For a second consecutive year, WVU is the top-ranked West Virginia-based employer in the state. It ranks number six overall among employers that operate in West Virginia and employ at least 500 people in their U.S. operations.
The rankings are based on responses to an independent survey from a sample of more than 80,000 employees across the U.S. The surveys were administered in a series of anonymous online panels and provide a representative sample of the U.S. workforce.
Forbes partnered with market research company Statista to conduct the study. Employees were asked to rate their willingness to recommend their current employers to friends and family and to evaluate other employers in their respective industries. The study also assessed each company according to atmosphere, working conditions, the potential for development and company image.
“It really is an exciting honor to be recognized by Forbes as one of the best employers in West Virginia once again,” said Cris DeBord, vice president of Talent and Culture. “We are dedicated to making the necessary changes and improvements to ensure that our faculty and staff enjoy working at West Virginia University. Receiving this honor for the second year in a row only continues to motivate our efforts.”
View the complete list of “America’s Best Employers by State.