10 Companies Leading in Workplace Culture

Creating a welcoming and supportive workplace is more important than ever, and companies that prioritize employee wellbeing and growth are seeing the benefits. From fully remote operations to benefits like unlimited paid time off and wellness incentives, these companies have mastered the art of building a strong, inclusive culture. Here are the 10 companies that are winning at workplace culture and investing in their teams’ success.

1. BranchPattern
   A Kansas City-based hospitality and commercial construction company, BranchPattern fosters an inclusive culture through its women’s employee resource group, TeacHER, which supports networking and professional development. They offer mentorship opportunities, certifications, and wellness benefits including mental health resources.
2. FutureThink
   Focused on teaching leaders and teams, FutureThink implements initiatives like the “Kill A Stupid Rule” program, designed to eliminate inefficiencies in the workplace. The company offers unlimited paid time off, 100% remote work, and extra mental health support to ensure a work-life balance.
3. Huntress
   A cybersecurity company based in Columbia, Maryland, Huntress has remained fully remote since 2015. It offers benefits like $3,300 per employee annually for personal learning and development, unlimited one-on-one coaching, and increased holiday time, along with new tax advisory and pet insurance perks.
4. Launch Potato
   With a commitment to inclusion, Launch Potato has significantly increased its team diversity, with 40% more employees from underrepresented backgrounds and more than 50% of leadership roles now held by women. The company offers additional paid time off, improved health benefits, and new employee resource groups like “Women of LP” and “Parents of LP.”
5. Little Spoon
   Known for its kids’ food delivery service, Little Spoon has seen impressive growth, adding 40 employees in 2024. The company supports remote workers with virtual coffees, at-home stipends for WFH materials, and a company-wide summit in Mexico to build team camaraderie.
6. Moveworks
   Specializing in AI software, Moveworks provides fully paid healthcare, unlimited paid time off, and up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave. The Mountain View, California-based company also offers a manager mentorship program and stipends for continuing education, supporting both personal and professional growth.
7. Powell Communications
   A public relations firm based in New York City, Powell Communications offers extra paid time off including five wellness holidays, two volunteer days, and one mental health holiday. They prioritize employee work-life balance, covering 100% of medical, dental, and vision premiums, and offering stipends for home office equipment.
8. Sand Cherry Associates
   Sand Cherry Associates launched an internship program in 2022 that targets promising talent from disadvantaged backgrounds. The company offers professional development programs, annual development budgets for certifications, and new holidays like a service day for volunteering and a floating holiday for personal reflection.
9. Susco Solutions
   A Harvey, Louisiana-based insurance software company, Susco Solutions offers a people leader program where employees receive one-on-one mentorship. Monthly soft skills training and wellness perks, such as gym and meditation subsidies, are also provided to support their employees’ overall wellbeing.
10. Vineskills
    A fully remote IT services company, Vineskills offers an Employee Stock Ownership Plan, giving employees a stake in decision-making. The company has adopted the “Working Genius” model for self-assessment and organizes regular regional meetups for team bonding, ensuring that work and fun go hand in hand.

These companies understand that fostering a positive workplace culture leads to happier, more engaged employees. From flexible work environments to competitive benefits, these organizations are setting the standard for what a modern, successful workplace looks like.