10 Alabama companies named to Newsweek’s Greatest Workplaces of 2026
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Newsweek has released its annual list of America’s Greatest Workplaces + 10 companies headquartered in our state made the list this year.
“Based on extensive research and millions of data points, top employers stand out for leadership, fair compensation, and work-life balance, proving that investing in people delivers lasting success.”
Newsweek
The Alabama companies to make the cut included:
- Construction Partners, Construction
- Children’s of Alabama, Hospitals & Health Care
- Coca-Cola Bottling Company UNITED, Manufacturing
- RENFROE, Insurance
- Torch Technologies, Defense & Space Manufacturing
- UAB Medicine, Hospitals & Health Care
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, Insurance
- Infirmary Health, Hospitals & Health Care
- Mazda Toyota Manufacturing, Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
- TruBridge, Hospitals & Health Care
Construction Partners, which is based out of Dothan, is the only company from Alabama to receive a 5-star rating from Newsweek.
The oldest company from our state to make the list is Coca-Cola UNITED (founded in 1902) while the newest is Mazda Toyota Manufacturing which first formed in 2018.
Four of the companies are in the hospitals + health care industry, which is one less than the number of companies from Alabama on the list last year.
America’s Greatest Workplaces
Newsweek teamed up with Plant-A Insights Group for their fourth-annual ranking of America’s Greatest Workplaces.
The formula uses an analysis of 10 key metrics of employee satisfaction based on more than 575,000 interviews and 7.6 million reviews. The list highlights employers excelling in leadership, fair compensation and work-life balance.
“Prioritizing a strong workplace culture creates a powerful ripple effect. Our extensive research shows that when companies genuinely invest in employee satisfaction, engagement naturally follows. This doesn’t just foster a thriving, loyal workforce—it drives in measurable success, boosting productivity, and increasing profitability. A great workplace truly benefits everyone involved.”
Jennifer H. Cunningham, Newsweek Editor-In-Chief
