USA Today awarded the best workplaces for 2024 and they let -- who else -- workers cast the deciding vote.
Winners are identified solely based on employee feedback gathered through the Energage employee engagement survey, USA Today explained, with companies chosen based on surveys taken over 12 months in 2023. More than 7,000 employees nationwide were invited to cast votes and 2,227 followed through.
With no further ado, the winners were ...
1. Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp., a mortgage lcompany based in Madison, Wisconsin.
2. Plante Moran, a certified public accountants and consultants firm in Southfield, Michigan.
3. Aya Healthcare, a travel nursing staffing firm in San Diego.
4. New American Funding, a mortgage lending firm in Tustin, California.
5. Mountain America Credit Union, headquartered in Salt Lake City.
“A Top Workplaces award brings a company’s culture strengths to the national stage, helping them differentiate in a fiercely competitive landscape,'' said Eric Rubino, Energage CEO. "It’s a morale-boosting honor for the workforce and an effective magnet for attracting top-tier talent.”
So, what makes a company a great place to work? Energage says these are the key elements.
"Leadership that prioritizes a people-first culture makes a company a great place to work. Employees feel valued, appreciated, and connected, which fosters trust, respect, and open communication. These companies achieve higher employee engagement, attract top talent, and minimize unwanted turnover, contributing to better business success."