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It’s important to work for an employer that is truly invested in your success. But what does that look like? Take the companies below, which all actively promote employees from within and provide them with the training and support they need to get to the next level.
Whether you’re striving to get into management, want a place where you can try out roles on different teams, or always looking for the next challenge at work, chances are you’ll find what you need right here.
Keep reading to learn more about the growth opportunities at each of these companies, and see what roles they have available right now.
1. Enterprise Mobility
At Enterprise Holdings, career development and internal mobility are embedded in our culture. We look for talent inside the organization to promote from within, which means exciting opportunities are always right around the corner. One of our many career development opportunities is our management trainee program, which provides a clear path into leadership positions at the company. Trainees receive hands-on experience across customer service, finance, operations, and marketing, all while learning what it takes to run a successful, multimillion-dollar business.
2. Northrop Grumman
At Northrop Grumman, we focus on a holistic experience for our employees’ well-being and growth. We encourage employees to shape their career journeys with diverse roles and experiences that expand their expertise, feed their curiosity, and fuel their passions to solve our customers’ toughest problems.
3. Warner Bros. Discovery
Warner Bros. Discovery offers development programs at all levels of our organization. Every year, thousands of employees across the globe participate in programs like our award-winning management development program, our extensive coaching program in partnership with BetterUp, or one of our early career leadership or professional development programs. We also have a range of function-specific programs, like our Ad Sales Academy.
Our learning and development (L&D) team also works directly with employees on areas like new team formation, team dynamics, and culture development. Additionally, L&D partners externally with top coaches and faculty to bring in specific expertise and knowledge to help leaders and teams achieve their full potential.
4. Bloomberg LP
At Bloomberg, career advancement is not limited to the traditional “ladder” approach focused on upward movement. This allows for a variety of multidirectional opportunities tailor-made for individual needs and talents. The focus is less on job titles and more on creating a “career portfolio.” Some examples of what career growth can look like here include: moving up to gain more responsibility, scope, or a chance to lead; taking on special projects to expand responsibilities or investigate new opportunities; changing direction in response to career or life demands; moving laterally to a different department or product; and relocating to increase exposure and broaden perspective.
Bloomberg also supports those who want to pursue a management role or grow in their existing management role through a series of deliberate and thoughtful programs to refine their leadership style and build skills to enhance their impact. In 2022, 96% of our leadership roles were filled internally.
5. UnitedMasters
If our day jobs are our “majors,” our devout passions are our “minors.” In pursuit of bringing our whole selves to work, we offer the Minors Development Grant Program. This educational initiative aims to support the exploration of your minor and empower you to bring it to life in your work more often and with greater impact. We also offer bespoke training based on interest and needs.
The Muse 2022 VIBE Awards Winner: Best Companies for Financial and Retirement Benefits.
6. Spectrum
Spectrum is a leading broadband communications company and the second-largest cable operator in the United States. They provide a full range of advanced broadband services, including Spectrum TV video entertainment programming, Spectrum Internet access, and Spectrum Voice to connect more people in more places. Spectrum employees take pride in their fast-paced, dynamic work culture and encourage each other to reach their full potential.
With significant opportunities for job training and advancement, our employees develop the skills and expertise necessary to build a long and successful career with us. Having a highly skilled and long-tenured workforce is an asset to our customers and allows us to deliver better products and services.
7. Fisher Investments
At Fisher Investments, we believe in supporting life-long careers of our employees and an essential part of that is Career Development. We don’t require employees to come into the firm with a finance degree, rather we provide the training employees need to have a successful career at the firm. Along with role-specific training, we offer a wide array of training to support overall professional and career development. Leaders play an essential role in employees’ development through monthly development conversations, development planning, and recognition. They also support the Fisher’s Performance Coaching process, where they provide regular skill evaluations with their direct reports throughout the year.
8. Stryker
With more than 51,000 employees globally, Stryker is on a mission to make healthcare better. Their belief: customers and patients are at the heart of everything they do. The company was founded in 1941 by orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Homer Stryker, as he started to find current products weren’t meeting patient needs and invented new products. Today, innovation continues to be a top priority and new technologies differentiate Stryker as an industry leader.
One of Stryker’s core values is people. To us, growing talent means investing in our people. We are dedicated to providing resources that help employees determine their strengths, identify opportunities to leverage their current talents, and encourage work on their professional development.
9. Outbrain
Outbrain strives to create an environment where our employees are always learning and growing professionally. (In fact, one of our cultural values is #ExpandYourToolbox.) We have invested in programs that will not only help to create new managers, but also continue to inspire and challenge our current managers. We have our own in-house mentorship program as well as an internal learning platform called SmartBrain, which is accessible to all employees at every level.
Our learning and development department is led by passionate individuals who care about our employees’ well-being and have made it their goal to help Outbrain be an educational working environment that’s both effective and successful.
10. Opendoor
At Opendoor, our superpower is our people. We take pride in being agile, and each team member plays a vital role in our success. We value ownership and a drive for results. As a growing business, there are ample opportunities for employees to dig in, do great work, and thrive. Guided by our operating principle of “1% Better Every Day,” we recognize that meaningful change takes time and enables our teammates to own their career growth and do their best work.
The Muse 2022 VIBE Awards Winner: Best Companies for Parental Benefits and Vacation and Time Off (honorable mention).
11. AWL
We take great pride in fostering a culture of growth and development, where each team member has the opportunity to thrive and advance in their career. Our approach to promoting from within is a cornerstone of our success, built on the belief that our greatest asset is our talented and dedicated workforce.
When it comes to promoting from within at AWL, we follow a well-defined and transparent process. We recognize that talent can be found in all corners of our organization, from entry-level positions to management roles. As a result, we actively encourage employees to take charge of their professional development and seek out opportunities for growth. By promoting from within, we not only reward our employees’ dedication and commitment, but we also foster a strong sense of loyalty and engagement throughout our workforce. Our approach encourages a continuous learning mindset, drives innovation, and ensures that our company remains a place where everyone can reach their fullest potential.
12. Equity Lifestyle Properties
Equity Lifestyle Properties is committed to fostering a culture that is challenging and engaging, and offers opportunities for growth. At ELS, we draw upon the strength of our workforce to meet and exceed the expectations of the diverse customers that we serve. We’re committed to supporting the growth and development of employees at all levels to help contribute to your success.
13. TriNetX
TriNetX is a data and analytics company that partners with healthcare organizations and pharmaceutical companies across the globe to conduct research and enhance clinical trials leveraging real-world data. They look for people who are creative, intuitive, and curious about science and the world. Collaboration is big at TriNetX, as everyone is working towards a common goal. The TriNetX company culture encourages continuous professional growth, and employees take pride in the impact their work makes on the world.
14. Asensus Surgical
At Asensus Surgical, we are digitizing the interface between the surgeon and patient to pioneer a new era of performance-guided surgery by unlocking the clinical intelligence to enable consistently superior outcomes and a new standard of surgery. Our employees are especially passionate about the work they do and thrive in a collaborative environment that fosters creative solutions to complex problems. The work is challenging, but everyone comes to Asensus Surgical looking for a fulfilling career, and that’s exactly what they find.
The Muse 2022 VIBE Awards Winner: Best Companies for Financial and Retirement Benefits.
15. Unum Group
We offer career development workshops to provide insight and tools to support ongoing career development. Participants explore their personal goals and identify actions to define their career vision, build a professional community, and develop strategies for career growth. We also have robust skill-building opportunities to support growth and development with in-demand skills, including a multi-tiered data and analytics skills building program. On top of that, we offer tuition reimbursements for degree programs and certifications, as well as MBA scholarships.
In addition to summer internship programs, we also have a year-round, part-time internship for college students to gain real world work experience, build a broad business network, and develop leadership skills. Scholars partake in professional and personal growth opportunities and many transition into full-time roles at Unum.
16. Eaton
Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to improving the quality of life and protecting the environment for people everywhere. We are guided by our commitment to do business right, to operate sustainably and to help our customers manage power - today and well into the future. By capitalizing on the global growth trends of electrification and digitalization, we’re accelerating the planet’s transition to renewable energy, helping to solve the world’s most urgent power management challenges, and doing what’s best for our stakeholders and all of society. Founded in 1911, Eaton has been listed on the NYSE for nearly a century. We reported revenues of $20.75 billion in 2022 and serve customers in more than 170 countries.
At Eaton, our people know they matter. They feel valued for their unique talents and the diverse perspectives they bring to every interaction. We invest heavily in training and development programs for the benefit of our employees, and the size and depth of our organization gives the opportunity for multiple career paths in different businesses and locations.
17. Protective
In our commitment to supporting personal and career development, we provide teammates with a clear, consistent, and transparent approach to career opportunities that develop talent for the future. Through the launch of our employee resource groups, which we call “growth networks,” and the expansion of our leadership and development programs, we continue to identify ways to provide our teammates with career growth and development opportunities.
18. Blueprint Medicines
At Blueprint Medicines, access to learning and professional development is available to all who pursue it. Blue Crew members are empowered to drive their own development through our non-linear approach to continued growth. Our lean team model innately provides opportunities to learn, try new things, and deepen or broaden your expertise. Our collaborative and connected culture, stimulated by the sharing of knowledge through mentoring and storytelling, may spark your interest to explore different parts of the business. And our casual approach to learning programs provides a safe space to improve your knowledge and application through skill-building and sharing in a learning community. Additionally, Blueprint managers are expected to follow the same approach themselves—demonstrating a growth mindset and passing on knowledge to their employees by providing opportunities to make your own decisions and challenging you to take risks. After all, you aren’t just hired for what you can do on day one, but also for what we believe you will do as you learn and grow at Blueprint.
19. Chick-fil-A, Inc.
At Chick-fil-A, Inc., the professional journey is about long-term growth and transformation. Each staff member can take control of their career growth through resources, such as mentorship, job shadowing, and a program that offers assignments within other departments. These programs help staffers gain hands-on experience outside of their everyday work and explore other career interests. Staff members also receive annual development dollars to use toward outside learning opportunities. Additionally, Chick-fil-A offers a six-month career journey experience program designed for both staff and people leaders to attend together and includes training, short assessments, and 1:1 career coaching. There are also self-led learning platforms offering an expansive variety of resources to support development and further career goals.
The Muse 2022 VIBE Awards Winner: Best Companies for Professional Development, Financial and Retirement Benefits, and Office Life and Perks (honorable mention).
20. Trustly
As a fast-growing organization, employees at Trustly are constantly learning and developing through on-the-job challenges. We believe in providing real-time, consistent feedback so employees can grow and develop daily as well as during our bi-annual performance review process. We recognize and reward employees through internal promotion and lateral mobility. At Trustly, we provide our managers with the guidance and tools they need to be exceptional leaders, including training opportunities and monthly roundtable discussions where managers can share their experiences and insights and learn from one another.
21. NAVEX
NAVEX is the industry leader in integrated risk and compliance management software and services that help organizations manage risk, address complex regulatory compliance requirements, and foster an ethical, highly productive workplace culture. NAVEX has been recognized as a Top Workplace and recently awarded Enterprise Company of the Year by the Technology Association of Oregon. Their SaaS solutions are trusted by thousands of customers worldwide, including more than 80% of the Fortune 500. NAVEX offers one-of-a-kind opportunities for employees to take on diverse data projects, learn new skill sets, and create cutting-edge technologies.
NAVEX offers a hybrid work model that allows for a blend of in office collaboration and remote.
22. Boxer Property Management
Boxer employees, no matter the role or responsibility, are the driving force behind its success. With a business built upon setting, maintaining, and exceeding exceptionally high standards, our employees deliver success across all of our operations by believing in our mission, our culture, and our pursuit of excellence. With varied business interests, Boxer employs a wide variety of roles requiring different skills, experience, and knowledge. But becoming a Boxer employee is about so much more. It’s about enthusiasm, drive, the will to succeed, and relishing and excelling as part of a team. Once a part of that team, the opportunities to grow, to diversify, and to develop are boundless throughout our businesses.
23. Mast-Jägermeister US
Mast-Jägermeister US is a collaborative and inclusive people first organization. Just like our namesake herbal liqueur, we approach all that we do with authenticity, and we are driven by masterful execution. We are continuously inspired by our global mission, “Best Nights of Your Life”, naturally making MJUS a social company. Our “Meisters” are unified by an unparalleled passion and enthusiasm for our two exceptional brands.
As an organization, we invest in the development of our people by providing training and cross-functional assignments at all levels that lead to growth opportunities.
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