Graybar Named One of America’s Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces for 2026

November 10, 2026

Graybar has recently been named to the 2026 America’s Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces list, developed by Best Practice Institute (BPI) and featured in The Wall Street Journal. The recognition reflects how employees experience their workplace, including the extent to which they feel respected, believe in the company’s future and see their own values reflected in the organization.

This marks the fifth consecutive year Graybar has earned a place on the list. Graybar ranked No. 46 among the 100 companies recognized in 2026.

Because Graybar is employee-owned, employees have the opportunity to share in the company’s success and take an active role in shaping its future. That sense of ownership is reinforced by a culture built on respect and teamwork, where employees are encouraged to contribute ideas, grow their careers, and make a difference for customers and one another.

“Our employees are the reason Graybar is a great place to work, and this recognition belongs to them,” said Kathleen M. Mazzarella, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Graybar. “As an employee-owned company, we share a strong sense of responsibility for our company and for each other. I’m proud of the way our people live our values, serve our customers and continue building Graybar for the future.”

How the recognition is determined

BPI’s research uses the proprietary Love of Workplace Index to assess employees’ emotional connection to their organization. The underlying SPARK model examines collaboration, a positive vision for the future, alignment of values, respect, and achievement. Employee feedback provides evidence of how those qualities are experienced at work.

“What separates these organizations is that accountability does not belong to a select few. People throughout the organization are encouraged to contribute ideas, take ownership, solve problems, and help move the business forward. They create opportunities for people to grow, trust and respect one another, and turn ideas into action,” said Louis Carter, founder and CEO of Best Practice Institute and creator of the Most Loved Workplace certification and rankings.

https://www.graybar.com/graybar-named-one-of-americas-top-100-most-loved-workplaces-for-2026