his year, 116 industry companies have earned a coveted spot on PPAI’s annual Greatest Companies To Work For list, up from last year’s record of 106. Sixty-three companies were also named to the list for the second consecutive year. Among the winners are some of the industry’s newest and oldest, smallest and largest, family-owned and equity-owned suppliers, distributors and business service companies with employees numbering between six and nearly 1,200. Despite the diversity, they share a common denominator: All of them won placement on this list solely due to the results of an employee survey where they rated their company in key areas (see sidebar). The challenges companies have faced over the past five years have brought forth remote and hybrid work options that prioritize a work/life balance. As a result, employees in this survey appear to be more appreciative of benefits as a whole, especially flexible work solutions. Factors like a positive company culture and opportunities for personal growth and development are also called out in the employee comments. Most important, though, are the people – including co-workers, bosses and top leadership. Employees at these winning companies are watching, listening and are especially mindful of team members and leaders who are supportive, collaborative and have employees’ best interests at heart. Read on to see the companies that made this year’s list and what employees are saying about them. HOW THIS SURVEY IS CONDUCTED The annual competition is open to all PPAI member companies with at least five full-time employees. Companies are nominated by their employees, and then each company submits an employee roster to which PPAI sends a 15-question survey. The survey asks employees to rate the company in key areas including employee benefits, workplace culture and leadership. Each company must achieve the established survey participation rate to be eligible for consideration. Survey results are then tabulated using the same standards as in previous years to reveal the top-rated companies. T PPAI • SEPTEMBER 2025 • 51 Greatest Companies To Work For | Must Read
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