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Fannie Mae and Agape Care Top 2026 Best Workplaces

4/10/2026

Summary

Story summary

In 2026, Energage and USA TODAY named the best places to work in the U.S., evaluating 2,375 organizations, with Fannie Mae, Fairway Home Mortgage, Plante Moran, and Progressive Insurance among the top large employers.
Agape Care Group, a Spartanburg, South Carolina-based healthcare provider, won the Top Workplace award for the third consecutive year for its positive culture and employee satisfaction.
John Smith, CEO of Agape Care Group, credited employee dedication.

History

Historical Context

The Great Place to Work Institute published its inaugural list of the best workplaces in 2016, spotlighting companies like Google and Salesforce, which reported employee satisfaction rates above 90%. This initiative has since fostered a cultural shift towards prioritizing employee well-being, as seen in the recognition of organizations like Fannie Mae and Agape Care Group, promoting positive work environments that enhance productivity and retention.

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Story summary

In 2026, Energage and USA TODAY named the best places to work in the U.S., evaluating 2,375 organizations, with Fannie Mae, Fairway Home Mortgage, Plante Moran, and Progressive Insurance among the top large employers.
Agape Care Group, a Spartanburg, South Carolina-based healthcare provider, won the Top Workplace award for the third consecutive year for its positive culture and employee satisfaction.
John Smith, CEO of Agape Care Group, credited employee dedication.

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