PEOPLE, Great Place To Work name Wegmans to 2026 PEOPLE Companies that Care List

Wegmans press release

Great Place To Work and PEOPLE magazine have honored Wegmans Food Markets Inc. as one of the 2026 PEOPLE Companies that Care. This is Wegmans 10th time being named to this prestigious list, this year coming in at No. 2. Earning a spot means that Wegmans has surpassed rigorous benchmarks, establishing itself as one of the best companies to work for in the country.

The PEOPLE Companies that Care list is based on over 1.3 million employee survey responses and data from companies representing the experience of more than 7.3 million employees in the U.S. Of those surveys, nearly 970,000 responses came from employees at companies eligible for this year’s list, and these rankings are based on that feedback.

Companies also submit essays that are validated by employee survey data to give a complete picture of the way an organization cares for its employees, its community, and the planet. To be considered for the list, companies must be Great Place To Work Certified and have at least 10 U.S. employees.

“We are proud to be recognized on the PEOPLE Companies that Care list. Caring is our No. 1 value, and this honor reflects the culture our employees create every day through the care they show for one another, our customers, and our communities. We are grateful that our values are made visible through our people’s actions every day," said Colleen Wegman, president and CEO of Wegmans Food Markets.

The Companies that Care list is highly competitive. Survey responses reflect a comprehensive picture of the workplace experience. Honorees were selected based on their ability to care for employees, families and the communities where they operate.

“Employees are under immense pressure, and the best workplaces are finding ways to support them in the ways they need,” said Michael C. Bush, CEO of Great Place To Work. “When employees feel that sense of care, they do incredible things – delivering the crucial results that grow businesses and build new markets.”

"We're proud to celebrate companies that lead with purpose by supporting their employees, strengthening their communities, and driving positive change. Their commitment to positive impact reflects PEOPLE's longstanding mission to celebrate stories of inspiring people whose actions create lasting impact,” said Charlotte Triggs, PEOPLE editor-in-chief. 

In 2026, Wegmans ranked No. 5 on the 100 Best Companies to Work For list, and No. 3 on the Best Workplaces in New York. In 2025, the company also ranked as a Best Workplace for Parents, Best Workplace for Women, and was ranked No. 1 on the Fortune Best Workplaces in Retail list.