City and County of Honolulu named to Forbes America’s Best Employers 2024 list

HONOLULU – The City and County of Honolulu proudly announces its prestigious placement on the esteemed Forbes list of America’s Best Employers 2024. This remarkable achievement, bestowed by Forbes in collaboration with Statista Inc., marks a significant milestone in the city’s commitment to fostering an exceptional work environment.

“This recognition highlights the dedication of our workforce and the supportive culture we have cultivated within the City and County of Honolulu,” said Mayor Rick Blangiardi. “We are honored to be recognized as one of America’s Best Employers, reflecting our steadfast commitment to creating an outstanding workplace environment where our employees can excel and make meaningful contributions to our community. As we continue to prioritize employee satisfaction and success, we are actively recruiting talented individuals to join our team and further enhance our impact.”

Kurt Williams is one of the City employees featured in video profiles highlighting the men and women that keep the City and County of Honolulu running on a daily basis. Click here to go behind the scenes of their hard work.

The Forbes list of America’s Best Employers 2024 stems from an independent survey that surveyed over 170,000 U.S. employees from companies with a minimum of 1,000 employees nationwide. The evaluation process includes employee personal assessments and public feedback from friends, family, and industry peers.

The City and County of Honolulu’s exceptional performance in these evaluations underscores its position as a top employer in the nation, ranking #296 out of 600 businesses and #10 for government services.

The distinction is particularly notable as it distinguishes organizations across two categories: “Mid-sized” organizations, employing between 1,000 and 5,000 individuals, and “Large” sized organizations, employing more than 5,000 individuals. The City and County of Honolulu employs more than 10,000 full and part-time employees.

This recognition underscores the City and County of Honolulu’s steadfast dedication to nurturing a workplace that places paramount importance on its employees’ well-being, continuous professional development, and active engagement within the community. By prioritizing the satisfaction and success of its workforce, the City and County continues to set the standard for excellence in employment practices.

For three consecutive years, Forbes has acknowledged the City and County of Honolulu as one of the Best-In-State Employers, ranking it as the number one provider of government services in Hawai‘i. To explore career opportunities at the City and County of Honolulu, please click here.

For more information about the Forbes list of America’s Best Employers 2024 and to view the complete list, visit here.