Verizon named top employer on 2026 Where You Work Matters list

We’re proud to share that Verizon has been named a Platinum Employer on the 2026 Where You Work Matters® list - a recognition that celebrates organizations creating a workplace where employees can grow, feel supported and do their best work.

The Where You Work Matters list honors organizations that prioritize the employee experience through meaningful career development opportunities, strong workplace culture, wellbeing and employee engagement. Developed by the Burning Glass Institute, the Schultz Family Foundation, and Harvard Business School, the ranking analyzes hundreds of millions of data points from sites like LinkedIn and Glassdoor to assess the employee experience.

Earning Platinum puts Verizon in the top 20% of the 1,763 companies and 55,000 jobs evaluated.

Verizon’s culture is driven by initiatives that help employees build meaningful careers and contribute to their communities from learning and development opportunities like AI upskilling, the company’s global volunteerism program, employee resource groups and programs that prioritize wellbeing.

“Creating a workplace where people feel seen, supported, and empowered to own their own career is the heart of our Culture OS,” said Sam Hammock, CHRO, Verizon. “This recognition reflects our continued investment in our people. We’re so proud of our employees' dedication, collaboration and commitment to one another. That is what makes Verizon a great place to work.”

Verizon is committed to being an employer of choice and creating a workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and personally.

For more information about career opportunities at Verizon, visit mycareer.verizon.com.

Explore the data behind Where You Work Matters, powered by the American Opportunity Index.