These are the 10 best companies to work for in SC in 2023, Forbes says. Do you agree?
Work can be a fulfilling endeavor for some and a daily grind for others. For many it’s just what you do to pay the bills.
Still, who you work for can make a huge difference.
There are many types of companies to work for in South Carolina, but some are better than others. Be it higher pay, more benefits or quality working conditions, certain companies just have more to offer.
But how can you know which employers are the best without getting hired there first?
Global media company Forbes recently partnered with market research firm Statista to survey 70,000 workers at companies with a minimum of 500 employees in all 50 states and the district of Columbia. The workers were asked if they would recommend their employer to others and to evaluate that employer based on diversity, working conditions, compensation packages, potential for development, company image and more.
The participants also assessed other employers not their own. All the surveys were anonymous.
The number of companies on each state’s list vary by the size of it’s companies and workforce. Forbes listed a total of 55 companies for South Carolina.
Below are the top 10 best companies to work for in South Carolina. To review the complete list, click here.
1. Google
Total workers: 156,500
Headquarters: Mountain View, California
CEO: Sundar Pichai
Industry: IT, Internet, software and services
Year founded: 1998
2. Roper St. Francis
Total workers: 6,000
Headquarters: Charleston
CEO: Jeffrey DiLisi
Industry: Healthcare and social
Year founded: 1929
3. U.S. Department of the Treasury
Total workers: 100,000
Headquarters: Washington, D.C.
U.S. Secretary of Treasury: Janet Yellen
Industry: Government services
Year founded: 1789
4. Publix Super Markets
Total workers: 240,000
Headquarters: Lakeland, Florida
CEO: Randall T. Jones, Sr.
Industry: Retail and Wholesale
Year founded: 1930
5. Michelin Group North America
Total workers: 124,900
Headquarters: Greenville
CEO: Yves Chapot
Industry: Automotive
Year founded: 1950
6. MUSC Health
Total workers: 25,000
Headquarters: Charleston
CEO: David J. Cole
Industry: Healthcare and social
Year founded: 1824
7. Fort Mill School District
Total workers: 2,500
Headquarters: Fort Mill
Superintendent: James Epps Jr.
Industry: Education
Year founded: 1930
8. Duke Energy
Total workers: 28,000
Headquarters: Charlotte, North Carolina
CEO: Lynn J. Good
Industry: Utilities
Year founded: 1904
9. Honeywell International
Total workers: 34,000
Headquarters: Charlotte, North Carolina
CEO: Vimal Kapur
Industry: Engineering, manufacturing
Year founded: 1927
10. BMW Group
Total workers: 149,475
Headquarters: Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey
CEO: Oliver Zipse
Industry: Automotive and suppliers
Year founded: 1916
