EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA — Starkey, a global leader in hearing innovation, today announced it has been named a 2026 Top Workplaces USA award winner by USA TODAY, marking the fourth consecutive year the company has received this recognition. In addition to the national award, Starkey also earned eight Culture Excellence awards this year, underscoring its commitment to building an exceptional workplace.
The Top Workplaces USA award celebrates organizations with 150 or more employees that have built people-first cultures. This year, more than 42,000 organizations were invited to participate, with winners recognized for fostering workplace environments that prioritize employee listening, engagement, and overall well-being.
“Our culture is what makes Starkey truly special. We are deeply committed to creating an environment where people feel supported, empowered, and connected to a greater purpose. When employees feel valued and inspired, they bring their best ideas forward, and that’s what drives meaningful innovation and impact. This recognition is a reflection of our people and the culture they continue to build every day.”
–Jessica Sawalich, Chief People Officer and Executive Vice President of Culture
The award is based entirely on employee feedback gathered through a confidential, research-backed survey administered by Energage, the organization behind the Top Workplaces program since 2006. Results are calculated by measuring employee responses across key Workplace Experience Themes, which are indicators of organizational health and performance.
Starkey’s continued recognition reflects its ongoing focus on creating an environment where employees feel heard, supported, and inspired. The company’s culture combines innovation in hearing technology with a broader mission of improving lives by connecting people to the world around them.
As Starkey continues to grow, the company remains focused on investing in its workforce and maintaining a workplace culture that supports both employee satisfaction and long-term performance.
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 advanced hearing technology through developments in sound quality, machine learning, and connected devices. As the only American-owned hearing aid manufacturer, Starkey employs more than 5,000 professionals across 29 facilities and serves customers in more than 100 markets worldwide. Learn more at www.starkey.com.
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