Hey Guys,
Looking at the 2025 Fortune Best Companies to Work For list showed me that the best workplaces are not just about pay or perks. They are about how companies treat and support their people. NVIDIA, Hilton, and Wegmans all do this well, just in slightly different ways. NVIDIA really focuses on learning and growth. Employees are encouraged to keep building new skills and even move between teams. This makes sense for a company that relies on innovation, and it shows how investing in employees helps the business stay competitive. Hilton stood out for how much it emphasizes feedback, recognition, and employee well being. Managers are trained to support their teams, not just supervise them. This helps create a positive culture and keeps employees motivated, especially in a high stress service environment. Wegmans is known for promoting from within and helping pay for employee education. This makes people feel valued and gives them a reason to stay long term. It also helps the company build strong leaders from inside rather than always hiring from outside. As a future manager, I want to take a similar approach. I want to be supportive, clear about expectations, and open to feedback. I think good managers create environments where people feel trusted and motivated to do their best work. The most challenging part of being a manager will probably be balancing business goals with individual needs, especially when someone is struggling or when changes need to happen. But these companies show that when managers genuinely care about their employees and use HR practices to support them, it leads to better results for everyone. Hopefully I have inspired some of you with this blog post to have some of the same values!