Melaleuca Named to Forbes' 2026 America's Best Midsize Employers List

Recognition reflects strong workplace culture, competitive wages and national reputation

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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Melaleuca: The Wellness Company, a U.S.-based manufacturer of health, wellness and consumer products employing more than 4,500 people globally, has been named to Forbes' 2026 America's Best Midsize Employers list. The national employer ranking marks the fourth time Melaleuca has appeared on the Forbes America's Best Midsize Employers list.

Why it matters

The Forbes employer ranking, compiled in partnership with Statista, is based on independent, anonymous survey feedback from more than 217,000 U.S. employees. The list recognizes 500 companies out of more than 200,000 midsize employers nationwide, placing Melaleuca among the top one-quarter of one percent of midsize employers nationwide.

The details

Employers are assessed across key factors including company reputation, wages and benefits, workplace culture, leadership, working conditions and opportunities for growth and development. Results are weighted using multi-year data to reflect consistent performance over time rather than short-term perception. Melaleuca has built a promote-from-within culture focused on long-term career development and retention, rewarding long-term service through its Longevity & Long-Term Contribution Bonus program.

  • Melaleuca has been named to Forbes' 2026 America's Best Midsize Employers list.

The players

Melaleuca: The Wellness Company

A U.S.-based manufacturer of health, wellness and consumer products employing more than 4,500 people globally.

Frank VanderSloot

Executive chairman of Melaleuca.

Jamie Reynolds

Chief human resources officer at Melaleuca.

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What they’re saying

“Our dedicated, hard-working team members are the ones who have built this company and made it such a great success. I am so grateful for their loyalty to our mission of enhancing lives.”

— Frank VanderSloot, Executive Chairman

“Being recognized by Forbes is meaningful because this honor is rooted in independent research and Team Member feedback. We focus on creating an environment where people feel valued, supported and empowered to do their best work, and it's gratifying to see that reflected in this award.”

— Jamie Reynolds, Chief Human Resources Officer

The takeaway

Melaleuca's fourth appearance on the Forbes America's Best Midsize Employers list highlights the company's strong workplace culture, competitive wages and national reputation, as recognized through independent employee feedback.