Job networking platform LinkedIn recently released its annual list of the best countries to work with in 2024 and there are several recognisable names from tech, health care, and financial services at the top 10.
Two lists were published as part of LinkedIn's report: one for midsize companies with a minimum 250 employees and the other for large ones with at least 5,000 employees. The organisations were ranked on factors such as gender diversity, upskilling opportunities for employees, and the frequency and speed at which employees are promoted.
LinkedIn also took into consideration parameters such as attrition and layoffs. Firms that have laid off 10 percent or more of their workforce between January 2023 and April 2024 including Citi -- which ranked 14th on LinkedIn’s list last year -- were not included in the list.
Here are the top 10 large US companies to work for in 2024, according to LinkedIn:
1.) JP Morgan Chase & Company
How they invest in emerging talent: JPMorgan Chase is committed to attracting and upskilling a diverse workforce — from initiatives like the Emerging Talent Program, which offers opportunities for candidates without a university degree, to Year Up, a tuition-free development program that converts over 65 percent of participants into full-time roles, the report stated.
2.) Amazon
How they’re upskilling employees in AI: Through its new AI Ready program, Amazon offers free AI skills training to anyone with a desire to learn about generative AI, including its employees. The program, aimed at amplifying the accessibility of AI education, also includes a $12 million commitment in generative AI scholarships.
3.) Wells Fargo
How they prioritize skills-based hiring: Over 90 percent of roles at Wells Fargo focus on relevant skills rather than requiring a college degree. As part of its partnership with OneTen, Wells Fargo’s Career Development Program matches employees in entry-to-mid-level roles with training, networking and mentorship opportunities for career growth, the LinkedIn report stated.
4.) Deloitte
How they’re preparing employees for the future of work: Through Project 120, Deloitte has committed $1.4 billion to personalized learning and development opportunities for its employees to develop critical leadership skills, such as how to process stress, and tech skills related to areas like AI, quantum computing and 5G.
5.) PwC
How they foster inclusion and belonging: PwC has twelve ‘Inclusion Networks’ open to its employees with shared backgrounds, experiences and interests — and has seen membership grow 21 percent over the past two years, now representing 40 percent of its US workforce.
6.) UnitedHealth Group
How their mission applies to their employees: UnitedHealth Group offers its employees robust health insurance plans that cover 100 percent of in-network preventive medical and dental care, as well as accident, critical illness and disability insurance coverage.
7.) AT&T
What they look for when hiring: No matter the role, AT&T says they prioritize three soft skills when recruiting new talent: adaptability, a customer-centric focus and a desire to collaborate.
8.) Verizon
How they promote employee connectivity: According to the LinkedIn report, Verizon’s ‘Up to Speed’ employee news program features taped and live broadcasts that allow ‘V Teamers’ across the business to share updates and highlight their work.
9.) Moderna
How they support work-life balance: Since navigating rapid growth at the peak of the pandemic, Moderna has doubled down on providing a supportive work environment built on constant feedback and implemented a number of benefits to help avoid employee burnout — from subsidised commuter expenses and pop-up daycare centers to wellness coaches.
10.) Alphabet
How they encourage employee development: Google’s “Googler-to-Googler” peer learning and coaching platform allows employees to either coach or learn from their colleagues in different fields across the company.
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