Richmond, Virginia – July 28, 2026 – Virginia Business is pleased to announce the launch of the Best Places to Work in Virginia program, a prestigious initiative designed to recognize organizations that excel in workplace culture and employee satisfaction. Registration is now open and will remain available through September 25, 2026. 

As employers across Virginia compete for talent in an increasingly competitive market, workplace culture has become a key differentiator for attracting and retaining employees. Recognition as a Best Place to Work in Virginia signals to current and prospective employees that an organization is committed to creating an exceptional workplace experience. 

Organizations that register will invite their employees to complete a confidential survey measuring key aspects of the workplace experience, including leadership, communication, employee satisfaction, and workplace culture. Survey results are carefully evaluated and benchmarked to identify the top-performing organizations.  

“Participating in the Best Places to Work program allows organizations to showcase their commitment to their employees and their workplace culture,” said Jaime Raul Zepeda, Executive Vice President and Principal Consultant at Best Companies Group. “Recognition as a Best Place to Work strengthens employer branding, supports talent attraction and retention, and helps organizations identify opportunities for continued growth.” 

Why Virginia Employers Should Participate: 

• Valuable Employee Feedback: Gather meaningful feedback from employees through a comprehensive workplace survey.  

• Competitor Benchmarking: See how your organization compares to other employers across the region.  

• Recognition Among Top Employers: Earn recognition alongside Virginia’s leading workplaces and strengthen your employer brand. 

Organizations interested in participating can learn more and register at:  

https://bestcompaniesgroup.com/best-places-to-work-in-virginia/?utm_source=Various&utm_medium=Various&utm_campaign=Public%20Relations%20Marketing 

About Virginia Business: Virginia Business is the only publication in Virginia dedicated to covering economic activity in every sector and region of the commonwealth. The magazine has established a reputation as a must-read for those who want to stay abreast of commercial events in Virginia and attracts a diverse group of readers, including business leaders who hold managerial and financial positions and fill a host of C-suite positions. Virginia Business hosts several annual events to recognize excellence, celebrate business achievements and provide leadership opportunities across Virginia’s business community. Its Digital Marketing Solutions helps customers with social media, search engine marketing and optimization, retargeting, email marketing and more. Virginia Business is part of BridgeTower Media, the authoritative voice for insights and marketing solutions across 40+ brands in five key sectors across the United States. For more information, visit www.VirginiaBusiness.com.

About Best Companies Group: Best Companies Group (BCG) has been identifying and recognizing great workplaces since 2004. Through independent research and data-driven employee surveys, BCG helps employers benchmark their culture, improve employee engagement, and earn recognition in national and regional “Best Places to Work” programs across the U.S. and globally.