Hired Named a 2026 Top Workplace
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Hired has been named one of the 2026 Top Workplaces in Minnesota by the Minnesota Star Tribune.
The recognition celebrates organizations that nurture strong workplace cultures where employees feel engaged, valued, and empowered to do meaningful work. The results are based on an independent employee engagement survey conducted by Energage, a company specializing in workplace culture and organizational health.
At Hired, employees are united by a shared mission: to nurture purpose and advance economic opportunity for all through individualized employment and career services. The organization partners with job seekers across the Twin Cities to build skills, explore career pathways, and achieve their employment goals.
““This recognition is especially meaningful because it reflects the experiences and voices of our employees. Every day, our staff bring compassion, expertise, and dedication to creating opportunities for jobseekers and strengthening our community. When employees feel supported, connected to our mission, and empowered to contribute their talents, our entire organization is stronger and Hired’s impact in community is magnified.”
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In addition to being named a Minnesota Top Workplace, Hired was also recognized as a 2026 Top Nonprofit Workplace and received awards in Cultural Excellence and Industry, including:
Employee Appreciation
Work Life Flexibility
Employee Well-being
Professional Development
Pourpose & Values
ABOUT HIRED
Hired is a nonprofit that has been providing workforce development services in the Twin Cities for more than 58 years. Our mission is to nurture purpose and advance economic opportunity for all through individualized employment and career services. We partner with people who are unemployed or underemployed to explore career pathways, develop new skills, and pursue family-sustaining employment. We also connect participants with networks of support to address barriers that may impact their employment goals. Hired's services support people as they build a prosperous future for themselves, their families, and the broader community.
Media Contact
Deanna Threadgill
Advancement Director
Deanna.Threadgill@hired.org
ABOUT ENERGAGE
Making the world a better place to work together.
Energage is a purpose-driven company that helps organizations turn employee feedback into useful business intelligence and credible employer recognition through Top Workplaces. Built on 20 years of culture research and the results from 30 million employees surveyed across more than 80,000 organizations, Energage delivers the most accurate competitive benchmark available. With access to a unique combination of patented analytic tools and expert guidance, Energage customers lead the competition with an engaged workforce and an opportunity to gain recognition for their people-first approach to culture. For more information or to nominate your organization, visit energage.com or topworkplaces.com.