Having a great place to work is invaluable. Apart from the pay scale and benefits, a healthy workplace has effective, empathetic leaders, supportive, collaborative colleagues and shared commitment to a clear mission. Owners invest in up-to-date technology and green-friendly infrastructure while managers provide opportunities for networking, engaging with the local community and connecting with peers through social gatherings as well as cultural and affinity groups. Given how many hours workers spend on the job, these attributes make a world of difference.
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City & State’s Top Workplaces highlights standout employers that are ahead of the curve. This year’s list features 40 of the best places to work in the world of New York politics and policy, including governmental, nonprofit and for-profit entities small and large. To compile this list, we solicited and assessed reader nominations, which we vetted via anonymous employee reviews and other publicly available information. The selected honorees shared some basic details, including three areas of strength in their workplace.
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We’re pleased to present City & State’s 2026 Top Workplaces.