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Fortune Media and Great Place To Work Name Agiloft to 2025 Fortune Best Workplaces in the Bay Area
The leader in CLM invests in employee experiences, from remote flexibility to professional development, driving both workplace satisfaction and exceptional customer outcomes REDWOOD CITY, Calif., June 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Agiloft, the global value leader in data-first contract lifecycle management (CLM), announced today Great Place To Work® and Fortune magazine have honored Agiloft as one of this year's Best Workplaces in the Bay Area. This is the first time the company has been named to this prestigious list. Earning a spot means that Agiloft has surpassed rigorous benchmarks, establishing itself as one of the best workplaces in the San Francisco Bay region. To determine the Fortune Best Workplaces in the Bay Area™ List, Great Place To Work collected nearly 85,000 confidential survey responses from employees at eligible companies via its proprietary platform. Companies were ranked based on their ability to offer consistently positive experiences, building trust with leaders, colleagues, and the overall organization. "Our philosophy has always been simple: when employees are supported, engaged, and empowered, they can deliver extraordinary experiences for our customers," said May Quock, VP of People Operations at Agiloft. "We are so grateful for our dedicated employees who have made us a part of this list. It is a reflection of our team's dedication and the meaningful culture we continue to build together." The Best Workplaces in the Bay Area list is highly competitive. Survey responses reflect a comprehensive picture of the workplace experience. Honorees were rewarded based on their ability to deliver positive outcomes for employees regardless of role or status within the organization. To be eligible for the list, companies must be Great Place To Work Certified™, have at least 10 U.S. employees, and be headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area. "Congratulations to the Fortune Best Workplaces in the Bay Area," says Michael C. Bush, CEO at Great Place To Work. "These companies prove that prioritizing people leads to better performance, and that leaders who invest in their people are rewarded with more sustainable and profitable businesses." Earlier this year, Agiloft became Certified™ by Great Place To Work.® The certification is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Agiloft, resulting in 88 percent of employees saying that Agiloft is a great place to work – 31 points higher than the average U.S. company. Agiloft believes great employee experiences drive superior customer experiences (EX=CX). The company offers a remote-first workplace, quarterly wellness days, Summer Fridays, and supports several employee resource groups. It also provides a strong personal and professional development program to help employees thrive. To view the entire Fortune Best Workplaces in the Bay Area™ 2025 List, visit here. Looking to grow your career at a company that puts its people first? Visit our careers page at About AgiloftAgiloft is the global value leader in data-first contract lifecycle management (CLM), offering the industry's only no-code platform with AI on the Inside™ to enhance efficiency, cut review times by up to 80%, and accelerate business. Its Data-first Agreement Platform (DAP) transforms contracts into strategic, data-rich assets, integrating with 1,000+ systems to drive decisions and efficiency. Trusted by brands like Alkermes, Balluff, and TaylorMade, Agiloft boasts a 96% renewal rate and 100% satisfaction for implementations. Backed by KKR, JMI Equity, and FTV Capital, Agiloft empowers businesses to drive smarter strategies, faster decision-making and game-changing competitive advantage. Learn more at About the Fortune Best Workplaces in the Bay AreaGreat Place To Work selected the Fortune Best Workplaces in the Bay Area List by surveying 1.3 million employees in the U.S., representing companies that collectively employ more than 8.4 million U.S. workers. Of those responses, nearly 85,000 were received from employees at companies that were eligible for the 2025 Fortune Best Workplaces in the Bay Area List and these rankings are based on their feedback. Companies earn eligibility by being Great Place To Work Certified™, having at least 10 U.S. employees, and having headquarters in the Bay Area. Read the full methodology. To get on this list next year, start here. About Great Place To WorkAs the global authority on workplace culture, Great Place To Work brings more than three decades of groundbreaking research and data to help every place become a great place to work for all. Its proprietary platform and Great Place To Work Model™ help companies evaluate the experience of every employee, with exemplary workplaces becoming Great Place To Work Certified and receiving recognition on its coveted Best Workplaces™ lists. Follow Great Place To Work on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram or visit and sign up for the newsletter to learn more. About FortuneFortune upholds a legacy of award-winning writing and trusted reporting for executives who want to make business better. Independently owned, with a global perspective and digital agility, Fortune tells the stories of a new generation of innovators, builders, and risk-takers. Online and in print, Fortune measures corporate performance through rigorous benchmarks and holds companies accountable. Fortune creates communities by convening true thought leaders and iconoclasts — those who shape industry, commerce, and society — through powerful and prestigious lists, events, and conferences, such as the iconic Fortune 500, the CEO Initiative and Most Powerful Women. For more information, visit Media ContactAngel DuanSenior Manager, Corporate Communications396010@ (650) 780-6741 ext. 5775 View original content: SOURCE Agiloft
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a day ago
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Fortune Media and Great Place To Work Name Forward Networks to 2025 Fortune Best Workplaces in the Bay Area
SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Great Place To Work® and Fortune magazine have honored Forward Networks as one of this year's Best Workplaces in the Bay Area. This marks back-to-back years of Forward Networks being named to this prestigious list, coming in at No. 16 in 2025. Earning a spot means that Forward Networks has surpassed rigorous benchmarks, establishing itself as one of the best workplaces in the San Francisco Bay region. To determine the Fortune Best Workplaces in the Bay Area™ List, Great Place To Work collected nearly 85,000 confidential survey responses from employees at eligible companies via its proprietary platform. Companies were ranked based on their ability to offer consistently positive experiences, building trust with leaders, colleagues, and the overall organization. "Great cultures don't happen by accident—they're built every day by teams who care deeply about one another and the mission," said David Erickson, Co-founder and CEO, Forward Networks. "This award validates something we've always believed: when you invest in people, great things happen. We're not just building world-class technology—we're building a workplace where people are respected, challenged, and inspired every day." The Best Workplaces in the Bay Area list is highly competitive. Survey responses reflect a comprehensive picture of the workplace experience. Honorees were rewarded based on their ability to deliver positive outcomes for employees regardless of role or status within the organization. To be eligible for the list, companies must be Great Place To Work Certified™, have at least 10 U.S. employees, and be headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area. "Congratulations to the Fortune Best Workplaces in the Bay Area," says Michael C. Bush, CEO at Great Place To Work. "These companies prove that prioritizing people leads to better performance, and that leaders who invest in their people are rewarded with more sustainable and profitable businesses." In addition to being named to the Fortune Best Workplaces in the Bay Area list, Forward Networks was recently recognized as the "Trailblazer Compliance" Award winner in Cyber Defense Magazine's 13th annual Global InfoSec Awards, and CEO and Co-Founder David Erickson was named a finalist for the Entrepreneur Of The Year 2025 Bay Area Award. About Forward NetworksForward Networks is revolutionizing the way large networks are managed. Forward's advanced software delivers a digital twin of the network, enabling network operators to ensure the network is secure, reliable, and agile. The platform supports devices from all major networking vendors and cloud operators, including AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform. Forward Networks was founded in 2013 by four Stanford Ph.D. graduates and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California. Investors include MSD Partners, Goldman Sachs, Andreessen Horowitz, Threshold Ventures, Section 32, Omega Venture Partners, and A. Capital. For more information, visit About the Fortune Best Workplaces in the Bay Area Great Place To Work selected the Fortune Best Workplaces in the Bay Area List by surveying 1.3 million employees in the U.S., representing companies that collectively employ more than 8.4 million U.S. workers. Of those responses, nearly 85,000 were received from employees at companies that were eligible for the 2025 Fortune Best Workplaces in the Bay Area List and these rankings are based on their feedback. Companies earn eligibility by being Great Place To Work Certified™, having at least 10 U.S. employees, and having headquarters in the Bay Area. Read the full methodology. To get on this list next year, start here. About Great Place To Work As the global authority on workplace culture, Great Place To Work brings more than three decades of groundbreaking research and data to help every place become a great place to work for all. Its proprietary platform and Great Place To Work Model™ help companies evaluate the experience of every employee, with exemplary workplaces becoming Great Place To Work Certified and receiving recognition on its coveted Best Workplaces™ lists. Follow Great Place To Work on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram or visit and sign up for the newsletter to learn more. About Fortune Fortune upholds a legacy of award-winning writing and trusted reporting for executives who want to make business better. Independently owned, with a global perspective and digital agility, Fortune tells the stories of a new generation of innovators, builders, and risk-takers. Online and in print, Fortune measures corporate performance through rigorous benchmarks and holds companies accountable. Fortune creates communities by convening true thought leaders and iconoclasts — those who shape industry, commerce, and society — through powerful and prestigious lists, events, and conferences, such as the iconic Fortune 500, the CEO Initiative and Most Powerful Women. For more information, visit Forward Networks Contacts:Dustin Rausa, Guyer Dawn Slusher, Forward Networksdawnslusher@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Forward Networks, Inc. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
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02-04-2025
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Power Home Remodeling Ranks at No. 14 Spot on 2025 Fortune ‘100 Best Companies to Work For®' List
The home remodeler celebrates its third consecutive year in the top 15 CHESTER, Pa., April 02, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Power Home Remodeling ("POWER"), the nation's leading exterior home remodeler, has earned the #14 spot on the 2025 list of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For, marking its eighth year on the list and third consecutive year placing in the top 15. Named by Great Place To Work® and Fortune magazine, POWER celebrates its eighth year being recognized as one of the best places to work in the country. Earning a spot on this highly-competitive list means that POWER has created a high-trust workplace where employees feel supported, cared for, and are able to excel in their careers, as the award is predominantly determined by employee feedback. "POWER's north star has been and always will be creating a great place to work," said co-CEO Asher Raphael. "That mission has no destination; it's a never ending journey that requires listening to, engaging with, and learning from our people. Every day we get up and go to work for them, not the other way around." As a rapidly-growing, billion-dollar organization, POWER is proving that profit and employee well-being do not have to be mutually exclusive, as the home remodeler has not pulled back on the investments they're making in building a great place to work. Some of those initiatives include: Formal leadership development programming Unique events and experiences that foster a sense of community like their annual award-winning Quest music festival in Mexico Upskilling opportunities like the Dan Price Craftsmanship Academy or Power Code Academy where employees can learn how to become master craftspeople or coders A community impact initiative giving employees a voice and choice in deciding where corporate funding goes to impact causes they care about, known as POWER for Good The Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For List is highly competitive. Companies are assessed on their ability to create a great employee experience that cuts across job level, business unit, race, gender, age, disability status, or any aspect of employee identity. "Leaders are the reason a business succeeds or fails," says Michael C. Bush, CEO of Great Place To Work. "In the more than 30 years we've studied the workplace, our data proves that how you treat people shows up in your financial performance." "When you measure trust, you uncover the potential that exists in an organization," Bush says. "Employees at companies on this list have higher levels of trust in their leaders and in their organization, unlocking their creativity, passion, and resilience." "Fortune is happy to have collaborated with Great Place To Work for the 28th year to recognize the 100 Best Companies to Work For," says Alyson Shontel, editor-in-chief of Fortune. "In a difficult macro environment with unprecedented challenges, these companies seemed to navigate their organizations toward steady and positive working environments for employees. Congratulations to all who were recognized." POWER is proud to add this Fortune 100 Best distinction to their growing roster of Great Place To Work® awards. In 2024 alone, the company was named to Fortune Best Workplaces for Parents®, Fortune Best Places to Work in Construction®, PEOPLE Companies That Care®, Fortune Best Places to Work for Millennials®, and Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list. Those looking for a fulfilling career at one of the country's top workplaces, can explore open opportunities at across 23 territories nationwide. About Power Home Remodeling POWER is the nation's largest, full-service, exterior home remodeler with more than 4,000 employees, over one million lifetime customers, and $1.4 billion in annual revenue. Established in 1992 and headquartered in the Philadelphia region, POWER's primary product line includes windows, siding, roofing, gutters, doors, solar roofing panels, and attic insulation, providing energy-saving solutions to residents across its operating territories, including Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Wisconsin. At POWER, we believe that every home, person, and community has potential, and everything we do is in service of bringing that potential to life. That belief led us to create Power for Good which amplifies the vision and voices of our people to drive our philanthropic efforts. Learn how Our Work Shows at About the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For Great Place to Work selected the 100 Best list by gathering and analyzing more than 1.3 million confidential survey responses representing the experiences of more than 8.4 million U.S. employees. Of those, over 670,000 responses were received from employees at eligible companies, and this list is based on that feedback. Organizations are assessed on their efforts to create generous, supportive, high-performance work experiences for every employee in the organization. Companies must be Great Place To Work Certified™ with 1,000 or more employees in the U.S. and cannot be a government agency. Read the full methodology. About Great Place To Work As the global authority on workplace culture, Great Place To Work brings 30 years of groundbreaking research and data to help every place become a great place to work for all. Its proprietary platform and Great Place To Work Model help companies evaluate the experience of every employee, with exemplary workplaces becoming Great Place To Work Certified and receiving recognition on a coveted Best Workplaces™ list. Follow Great Place To Work on LinkedIn, X, and Instagram or visit and sign up for the newsletter to learn more. About Fortune Fortune upholds a legacy of award-winning writing and trusted reporting for executives who want to make business better. Independently owned, with a global perspective and digital agility, Fortune tells the stories of a new generation of innovators, builders, and risk-takers. Online and in print, Fortune measures corporate performance through rigorous benchmarks and holds companies accountable. Fortune creates communities by convening true thought leaders and iconoclasts — those who shape industry, commerce, and society — through powerful and prestigious lists, events, and conferences, such as the iconic Fortune 500, the CEO Initiative, and Most Powerful Women. For more information, visit View source version on Contacts Andrea Sign in to access your portfolio
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02-04-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Power Home Remodeling Ranks at No. 14 Spot on 2025 Fortune ‘100 Best Companies to Work For®' List
Power Home Remodeling ('POWER'), the nation's leading exterior home remodeler, has earned the #14 spot on the 2025 list of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For, marking its eighth year on the list and third consecutive year placing in the top 15. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: Employees learn fundamental construction and installation skills in POWER's Dan Price Craftsmanship Academy. Named by Great Place To Work® and Fortune magazine, POWER celebrates its eighth year being recognized as one of the best places to work in the country. Earning a spot on this highly-competitive list means that POWER has created a high-trust workplace where employees feel supported, cared for, and are able to excel in their careers, as the award is predominantly determined by employee feedback. 'POWER's north star has been and always will be creating a great place to work,' said co-CEO Asher Raphael. 'That mission has no destination; it's a never ending journey that requires listening to, engaging with, and learning from our people. Every day we get up and go to work for them, not the other way around.' As a rapidly-growing, billion-dollar organization, POWER is proving that profit and employee well-being do not have to be mutually exclusive, as the home remodeler has not pulled back on the investments they're making in building a great place to work. Some of those initiatives include: Formal leadership development programming Unique events and experiences that foster a sense of community like their annual award-winning Quest music festival in Mexico Upskilling opportunities like the Dan Price Craftsmanship Academy or Power Code Academy where employees can learn how to become master craftspeople or coders A community impact initiative giving employees a voice and choice in deciding where corporate funding goes to impact causes they care about, known as POWER for Good The Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For List is highly competitive. Companies are assessed on their ability to create a great employee experience that cuts across job level, business unit, race, gender, age, disability status, or any aspect of employee identity. 'Leaders are the reason a business succeeds or fails,' says Michael C. Bush, CEO of Great Place To Work. 'In the more than 30 years we've studied the workplace, our data proves that how you treat people shows up in your financial performance.' 'When you measure trust, you uncover the potential that exists in an organization,' Bush says. 'Employees at companies on this list have higher levels of trust in their leaders and in their organization, unlocking their creativity, passion, and resilience.' ' Fortune is happy to have collaborated with Great Place To Work for the 28th year to recognize the 100 Best Companies to Work For,' says Alyson Shontel, editor-in-chief of Fortune. 'In a difficult macro environment with unprecedented challenges, these companies seemed to navigate their organizations toward steady and positive working environments for employees. Congratulations to all who were recognized.' POWER is proud to add this Fortune 100 Best distinction to their growing roster of Great Place To Work® awards. In 2024 alone, the company was named to Fortune Best Workplaces for Parents®, Fortune Best Places to Work in Construction®, PEOPLE Companies That Care®, Fortune Best Places to Work for Millennials®, and Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list. Those looking for a fulfilling career at one of the country's top workplaces, can explore open opportunities at across 23 territories nationwide. About Power Home Remodeling POWER is the nation's largest, full-service, exterior home remodeler with more than 4,000 employees, over one million lifetime customers, and $1.4 billion in annual revenue. Established in 1992 and headquartered in the Philadelphia region, POWER's primary product line includes windows, siding, roofing, gutters, doors, solar roofing panels, and attic insulation, providing energy-saving solutions to residents across its operating territories, including Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Wisconsin. At POWER, we believe that every home, person, and community has potential, and everything we do is in service of bringing that potential to life. That belief led us to create Power for Good which amplifies the vision and voices of our people to drive our philanthropic efforts. Learn how Our Work Shows at About the Fortun e 100 Best Companies to Work For Great Place to Work selected the 100 Best list by gathering and analyzing more than 1.3 million confidential survey responses representing the experiences of more than 8.4 million U.S. employees. Of those, over 670,000 responses were received from employees at eligible companies, and this list is based on that feedback. Organizations are assessed on their efforts to create generous, supportive, high-performance work experiences for every employee in the organization. Companies must be Great Place To Work Certified™ with 1,000 or more employees in the U.S. and cannot be a government agency. Read the full methodology. About Great Place To Work As the global authority on workplace culture, Great Place To Work brings 30 years of groundbreaking research and data to help every place become a great place to work for all. Its proprietary platform and Great Place To Work Model help companies evaluate the experience of every employee, with exemplary workplaces becoming Great Place To Work Certified and receiving recognition on a coveted Best Workplaces™ list. Follow Great Place To Work on LinkedIn, X, and Instagram or visit and sign up for the newsletter to learn more. About Fortune Fortune upholds a legacy of award-winning writing and trusted reporting for executives who want to make business better. Independently owned, with a global perspective and digital agility, Fortune tells the stories of a new generation of innovators, builders, and risk-takers. Online and in print, Fortune measures corporate performance through rigorous benchmarks and holds companies accountable. Fortune creates communities by convening true thought leaders and iconoclasts — those who shape industry, commerce, and society — through powerful and prestigious lists, events, and conferences, such as the iconic Fortune 500, the CEO Initiative, and Most Powerful Women. For more information, visit View source version on CONTACT: Andrea Recine [email protected] SOURCE: Power Home Remodeling Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 04/02/2025 10:13 AM/DISC: 04/02/2025 10:13 AM
Yahoo
02-04-2025
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CARMAX MARKS 21st CONSECUTIVE YEAR AS ONE OF FORTUNE MAGAZINE'S 100 BEST COMPANIES TO WORK FOR®
RICHMOND, Virginia, April 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fortune magazine and Great Place to Work® have named CarMax (NYSE: KMX) one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For® in 2025. This marks the 21st consecutive year that CarMax has been named to this prestigious list, which annually recognizes the best companies to work for in the country. CarMax, the nation's largest retailer of used cars, ranks #69 for 2025. 'Congratulations to CarMax associates as we celebrate 21 consecutive years as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For!' said Craig Cronheim, CarMax's Chief Human Resources Officer. 'This remarkable achievement is a testament to your unwavering dedication to living our values, and taking care of each other, our customers, and communities.' The Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® award is highly competitive and is the only recognition that focuses on how employees feel about their workplace. To determine the list, Great Place to Work Certified™ analyzed the anonymous survey responses of more than 1.3 million U.S. employees. 'When you measure trust, you uncover the potential that exists in an organization,' says Michael C. Bush, CEO of Great Place To Work. 'Employees at companies on this list have higher levels of trust in their leaders and in their organization, unlocking their creativity, passion, and resilience.' Additional recognitions over the last year for CarMax include Fortune's 'Best Workplaces in Retail' and 'Most Innovative Companies;' American Opportunity Index, 'Top 100 Employer of Choice;' 'PEOPLE's 'Companies that Care;' and recognition by Military Friendly as a 'Military Friendly Employer.' CarMax currently has job openings across several areas of its business. Positions range from full- to part-time, with day and evening shifts available. Some of the current open positions include roles such as auto technicians and automotive service professionals, sales, business office associates and customer specialists. Jobs are also available at CarMax's corporate locations, including technology and data science roles. Interested candidates can visit to apply. CarMax is proud to provide competitive pay and benefits, including: Discounts on car purchases, which can be extended to family members – including spouses, parents, grandparents, siblings and children. Immediate 401(k) eligibility with an industry-leading 6% match on eligible contributions. Wellness benefits such as gym discounts and free access to Headspace, which provides guided meditation and mindfulness that can support overall well-being and better sleep. Paid time off, comprehensive medical plan, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, employee stock purchase plan, and more. About CarMax CarMax, the nation's largest retailer of used autos, revolutionized the automotive retail industry by driving integrity, honesty and transparency in every interaction. The company offers a truly personalized experience with the option for customers to do as much, or as little, online and in-store as they want. During the fiscal year that ended February 29, 2024, CarMax sold approximately 770,000 used vehicles and 550,000 wholesale vehicles at its auctions. In addition, CarMax Auto Finance originated more than $8 billion in receivables during fiscal 2024, adding to its more than $17 billion portfolio. CarMax has over 245 store locations, nearly 30,000 associates, and is proud to have been recognized for 21 consecutive years as one of the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For®. CarMax is committed to making a positive impact on people, communities and the environment. Learn more in the 2024 Responsibility Report. For more information, visit CONTACT: Public Relations CarMax (855) 887-2915 PR@ in to access your portfolio
