Announcing Winners of Indeed's 2023 Better Work Awards
Updated September 20, 2023
From bustling urban centers to slower-paced rural landscapes, workers generally want the same things from work—this insight emerges as one of the most poignant from a recent global study¹ conducted by Indeed of more than 22,500 people. Through the ensuing mosaic of feedback, we learned that workers—despite perceived differences—are largely united by their vision of “better work.” Simply put, they desire a world of work that prioritizes opportunity, transparency and wellbeing.
Though the perceived barriers to better work differed by country, workers across the board see their jobs as a necessary tool that can, under the right circumstances, result in a better life—but not without heavy input from employers. Nearly three-quarters of respondents (74%) believe that the key to achieving better work lies in the hands of employers—a testament to the pivotal role that organizations play in shaping the future of work.
These findings build on Indeed’s extensive research into work wellbeing, conducted with the intent to understand how employees and job seekers feel at work. We believe that everyone deserves to thrive at work, but according to this year’s Indeed Work Wellbeing Report Conducted by Forrester Research², 71% of respondents reported low to moderate wellbeing at work even though the majority (85%) agree that it is important to find a company that cares about employee wellbeing.
To that end, Indeed is proud to announce the inaugural 2023 Better Work Awards, honoring the top 20 companies for work wellbeing in the U.S. Based on the world's largest study of work wellbeing and millions of employee insights, this award recognizes the companies that are prioritizing work wellbeing and building towards a future of better work.
See the full list below and learn more about Indeed’s Better Work Awards here.
Honoring the top 20 companies for Work Wellbeing in the US
Indeed’s 2023 Better Work Awards, honoring the top 20 companies for Work Wellbeing in the U.S., is based on companies with more than 1,000 employees, and at least 200 employees rating their Work Wellbeing over the past year. Please note, Work Wellbeing Scores shown on company pages may differ from those listed below since they reflect all-time data, rather than just the past year. They are listed in descending order starting with the company with the highest score.
“Finding the right job today remains challenging. But what we know is that people want to work for an employer that puts them first. Indeed’s Better Work Awards winners stand out from the rest for truly prioritizing work wellbeing. When employers create better work, in turn, it leads to better lives for their employees. Congratulations to all of this year’s winning employers.”
-Priscilla Koranteng, Indeed’s Chief People Officer.
1. Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores
Work Wellbeing Score: 83
About the company: Founded in 1964 and headquartered in Oklahoma City, Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores has more than 600 locations in 42 states, providing professional truck drivers and motorists with 24-hour access to clean and safe places to purchase gasoline, diesel fuel, Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), travel items, electronics, snacks, restaurant offerings and more. as well as a wide variety of restaurant offerings. The Love's Family of Companies has more than 38,000 employees in its travel stops, Speedco locations and country stores from coast to coast, its corporate offices in Oklahoma City and its corporate offices with Musket Corporation and Trillium. This is in addition to the men and women who transport its fuel across the United States with Gemini Motor Transport. Love’s employees are dedicated to helping Love's Customers and the communities in which they work and live.
Featured review:
“Super friendly and inviting group of people. Felt like I am a person not a body without a face. Would recommend to anyone. Being disabled myself they are fully committed to making sure my time here is comfortable and enjoyable.”
-Cashier (Current Employee)
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2. H&R Block
Work Wellbeing Score: 79
About the company: In 1955, H&R Block was founded with the understanding that taxes are more than just numbers on a page—they have a real impact on people’s lives. This founding principle helps guide H&R Block today, as they continue to transform the industry. Since 1955, H&R Block has prepared more than 800 million tax returns worldwide. With an average of 10 years’ experience, H&R’s tax pros can handle the full spectrum of tax situations.
Featured review:
“I absolutely loved working with H&R Block! Everyone that worked there were fantastic people! Management was even amazing! Felt comfortable immediately on my first day. More like working with friends and family.”
-Receptionist (Former Employee)
3. Delta Air Lines
Work Wellbeing Score: 78
About the company: As a purpose-driven brand, Delta connects people to opportunities while expanding the understanding of our planet and the people within it. Both in the air and on the ground, Delta is focused on lowering its carbon footprint, furthering an equitable work environment that values diversity and inclusion, and lives these values in the communities where Delta employees live, work and serve.
Featured review:
“Amazing place to work! It's great for a career. Excellent work and home balance, great opportunity for advancement, great benefits and job culture and great pay.”
-Reservations Specialist (Current Employee)
4. Tata Consultancy Services
Work Wellbeing Score: 78
About the company: As a 29-year-old, Jamsetji Tata set up a trading firm in 1868. Today, the operating companies of the Tata Group lead the nation in ten business verticals. The Tata Trusts promote education, health, culture and livelihood initiatives in India. Their values include integrity, responsibility, excellence, pioneering and unity.
Featured review:
“TATA Consultancy Service is a great company. With good opportunities to grow in any career level and learn new technologies, along with a solid and proactive HR internal workflow program that helps each associate raise the bars, obtaining a team work knowledge and skills that will stay within you as person for your entire professional career.”
-Workflow Specialist (Former Employee
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5. Accenture
Work Wellbeing Score: 78
About the company: Every day, the people of Accenture embrace change and create value for all their stakeholders, in every part of the world—Accenture calls it 360° value. Accenture’s 360° Value Reporting Experience captures how it deliver this unique value across six vital dimensions: sustainability, talent, inclusion & diversity, client, experience and financial. Accenture combines technology with human ingenuity to solve some of the world's biggest challenges.
Featured review:
“Great company to work for. They really took good care of everyone during the pandemic. Even with the work from home setup during the pandemic, our team stayed in touch with each other and it felt like one big family. Everyone is quick to help out with whatever you need help with.”
-Customer Service Representative (Current Employee)
6. IBM
Work Wellbeing Score: 78
About the company: IBM brings together all the necessary technology and services, regardless of where those solutions come from, to help clients solve the most pressing business problems. IBM integrates technology and expertise, providing infrastructure, software (including market-leading Red Hat) and consulting services for clients as they pursue the digital transformation of the world’s mission-critical businesses.
Featured review:
“Respect from both the company and clients. Very professional place to work. A good place to learn new skills and move your career forward. This company balances work and family life.”
-IT Architect (Former Employee)
7. L3Harris
Work Wellbeing Score: 77
About the company: In a fast-moving and increasingly complex world, L3Harris is anticipating and rapidly responding to challenges with agile technology–creating a safer world and more secure future. As the Trusted Disruptor in defense, L3Harris is strengthening its trusted position as an industry-leading merchant supplier, and strengthening their customers’ positions with rapid, innovative solutions only a disruptive prime can deliver.
Featured review:
“Managers don’t just treat you like a replaceable employee. They really take the time to get to know you as a person when you’re first starting out and they treat you like family.”
-Software Engineer (Current Employee)
8. Wipro
Work Wellbeing Score: 76
About the company: Wipro Limited is a leading technology services and consulting company focused on building innovative solutions that address clients’ most complex digital transformation needs. Wipro leverages its holistic portfolio of capabilities in consulting, design, engineering, operations and emerging technologies to help clients realize their boldest ambitions and build future-ready, sustainable businesses.
Featured review:
“I enjoy coming to work. Management is calm and respectful, pretty laid back. The company has strong ethical principals and take safety very seriously. This company is a place that allows a lot of opportunity for personal growth and success.
The people that work here are great and very friendly. The medical benefits are above average and affordable for how good they are. Using your PTO is easy. They provide a good life/work balance. Turnover is low and many of my coworkers have been here 20+ years.”
-Administration (Current Employee)
9. Infosys
Work Wellbeing Score: 76
About the company: The Infosys Knowledge Institute is made up of a global multi-disciplinary team of industry, technology, content production and research experts. Led by Dallas-based vice president, Jeff Kavanaugh, the Institute collaborates with a wide range of Infosys subject matter experts as well as with external thought leaders to create compelling and insightful content
Featured review:
“Infosys is an awesome place to work, a place where you feel that your opinion is valued, where there is always a friendly word of encouragement to follow your passion. Infosys is a place of diversity, a wonderful environment to work, to learn, to reskill, to thrive, and to let your dreams fly. Infyosys is truly an awesome place!”
-Oracle Consultant (Current Employee)
10. NIKE
Work Wellbeing Score: 76
About the company: NIKE, Inc. is a team comprised of the Nike, Jordan and Converse brands driven by a shared purpose to leave an enduring impact. NIKE champions continual progress for athletes and sport by taking action to help athletes reach their potential. Every job at NIKE, Inc. is grounded in a team-first mindset, cultivating a culture of innovation and a shared purpose to leave an enduring impact.
Featured review:
“The best job I’ve ever had. Fantastic benefits, opportunities and annual leave. Great work environment and management. Very inclusive. Great place to work for retail opportunities.”
-Sales Assistant (Current Employee)
11. Vans
Work Wellbeing Score: 75
About the company: Sold in 84 countries through a network of subsidiaries, distributors and international offices, Vans has over 2,000 retail locations globally. Vans believe it’s important to deliver more than just great products. From its humble beginnings in Southern California, Vans has grown beyond a small family owned shoe company into a brand who stands for so much more. Today Vans is part of a global movement committed to enabling and inspiring creative self-expression and the “Off The Wall” youth culture the world over.
Featured review:
“I was at vans at 10 years for a reason. Very amazing company to work for. The company genuinely appreciates their employees and they show it at least once a month with food sent to the stores or additional discounts for star employees. It’s a fun environment and the culture is amazing.”
-Store Manager (Former Employee)
12. In-N-Out Burger
Work Wellbeing Score: 75
About the company: In-N-Out Burger was founded in 1948 by Harry and Esther Snyder in Baldwin Park, California and remains privately owned and operated. In-N-Out’s unparalleled commitment to quality points to a singular priority: the customer. Every decision made at every level within the organization ensures this “number one asset” is at the core. In the words of In-N-Out Associates, “Customers are the reason for our success.”
Featured review:
“Great place to work, it was my second job ever and I never imagined how much better it would be compared to my last. The coworkers are great and if you want to continue to promote just make sure your asking for training and you'll get it.”
-Level 3 (Former Employee)
13. Cognizant Technology Solutions
Work Wellbeing Score: 75
About the company: Cognizant engineers modern businesses to improve everyday life because the Cognizant team is dedicated to making a lasting impact. Cognizant does their part to promote inclusion, prepare people for the future of work, elevate underserved communities and transition to a circular and low-carbon future.
Featured review:
“Productivity is high, working environment great, great team to work with, management is extremely helpful in your progression with the company. Excellent training resources available for whatever field/client you are assigned too.”
-Customer Services Business Processor (Current Employee)
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14. Hallmark
Work Wellbeing Score: 75
About the company: Hallmark Cards, Inc. believes that when you care enough, you can change the world. That’s why the company is dedicated to creating a more emotionally connected world and making a difference in the lives of others. Founded in 1910 by teenage entrepreneur J.C. Hall, and remaining a private company with family members on the board of directors today, Hallmark’s businesses employ more than 20,000 people worldwide.
Featured review:
“Hallmark is very employee focused. They pay very well and make time for each of us if we need anything. They don't expect us to be perfect but provide lots a training to be excellent.”
-Technician (Current Employee)
15. Microsoft
Work Wellbeing Score: 74
About the company: Every company has a mission; Microsoft’s is to empower every person and every organization to achieve more. Microsoft’s values align to its mission, support its culture, and serve as a declaration of how the Microsoft team treats each other, its customers and its partners.
Featured review:
“The leadership team is building a fantastic culture and really respects the people. Diversity and inclusion is weaved into everything they do. Great pay, great benefits, limitless learning opportunities.”
-Sales Executive (Current Employee)
16. Northrop Grumman
Work Wellbeing Score: 74
About the company: Northrop Grumman solves the toughest problems in space, aeronautics, defense and cyberspace to meet the ever-evolving needs of its customers worldwide. Its 95,000 employees are defining possible every day using science, technology and engineering to create and deliver advanced systems, products and services.
Featured review:
“An amazing company, understands the military and provides a great culture. I would love to work the rest of my life at the company. They will help you with obtaining your goals and leave you in a good place for retirement.”
-Production Planner/Scheduler (Current Employee)
17. FedEx Freight
Work Wellbeing Score: 74
About the company: On FedEx Freight’s first day of operations, it delivered 186 packages. Now, it delivers millions every day, all over the globe. Collaboration and innovation fueled its growth. Dedication to an outstanding customer experience drives FedEx Freight to where now meets next.
Featured review:
“FedEx has been the best company I’ve ever worked for. Management clearly defines their expectations and it’s a safety first type of outfit. Pay is solid, including benefits and there is also a lot of flexibility and opportunity for transfer along the FedEx freight location pipeline. I’ve worked in several locations throughout the state of Texas…all transfers were approved each time I’ve asked.”
-Driver (Current Employee)
18. Dutch Bros Coffee
Work Wellbeing Score: 74
About the company: Dutch Bros started in 1992 as a pushcart by the railroad track in downtown Grants Pass, Oregon. With the help of family, friends and loyal customers, Dutch Bros caught on and started growing. The expansion started in Oregon when the first franchise opened in 200 and quickly spread across the northwest. Today, Dutch Bros continues to grow and is dedicated to making a massive difference one cup at a time.
Featured review:
“We live and breathe the Dutch Creed on and off shift. There is never a time I do not feel loved, appreciated and taken care of by this company. Anytime I am in a funk, I am able to express to a manager or coworker about what is troubling me and can find support for the good times. I have learned a lot about going out of my comfort zone, building character, as well as building other's character so that the company thrives as one.”
-Broista (Current Employee)
19. The Walt Disney Company
Work Wellbeing Score: 74
About the company: The mission of The Walt Disney Company is to entertain, inform and inspire people around the globe through the power of unparalleled storytelling, reflecting the iconic brands, creative minds and innovative technologies that make it the world's premier entertainment company. The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Parks, Experiences and Products.
Featured review:
“Awesome career here many benefits. Excellent work-life balance with top-notch benefits. The management team really seems to care about their employees. You may have to work late/from home sometimes when the company needs you to, but that is balanced with the ability to work from home when YOU need to”
-Assistant Manager (Former Employee)
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20. Apple
Work Wellbeing Score: 74
About the company: Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Apple values accessibility, education, the environment, inclusion and diversity, privacy, racial equity and supplier responsibility. At Apple you can explore a collaborative culture of inclusion, growth, and originality, supported by resources that make a difference in your life.
Featured review:
“Working at Apple was a great experience. Work never felt like work because I loved what I did and I loved interacting with the public. The store was always electric, although others may say crazy. I'd say electric because the experience was exhilarating. The managers were all great and they were never above doing what they asked of their employees. The benefits and pay were amazing for a part time job. Working for a company with a brand such as Apple and experience to match that brand made me want to stay forever. This is a job I truly miss and I am thankful for the opportunity that I was given!”
-Part-time Specialist (Former Employee)
This year’s winners of the Better Work Awards come from diverse sectors spanning technology, retail, transportation, and hospitality. They are united by their commitment to their employees’ wellbeing and offer proof that better work can be found in any industry.
According to employee feedback on Indeed, what sets these companies apart includes offerings such as opportunities for learning and advancement which contribute to employee wellbeing by enabling growth and career development. Many of these companies also champion flexibility, granting employees the autonomy to work according to their preferences and in a way that aligns with their personal and professional wellbeing. Overall employees within these companies report elevated morale, motivation and a strong sense of workplace belonging.
Learn more about Indeed’s Better Work Awards, including the full list of 2023 winners, complete methodology and explore available job openings.
¹Indeed Better Work, Better Lives Global Study, a commissioned study (n=22,564 adults in the US, UK, CA, FR, DE, NL, AU, IN, IT)
² Indeed Workplace Wellbeing Report, a commissioned study (n=4,002 US adults) conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of Indeed, 2023
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