At the end of 2020, Publix had purchased and delivered to Feeding America food banks over half a million gallons of milk and 18 million pounds of produce. "It is community-minded and understands the importance of culture.". Employee engagement and profitability are not mutually - LinkedIn Big Four Accounting Firm KPMG values employee growth. In the photo: Deloitte team members distribute water to those impacted by the historic 2021 Texas storms. In the photo: LiveRampers at the 2022 PRIDE brunch event in the San Francisco office. Perks like unlimited vacation, wellness events, multiple employee resource groups and our popular Boingo Bonus Program are just some of the ways Boingo is dedicated to cultivating a people-first culture. Ryan, the Dallas-based global corporate tax advisory firm, values giving back, and pays its staffers 16 hours a year to volunteer in the community. "There are so many cool events and community projects to participate in," says an employee. "As a group of girls that met over 20 years ago at Florida A&M University (FAMU), a historical Black university, we grew together and learned about our history and our culture at a very young age," wrote Jami H., a market area manager. Quicken Loans Photograph by Ray Rushing Quicken Loans 2016 Best Companies Rank: 5 The online mortgage lender's move of more than 8,000 employees to Detroit from the suburbs in 2010 has helped. "We have an entire day dedicated to community service, and there are often events or communications encouraging us to give back. Cofounder Patty Arvielo spearheads an employee growth program called "If You Want to Grow, We Want to Know," which offers team members the opportunity to communicate directly about upward mobility within the company. In the photo: Edward Jones employees at an Alzheimer's Walk in Virginia in October 2021. For 40 years, the South San Francisco-based pharmaceutical company has pursued groundbreaking science to develop life-saving medicines, from cancer to multiple sclerosis. For employees affected by the storms, the company launched a 1-to-1 matching Helping Hand fund that raised over $29,000 for them, and provided free housing for two team members whose homes were destroyed. The company, committed to social justice, launched a new mentoring program in 2021 to help promote economic equity for Black-owned businesses in Chicago, Philadelphia, New York and Atlanta, with 48 employees volunteering. Bright Horizons also partnered with employers collectively representing 10 million Americans to provide backup care. In the photo: "Leveroos" volunteer at the San Diego Humane Society in May. October 2, 2020. Salesforce co-CEO Marc Benioff predicts this is the decade of the "ecopreneur revolution" the rise of entrepreneurs who make decisions based not only on the bottom line, but on the wellbeing of the environment and future of the planet. "HP's commitment to sustainability is an exceptionally exciting topic that I'm proud to tell my friends and family about," remarks one employee. Additionally, Marriott has pledged $1 million to support programming and career development at the center. PepsiCo was one of the first companies to give its front-line employees pay raises, continue to pay employees who can't work due to COVID-19, and offer a variety of assistance packages. The company has also become a founding partner of AdoptAClassroom's racial equity in schools fund, with a $155,000 donation for the purchase of multi-cultural books and professional development in this area. It's a vision he's proud to help make a reality. Companies that put employees first perform better "Where we make a little music along the way. Core to the collaboration is the creation of an A.I. Its Hilcorp Scholarship and Future Leaders of America Scholarship Program supports promising students aiming for college in the communities it serves, awarding $270,000 in scholarships to students of Hilcorp employees and $282,500 in scholarships to Future Leaders of America in 2022. First and foremost is that they hire incredibly talented and diverse individuals," says an employee. "The store associates are awarded on a daily basis by feedback and smile cards and most importantly they are excited to work here because they can see and feel how much the company appreciates them.". When you talk to our educators, you can see that this isn't just another job, it's a way of life.". A boutique security services company, Patriot boosts the morale of its employees and their families by sending them care packages several times a year. "Our CEO Chris Van Gorder is intentional and has worked hard to set the tone. The company inspires their employees through rooftop meetings, meals at the San Francisco headquarters, and yoga classes. "I'm able to engage and contribute parts of my experience in ways that I haven't been able to at previous companies.". In the photo: New American Funding employees from the Evans, Ga., branch support the Boys and Girls Club of America with a backpack drive on July 22. The firm also gives employees time to participate in eight hours of community service per month. To alleviate the stress of caring for a sick family member or becoming a new parent, employees receive up to 18 weeks paid time off at 100 percent salary. This post is part of Business Insider's ongoing series on Better Capitalism. "There is a bit of magic in the culture at Plante Moran," says one employee. Each time a new store opens, Wegmans awards $750 scholarship grants to the community's graduating seniors. Texas Health recently awarded a $300,000 grant to the Independent School District of Sanger, Tx., a city in which 39 percent of children live in poverty and food insecurity is a prevailing issue. "I whole-heartedly support the axiom that great companies put their employees first. In the face of an ongoing climate crisis, HP employees were invited in 2021 to include Sustainable Impact in their annual performance goal. In the photo: Marriott team members volunteer for an environmental cleanup project during Associate Appreciation Week in May. "Every organization or company looks like their executive leaders and their priorities," says one employee. Do employees show the same regard for their firms? How to Put Your Employees First Its Days of Understanding, which brought together 400 team members to provide honest feedback, has also helped the company advance its mission of diversity, equity and inclusion. "This is a place wherefriendships blossom, where we lift each other up," says a Cox representative. An independent mortgage lender headquartered in Tustin, Calif., New American Funding believes in fostering an exceptional work environment where differences are respected, teamwork is encouraged and hard work is rewarded. When an employee volunteers at a local organization, the company donates $20 per volunteer hour to that nonprofit. service management company headquartered in Maryland Heights, Mo. To further fight food insecurity Panda Cares, with a matching donation from Panda Express cofounders and co-CEOs Andrew and Dr. Peggy Cherng, donated $2.25 million to Feeding America, the nation's largest domestic hunger-relief organization, and the Boys & Girls Club of America. In addition, Liberty Mutual's diversity and inclusion efforts, for which it has been recognized, include partnerships with professional associations and nonprofit organizations such as Out & Equal, the MBA Women's Leadership Invitational, and National Black MBA Association to recruit talent. EY, a global provider of assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, knew the pandemic took a toll on its team members, and after hearing from 1,3000 staffers across the country, it added new wellness benefits. Hilton's environmental sustainability efforts include the pledge to reduce their carbon intensity by 61% by 2030, as well as the commitment to reduce water use intensity by 50% by 2030. High Growth Companies Put Employees First | WEX Blog "We are thankful the severe weather has passed, but we are also mindful that many of you are now surveying the damages left behind," wrote Dan Berner, office managing partner for North Texas. Engage in two-way communication with employees One of the most important ways to build trust with your employees is by engaging in two-way communication. NVIDIA is also focused on diversity in the tech ecosystem. Last year, its "Hooping for a Brighter Future" event raised $776,000 to support the Foot Locker Scholar Athletes Program and the United Negro College Fund, with $10 million donated since 2004. In the photo: Chimers revitalize a rooftop garden for Hamilton Families, a Bay Area nonprofit. Meanwhile, its Ryan Foundation matches 100 percent of employee donations raised through designated fundraising days and payroll deductions. Can a company do well and do good? Also devoted to helping the environment, the Armonk, N.Y.-based firm, has plans to reach zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. Sadly, while there, she dropped her favorite doll over a fence and into a mud puddle. In the photo: Orrick staffers celebrate at the San Francisco Pride Parade in June 2022. The company's long-standing commitment to its employees' mental health includes round-the-clock access to counselors, and a partnership with an online platform that teaches stress management techniques. In the photo: KnowBe4's Fun & Shenanigans team joined up with Empath Partners in Care to donate toys to children in need. In the photo: PwC team members volunteer at Hope House in Colorado, making meals for teen mothers and their children. Employees come first. "The environment is so supportive and everyone is constantly working together. Three Companies That Still Put People First | Corporate Rebels At high-performing tech . In the photo: Publix CEO Todd Jones and associates add gravel to a nature trail at Dr. Hilcorp, the largest privately owned oil and natural gas producer in the U.S., encourages its 2,850 team members to give back. In the photo: Members of Adobe's legal team decorate tote bags at headquarters in San Jose for residents and clients of the Asian Women's Shelter in April. There are endless benefits, and some benefits are rare or just not offered at all at other gas stations.". Furthering these efforts, Capital One provided a $1.3 million grant to My Brother's Keeper, an initiative launched by the Obama Foundation, to help boys and young men of color gain better access to socioeconomic opportunity. So this past year, the company launched a one-on-one coaching network for female attorneys stretched thin with work and family commitments. As a large nonprofit healthcare insurer, Oakland-based Blue Shield of California invests in the mental health and well-being of its employees. Support for its diverse workforce is also a priority with the expansion of groups for women, parents, veterans and active military, LGBTQIA+ and Black employees, providing a voice for staffers as well as mentorship and educational opportunities. "Patriot Group feels less like a workplace and more like a large extended family gathering, always working together and supporting each other to accomplish our goals," says a staffer. David Walters is PEOPLE's Special Projects Director. In June, the Newtown Square, Pa.-based company announced its "Pledge to Flex," a permanent hybrid work model to help boost employee work satisfaction. Together, HP has achieved reductions in the company's global carbon footprint (4 percent) and product use GHG emissions intensity (33 percent), increased recycled plastic across the portfolio (to 11 percent) and decreased single-use plastic packaging (19 percent). Nearly 12,500 essential grocery workers were fully vaccinated with the assistance of 520 Wegmans employees, who were paid for volunteering. This move emboldened every employee worldwide to have a personal stake in the success of HP's sustainable impact strategy, regardless of their role or title. "They encourage you to take days off to help improve your mental health and get a break from the corporate grind. Throughout the pandemic, Panda Restaurant Group Inc. the family-owned parent company of Panda Express, Panda Inn and Hibachi-San went the extra mile to support its employees and community. Earlier today we reported on a 3.5% fall in house prices with further cuts predicted, in part because sellers are struggling to shift their houses at asking price as buyers face increasing . Accenture, a global professional services company based in New York City, takes a holistic approach to enhancing their employees' physical energy, mental focus and sense of purpose. Lever, the San Francisco, Calif. creator of business recruiting software, made a commitment to improve workplace satisfaction by listening to its employees. Like many. "It makes me truly proud to call myself a Comcaster.".