Effective leadership can significantly influence a company’s success, but gauging internal culture without firsthand experience is challenging. Comparably’s annual list of Best Leadership Teams aims to bridge this gap, offering insights based on anonymous feedback from current employees. With over 15 million employee ratings spanning more than 70,000 companies, Comparably’s comprehensive data sheds light on both large and smaller organizations.
The rankings are derived from ratings collected between May 13, 2023, and May 13, 2024. Large companies are defined as those with more than 500 employees, while small and midsize companies have fewer than 500 employees. To be considered, small and midsize companies needed participation from at least 25 employees.
Top Large Companies for Leadership
The following are the top 15 large companies recognized for their exemplary leadership teams:
- Elsevier (Philadelphia) – This Dutch academic publishing company leads the list.
- ADP (Roseland, New Jersey) – A prominent HR management software firm.
- Uber (San Francisco) – The globally recognized ride-sharing giant.
- Informatica (Redwood City, California) – Specializing in enterprise cloud data management.
- Hubspot (Cambridge) – Known for its inbound marketing and sales software.
- Topgolf (Dallas) – A popular sports entertainment company.
- Concentrix (Newark, California) – A customer experience services and technologies provider.
- RingCentral (Belmont, California) – A leader in cloud-based communication and collaboration solutions.
- Adobe (San Jose) – The software company famous for its creative and digital solutions.
- Teleperformance (Salt Lake City) – A provider of omnichannel customer experience management.
- TaskUs (New Braunfels, Texas) – An outsourcing company focused on tech-enabled customer support.
- Elastic (San Francisco) – Known for its search-powered solutions.
- Baylor (Dallas) – Renowned for its healthcare services.
- Calix (San Jose) – Provides cloud and software platforms for broadband service providers.
- Trustwave (Chicago) – A cybersecurity and managed security services provider.
Areas for Improvement
While these companies excel in leadership, there is room for improvement. Comparably’s survey revealed that nearly all employees believe their managers need to enhance communication skills. Additionally, employees evaluated the overall performance of their CEOs and the broader executive team, providing critical feedback on leadership effectiveness.
Importance of the List
Such lists are invaluable for prospective employees seeking insight into a company’s internal culture and leadership quality. They also provide organizations with candid feedback, helping leadership teams identify areas for improvement that might not be otherwise apparent.
Comparably’s complete list includes 100 large companies and another 100 small and midsize ones, offering a broad view of companies excelling in leadership across various industries.
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