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The University of Maryland is one of America’s best large employers in the United States, according to 2024 rankings from Forbes magazine.
The list, released Feb. 22, places UMD at No. 54 overall, as well as No. 1 in the state, and No. 5 among all universities.
UMD's high placement recognizes the university's efforts to invest in its people to create an atmosphere where faculty and staff can excel in their careers and be recognized for their efforts.
The annual ranking, produced in partnership with market research firm Statista, surveyed 170,000 U.S.-based employees at American companies on factors including employee satisfaction, work culture and work-life balance and benefits. Respondents were asked to rate their employer, and if they would recommend their employer to others.
Organizations with 1,000 to 5,000 employees were deemed midsize employers while the companies with more than 5,000 employees were considered large. Survey respondents were asked to rate their employer, and if they would recommend their employer to others. All survey responses were tallied to produce a score for each company, and the 1,000 organizations with the highest scores landed on the full lists of America’s Best Midsize Employers 2024 and America’s Best Large Employers 2024.
Forbes in 2023 also placed the University of Maryland on its list of America's Best-In-State Employers for the third consecutive year. Newsweek named UMD its 2024 list of America's Greatest Workplaces for Women and of America’s Greatest Employees for Diversity. Both recognitions reflect the university’s commitment to ensure that all employees feel welcome and valued.
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