Talk about whiplash! The past year was full of ups and downs, course corrections and surprisingly soft landings. Unemployment remained low, but folks out of the workforce found it hard to get back in. AI simplified tasks, but workers remained anxious about becoming obsolete.
Through all the noise, these small and medium-sized businesses found a way to break through and land a spot on Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work 2025 — the only list of its kind that comes straight from the voice of the employee.
Based on U.S. employee feedback from 10/17/23 - 10/16/24
What makes a winner? Inside Best Places to Work 2025
It starts with thousands of Glassdoor reviews. Employees rate their employers on a host of workplace factors, from compensation and benefits to culture and values. Then, our Economic Research team uses a proprietary algorithm to consider the quantity, quality and consistency of those reviews — helping you find the best organizations to work for.
There’s no pay-to-play. No self-nominations. No surveys.
Best Places to Work FAQ
Since 2009, Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work Award has been honoring companies that employees love working for. Winners are determined solely based on feedback provided by those who really know a company best — the employees. There is no nomination process, no employee surveys or questionnaires, and no costs or fees involved. Making it on the list of Glassdoor’s Best Small & Medium Places to Work in the United States in 2025 list truly is an elite honor.
Are you looking for job openings at one of these top-rated companies? Glassdoor makes it easy to find them. Browse our list of award winners to find a company you like, then click “View jobs” to see open positions.
Making the list starts with employee satisfaction! Glassdoor's top-rated companies may all look different, but they all have one thing in common: their employees vouch for them. The steps a company needs to take to become a Best Place to Work will likely change depending on the organization. But a positive employee experience is at the heart of it all.