These Are the Best Companies to Work for in 2024 — Based on the Perks Employees Value Most Here's what you should consider before you pivot to your next role.
By Amanda Breen Edited by Jessica Thomas
Key Takeaways
- Major U.S. companies are focusing on investing in employee satisfaction beyond shareholder value.
- Glassdoor's list of top 10 U.S. companies for 2024 reveals preferences for supportive cultures and development opportunities.
If you're considering a career change this year, it pays to investigate where you'll actually be better off. And that might not necessarily be the company offering the highest salary.
Nowadays, U.S. employees want more from their companies, including flexible work and transparent leadership. In fact, when people have the option to work flexibly, 87% of them will take it, per McKinsey & Company's recent American Opportunity Survey. And relationships with management are the No. 1 factor in employee satisfaction, according to another report from the consulting firm.
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Many top employers are answering the call. In 2019, chief executives from the Business Roundtable, including the leaders of Apple and JPMorgan Chase, argued that shareholder value is no longer "the purpose of a corporation" and instead stressed the importance of other factors — like investing in employees, The New York Times reported.
What does that look like, exactly? Employer review site Glassdoor compiled a list of the U.S. companies that are giving employees the work experience they crave, which includes those must-haves in flexibility and leadership, and more.
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Check out Glassdoor's list of the top 10 large U.S. companies to consider in 2024 below:
Rating: 4.8
Industry: Consulting
What employees are saying:
"The culture has been one of the most supportive and collaborative environments I've ever worked in. Bain truly values its people and invests heavily in their development, whether that means providing extensive training programs, offering opportunities to work on high-impact projects, or simply fostering a sense of community and belonging."
2. NVIDIA
Rating: 4.7
Industry: Technology
What employees are saying:
"Work culture is collaborative, team-oriented, genuine, inclusive. Management and leaders are transparent in their communications; really look out for its employees."
"…still has great support for working from home. At HQ people seem to come in ~3 days a week and that works well for many people."
3. ServiceNow
Rating: 4.6
Industry: Technology
What employees are saying:
"Great leadership, flexibility, benefits, culture pay, work, and teammates! I came from another major brand name company with similar products, and I never thought I'd leave because of its great culture. However, ServiceNow's culture, great employees, leadership, opportunities, and pay have made the choice to shift easy!"
4. MathWorks
Rating: 4.6
Industry: Technology
What employees are saying:
"One of the standout features of MathWorks is its talented and supportive workforce."
"The sense of camaraderie and the ability to learn from those around you create a positive and motivating atmosphere."
Rating: 4.6
Industry: Technology
What employees are saying:
"Very understanding team, everyone takes ownership of their work - lot of trust in the organization."
"When you voice a concern or a challenge you face they take it seriously."
Rating: 4.6
Industry: Restaurants, Bars & Food Services
What employees are saying:
"They truly care about their employees. The benefits are amazing…Opportunities to move up in roles is always welcome and management encourages it."
"The company emphasizes teamwork, and many workers feel a sense of camaraderie with their colleagues."
7. VMware
Rating: 4.5
Industry: Technology
What employees are saying:
"The company fosters a culture of open communication, allowing employees to collaborate effectively and deliver innovative solutions."
"Free mental health services, wellbeing allowances, and family planning and support"
8. Deltek
Rating: 4.5
Industry: Technology
What employees are saying:
"Leadership places a huge emphasis on employee-first culture. I feel empowered and valued on a daily basis."
The company is praised for "amazing work-life balance… really does put people first."
Rating: 4.5
Industry: Consulting
What employees are saying:
"They really care about their employees and there are many opportunities for advancement."
"...the understanding that family and work/life balance comes first."
Rating: 4.5
Industry: Finance
What employees are saying:
"Pros:
- Volunteer time off in addition to Paid time off. PTO is about five work weeks.
- Managers are very understanding of your personal life.
- Career development is great; you get promoted quickly. "
