INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE
Presented by 2026
Dear Readers,
There’s something worth celebrating here. Best Companies Group and COLOR Magazine are honoring a group of companies that have figured out what many others are still chasing: how to build workplaces where people actually belong.
The 2026 Most Inclusive Workplaces in America aren’t just hitting targets or checking boxes. These organizations have done the harder work—they’ve created spaces where every person is seen, heard, and can contribute fully. That matters.
So what does it take to make this list? We didn’t rely on promises or polish. We built a nationwide process: open nominations, real employee feedback, and honest assessment of what each company is actually doing to foster inclusion and belonging. It’s rigorous because the stakes are high. The companies on this list have shown they’re serious about it.
What struck us most is how these winners have moved beyond tolerance into something genuine—authentic commitment to building something together. They’ve made it possible for people to show up as themselves and do their best work. And that ripples outward, changing not just how their employees experience work, but how they move through the world.
To this year’s winners: you’ve set a standard that others should study and strive toward. Your work matters, for your people and for what’s possible in American business.
Only the Best,
Jaime Raul Zepeda Executive Vice President Best Companies Group
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Inspira is a brand relationship agency rooted in live experiences. We take an integrated approach to turning moments into meaningful, long-term relationships between brands and consumers. Proudly independent since 2008, we’ve created a culture where this philosophy is part of our everyday. From welcome gifts and monthly happy hours to team-building and professional growth, belonging isn’t a buzzword here. People first isn’t just our culture. It’s our brand.
Website: https://inspiramarketing.com
Enthuse is an education-led marketing agency that teaches the world to love your brand. We design and deliver unforgettable brand education experiences that generate business growth and long-term relationships. Since 2016, we’ve created a culture where curiosity fuels growth, expertise is celebrated, and every employee feels connected. From team building activities to education and wellness stipends, education is what keeps our culture magnetic and our people thriving.
Website: https://www.enthuse-marketing.com
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Advanced Digital Data, Inc. (ADD Systems) was established in 1973. We are the leader in software solutions to the Petroleum, Propane and Convenience Store Industry with approximately 500 accounts in the continental US and Canada. Today, we employ 150+ employees in one of our three offices (Flanders, NJ; Warwick, RI; and Montreal Quebec, Canada), and across the United States and Canada. The best companies start with the best people. Year after year, our amazing employees work together to provide our clients with industry focused software and hardware solutions along with uncompromising customer service. Our team is collaborative, driven, customerfocused, hard-working, and innovative.
What sets us apart?
At Amivero, inclusion isn’t an initiative - it’s how we operate. From day one, we’ve believed that belonging fuels innovation, and our people-first culture powers smart, accelerated solutions that drive mission success for federal agencies. As a woman-owned small business supporting national security and public sector modernization, Amivero blends heart and precision. With 96% of employees agreeing that leadership creates an environment where everyone is valued, we’re not just checking boxes - we’re building a workplace where authenticity thrives, careers grow, and everyone can do their best work.
• Inclusive leadership is our default. Whether it’s the 96% agreement on leadership’s inclusive approach or the 93% saying their supervisor actively builds diverse teams, our managers walk the talk.
• We give people room to show up fully. 95% of employees say they feel comfortable being themselves at work—and we wouldn’t want it any other way.
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Arlo Hotels
Arlo Hotels is proud to be a company that celebrates its team members and it is recognized through this prestigious recognition! As a company that promotes inclusivity, development and cultural environment we see the benefits of this from how our team has grown throughout the years.
From our Learning & Development Platform, partnership with Ecornell and various other trainings, Arlo’s focus on it allows for team members to grow both personally and professionally. Arlo supports recognition programs and celebrates its team members through various celebrations.
We aspire to continue to be better and listen to our team members on their experiences!
Ballentine Partners, LLC
Ballentine Partners is an independent multi-family office dedicated to serving clients at inflection points of wealth who are looking for a partner who takes a holistic approach to wealth management.
We have delivered client-centric planning and sophisticated investment advice for the past four decades. We are dedicated to serving client families worldwide and providing objective advice focused on our clients’ best interests.
We measure success not just as a financial outcome, but also as a human outcome.
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First and foremost, we seek to prioritize inclusivity and belonging, striving to create an environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. To facilitate this type of working environment and culture, Beach Point has established its internal LIGHT Mentorship Program, which focuses on providing mentorship opportunities and support for diverse and/or younger employees. The Firm also has two formal Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), for women and members of the LGBTQ+ community, chaired by our co-heads of the DEI Steering Committee. In addition, we have informal affinity groups for new parents and Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) employees, meeting on an ad hoc basis.
At Belle Haven, being a great place to work starts with a simple belief: when people feel valued, supported, and respected, they do their best work. The Firm has intentionally cultivated a culture where inclusion, collaboration, and appreciation guide everything that we do. Employee well-being is prioritized in meaningful ways, and celebration is central to our culture, with holidays, birthdays, milestones, and achievements recognized throughout the year. What truly sets Belle Haven apart is its people-first approach. Through genuine care, meaningful recognition, and opportunities for growth, Belle Haven offers more than a job - it provides a place where employees can build fulfilling, long-term careers.
Belle Haven Investments, L.P.
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BKM Capital Partners is a leading institutional real estate fund manager and operator focused exclusively on small- and mid-bay light industrial properties across the United States. Headquartered in Newport Beach, California, BKM has grown from a boutique firm into a national platform of 130+ employees across 16 offices—while preserving a people-first, high-performance culture built on Collaboration, Accountability, Integrity, and Excellence.
BKM’s culture is intentionally designed to scale. From day one, employees are integrated into the organization through values-based onboarding, DiSC assessments, and a New Hire Buddy Program, and remain connected through ongoing development, peer recognition, and company-wide engagement. Signature initiatives such as Operation Education—bringing the full organization together twice annually—strengthen cross-functional collaboration and reinforce shared purpose across markets and departments.
Boldly is an award-winning executive assistant company hiring ridiculously talented administrative professionals who want a rewarding long-term career working remotely and making a difference at companies they are passionate about. As a woman-owned business, we are intimately familiar with the challenges women face in the workplace and work tirelessly to create an inclusive workplace that values and respects every member of our team, ensuring individuals of varied backgrounds thrive in our remote work environment. Our number one value is kindness. We place the highest priority on treating each other with kindness and respect, creating a culture where everyone feels welcome.
Boldly
BKM Capital Partners
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Brighton Health Plan Solutions is a healthcare enablement company that is transforming the healthcare landscape. Through our unique perspective and the alignment of stakeholders, we are bringing about significant change in the way healthcare is accessed and delivered.
Purchasers of group health plans and their members are paying too much for healthcare. Another problem is that care is fragmented across disparate systems. It’s difficult to navigate, and patients do not receive holistic care – adversely affecting patient outcomes.
Brighton Health Plan Solutions enables self funded clients, health systems, and TPAs to solve the problems facing today’s healthcare. We furnish our clients with the tools they need to enhance the member experience and offer highly customizable plan designs with ultimate flexibility.
Across the country, as hospitals consolidate into larger health systems, there is an opportunity to deliver integrated care. By working with health systems, we’ve built a model that promotes better health outcomes at lower cost.
Our innovative and sustainable solutions encourage patient activation and improve the quality of care, while benefiting the health systems, employers, and health plan members.
For a firm that lives on ideas, the people who generate those ideas are the most valuable asset. We know that a truly inclusive environment— where every voice is heard, every perspective is valued, and every individual can thrive—fuels the creativity and rigor that our clients expect. Our “People First” strategy is embedded in our culture, from recruitment through to the final deliverable.
Campbell
Brighton Health Plan Solutions
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Founded in 1996 by then Chairman of Nuveen Investments, Tim Schwertfeger, and his wife Gail Waller, Chicago Scholars provided a onetime award of $1,000 to a graduating senior nominated from every public, private and parochial high school in Chicago. The intent of the program was to highlight talent regardless of the student’s high school or neighborhood. Before long, the Foundation caught the attention of Manny Sanchez and Gery Chico, whose Chicagoland Scholarship Fund helped young Hispanic students realize their dreams of college education, and in 2002 the two organizations merged to become Scholarship Chicago.
Our vision of a vibrant city powered by diverse leaders from every neighborhood is not something we can achieve alone. It relies on strong partnerships with key organizations, businesses, and community leaders in every sector.
We partner with community based organizations, colleges and universities around the United States, Chicago businesses, and high schools across the city. Through these partnerships, we are able to reach more students, provide new opportunities to our Scholars, and make a greater impact on the city of Chicago.
Our Team
Inspired by the 1992 U.S. Men’s Olympic Basketball Team, we call ourselves the Dream Team because we hire the best and most talented people. Without our team, we have no chance of achieving our mission or goals.
Our work is challenging and rewarding. We value the voice and opinion of each and every member of our team, encouraging all staff to share their ideas and opinions regardless of where they sit in the organizational structure. We embrace our differences, and we believe that when our staff, Scholars, and stakeholders can be their true authentic selves, they can activate their superpowers.
Colorado Credit Union, headquartered in Littleton, is committed to building an inclusive, employee-focused culture. Employees benefit from ongoing diversity training, cultural celebrations, flexible scheduling, telecommuting options, and semiretirement programs that support experienced team members. Colorado Credit Union also partners with Mi Casa to create career pathways for underserved job seekers and maintains an active inclusion task force to guide its efforts.
Professional growth is a cornerstone of the organization’s culture, reinforced through mentoring programs, leadership workshops, job shadowing, and continuous feedback. Robust benefits including paid time off, profit-sharing, and retirement matching, further demonstrate the credit union’s commitment to whole-person support. Staff describe Colorado Credit Union as a workplace where advocacy and compassion thrive.
Colorado Credit Union
Chicago Scholars
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Consumers Credit Union, headquartered in Kalamazoo, Michigan, is a full-service financial institution and a leader in digital banking technology, mortgages, and business lending. With more than $2.5 billion in assets, Consumers serves over 148,000 individuals and businesses through 31 offices across Kalamazoo, Battle Creek, Grand Rapids, Coldwater, Lansing, and up the Lakeshore. Locally owned since 1951, members also enjoy access to 30,000+ free CO-OP Network ATMs nationwide.
Composition Wealth is a nationally recognized, independent Registered Investment Advisory (RIA) firm providing fiduciary-first wealth management to successful individuals, families, and business owners. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Los Angeles, the firm operates nationwide with teams across major markets, serving clients throughout the United States.
What sets Composition Wealth apart is not only the breadth of its expertise but also how that expertise is delivered. The firm works with clients, not for them. Every client is given a true seat at the table, encouraged to ask questions, challenge assumptions, and contribute ideas. Advisors do not talk down to clients or hide behind complexity. Instead, they collaborate openly, treating clients as informed partners in the decision-making process.
Consumers Credit Union
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DOWC is proud to be recognized as an Inclusive Workplace, where people, perspectives, and purpose come together to drive meaningful impact. Inclusion is not an initiative at DOWC – it is embedded in how the organization hires, leads, collaborates, and grows.
At every level of the organization, DOWC is committed to fostering a culture where employees feel respected, supported, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. The company actively promotes equitable hiring practices, professional development opportunities, and leadership pathways that reflect a broad range of backgrounds, experiences, and voices. This commitment has resulted in a diverse leadership team and a workplace culture rooted in trust, collaboration, and mutual respect.
DOWC places a strong emphasis on mentorship, career advancement, and continuous learning, ensuring employees have access to the resources and support they need to succeed. The organization encourages open dialogue, values employee feedback, and regularly evaluates its policies and practices to strengthen inclusion and belonging across the company.
Eagle Community Credit Union is honored to announce that it has been named to the Inclusive Workplace list by Best Companies Group, a recognition that celebrates organizations that demonstrate a deep commitment to diversity, equity, and belonging.
This distinction is based on employee feedback and independent analysis of workplace practices and culture. By accepting this honor, Eagle Community Credit Union reaffirms its dedication to building a workplace where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered.
What This Recognition Means to Eagle Community Credit Union
• Validation of Values: The award reflects Eagle’s long-standing commitment to inclusivity as a core organizational value.
• Employee Empowerment: It highlights the importance of listening to employees and ensuring their voices shape the workplace.
Eagle Community Credit Union
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Based in NYC, Enthuse is an education-led marketing agency that teaches the world to love your brand. We design brand learning experiences and deliver them through a hospitality mindset that generates proven category growth and builds trusted relationships between our clients and their customers.
And we live our values inside our walls. Since 2016, we’ve created a culture where curiosity fuels growth, expertise is celebrated, and every employee feels connected to something bigger.
From weekly catered lunches and monthly happy hours to annual wellness and education stipends, our culture is built around learning, connection, and celebration. Add in unique team-building events, ongoing training and education, and a commitment to personal wellbeing, and you’ve got a workplace where people feel supported, challenged, and inspired.
Everett Dorey is a full-service civil litigation firm focused on putting clients in the best possible position to succeed. The firm measures success through accountability and efficiency, pursuing early resolution when appropriate and taking cases to trial when necessary, with a record that includes favorable jury verdicts and recovery of attorneys’ fees and expert costs. Every strategy is tailored to the client’s specific goals.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging are foundational to Everett Dorey and were a catalyst in the firm’s creation. The firm recognizes that a diverse and inclusive environment benefits its employees, clients, the legal profession, and the broader community. Through its Diversity Committee, Everett Dorey has established a formal structure to support and retain diverse talent, foster a safe and inclusive workplace, promote equal opportunity by addressing systemic barriers, and advance philanthropy and community engagement.
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At Fairway, success isn’t just measured in numbers; it’s defined by the lives we impact. Founded on a commitment to humility, service, and family, Fairway has grown into one of the nation’s leading mortgage lenders by staying true to what matters most: people.
Our mission is simple yet powerful: create an amazing experience for every customer, every team member, every time. That promise drives everything we do from helping families achieve homeownership dreams to fostering growth and knowledge within our own team.
What sets Fairway apart?
• We live by 10 core values that prioritize respect, balance, and honest communication. These aren’t just words on a wall; they guide every decision and interaction.
Falvey Insurance Group is one group with many solutions, distinguishing itself through its robust product offerings that extend beyond premium coverage, providing clients and broker partners with a suite of added-value services at no additional cost. Our commitment to excellence over decades has earned us a reputation for exceeding client expectations and prioritizing their needs. A broker agreement with Falvey opens up access to our comprehensive product lineup and seamless claim handling and loss control experience, backed by our World-Class service from any of our underwriting teams. Learn more about Falvey at falveyinsurancegroup.com.
Falvey Insurance Group
Fairway Home Mortgage
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At GPW, people come first - always. We are a values-driven firm where relationships, integrity, and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do. From day one, team members are empowered with trust, mentorship, and opportunities to grow. Our open-door culture, flexible work environment, and genuine care for each other make GPW more than a workplace - it’s a community. We believe that happy, supported people create outstanding client experiences, and that’s what makes GPW one of the best places to work.
Bill Johnston, Greenleaf Trust’s founder, emphasizes prioritizing client service, supporting colleagues, and being present for family. Thanks to this guidance, Greenleaf Trust fosters a unique team member experience, even during challenges like recessions, pandemics, or geopolitical unrest.
In 2025, we continued to focus on building an inclusive environment where all team members feel valued and heard. Team members participated in four transformative inclusion training sessions led by Translator’s Consulting Group. These sessions promoted unity and provided insights into communication, relationship building, motivation, and leadership development.
The Diversity, Equity & Inclusion team is dedicated to a clear and focused vision of guiding the organization to become actively anti-racist and to fully support diversity, equity, and inclusivity at every level. Our mission is to foster a culture of inclusion through intentional training for our team members, awareness and education, and impact in our communities.
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Gatto, Pope & Walwick, LLP
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Harrison Street Asset Management fosters a unique culture where employees feel like part of a family. The firm genuinely cares about its people—both inside and outside of the office—and this commitment is reflected in its recognition by Pensions & Investments as a Best Place to Work for eleven years. Harrison Street’s strong culture and comprehensive benefits demonstrate that employees are its most important asset. This supportive, collaborative environment encourages employees to work hard and perform at a high level without the pressure commonly associated with other private equity firms.
Health Advocates Network was founded based on a shared aspiration to improve the way healthcare staffing is done. We serve as a dedicated partner and advocate for healthcare providers, staff and patients. Because of the experience we have gained from our years in the healthcare staffing industry, we understand the importance of matching the right candidates with the unique needs of healthcare facilities of all sizes. Our ongoing commitment to quality, transparency, and the professional growth of all employees is key to creating our dynamic culture.
Health Advocates Network, Inc.
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Inspira is an integrated marketing agency built on one simple belief: the strongest brands are the ones that build the strongest relationships. Since 2008, we’ve brought that philosophy to life not just for the brands we represent, but for our own people. For 17 years, we’ve worked to create the same sense of connection within our walls that we help our clients create out in the world—a place where belonging, growth, and recognition are part of the everyday experience.
That commitment shows up in the details: branded welcome gifts that spark connection from day one, weekly rituals like Cereal Tuesdays and Bagel Thursdays, monthly happy hours, and seasonal events and team-building moments that keep our culture magnetic and inclusive. Professional development opportunities help our people grow, wellness programs support balance, and milestone celebrations remind us that every relationship is worth honoring. At Inspira, putting people first isn’t just our culture—it’s our brand.
Killam Apartment REIT is a leading Canadian real estate company headquartered in Halifax, Nova Scotia. With a portfolio valued at approximately $5.6 billion, Killam owns, operates, manages, and develops a mix of apartments, manufactured home communities, and commercial properties across Canada.
Guided by five core values – Do the Right Thing, Build Community, Creative Solutions, Curb Appeal, and Strong Customer Relationships – Killam is committed to creating inclusive, respectful environments for both residents and employees. These values shape how the organization approaches leadership, collaboration, and day-to-day decision-making across its operations.
Killam prioritizes resident satisfaction, operational excellence, and meaningful community engagement, alongside sustainable operations that include property upgrades and investments in renewable energy.
As Killam continues to grow and expand across the country, it remains focused on responsible development, strong governance, and maintaining high standards of service for the communities it serves.
Killam Apartment REIT
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At LAFCU, creating an inclusive workplace isn’t a checkbox or a moment in time— it’s a commitment lived every day. Rooted in the credit union philosophy of people helping people since 1936, LAFCU has built a culture where employees feel heard, seen, respected, and empowered to bring their full selves to work.
Inclusion at LAFCU starts with listening. The organization’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion framework is anchored by a simple but powerful belief: Listening Allows For Cultural Understanding (acronym: LAFCU!)—a principle that guides leadership decisions, employee engagement, and how the credit union serves its members and community. Employees at every level are encouraged to speak up, share ideas, and participate in shaping the organization’s future, creating a shared sense of belonging and trust.
That commitment is backed by structure and accountability. LAFCU was among the first credit unions in Michigan to formalize DEI at the executive level by creating a chief diversity officer role—ensuring inclusion is woven into strategy, policies, and day-to-day operations. An employee-led DEI Committee helps translate values into action, driving initiatives that are educational, measurable, and meaningful. The result is a workplace culture where inclusion is not abstract—it’s operational.
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Lamont Hanley & Associates is proud to be recognized as a Best Inclusive Place to Work for its intentional, people-centered culture. Inclusion at LHA is embedded in daily practice—from equitable hiring and advancement to transparent leadership and flexible work environments. As an Affirming Spaces Partner, achieved through company-wide training, LHA actively fosters a safe, respectful, and affirming workplace for all employees and clients. By valuing diverse perspectives and prioritizing well-being, LHA empowers its team to bring their full selves to work—driving collaboration, engagement, and exceptional results.
Lamont Hanley & Associates
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MarshBerry is a global leader in investment banking and consulting dedicated to helping insurance brokerages, and firms in the wealth management industry and the accounting and tax industry, achieve sustained growth and value for every stage of ownership. With a legacy spanning over 40 years, MarshBerry offers an extensive suite of services, including Investment Banking (Merger & Acquisition Advisory; Capital Raising), Financial Consulting (Strategic Planning; Valuations; Perpetuation Planning), Organic Growth Consulting (Leadership, Sales & Talent Solutions), Executive Peer Exchange, Agency Network and Market Intelligence and Performance Benchmarking.
We’re excited that MarshBerry has been acquired by Lincoln International, a global investment banking firm known for its deep industry expertise and commitment to client success. This strategic partnership marks a new chapter in MarshBerry’s journey, one that enhances our capabilities while preserving the values and independence that have defined us for over 40 years.
Meeting Tomorrow blends creativity with spot-on execution, delivering events that are just as refreshed as the planning process itself. With three divisions — Planning, Production, and Creative — we take the entire process off planners’ plates, from concept to execution.
We began over 20 years ago in our founders’ garage, and since then have grown into a global, award-winning event production agency with a mission to build a culture of respect and affection. While we’re proud of our ongoing growth and our place on the Inc. 5000 list, we find our greatest validation in the world-class service we’ve provided our clients and the workplace we’ve built with our team.
What truly sets Meeting Tomorrow apart is our commitment to EDI and social impact, which has led to our recognition as a Most Inclusive Workplace and our ranking as one of the Top 100 Most Inspiring Workplaces in North America.
Meeting Tomorrow
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National Real Estate Advisors, LLC (“National”) is an investment manager developing, operating, and managing commercial real estate and infrastructure projects across the United States.
Since 2000, National’s investment team has been constructing investment portfolios of diverse property assets — primarily multifamily, data centers, office, healthcare, and medical buildings. National manages separate accounts and multiple commingled investment vehicles. National seeks to create value for investors by adhering to a rigorous investment process and following our development principles.
National is an independently operated subsidiary of the National Electrical Benefit Fund (“NEBF”), a pension trust with assets that are managed by National on a discretionary basis. For more information, please visit www.natadvisors.com.
Working at OneDigital is more than a job. It is a calling to serve, a place where we are improving the lives of millions of people every day. We set the bar high and the pace fast. We value growth, learning, and levity. We love to compete and show up united as a team of champions. We call this “the power of one.” Our growthoriented approach and winning mindset help us thrive, but it’s our people and our inclusive culture that truly set us apart.
We believe that every individual brings something unique to the table, and we’re committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued. Whether you directly serve clients or support fellow members of the OneDigital family, we promise you a people-first, high-performance culture where you will be challenged and supported to grow and achieve your highest potential. You will be encouraged to dream big, stretch beyond your comfort zone, and experience a career of consequence.
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National Real Estate Advisors LLC
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accounting + advisory for life
Headquartered in Washington, DC with 175+ lawyers in 25 states, PLG is a national law firm known for its innovative business model and collaborative culture. The firm has been recognized by Chambers and Best Lawyers for its outstanding lawyers and by USA Today and The Washington Post, among others, for its inclusive culture.
The firm’s attorneys are highly responsive and accessible advisors who understand our clients’ businesses. With an average tenure of 17 years at the nation’s premier law firms and corporations, our attorneys are committed to bringing real-world experience and practical business judgment to the practice of law.
We serve as counsel to clients representing a broad range of industries and developmental phases, from Fortune 500 companies to early-stage startups.
SD Mayer & Associates LLP
SD Mayer & Associates LLP is a fast-growing, community-minded accounting and advisory firm that combines technical excellence with a genuine commitment to people. The firm is recognized as a leader in client service, innovation, and culture across the Bay Area and beyond.
SD Mayer & Associates LLP would be profiled as a firm that set out to reimagine what a modern accounting and advisory practice could be: entrepreneurial at its core, powered by cloud-based technology, and grounded in a people-first philosophy that places clients, employees, and community on equal footing.
Founded in 2013 by longtime Bay Area business leader Stephen D. Mayer, the firm has rapidly grown into one of the region’s fastest-growing full-service accounting, business advisory, and wealth management firms, serving individuals, businesses, and nonprofits across a wide range of industries.
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At Security Properties, our Mission, Vision, and Values unite and guide us in the work we do as a team. They define who we are, how we collaborate, and the impact we strive to make across multifamily living. Two of our core values that play a central role in how we work are Inclusivity and Respect.
Inclusivity
We create spaces where all voices are heard, valued, and empowered to contribute. We believe that diverse backgrounds and opinions make us stronger. This sense of belonging shapes our culture—it’s how we work, hire, build, and lead.
Respect
We treat everyone with dignity — across teams, communities, and partnerships. We listen, welcome diverse perspectives, and act with empathy. By ensuring every team member feels valued and heard, we continue to strengthen the respectful, collaborative environment that defines who we are.
Starr Commonwealth
For more than a century, Starr Commonwealth has been dedicated to improving the lives of children, families, and communities through traumaresponsive and healing-centered approaches. That same commitment—to dignity, connection, and human potential—shapes how the organization supports and engages its people.
Inclusion at Starr Commonwealth is not a separate initiative; it is an expression of the organization’s core belief in the Oneness of Humankind— the understanding that all people are inherently connected and worthy of respect, belonging, and opportunity. This belief guides how staff interact with one another and reinforces a shared sense of purpose across roles, teams, and locations.
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The Assistance Fund
The Assistance Fund (TAF) is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to removing financial barriers to care for people facing serious, chronic, and rare diseases. What sets TAF apart is not only what we do, but how we do it.
At TAF, mission and people are inseparable. We believe that delivering life-changing assistance to patients requires a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to bring their full selves to work. Our culture is intentionally peoplecentered, grounded in transparency, trust, flexibility, and shared purpose.
TAF prioritizes employee well-being through competitive and thoughtfully designed benefits, flexible work arrangements, and a strong commitment to worklife balance. We regularly evaluate compensation and benefits against nonprofit and industry benchmarks to ensure equity, sustainability, and competitiveness. Employees are supported through robust professional development opportunities, structured career pathways, and ongoing feedback and recognition programs that reinforce our values.
The Geller Law Group, PLLC
As a women-owned law firm in a profession that remains largely maledominated, The Geller Law Group has built inclusion into the very structure of how it operates, hires, and leads. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are not treated as initiatives or side projects at GLG — they are core values that actively shape the firm’s culture, decision-making, and long-term growth.
GLG’s commitment to DEI begins with intentional recruitment and advancement practices designed to build a firm that reflects diverse identities, experiences, and perspectives. Job postings are widely distributed across traditional platforms such as LinkedIn and Indeed, as well as college networks, community boards, and cultural organizations. Application materials have been updated to be inclusive of all gender identities and ability levels, and interview panels are intentionally diverse to reduce bias and ensure equitable evaluation.
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Our annual Team Building event is the cornerstone of how The Plexus Groupe brings people together across offices, roles, and geographies. Each year, we bring all associates together in person, something that has become increasingly rare in today’s workplace, because we believe meaningful connection and recognition are essential to an inclusive, high-performing culture.
Team Building is intentionally designed to create space for connection, collaboration, and shared purpose. Over two days, associates participate in a dedicated teambuilding activity that encourages cross-functional interaction and attend peer-led breakout sessions designed to elevate diverse perspectives, showcase individual skill and expertise, and ensure voices from different teams and locations are represented. We also invite a range of speakers, both internal and external, to inspire, challenge, and energize our associates as we look ahead to the year to come. The event is built to be engaging and accessible, regardless of role, tenure, or location, and gives associates the chance to connect with colleagues they may not work with day to day.
Tilting Futures has become an amazing place to work because each member of the team has helped co-create and build an organization culture that is rooted in their values and mission. Their team co-wrote a set of working agreements. These have helped set expectations and accountability of how their work culture shows up in their day-to-day work. Their team is extremely diverse at all levels of the organization, which is due to the inclusive work environment they have created, which starts from the hiring process. Although their team is located across the US and the globe, the team feels a strong sense of interconnectedness because they all have had an experience that times them to the mission. You can read their staff bios and find out their tilting moment and why they are passionate about our work. This is why they have set up a benefit to visit their program in another country so they can continue to foster that connection to the mission.
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At WellLink, our employees are the foundation of everything the organization accomplishes. The belief that meaningful impact begins with our employees shapes how we operate, how teams collaborate and how leaders shop up every day. By fostering an inclusive and rewarding workplace, WellLink strives to ensure employees feel valued, supported and empowered to deliver highquality service while making a difference across Northeast Ohio and beyond.
Inclusion at WellLink is not viewed as a single program or goal, but as a core principle woven into our mission, vision and values. Every policy and workplace practice is shaped to promote belonging, equity and respect for all employees. Remote and hybrid work options, generous benefits and a strong focus on employee well-being reflect WellLink’s commitment to recognizing that when our employees thrive, the communities we serve thrive as well.
Wiss is committed to building a workplace where every individual feels respected, empowered, and valued for who they are. Inclusion is not a side initiative. It is embedded into how Wiss hires, develops, and supports its people. From leadership accountability to employee-driven initiatives, the firm intentionally cultivates a culture where diverse perspectives are welcomed and everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
Wiss fosters inclusion through equitable policies, flexible work arrangements, and ongoing education that encourages open dialogue and growth. Employee resource groups, mentorship programs, and inclusive leadership training help ensure that voices are heard at every level of the organization. By prioritizing psychological safety, belonging, and professional development, Wiss creates an environment where employees can bring their authentic selves to work and do their best work.
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Nestled near the breathtaking beauty of Acadia National Park, Witham Family Hotels delivers authentic, heartfelt hospitality that truly connects. For 65 years, across three generations, we have seen potential in both people and properties, building a team that sets the gold standard in hospitality and guest service.
With eight unique hotels, we welcome guests and teammates from all backgrounds, creating spaces where talents shine and passions grow. As a family-owned company, we believe hospitality starts from within. Our people are the heart of everything we do, and we lead with generosity and purpose. Core values like respect, kindness, empowerment, inclusion, integrity, excellence, and family guide how we treat one another and how we care for our guests.
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