These Are The 13 Best Companies To Work For In The US, According To LinkedIn

Getting a job is one thing, getting a good job is another.

Most of us have worked for a company that well...sucked. But good companies exist — you just have to know where to look.

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You deserve to be treated like a human, and a valuable one at that. And you shouldn't have to settle for poor pay, lacking benefits, and a position you outgrew years ago.

To help out, LinkedIn pulled a list of the best companies to work for in 2021 — and they're all hiring right now.

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Yep, it's true. LinkedIn worked their magic (aka used data) to evaluate companies on employee-facing benefits like stability, continued education, gender diversity, and the ability to advance within the company.

The result is a list of organizations that are investing in their employees with great benefits (think education reimbursement, mentorship, and added resources). Plus, every company on this list is hiring right now — which means you just might be able to land a role with a company that actually treats their people well. What a concept.

1. Alphabet, Inc. (aka Google, YouTube, Waymo)

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You might not recognize Alphabet, Inc., but I'm betting you've heard of the parent company's businesses — most notably Google, YouTube, and Waymo. The Alphabet giant has only grown during the pandemic, as people turned to Google Cloud and plugged into YouTube more than ever.

This year, the company is continuing to grow, adding over 10,000 new full-time jobs in the US and expanding to various states, according to LinkedIn. Plus, the company offers rotation programs (so you can try out various roles), mentorship programs, and "20% projects," which allow team members to spend 20% of their working hours on business-related assignments that could add value to the company. Plus, in 2020 Google introduced a new set of programs aimed at recruiting and retaining historically underrepresented groups.

In-demand jobs: Digital Specialist, Field Sales Specialist, Business Systems Analyst

2. JPMorgan Chase & Co.

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The company that operates J.P. Morgan and Chase is going strong and they're spreading the wealth literally) by boosting their starting wage for customer-facing roles to $16.50 an hour and offering employees accredited skill and education programs. They also have a program dedicated to helping women grow into leadership positions and have committed $30 billion toward advancing racial equity.

In-demand jobs: Market Specialist, Software Engineering Specialist, Mortgage Underwriter

3. AT&T

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The parent company of organizations like DirecTV, WarnerMedia, and Cricket Wireless had a rough year in 2020, with many stores closures, layoffs, and a new CEO. However, most laid-off retail employees were offered alternate positions and the company offers team members a tuition assistance plan, free business courses, and training in STEM skills.

In-demand jobs: Service Analyst, Trading Analyst, Investment Specialist

4. Bank of America

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Bank of America, which is also the parent company of Merrill Lynch, had a busy year. The company was behind the facilitation of the government-backed Paycheck Protection Program, tripled its commitment to affordable homeownership, and pushed $1.25 billion toward its pledge to advance racial equity and economic opportunity. Programs like the Diverse Leaders Sponsorship Program and Women’s Executive Development Program provide money and resources toward a more inclusive workplace.

In-demand jobs: Trading Analyst, Investment Specialist, Financial Management Analyst

5. IBM

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IBM isn't a new company, a fact that makes it a stable place to work with established practices and benefits — like the policy that encourages employees to spend 40+ hours a year working on professional development and asks team members to play an active role in the company’s innovation. The company is also a leader in its efforts to hire neurodiverse people.

In-demand jobs: Back End Developer, Enterprise Account Executive, Technical Writer

6. Deloitte

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This management consulting company typically hires more than 18,000 people a year. But if you snag a position at Deloitte, you won't spend your first couple weeks feeling lost as you try to get up to speed on your new gig — the company is known for its DLaunch program, which connects every new employee with an entire team of people dedicated to make the transition seamless. Plus, Deloitte offers training programs for people interested in tech and budding managers.

In-demand jobs: Strategy Analyst, Financial Analyst, Solutions Consultant

7. Apple

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You had to know Apple would pop up on this list somewhere. For years, they've been committed to building a diverse and inclusive work culture — over half of new hires in the US represent historically underrepresented groups in tech and the company says they've achieved pay equity in every country they operate in, according to LinkedIn.

These days, Apple has nearly 3,000 open jobs in the US, and once you get your foot in the door, you can expect tuition help and plenty of added skill trainings.

In-demand jobs: Operations Planner, Software Quality Assurance Engineer, Business Development Specialist

8. EY

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This accounting company doesn't seem to be too affected from the events of the past year — they plan to hire over 15,000 people in the next year (more than they did before the pandemic), while funneling money toward employee training. To that end, EY has the first-ever fully accredited corporate MBA partnership, is focused on hiring workers with diverse backgrounds, and operates a program for new hires from underrepresented groups to help them build relationships within the company.

In-demand jobs: Strategy Director, Business Transformation Consultant, Information Technology Consulting Manager

9. UnitedHealth Group

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The healthcare giant, UnitedHealth Group (parent company of UnitedHealthcare and Optum), had a big year in 2020, focusing on providing healthcare and pharmacy services to patients and working with doctors across the nation. Their dedication to health continues in 2021, with 3,000 roles currently available on LinkedIn.

In-demand jobs: Service Analyst, Sales Specialist, Care Coordinator

10. Accenture

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Accenture does it all — consulting, digital marketing, analytics, IT services, security, operations, and more. But more importantly, they seem to treat their employees well, offering mental health and parenting support to employees who transitioned to remote work during the pandemic, a "Gratitude Bonus" to all employees below managing director, extra support for historically underrepresented people, and trainings in hot skill areas like cloud.

Oh, and they're hiring — with almost 10,000 open jobs currently posted on LinkedIn.

In-demand jobs: Development Analyst, Cloud Analyst, Support Specialist

11. Dell Technologies

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If you're interested in working from home, it might make sense to search out a role with a company that embraced the trend early on. Dell created a program in 2009 that was clearly ahead of its time — offering employees flexibility with hours and work location. The company also offers myriad career development opportunities and runs trainings on topics like unconscious bias, microaggressions, and racial inequity.

Interested? The company has almost 8,500 jobs posted on LinkedIn, msot of which are remote.

In-demand jobs: Technical Product Manager, Commercial Account Manager, Program Specialist

12. Verizon

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You can tell a lot about a company by how they react in a time of stress and unknowns. And over the past year or so, Verizon, which also owns AOL and Yahoo, among others, sprang into action — offering employees more time off, caregiving reimbursements, and mental health support. In addition, the company offers mentoring, leadership programs, and equality trainings.

If that doesn't sell you on Verizon, perhaps the fact that the company plans to add 7,000 more employees to its global workforce this year will. (Keep in mind, there are almost 2,000 jobs already on LinkedIn.)

In-demand jobs: Director of Product Management, Inside Sales Representative, Sales Operations Manager

[Ed. note: Verizon is a minority stakeholder in BuzzFeed.]

13. CVS Health

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CVS Health is in the midst of a serious hiring push, with over 40,000 open roles currently on LinkedIn — and that's after around 65,000 positions were added since the start of the pandemic. The brand, which is the parent company of organizations like Aetna and Omnicare, is integral in the COVID-19 vaccine rollout and is on a mission to make pharmacists a trusted resource in health eduction.

In-demand jobs: Nurse Practitioner, Financial Advisor, Product Manager

What was your favorite job you've ever had, and what made it so great? Tell us what makes a workplace better for you in the comments below.

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