Top Workplaces’ award recognizes more than 1,500 organizations with 150 or more employees that have created exceptional, people-first cultures
Yavapai Community College President Dr. Lisa Rhine informed the District Governing Board at its March meeting that the College had been named on of USA Today’s “Top Workplaces.” In a March 26 news release, the College explained that “The ‘Top Workplaces’ award recognizes more than 1,500 organizations with 150 or more employees that have created exceptional, people-first cultures. About 40,000 organizations were invited to participate.”
Winners are recognized for their commitment to fostering a workplace environment that values employee listening and engagement. Yavapai College was cited as an outstanding workplace among institutions with 500-999 employees.”
Dr. Rhine, in commenting on the award, said: “It is an honor to be recognized as a top workplace in the U.S. Our employees are the engine that powers what we do, and it is incredibly important that we build a culture that supports them. I am so proud of YC.”
Top Workplaces are determined by administering an employee engagement survey through Energage. Energage surveys employees at thousands of companies worldwide. The employee survey feedback is the sole criterion in determining the Top Workplaces. A full list of 2025 winners can be seen at:
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2025/03/20/best-places-to-work-2025-survey/77718021007/
The “Top Workplaces of 2025” citation comes a year after Yavapai College was named one of 2024’s “Top Workplaces in Arizona” by AZCentral, USA Today Network, and LocalIQ.
Sources: YCC District Governing Board meeting March 26, 2025; YCC press release authored by Michael Grady dated March 26, 2025.