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America’s Greatest Workplaces for LGBTQ+ 2024

By Elizabeth Preston

Sr. Manager of Operations

Amid a growing national emphasis on inclusivity, U.S. workplaces have made moves in recent years to ensure that all employees feel valued and respected. Companies are creating employee resource groups that represent minority population segments and crafting policies that set goals for diversity in leadership roles.

But despite progress regarding LGBTQ+ rights and acceptance, many members of the community report that their workplace remains a challenging setting. A 2023 report from employment-focused website Glassdoor found that 45 percent of employed LGBTQ+ Americans believe that being "out" at work could hurt their careers via losing a job, being passed over for a promotion or excluded from a project.

To spotlight the companies that are taking meaningful steps toward providing a culture of inclusivity for employees of all sexual orientations and gender identities, Newsweek has partnered with data analytics firm Plant-A for the second annual ranking of America's Greatest Workplaces for LGBTQ+. The list recognizes the top 400 companies across 78 industries.

To compile the data used in the ranking, Plant-A interviewed more than 29,000 LGBTQ+ employees, who gave more than 205,000 company reviews. These interviews were followed by a desk research phase that weighed key performance indicators such as a company's commitment to the LGBTQ+ community and information gathered from social media.

The ranked companies have been divided into two tiers: those with 5,000 or more employees, and those with 1,000 to 4,999 employees. However they approach creating a more inclusive environment, they have all sent a powerful message to clients and customers that a more supportive workplace benefits everyone.

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America’s Greatest Workplaces for LGBTQ+ 2024

Star Rating

Company Name

Industry

Employees

Size Category

Revenue

Year Founded

HQ State

Company Profile

★★★★1-800 Contacts, Inc.Specialty Retail1,000-4,999Mid-size company100m to 1b1995Utah★★★★½1-800-FLOWERS.COMSpecialty Retail1,000-4,999Mid-size company1b to 10b1976New York★★★★½1-Call StaffingHuman Resources & Employment Services1,000-4,999Mid-size company5m to 100m2013Arizona★★★★3D SystemsSoftware & Internet Services1,000-4,999Mid-size company100m to 1b1986South Carolina★★★★½3MConglomerates5,000+Large-size company10b+1902Minnesota★★★★54th Street GrillRestaurants1,000-4,999Mid-size company100m to 1b1969Missouri★★★★A. StuckiFreight Transportation1,000-4,999Mid-size company1911Pennsylvania★★★★½A+E NetworksEntertainment1,000-4,999Mid-size companyNew York★★★★AAA ParkingLogistics Services1,000-4,999Mid-size company100m to 1b1956Georgia★★★★½AAA TravelSoftware & Internet Services1,000-4,999Mid-size company5m to 20m1902Ohio★★★★AAONIndustrial Products1,000-4,999Mid-size company100m to 1b1988Oklahoma★★★★AARAerospace & Defense1,000-4,999Mid-size company1b to 10b1955Illinois★★★★ABC Fine Wines & SpiritsFood & Beverage Retail1,000-4,999Mid-size company100m to 1b1936Florida★★★★ABC Fitness SolutionsSoftware & Internet Services1,000-4,999Mid-size company100m to 1b1981Arkansas★★★★★Abuelo'sRestaurants1,000-4,999Mid-size company100m to 1b1989Texas★★★★★ACAC Fitness and Wellness CentersLeisure Facilities1,000-4,999Mid-size company5m to 100m1984Virginia★★★★★Academy BusPassenger Transportation1,000-4,999Mid-size company100m to 1b1968New Jersey★★★★★Academy MortgageConsumer Finance1,000-4,999Mid-size company100m to 1b1988Utah★★★★½Acadia HealthcareHealth Care Providers5,000+Large-size company1b to 10b2005Tennessee★★★★★AccentureTechnology Services5,000+Large-size company1b to 10b1989Virginia★★★★½ACE Cash ExpressConsumer Finance1,000-4,999Mid-size company100m to 1b1968Texas★★★★A-decHealth Care Equipment1,000-4,999Mid-size company100m to 1b1964Oregon★★★★★AdobeSoftware & Internet Services5,000+Large-size company10b+1982California★★★★½AdventHealthHealth Care Providers5,000+Large-size company100m to 1b1973Florida★★★★½AerotekHuman Resources & Employment Services5,000+Large-size company5b to 10bMaryland★★★★★Alaska AirFreight Transportation5,000+Large-size company5b to 10bWashington★★★★½Allied UniversalSecurity & Alarm Services5,000+Large-size company10b+1957California★★★★★AloricaBusiness Support Services5,000+Large-size company1b to 10b1999California★★★★½AM GeneralAerospace & Defense1,000-4,999Mid-size company100m to 1b1971Indiana★★★★½Amarr Garage DoorsAdvertising & Marketing1,000-4,999Mid-size company250m to 500m1951North Carolina★★★★★AmazonGeneral Retail5,000+Large-size company10b+Washington★★★★★AmbercareHealth Care Services1,000-4,999Mid-size company20m to 100mNew Mexico★★★★½AmentumAerospace & Defense5,000+Large-size company1b to 10bMaryland★★★★½American AirlinesProfessional Services5,000+Large-size company10b+Texas★★★★½American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.Apparel, Footwear & Accessories5,000+Large-size company1b to 10bPennsylvania★★★★★AppleConsumer Products5,000+Large-size company10b+1976California★★★★Apple Investors Group LLCRestaurants1,000-4,999Mid-size company100m to 1b2008Florida★★★★½Apple Leisure GroupHotels, Resorts, Casinos & Cruise Lines5,000+Large-size company1b to 10b1970Pennsylvania★★★★½Apple VacationsSpecialized Consumer Services1,000-4,999Mid-size company100m to 1b1969Pennsylvania★★★★½Applebee'sRestaurants1,000-4,999Mid-size company100m to 1b1993New York★★★★½Ascena Retail Group Inc.Apparel, Footwear & Accessories5,000+Large-size company1b to 5b1962New Jersey★★★★½Ascension TexasHealth Care Providers5,000+Large-size companyTexas★★★★½AutoZoneSpecialty Retail5,000+Large-size company10b+1979Tennessee★★★★★AveannaHealth Care Providers5,000+Large-size company1b to 10b2001Georgia★★★★A'viandsBusiness Support Services1,000-4,999Mid-size company1b to 10b2003Minnesota★★★★B & B TheatresLeisure Facilities1,000-4,999Mid-size company100m to 1b1924Missouri★★★★B. Riley CompaniesInvestment Banking, Trading & Brokerage1,000-4,999Mid-size company1b to 10b1997California★★★★Babcock & WilcoxProfessional Services1,000-4,999Mid-size company100m to 1b1867North Carolina★★★★Bachman'sHome & Electronics Retail1,000-4,999Mid-size company100m to 1b1885Minnesota★★★★½BackcountryApparel Retail1,000-4,999Mid-size company500m to 1b1996Utah

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METHODOLOGY

Inclusive workplaces benefit from increased creativity, employee morale, and productivity. LGBTQ+ employees bring immense value to companies through their diverse perspectives, unique talents, and contributions to innovation. However, LGBTQ+ employees still can face challenges such as discrimination and lack of support in the workplace. Companies should prioritize implementing inclusive and supportive policies and practices that foster a safe and supportive environment for all employees. By actively supporting LGBTQ+ employees, companies not only create a more equitable workplace but also reap the rewards of a diverse and thriving workforce.

The methodology for America's Greatest Workplaces for LGBTQ+ 2024 is based on a five-part evaluation.

The first was a pre-study survey that interviewed HR professionals to identify current and future employee satisfaction drivers.

The second phase was the main employee survey among LGBTQ+ employees who reviewed employers they were familiar with. The independent study is based on more than 29,000 LGBTQ+ employees who provided more than 205,000 company reviews collected in 2022 and 2023.

The third phase was an elaborate desk research project in which we collected overall 8KPIs relevant for LGBTQ+ employees in the workplace (e.g. official commitments to the LGBTQ+ community, reviews and information from social media platforms).

In the fourth phase, we applied a media monitoring project, reviewing all published press of the past 24 months (12/9/2021 – 12/10/2023) of all recognized companies to identify potential legal disputes around the workplace.

The fifth step was the validation step. We calculated an individual company score based on our scoring model. The best companies in the tiers of 5,000+ employees and 1,000 to 4,999 employees have been recognized as "America's Greatest Workplaces for LGBTQ+ 2024."

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The desk research was kindly supported by Onclusive, the leading media monitoring partner with its world-class sentiment technology and PrivCo, a service that tracks private company financial information in a proprietary database.

*Companies from 65 industries out of the 78 industries made it to the top 400 America's Greatest Workplaces for LGBTQ+ 2024.

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