside other team members with instructor-led classes held outdoors (or virtually) twice weekly for a nominal fee. The company also has a team intramural program which includes pickleball, indoor volleyball, indoor kickball and cornhole tournaments throughout the year. A unique way Atlantic cares for its patients is through its Soothing Paws program. At its northern and central New Jersey hospitals, patients can receive pet therapy from more than 100 teams, each made up of one volunteer and their trained dog. The canines visit most areas at the hospitals, including the ER, ICU and cancer units. "Our therapy dogs offer comfort, reduce stress and brighten our days with their warmth and gentle presence," says Nikki Sumpter, EVP, chief administrative officer. "We proudly consider these furry friends to be a member of our care team, and they have an extraordinary gift of inspiring smiles and lifting spirits throughout our medical centers." 83 of 100 Harbor Freight Tools Harbor Freight Tools employees volunteering. Courtesy of Harbor Freight Tools Harbor Freight is a privately held tool and equipment retailer, headquartered in Calabasas, Calif. It operates a chain of retail stores, as well as an eCommerce business. The company employs over 27,000 in the United States and has over 1,500 locations in 48 states. Harbor Freight has a deep appreciation and respect for the who serve the country in the armed forces and supports several non-profit veteran-serving organizations. It makes significant annual contributions to the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans (NCHV) to help bring and coordinate community support to many veterans struggling with homelessness, mental illness and other challenges. The NCHV recognized Harbor Freight’s longstanding support with their Outstanding Corporate Partner Award. In Los Angeles, associates have assembled “comfort kits” of toiletries and other daily supplies for patients at the Veterans Administration hospital. "This company lives and works through its core values daily and keeps them top of mind at all times," shared one employee. "It is very empowering as the manager of to stick to these values and know everyone above you has your back and encourages this behavior." 84 of 100 NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital celebrates its nurses. Courtesy of New York Presbyterian Hospital NewYork-Presbyterian is an academic medical center committed to excellence in patient care, research, education and community service. With over 4,000 beds, more than 10,000 affiliated physicians, and 50,000 employees, NewYork-Presbyterian sees more than two million visits annually, including close to 22,000 infant deliveries and more than 620,000 emergency department visits. In 2019, NYP launched the Food FARMacia pilot program, a clinically based food insecurity intervention. A community-based obesity prevention program implemented the pilot clinical program as part of routine pediatric primary care. The program, in collaboration with West Side Campaign Against Hunger, has expanded and is currently providing healthy groceries by home delivery to 1,200 patients per year. Program components also included cooking demonstrations led by a nutritionist at food selection sessions focused on the preparation of healthy and seasonal meals; referrals and assistance with enrollment in supplemental nutrition programs; and provision of round-trip public transportation fare to attend food selection sessions. The Food FARMacia continues to operate and serves populations disproportionately burdened by food insecurity to increase access to emergency food assistance. 85 of 100 ITA Group ITA Group employees celebrate transforming their business. Courtesy of ITA Group ITA Group designs and executes custom-crafted engagement solutions that motivate employees, channel partners and customers anywhere in the world. The company's No. 1 strategic priority is team member engagement. One unique way this comes to light is a three-week paid sabbatical program ITA offers for team members at five years of service and every five years thereafter to relax and recharge. ITA’s employee stock ownership model, where team members vest after three years of qualifying tenure, also fosters a culture of employee ownership and helps team members achieve a financially secure future. “I think our ESOP is the great differentiator of this company. When everyone is invested, everyone is pulling on the same rope at the same time," said an employee. 86 of 100 Abile Group Abile Group employees help out with the Veteran Program. Courtesy Abile Group Abile Group is a woman-owned small business founded in 2004 to provide support to the federal sector. Once a small niche group of consultants, it has grown to be a trusted adviser, supporting 12 contracts in five different states at six agencies. One way Abile Group has strived to develop and cultivate an ambitious corporate culture is through their Veteran’s Program, which is focused on attracting, onboarding and advancing the careers of veteran employees. They assign a peer mentor to each new veteran employee to assist them in successfully transitioning to their new career and also coordinate frequent networking and community giveback events, such as annual school supply drives. The company also recently achieved certification by the Virginia Values Veterans organization and is an active participant in the Department of Defense SkillBridge Program, supporting the transition of veterans from active duty to the corporate environment. 87 of 100 Roth Staffing Companies Roth Staffing Companies employees support Make-A-Wish. Courtesy of Roth Staffing Companies Roth Staffing, operating since 1994, is one of the nation’s largest privately held staffing firms, serving more than 100 markets across the country. It offers staffing and recruitment solutions through five specialized business lines in administrative, finance and accounting, legal and technology. The business has a goal of maintaining a strong culture, doing good in the community and fostering a strong sense of connection among their teams. To build community, it created Roth Recess — a popular program featuring games like speed typing and scavenger hunts, holiday contests for Halloween and Fourth of July, and company-wide competitions like its 30th Anniversary trivia showdown. Beyond the office, in 2024, following an overwhelming coworker response, Roth continued its Make-A-Wish program, granting two wishes in Bloomington, Minn., and Raleigh, N.C.: a dream trip for the child and their families to Disneyland's Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge and a stargazing adventure of a lifetime in Yellowstone. 88 of 100 Highlight Technologies, Inc. Highlight Technologies employees volunteer on Earth Day. Courtesy of Highlight Technologies Highlight Technologies, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned federal government contractor providing digital and professional services to over 20 federal agencies across health, homeland, and defense missions. As an employee-owned business, Highlight works to listen to and incorporate feedback from employees. In the past year, based on employee feedback, it moved forward with approving an extra week of parental leave for all employees. Additionally, it has invested over $40,000 in tuition assistance and professional development for employees. As one employee stated, “They are very responsive to opportunities to further education and gain knowledge to expand your job competencies.“ 89 of 100 H&R Block Group Inc. H&R Block Group employees gather for a group picture. Courtesy of H&R Block Group Inc H&R Block helps its clients and communities everywhere through global tax preparation services, financial products and small-business solutions. The company blends digital innovation with human expertise and care, and through Block Advisors and Wave, the company helps small-business owners thrive with year-round bookkeeping, payroll, advisory and payment processing solutions. It has also made significant efforts to support local communities. As a company, H&R Block partnered with Digitunity to upcycle computers and IT equipment, donating a total of 94,342 technology items, including 34,480 computer devices. They have also donated seven 26-foot box trucks worth of corporate office furniture to local nonprofits and small businesses. This furniture recycling initiative not only supports sustainability but also helps create inclusive environments for community organizations. 90 of 100 SailPoint SailPoint employees participate in SailPoint Cares in London by building care kits for a local organization. Courtesy of Sailpoint SailPoint equips the modern enterprise to seamlessly manage and secure access to applications and data through the lens of identity. The cybersecurity company helps many of the world’s most complex businesses create a secure technology ecosystem that fuels business transformation. It engages crew members with charity work through a philanthropy committee, which aims to support the causes employees are most passionate about and find unique ways to give back to communities. A favorite tradition is the #SailPointCares regional volunteering initiative that brings employees together to make an impact in their local communities. Through #SailPointCares, local crew from all over the country volunteer their time at organizations such as food banks before enjoying a team happy hour afterward. "Our CEO is exceptional at instilling a great culture and uses the four I's (Integrity, Innovation, Impact and Individual) to help reinforce that culture," shared an employee. "In the two-and-a-half years I have worked here, I see how those values are thriving in the that I work with. Everyone seems truly engaged, positive and deeply interested in propagating that positive energy in their daily interactions with others.” 91 of 100 Atlassian, Inc. Atlassian employees participate in a virtual activity during the company's Week of Good. Courtesy of Atlassian Inc As a leading provider of collaboration software, Atlassian's powerful tools such as Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket and Trello empower teams of all sizes to develop and deliver products, resolve incidents faster, stay organised and work better together. Atlassian’s guiding principles are especially evident through its annual Week of Good, which is focused on making the holiday season brighter for in need in their local communities. Employees are encouraged to organize their own events or to join one of the global or regional activities planned by Atlassian. This past year, associates distributed winter coats in New York and Austin, Texas, made stuffed animals for children in shelters in San Francisco and participated in mock interviews for with disabilities online. Remotely, Atlassian workers could get involved in the world’s biggest citizen science project with Zooniverse to call for the release of illegally-detained human rights defenders around the world or chat with social impact organizations through the Atlassian Foundation’s newest volunteering program, Ask an Atlassian, to help them collaborate more effectively with Atlassian products. “Having so many opportunities to give back that are supported by the company makes me believe in the company's good heart," said an employee. 92 of 100 CHG Healthcare Services CHG Healthcare Services workers sort school supplies for United Way of Salt Lake's Stuff the Bus event. Courtesy of CHG Healthcare Services CHG continually evolves its offerings with telehealth, permanent placement, advanced practice and more than 130 different specialties represented. It is committed to its core value of Putting First and empowers employees to make impactful contributions to their communities through the Making a Difference Foundation’s local grant program. Don England, a Weatherby Healthcare sales representative, has spent 2024 continuing his annual work with Rebuilding Together Broward in Florida. Through CHG’s local grants, which Don has received each year since 2019, he’s been able to channel nearly $10,000 into revitalizing low-income neighborhoods, providing resources like paint, landscaping and even electrical repairs. This year’s grant of $2,500 helped Don and Rebuilding Together Broward bring new life to homes and encouraged neighboring residents and companies to pitch in. “It has absolutely verified everything I was learning in Salt Lake City about caring for our , Putting First, and making sure our footprint on our communities is giving back to those communities,” England said. 93 of 100 Sendero Consulting Sendero employees volunteer and manage pro bono projects through the Sendero Cares Committee. Courtesy of Sendero Consulting Sendero is a full-service management consulting firm, with experts providing guidance in strategic planning, digital transformation and organizational effectiveness across various industries, including healthcare, utilities and financial services. As a part of Sendero's Community Rock program, Sendero employees work with nonprofits to deliver pro bono management consulting services, including planning technology strategies, creating organizational roadmaps and developing internal processes and procedures. Employees work collaboratively with these organizations for three to six months to find and implement solutions to their toughest business challenges. In one of Sendero’s most recent Community Rocks, 17 Senderoans joined a pro bono team to partner with Bonton Farms, an urban farm, farmer's market and café that works alongside the community to address systemic inequity in South Dallas. Concrete outcomes of these initiatives included a forecasting tool for viewing costs and inventory; formal job and procedural documentation to ensure that employees had access to clearly defined work expectations; and a marketing campaign ahead of the organization's peak revenue season. "Sendero's partnership has changed Bonton Farms for the better. Because they were able to strengthen our underlying business structure, we are able to continue to reach more lives and grow closer to achieving our vision statement: The change in Bonton becomes the change in the world," said Bonton Farms CEO Gabe Madison. 94 of 100 First American Financial Corporation First American employee volunteers at a campus school supply drive. Courtesy of First American Financial Corporation First American Financial Corporation provides title, settlement and risk solutions for real estate transactions. It offers title insurance, settlement services, property data and analytics, title data and technology, home warranty services and more to real estate professionals, title agents and attorneys, mortgage lenders, homebuilders and consumers. First American cares for the community through partnerships with organizations like Cristo Rey’s Corporate Work Study Program, where high school students get placed in professional jobs to earn their own tuition costs. This program helps students gain valuable social and technical skills, confidence, and aspirations, along with professional mentorships that cannot be accessed in the traditional classroom. 95 of 100 Hilcorp Energy Company Hilcorp employees gather on the roof of their office. Courtesy of Hilcorp Energy Company Founded in 1989, Hilcorp is the largest privately owned oil and natural gas producer in the United States. Its mission is "entrepreneurs unlocking energy for the betterment of our employees and our communities." Based on employee feedback, Hilcorp has taken steps to improve and enhance its benefits offerings. It introduced a lower deductible health insurance option, added additional parental leave days, increased its 401(k) match and more. Employees shared that they had never seen so many positive changes roll out in one year. “[Hilcorp] is great is because it listens to the employees and tries as best as it can to meet the employees' needs and wants as far as benefits go," said one employee. 96 of 100 NerdWallet NerdWallet employees celebrate Nerds Pay It Forward Day. Courtesy of NerdWallet As a platform that provides financial guidance to consumers and small and mid-sized businesses, NerdWallet brings clarity to consumers by providing trustworthy and knowledgeable financial information, helping consumers make smart money moves and tackle life’s most important financial decisions. They partnered with nonprofit Inclusiv, which represents community development credit unions and minority depository institutions in low-income communities, to help fund four commercial loans, 270 consumer loans and nine home loans in low-income communities in 2023. It also gave $125,000 in grant money to Inclusiv, which went to 10 Inclusiv-member institutions, serving 46,000 members across eight states and the District of Columbia, and mobilizing over $325 million in community assets. 97 of 100 Baptist Health South Florida Baptist Health employees raise awareness of heart disease on National Wear Red Day during American Heart Month. Courtesy of Baptist Health South Florida Baptist Health South Florida provides healthcare across four counties and online through a virtual app. It offers an extensive range of services from primary care to innovative treatments at its cancer, cardiovascular, orthopedics and sports medicine and neuroscience institutes. Baptist Health's commitment to caring for employees is exemplified by a recent initiative to create a "Zen room" for nurses and clinical partners at its South Miami Hospital. After hearing that the RNs expressed a desire for a space to decompress, leaders successfully established a Zen room, providing a quiet and beautifully decorated area where staff can retreat and rest when feeling overwhelmed. Its care extends far beyond the walls of its facilities. Earlier this year, Baptist Health partnered with the Miami HEAT for the sixth year to raise funds for the Miami Cancer Institute. This year’s event brought together more than 7,100 unique donors and raised over $4 million to support groundbreaking cancer research and clinical trials at MCI. 98 of 100 Inland Empire Health Plan Inland Empire Health Plan employees provide fresh food items to the Crestline, Calif., community during record-breaking snowfall. Courtesy of Inland Empire Health Plan Launched in 1996, Inland Empire Health Plan is a managed care health plan that grew to become one of the top 10 largest Medi-Cal health plans and the largest non-profit Medicare-Medicaid public plan in the country. With a network of nearly 7,000 providers and 3,800 employees, IEHP serves more than 1.5 million residents in Riverside and San Bernardino counties. For its employees, IEHP team members with at least one year of service are eligible to select extra perks, including up to $5,250 for student loan reimbursement or tuition reimbursement. IEHP goes beyond caring for its team members and cares for the community as well. To help in remote areas access healthcare, IEHP travels to these areas for various “listening sessions,” so it can receive direct feedback about the residents’ most pressing needs. 99 of 100 Humana Humana hosts seniors for a professional cooking class with a chef. Courtesy of Humana Through Humana insurance services, and CenterWell healthcare services, the company makes it easier for millions to achieve their best health. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for with Medicare, Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel and communities at large Humana has a longstanding commitment to veterans, service members and their families. Two Humana subsidiaries in Texas are offering a Veteran Ready Healthcare Certificate program to provide an understanding of military culture and veteran issues to healthcare providers and employees at 23 senior primary care centers across the state. “There are 8.3 million veterans 65 and older in our nation; they often have unique health needs, so we are always looking for ways to ensure they are getting the care they deserve from a provider who understands them,” said Stephanie Muckey, leader of Humana's veteran health equity and social impact strategy. 100 of 100 HPE HPE employees complete a Breast Cancer Awareness Walk in Houston. Courtesy of Jeff Wolford/Hewlett Packard Enterprise Hewlett Packard Enterprise is a global edge-to-cloud company with offerings spanning cloud services, compute, high-performance computing and AI, intelligent edge, software and storage. It believes in being a force for good by solving for humanity with humanity. One of HPE's largest giving campaigns is called HPE Accelerating Impact, which supports 21 different tech nonprofits each year that are helping advance cutting-edge projects led by innovators and entrepreneurs. From creating data solutions to improving vaccine delivery to helping patients access medical debt relief, these nonprofits are developing solutions in today’s digital landscape. During the 2024 campaign, more than 30,000 members raised $1.2 million in donations. “HPE has a long heritage of service to the community, going back to the founders," said one employee. "The matching grants, paid time off for community activities and the ability to raise cash for charities as compensation for volunteer time are benefits fully supported by the organization from the senior management on down.” Leave a Comment Read more: Human Interest Human Interest News Business & Technology Close