Forbes has unveiled its 2024 list of the best employers in California, with Progressive leading the pack, followed closely by In-N-Out Burger and tech powerhouse Google. The ranking is based on a comprehensive survey conducted by Statista, which collected responses from over 160,000 employees across nearly 1,300 U. S. companies. To qualify for the ranking, companies had to have at least 500 employees, ensuring that only larger organizations were included.

The survey focused on various factors such as workplace culture, benefits, flexible hours, and hybrid work policies, which are increasingly critical to employee satisfaction. Other prominent companies making the top ten include NVIDIA, Microsoft, and Apple, highlighting the dominance of the tech industry in employee satisfaction rankings. Educational institutions like Caltech also made the list, emphasizing the value of a positive work environment in academia. In total, Forbes recognized 101 companies in California for their commitment to fostering a supportive workplace culture. The findings underscore the evolving landscape of employment, where companies are evaluated not just on financial performance but also on their treatment of employees.