Calix Surges to Top of Best Company Outlook Rankings in 2026
Event summary
- Calix jumped from #18 to #1 in Comparably's 2026 Best Company Outlook rankings for large companies.
- ADP retained its #1 spot in the Best Companies for Women category for the second consecutive year.
- Elsevier defended its #1 position in the Best Companies for Diversity category for the second straight year.
- Awards based on over 20 million ratings across 70,000 companies from Feb. 9, 2025 to Feb. 9, 2026.
The big picture
In an increasingly competitive talent market, employee satisfaction and workplace culture have become critical differentiators. These rankings highlight how companies like Calix, ADP, and Elsevier are setting new benchmarks for future business confidence, gender equality, and diversity inclusion. The data-driven approach of Comparably's awards provides a credible signal to job seekers and investors alike about the long-term health and attractiveness of these organizations.
What we're watching
- Sustainability of Rankings
- Whether Calix can maintain its surge in employee confidence and future business outlook.
- Talent Attraction
- How these rankings will impact the ability of top-ranked companies to attract and retain talent in a competitive market.
- Industry Benchmarking
- The pace at which other companies adopt similar workplace culture initiatives to match or surpass the leaders.
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