Washington’s big companies continue to impress the business world. Six Washington headquartered companies ranked among “America’s Best Employers” on Forbes’ 2022 list. The lists released last week, were compiled from a survey of tens of thousands of workers conducted by Forbes and the German market research firm Statista. Respondents were also asked to rate their companies on factors such as working conditions, development opportunities and compensation. Seattle also rates as Forbes’ best city for business for the second straight year. Seattle also ranked number one for best place for business and careers.
The metro area is home to the two richest people on the planet in Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Microsoft cofounder Bill Gates. The two tech titans are worth more than $200 billion combined.
The list includes:
Microsoft (No. 15)
Costco (No. 17)
Alaska Airlines (No. 70)
Slalom Consulting (No. 53)
Redfin (No. 38)
WaFd (No. 92)
Brent Beardall, the president and chief executive officer of Seattle-based WaFd, said the bank has “been working diligently to make WaFd Bank an employer of choice.”
“We realize we are only as strong as our colleagues’ commitment to the WaFd Bank team,” Beardall said in a statement. “The strength of WaFd is our people, we genuinely care for our clients and one another.”Washington Federal Bank was founded in 1917 and has grown to include 2,000 employees and 219 branches. It serves eight Western states, including Arizona, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, Utah and Washington.
The bank has 515 employees in the Seattle area, across Snohomish, King and Pierce counties. Brian Turner, Slalom’s executive president of the Americas, said he is ” excited and humbled” that their team was recognized.
“This recognition is inspiring as we are constantly striving to create real impact for our people, customers, and communities, while having fun along the way,” said Turner, whose employer has landed on the Forbes list for six years in a row.
