H-E-B, Trader Joe's, Lululemon among 100 'best places to work'
A strong culture and values, employee-centric practices, work-life balance and growth opportunities are a few of the common themes that companies on an annual list of the best places to work share.
The highest ranking retailer on the 16th annual Employees’ Choice Awards from job and recruiting site Glassdoor is regional grocer H-E-B, which took the No. 22 spot (out of 100) on the list. Bain & Company took the #1 spot and is one of two companies (along with Google) that has ranked among the Best Places to Work for all 17 years.
The awards, which honor the Best Places to Work 2025 across the U.S. and U.K., are based on the input of employees who voluntarily provide anonymous feedback on Glassdoor by completing a company review about their job, work environment and employer over the past year.
Here are the eight retailers who made the list.
No. 22: H-E-B
No. 30: Trader Joe’s
No. 39: Lululemon
No. 72: QuikTrip
No. 84: Grainger
No. 88: Kwik Trip
No. 93: Wegmans Food Market
Here are the top 10 “Best Places to Work” in 2025.
- Bain & Company
- Crew Carwash
- In-N-Out Burger
- Nvidia
- Eli Lilly and Company
- Microsoft
- eXp Realty
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
- RLI
- MathWorks
"The Best Places to Work award is more than just recognition—it’s a trusted guide for job seekers striving to find not only a great workplace but also a better work life," said Christian Sutherland-Wong, CEO at Glassdoor. "By showcasing companies where employees truly thrive, this award empowers professionals to choose employers that align with their values and priorities. It also highlights the critical role of transparency and feedback in shaping a future where work supports a fulfilling life."
Methodology
Employees’ Choice Award winners for the Best Places to Work 2025 are determined using Glassdoor’s proprietary awards algorithm and each employer’s rating determined based on the quantity, quality and consistency of Glassdoor-approved company reviews submitted by U.S.-based employees between Oct. 17, 2023 and Oct. 16, 2024.
The full methodology can be found and downloaded here.
