{"id":5557,"date":"2023-11-24T11:30:00","date_gmt":"2023-11-24T16:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theforage.wpengine.com\/?p=5557"},"modified":"2025-05-22T18:19:59","modified_gmt":"2025-05-22T22:19:59","slug":"top-companies-to-work-for","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theforage.wpengine.com\/companies\/top-companies-to-work-for","title":{"rendered":"Top Companies to Work For (if You’re a Gen Zer)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Generation Z is coming into the workforce with new priorities than previous generations and looking for companies that meet their standards. So, what are the top companies to work for if you’re Gen Z? We found companies that best match different Gen Z values and asked career experts how to find a company that’s right for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

>>MORE: <\/strong>Top Companies Hiring Right Now on Forage<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gen Z Top Companies to Work For<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Gen Z values sustainability, diversity, equity, and inclusion, work-life balance, career growth, and a high salary. Here are the best companies to work for in each of these categories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Top Companies to Work For: Environment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

According to Deloitte<\/a>, seven in ten Gen Zers say they actively change their behavior to minimize their environmental impact, whether by not driving a car, eating a vegetarian or vegan diet, avoiding fast fashion, or having fewer or no children. These actions translate to career decisions, too. One in six Gen Zers say they have changed jobs or sectors due to climate concerns, and one in four say they will change jobs or sectors in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to Just Capital<\/a>, which measures the progress companies make on various issues, the top companies to work for that positively impact the environment are:  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Workday, Inc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Hewlett Packard Enterprise<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Akamai Technologies Inc<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Microsoft <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. The Procter & Gamble Company<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Bank of America<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. International Business Machines (IBM) Corporation<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. Johnson & Johnson<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  9. Accenture<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  10. Ball Corp<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n\t
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    Top Companies to Work For: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    According to Monster, a company’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is essential to 83% of Gen Z candidates<\/a> when it comes to choosing an employer. Gen Zers are looking for more than just a mission statement. They want proven action toward more equitable and inclusive workplaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Statistica<\/a> surveyed more than 45,000 employees from companies with over 1,000 employees and asked them to rate their company on diversity criteria like age, gender, ethnicity, disability, and LGBTQ+ equality. They also reviewed each company’s diversity-rated best practices, like the presence of employee resource groups, the percentage of women in leadership roles, and the publication of diversity data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    According to Statistica, the top companies for diversity in 2023 are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Progressive<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. TD Bank<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. TIAA<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Air Products & Chemicals<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Clorox<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    6. Humana<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    7. Interpublic Group (IPG)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    8. Citigroup<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    9. Williams-Sonoma<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    10. Booz Allen Hamilton<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n\t
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      Top Companies to Work For: Work-Life Balance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      While work is important to a Gen Zer’s identity, work-life balance<\/a> is critical, too. According to Deloitte, Gen Zers admire the ability to balance work and life priorities more than any other trait, including someone’s job, level of seniority, or material possessions. It’s no surprise, then, that work-life balance is the top consideration for Gen Zers when choosing an employer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Specifically, Gen Zers are looking for hybrid and flexible work; over half (54%) of Gen Zers think hybrid work is positive for their mental health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      >>MORE: <\/strong>The Best Cities for Young Professionals for Work-Life Balance<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      To find the top companies for work-life balance, U.S. News<\/a> looked at companies that offered flexible schedules and encouraged employees to develop full, healthy lives outside the office. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      The top companies are: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      1. Altria<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. General Motors<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. Brunswick Corporation<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      4. Aptiv PLC<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      5. Boeing<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      6. Etsy<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      7. Reinsurance Group of America<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      8. Alphabet<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      9. Essex Property Trust<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      10. Agilent Technologies<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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        Find your dream company <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        Discover the best company for you by trying a job simulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        Top Companies to Work For: Grow Your Career<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

        Gen Zers are starting their careers during a time of transformational change in the workplace, and they’re craving mentors to help them grow their careers and job skills<\/a> and teach them the ways of the workforce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        According to Adobe<\/a>, 83% of Gen Zers say a workplace mentor is crucial to their career growth. Many are looking for workplaces where they can find this mentorship and skills training; 48% of Gen Zers say they want more training on hard skills<\/a> related to their jobs, and 33% say they want more training on soft skills<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        So, what are the best companies to find mentorship and build skills? LinkedIn<\/a> found the best companies to work for to grow your career by looking at how many employees advance within a company and when they leave, upskilling<\/a> practices, tenure, attrition, and layoffs. Those top companies are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        1. Amazon<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. Wells Fargo<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        3. JP Morgan Chase & Co.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
        4. Bank of America<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        5. Alphabet<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        6. AT&T<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        7. UnitedHealth Group<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        8. Apple<\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n
        9. Thoughtworks<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        10. Kaiser Permanente<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

          Top Companies to Work For: Highest-Paying<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

          Gen Z gets a bad rap for focusing on salary, but it’s not out of greed \u2014 it’s out of necessity. Many Gen Zers entered the workforce during COVID-19 economic uncertainty, layoffs, and high unemployment rates, and their worries about the economy and financial stability impact what job they’ll take.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          >>MORE: <\/strong>Take-Home Pay Calculator: Everything You Need to Know Before Your First Paycheck<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

          According to Handshake, 70% of Gen Zers<\/a> say salary is the top factor in their job search process. So, what are the best companies to work for if you’re looking for a high salary? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

          To get the best sense of how companies pay their early-career employees, we looked at the highest-paying companies for internships<\/a>, according to Glassdoor<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Rank<\/strong><\/td>Employer<\/strong><\/td>Monthly median pay<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
          1<\/td>Roblox<\/td>$9,667<\/td><\/tr>
          2<\/td>Uber<\/a><\/td>$8,333<\/td><\/tr>
          3<\/td>Capital One<\/td>$8,333<\/td><\/tr>
          4<\/td>Salesforce<\/td>$8,167<\/td><\/tr>
          5<\/td>Amazon<\/td>$8,000<\/td><\/tr>
          6<\/td>Meta<\/td>$8,000<\/td><\/tr>
          7<\/td>NVIDIA<\/td>$8,000<\/td><\/tr>
          8<\/td>LinkedIn<\/td>$7,500<\/td><\/tr>
          9<\/td>HubSpot<\/td>$7,500<\/td><\/tr>
          10<\/td>Expedia Group<\/td>$7,500<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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          How to Find the Best Companies to Work For (for You)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

          Finding the best company for you depends on your specific priorities, interests, values, and preferred work environment. <\/p>\n\n\n