EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA — Starkey has been recognized with eight Culture Excellence Awards and named a Manufacturing Top Workplace, reflecting the company’s focus on workplace culture, employee engagement, and organizational development.
The Culture Excellence Awards recognize Starkey’s performance across multiple areas, including innovation, leadership, professional development, purpose and values, work-life flexibility, appreciation, compensation and benefits, and employee well-being.
The awards are based on employee feedback collected through a confidential survey conducted by Energage, the organization behind the Top Workplaces program. Results are derived from responses to research-based Workplace Experience Themes designed to measure elements associated with high-performing organizations.
Recognition Based on Employee Feedback
According to the company, the recognition reflects ongoing efforts to foster a workplace environment centered on support, development, and purpose.
“A strong culture of caring is the foundation of everything we do at Starkey,” said Jessica Sawalich, Chief People Officer and Executive Vice President of Culture at Starkey.
“It lives in the way our teams care for one another and show up in meaningful ways every day. When people feel valued and supported, they are more driven to reach their highest potential and feel empowered to make real impact.”
Focus on Culture and Innovation
Starkey’s designation as a Manufacturing Top Workplace highlights its position within the broader manufacturing sector, where employee experience and operational performance are increasingly linked. The company cited ongoing investments in professional development, benefits, and workplace initiatives as contributing factors.
The recognition also aligns with Starkey’s broader strategy of combining technology development with a focus on workforce engagement. As hearing technology continues to evolve, companies across the sector are placing greater emphasis on aligning innovation with internal culture and talent development.
Driven by its commitment to serve patients and improve lives, Starkey remains committed to advancing hearing technology while fostering an environment where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired.
About Starkey
Starkey is a leading global innovator in hearing technology and AI-powered hearing aids, headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. Since its founding by Bill Austin in 1967 and led today by Brandon Sawalich, Starkey has driven breakthroughs in unmatched sound clarity and machine learning and intelligent hearing technology. As the only American-owned hearing aid manufacturer, Starkey employs over 5,000 professionals across 29 facilities, delivering advanced hearing solutions to customers in 100+ markets worldwide. Explore our smart hearing devices and connected technologies at .
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