Stars send their own light, generated from within and shining bright in our night sky. Much like the stars in the sky, some companies are able to generate their own stellar impact on the community. The 100 Best Arizona Companies Best of Star winners are the most prestigious companies to work for that shine and are described as:
At the height of their powerful success, the companies are masters of their fields, inspiring confidence in customers and employees alike.
Introducing The Best of Star: Arizona’s Most Prestigious Companies to Work For
- Accenture
- ADP
- Better Business Bureau Serving the Pacific Southwest
- Burns & McDonnell
- Camden Property Trust
- CBIZ
- CDW
- Credit Union West
- Cresa Global, Inc.
- Discover Financial Services
- General Motors Company, LLC
- Kitchell
- Northern Trust
- Sonora Quest Laboratories
- Stryker’s Sustainability Solutions
- Sundt Construction
- Taylor Morrison
- Voya Financial
- Waste Management
Here are a few nuggets of wisdom for some of the most prestigious companies to work for among the Best of Star companies:
Accenture
At Accenture, embracing the power of change is at the heart of everything they do. They work tirelessly to provide long-lasting value to clients through global professional services. From business strategy to automation and beyond, Accenture delivers on its promises.
For 19 consecutive years, Accenture has made its way onto the Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies list. That’s why it’s no surprise that Accenture is a top contender on our list of most prestigious companies to work for — and it’s over 674,000 employees would probably agree.
And the recognition doesn’t end there. Accenture has been on the Forbes Global 2000 list for 18 consecutive years, the Fortune Global 500 list for 20 consecutive years, and the Interbrand Best Global Brands list for 20 consecutive years. With so much to be proud of, it’s time you join the team! Browse job openings in consulting, strategy, technology, and more.
Better Business Bureau Serving the Pacific Southwest
Better Business Bureau (BBB) doesn’t only have high ethical standards — they set them. For over 100 years, BBB has helped people make smarter decisions and is evolving to meet evolving marketplace needs. Despite the challenges that the pandemic brought, BBB remained steadfast in its support of many businesses in Arizona, unwavering in its mission to help entrepreneurs succeed.
Through innovative programs, BBB reinforces the importance of ethical business practices and provides critical tools to ignite success including mentorship, online products and access to capital. It’s signature program, the BBB Torch Awards for Ethics, honors outstanding businesses for exemplifying ethics in leadership, authentic culture, customer relations and community impact. The BBB Business & Community Center and ignite sparked by BBB provide meeting spaces for those looking to collaborate in a trusted space.
A huge part of its inclusion in this list of the most prestigious companies to work for is its commitment to charity. BBB believes in giving back to the communities they serve and offers employees a paid day off a quarter to support a local charity of their choice.
CDW
For those in the business, government, healthcare, or education sectors, CDW Corporation has the information technology solutions you need. CDW provides businesses with the IT solutions and services required to reach their goals. As a Fortune 500 company, CDW has expanded its reach across the U.S., U.K., and Canada with roughly 11,000 employees.
This growing team of innovative individuals is what makes CDW one of the most prestigious companies to work for. The CDW team strives to foster an inclusive and collaborative environment that enables coworkers to bring their best selves to everything they do.
The resilience and dedication at CDW has been acknowledged through a variety of awards since its start. Most recently, CDW has been named one of the 2021 Top Companies to Work For in Arizona, a 2022 Best Places to Work for LGBTQ Equality by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, and one of the Glassdoor 2022 Best Places to Work. These are just a few of the awards and honors that CDW has earned over the years.
Ready to join this ever-growing team of thinkers and problem solvers? Check out the current openings available in the sales, technology and engineering, and corporate sectors of this top company.
Credit Union West
The Credit Union West tradition had the honor of beginning in 1951 as Luke Federal Credit Union. Originally located on Luke Air Force Base, the organization’s mission was to enhance the lives of military members and their families through being a trusted provider of financial services. Today, Credit Union West embraces the same commitment to the military and now has expanded its savings and checking account, loan products, and mobile services offering to include all who live, work or worship in Maricopa, Pima, Pinal, Yavapai, Yuma, Mohave, Coconino, Cochise, Navajo, Apache and Gila counties. Credit Union West serves over 80,000 members with more than $1 billion in assets.
As a not-for-profit organization, members are at the heart of everything Credit Union West does. The credit union’s core principles have guided its decisions, which in turn has ensured integrity and trusted member service. Credit Union West holds a Bauer Financial 5-Star Excellence Rating and has been given the Air Force Credit Union Distinguished Service Award by the U.S. Department of Defense.
For the last nine consecutive years, Credit Union West has been named a Top Company to Work for in Arizona. In 2021 the credit union raised its minimum wage to $20 per hour. The company provides full-time employees with 100 percent paid health, dental, and vision insurance, plus they may earn annual incentives up to 15 percent depending on the position. This organization has established a deep commitment to onboard and develop top talent, so leave your mark on the community with a career at Credit Union West. Browse open positions today!
Cresa Global, Inc.
As the world’s leading commercial real estate advisory firm that exclusively represents occupiers, Cresa has made monumental strides to strengthen those they serve while enhancing the quality of life for their clients. They think beyond space, partner without conflict and specialize in the delivery of fully integrated real estate solutions in order to be the preeminent partner for real estate occupiers everywhere.
Across every industry, Cresa takes the time to understand the business drivers behind every transaction and project. Cresa leverages its integrated suite of services to support clients from strategy development through implementation.
With eight consecutive years on the Arizona Most Admired Companies list, Cresa is easily one of the most prestigious companies to work for. At Cresa, you’ll find a collaborative team that invites you to be a part of a larger initiative: To work together, create value, be tenacious, embrace diversity and enhance community. Browse current openings in roles such as Project Manager, Financial Analyst, Research Analyst, Client Coordinator, and more.
Northern Trust
Northern Trust is more than just another financial institution. Through outstanding expertise and dedication, the team at Northern Trust has become global leaders in business, philanthropy, and innovation. Since 1889, this prestigious company has been providing institutions and high-net-worth individuals and families with the financial management services they need to thrive.
Quality financial services aren’t the only exceptional parts of Northern Trust. The commitment to work/life balance, diversity, and unique career opportunities is just one small part of what makes Northern Trust one of the 100 Best Arizona Companies.
Working at Northern Trust means joining one of America’s Best Banks (according to Forbes!). Explore available opportunities all across the U.S. and join the 20,000 other employees making a difference through financial assistance.
Sonora Quest Laboratories
Sonora Quest Laboratories/Laboratory Sciences of Arizona is on the list of most admired companies in Arizona for eight consecutive years for good reason. Being part of this institution is more than just holding a great job; it’s a way of life that centers on the values of accountability, collaboration, compassion, integrity, and quality. While taking the lead in the diagnostic testing and information services industry, Sonora Quest’s mission is to deliver exceptional customer value across the continuum of care. It is this commitment to fairness and honesty that empowers their 3,500 team members to provide quality results on time, every time while taking pride in their excellent service offerings to Arizona’s communities.
Aside from being named to the Best 100 Companies in Arizona list, Sonora Quest has also been named an Arizona’s Most Admired Companies for 11 years, #1 Bioscience Company in Arizona by Ranking Arizona/AZ BIG Media, Business Ethics Award by the Better Business Bureau, and the Health Current Achieve Award in 2020, among many others.
A strong mission, a top-notch training program, and a commitment to the community can go a long way in making a corporation shine.
Stryker’s Sustainability Solutions
In 1941, Dr. Homer Stryker started a company to produce the quality medical products his patients needed. With this innovative spirit in mind, Stryker was born. Today, this prestigious company has become one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and has grown to provide the products and services that support healthcare professionals in their work with their own patients.
It’s thanks to the dedicated employees that are bringing these innovative technologies and services to the medical community that Stryker has experienced exponential growth. In 2021 alone, Stryker was named a Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For and a Great Place to Work World’s Best Workplaces — and that’s just to name a few.
Want to bring your innovative medical ideas to life? Join the results- and mission-driven team at Stryker’s Sustainability Solutions business in Arizona and watch your work make a difference in the world. Check out the current job openings in IT, manufacturing, marketing, and more.
Voya Financial
Help Americans retire better at Voya Financial. This prestigious company aims to help Americans achieve a secure financial future, one person at a time. The committed team at Voya Financial assists members with planning, investing, and protecting their savings so they can retire comfortably when they’re ready.
This Fortune 500 company has a clear vision: become America’s Retirement Company®. Each day, Voya Financial works to conduct business in an economically, environmentally, and socially ethical way. Driven by culture, Voya has earned its title as a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion 2021, Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance™ 2021, and one of Arizona’s Most Admired Companies in 2020.
If this sounds like a place you’d like to work, you’re not alone. Over 6,000 employees work together to create a company culture dedicated to diversity and continuous improvement. Help Voya Financial achieve its goal of America’s Retirement Company® through one of the open positions available today. Voya is currently hiring for experienced investment management, customer service, technology, and more.
Waste Management
Last but certainly not least on our list of the most prestigious companies to work for is Waste Management. The team at Waste Management works to create a more sustainable tomorrow. The over 50,000 employees go above and beyond every day to minimize environmental impact. With such a high-level commitment to the community, the title of one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies in 2021 makes perfect sense.
If you’re looking to make a positive impact on your local community, a career at Waste Management may be just right for you. Here, you’ll find a team that values inclusion, diversity, safety, and integrity in the workplace. Consider a professional career or browse frontline openings to learn more about working at Waste Management.
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