Employee Satisfaction

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Companies

Hilton, Cisco, and American Express are three companies that stood out to me after looking at the 2025 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list. Each of these, have evidence for strong workplace practices that support employee satisfaction.

Practice of HR

Hilton practices HR through inclusion, development programs, and strong benefits. They highlight paid time off, health and welfare plans, travel discounts, debt-free education, and overall well-being support. I think it’s important to be at a company that actively works towards providing its workers with the resources and capabilities to live a balanced life.

Cisco practices HR through heavy investment into its employees. This includes focus on physical, mental, and financial well-being, while also supporting life outside of work. The aid for one’s personal life is huge because it can drastically increase production and happiness while at work.

American Express practices HR through leadership advancement, development, and inclusion. They emphasize long-term growth, flexibility and well-being, providing mentoring, professional community, and education. This is important for those who value expansion and being a part of a culture that actively practices growth.

Type of Manager I Want to Be

I want to be a manager that is able to direct my people but also have them trust me. I hope my employees are able to work towards the vision we collectively build and are able to thrive both professionally and personally. My vision is to be the type of manager that is both warm and competent.

Most Challenging for Managers

I’d imagine the most challenging job for managers is to sustain that balance of efficiency and well-being among employees. Often one comes at the cost of the other, so it must be difficult to empower workers to perform at a high level while also having work-life harmony.