These 10 companies are good at making employees happy

Employees don't just want to work at companies that pay them well and offer great benefits, they want their work to make them happy — but that's hard to come by. 

Despite efforts to keep workforces engaged, a recent study by BambooHR found that employee happiness and satisfaction has hit a four-year low. In an effort to point people towards the companies actually making a difference, employee insight platform Comparably ranked the organizations with the happiest workforce based on feedback they collected over the past year. 

"Measuring whether or not people are happy at work isn't just a feel-good metric — it's an important driver of business success," says Chad Herring, CHRO of ZoomInfo, Comparably's parent company. "The companies [on this] list created environments where people are motivated by meaningful work, supported by strong leadership, and rewarded with a compensation strategy that reflects their contributions."

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In first place is Uber, which has been known for its workplace culture challenges in its early years after reports of harassment, discrimination and unethical behavior made headlines. However, the changes they've rolled out in response over the years — such as increased their DEI efforts, prioritized transparency and listening to their drivers — have improved employees' experience. The company first debuted on Comparably's list at No. 17 in 2022 and came in third in 2023. 

A handful of companies made their debut on the list this year, including payroll software firm Paycom. 

"The fact that I get to interact with people every day who are positive, uplifting and keep things fun makes coming to the office every day a blessing," said an employee from Paycom. "I love helping companies get into a better position to see more success."

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