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16th Annual Best Places to Work in Virginia
For the 16th year, Virginia Business is pleased to present the Best Places to Work in Virginia list, produced in collaboration with Pennsylvania-based Best Companies Group, a division of our mutual parent company, BridgeTower Media. This year, 141 companies were chosen for inclusion in the 2026 Best Places to Work in Virginia cohort, divided into […]
Best Places to Work 2026: Multiple-year winners
Below are the 2026 Best Places to Work in Virginia winning companies that have made the list six times or more since 2011. Click here to return for the index page for Best Places To Work 2026
2026 Virginia Business Best Places to Work | Small companies
#1 Troika Solutions Committed to rewarding their employees, IT defense contractor Troika builds a mission-focused culture rooted in service, collaboration and long-term employee support. The company emphasizes hiring experienced professionals, including veterans, and empowering them through mentorship, training and meaningful work. Flexible telework options across 11 states promote work-life balan[...]
2026 Virginia Business Best Places to Work | Midsize companies
#1 Sriven Technologies Sriven Technologies delivers advanced technology consulting, software engineering and digital transformation services for government and commercial organizations seeking modernization and performance improvement. The firm specializes in cloud architecture, enterprise application development, cybersecurity, data analytics and systems integration, supporting clients with scala[...]
No one’s indispensable — and that’s a good thing
Cross-training is a key strategy used by 68% of Virginia’s 2026 Best Places to Work to ensure operational continuity and employee engagement.
Don’t import 996: Why America should reject overwork culture
China’s 996 model — 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., six days a week — was sold as a path to speed, discipline, and dominance. In reality, it became a case study in how overwork corrodes the very foundation of business success. People can push themselves for a while, but there’s a ceiling. Past a certain […]
The People Paradox: Why ‘Soft’ Skills Deliver the Hardest Numbers
Honestly, this job would be a breeze if it weren’t for the people part.” A regional sales director said that after recounting missed targets, two resignations and a turf war between product and marketing. The room laughed — tired laughter, the kind that comes when you recognize a hard truth. Plans obey Gantt charts; people […]
The Manager Multiplier: How Engagement Turns Into Margin
You don’t need a billion-dollar strategy to boost your bottom line. You need a manager who gets it. Here’s the math: move a team from meh to energized, and you’ll see profits rise 23%, sales climb 18%, quality jump 14%. No new software. No flashy rebrand. Just people doing their best work. Yet most executives […]
Elon Musk’s memo exposes a trust crisis in leadership
Musk’s memo sparked debate, but the real issue isn’t accountability — it’s a lack of trust, clarity, and communication in modern workplace culture.
Out and About Best Places To Work 2025
Virginia’s top workplaces shined at a disco-themed awards night celebrating the 15th annual Best Places to Work in Virginia
Best Places to Work in Virginia 2025
For the 15th year, Virginia Business is pleased to present the Best Places to Work in Virginia list, produced in collaboration with Pennsylvania-based Best Companies Group, a division of our mutual parent company, BridgeTower Media. This year, 147 companies were chosen for inclusion in the 2025 Best Places to Work in Virginia cohort, divided into […]
Virginia Best Places to Work 2025: Large Company Winners
# 1 LARGE COMPANY PATRIOT GROUPS INTERNATIONAL www.patgroupi.com Patriot Group International (PGI) stands out as a top employer due to its commitment to a flexible, team-oriented and mission-focused workplace. The company provides critical services to the U.S. government, with a strong emphasis on employee well-being, including mental health support for those in challenging environments. PGI [&h[...]
