Garmin clinched the No. 2 spot on Forbes’ prestigious 2024 America’s Best Large Employers list, marking its highest ranking yet and standing as the top-ranking tech company. In collaboration with Statista, Forbes conducted a comprehensive survey involving thousands of U.S.-based workers, evaluating employers on various aspects including compensation, corporate culture, career growth opportunities, work-life balance, and management diversity. Notably, current employees’ opinions held the most weight in the assessment.
Laurie Minard, Garmin’s vice president of human resources, expressed pride in the company’s recognition, emphasizing its commitment to core values established by its co-founders, Dr. Min Kao and Gary Burrell, over three decades ago. She underscored Garmin’s continued dedication to innovation and excellence, despite its substantial global growth.
Garmin’s inclusion in the Forbes list reflects its standing among 600 organizations acknowledged for their exemplary workplace environments. The list features both large companies with over 5,000 employees and mid-sized companies with a workforce ranging from 1,000 to 5,000 individuals. Notably, Forbes ensured the survey’s integrity by disclosing that no company paid for consideration.
Based in Olathe, Kansas, Garmin operates in aviation, automotive, fitness, marine, and outdoor markets. The company has nearly 5,000 employees at its U.S. headquarters and a global workforce exceeding 19,000 across 35 countries.
