Top 10 Companies With The Best Work-Life Balance

With perks ranging from hybrid work to pet-friendly offices, here are 10 of the top US companies with the best work-life balance offering for their employees

Gone are the days of the corporate rat race. According to a 2023 Deloitte survey, both Gen Z and Millennials consider having a healthy work-life balance as the biggest priority in their careers—but what exactly does this mean for companies?

Every year, the employers and brand comparison site Comparably puts together a list of the top US companies for work-life balance, employee happiness, and career growth. These are based on employee ratings on factors such as diversity, gender equality, happiness, contentment with their team, the management, and perks.

Employees also write reviews on the website, reporting on different areas such as the company culture and opportunities for growth, in order to give a more personalized picture of their workplace environment.

So, based on these metrics, what are Comparably’s top companies with the best work-life balance?

Companies With The Best Work-Life Balance: Top 10

10. Trimble

A technology solutions company, employees give Trimble an A+ for its compensation, diversity, and future...

k. They also enjoy a gym membership, paid vacation time, and a flexible work from home policy.

According to one employee, “[There is a] great work-life balance. The motivation and expectation is always there to win and succeed, but there's never the pressure to put work before all else in life.”

9. SPS Commerce

This tech and application software company maintains a healthy work-life balance by upholding a work from home policy and offering paid time off. Employees rate the CEO, executive team, and company retention an A+.

“What makes me most happy at SPS Commerce is the work-life balance, and SPS offers different opportunities for growth and career development,” a reviewer said.

8. CarGurus

Most employees at this online car shopping platform consider the pace of work to be comfortably fast, while about 79% say they work eight hours or less. Plus, CarGurus also offers perks such as unique office space, free food, and flexible working.

According to one respondent, “CarGurus fosters open and collaborative communication and trust in making decisions. Work-life balance is encouraged.”

7. Vector Marketing

With its flexible working policy and paid time off, this kitchen cutlery company has perfected the recipe for work-life balance. Staff rate their leadership, team, and overall happiness an A+.

“Some of the most positive things about Vector Marketing are being encouraged to grow and have a healthy work-life balance,” shared one employee.

6. ADP

Employees at this payroll and HR services company rate it an A+ across metrics such as diversity, gender equality, and happiness. Reviewers also describe the leadership team as being engaged and willing to connect with their staff.

“ADP's work-life balance provides a way to be challenged at work while being able to thrive at life outside of work,” one respondent stated.

5. Radiance Technologies

Tech companies are notorious for their long hours and demanding workload—but Radiance Technologies is turning that stereotype on its head. About 80% of the company’s employees say they work 8 hours or less, while their overall company culture is rated A+.

According to a surveyed employee, “Radiance is a great company that fosters a great work-life balance while providing work that produces meaningful impact.”

4. Esri

This mapping and analytics software company is also pioneering the way in work-life balance. All 382 Esri employees in the survey give their leadership an A+ ranking, putting it in the top 5% of other large US companies.

“Esri leadership is very invested in employee growth, job satisfaction, and work-life balance,” one reviewer revealed.

Companies With The Best Work-Life Balance: Top 3

3. Proofpoint

A cloud-based cybersecurity company, Proofpoint also takes care to preserve its employee-first company culture. Staff rate it an A+ for its perks and benefits, which include paid holidays, free food, and a performance bonus.

An employee said, “They believe in and still exercise work-life balance. Providing the ability to work remotely or even hybrid schedules makes this possible. They continue to care as a team and treat you like family.”

2. HubSpot

This popular customer platform is rated A+ across all metrics by its employees, which includes important work-life factors such as diversity, gender equality, culture, positivity, and perks. HubSpot also offers a flexible remote working policy, unlimited vacation time, a gym membership reimbursement, and a pet-friendly office.

“[There is an] emphasis on rest and work-life balance. We're encouraged to take time off when we need or want it, and my manager always emphasizes setting aside time for myself,” one employee revealed within the survey.

1. Elsevier

Jumping from second place in last year’s ranking to first, Elsevier is a global leader in information and analytics. Employees at this dynamic company give A+ ratings to its diversity, gender equality, and future outlook. Plus, the company offers desirable perks that contribute to work-life balance such as healthcare and gym membership.

According to a reviewer: “The work-life balance, reflected in policies like flexible working hours and remote work options, is the most appealing part of my compensation package.”