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Exton Today
By the People, for the People
Energage and USA TODAY Announce 2026 Top Workplaces
Annual awards recognize companies with exceptional employee satisfaction and engagement.
Apr. 9, 2026 at 4:01pm
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The prestigious USA TODAY Top Workplaces awards honor companies that have cultivated exceptional workplace cultures and employee engagement.Exton TodayEnergage, a company that specializes in workplace culture assessments, and USA TODAY have announced the winners of the 2026 USA TODAY Top Workplaces awards. The annual program honors organizations across the United States that have demonstrated exceptional employee satisfaction, engagement, and a positive work environment.
Why it matters
The Top Workplaces awards are a closely watched benchmark for companies seeking to attract and retain top talent in a competitive job market. The recognition highlights organizations that have fostered cultures of trust, empowerment, and professional development, which can lead to improved employee productivity, retention, and business performance.
The details
The 2026 USA TODAY Top Workplaces list includes companies of varying sizes and industries that scored highest based on anonymous employee feedback surveys conducted by Energage. The survey measures key aspects of workplace culture, such as alignment, execution, and connection. Organizations that meet strict standards for organizational health factors like work-life balance, manager effectiveness, and compensation are eligible for the award.
- The 2026 USA TODAY Top Workplaces awards were announced on April 9, 2026.
The players
Energage
A company that specializes in workplace culture assessments and powers the USA TODAY Top Workplaces program.
USA TODAY
A national media organization that partners with Energage to recognize the top workplaces in the United States.
What they’re saying
“The Top Workplaces award is not a popularity contest. Instead, it's about recognizing organizations that really are excellence-focused.”
— Eric Rubino, Energage CEO
What’s next
The full list of 2026 USA TODAY Top Workplaces winners will be published in a special section of the newspaper and on the USA TODAY website in the coming weeks.
The takeaway
The USA TODAY Top Workplaces awards highlight companies that have cultivated positive, engaged, and high-performing workplace cultures, which can lead to improved business outcomes and help organizations attract and retain top talent.
