Zebra Technologies Named to Newsweek’s 2021 List of America’s Most Loved Workplaces

Company ranks #25 among 100 U.S. companies recognized for employee satisfaction

LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Zebra Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: ZBRA), an innovator at the front line of business with solutions and partners that deliver a performance edge, today announced its inclusion on Newsweek’s Most Loved Workplaces list for 2021, ranking #25 among the top 100 companies recognized for employee happiness and satisfaction at work.

“We are thrilled to be recognized by Newsweek on its inaugural list of the most loved workplaces,” said Jeff Schmitz, Chief Human Resources and Marketing Officer, Zebra Technologies. “Our commitment to fostering a culture of curiosity, learning and belonging empowers all employees to bring their best selves to work.”

Zebra is a community of changemakers, innovators and doers who develop new technologies and create new solutions with partners to help organizations act with greater visibility, connectivity, and intelligence, delivering better experiences for front-line workers and those they serve. Being a part of Zebra means being seen, heard, valued, and respected while defining a path to a fulfilling career, having opportunities to learn and lead while channeling skills toward causes that benefit the community locally and globally.

“In the wake of the pandemic, businesses hit hurdles in terms of retaining and attracting employees, but the companies that made this list are delivering the respect, care, and appreciation that it takes to create a positive workplace that nurtures talent,” said Nancy Cooper, Global Editor in Chief, Newsweek.

Produced in collaboration with the Best Practice Institute (BPI), a leadership development and benchmark research company, the Newsweek list results were determined after surveying more than 800,000 employees from businesses with workforces varying in size from 50 to more than 10,000.

“The best way to determine the strength of a company’s culture is by measuring the degree of love employees feel for their workplace,” said Louis Carter, CEO and Founder of Best Practice Institute and Most Loved Workplace.

The full Newsweek list of 2021’s Most Loved Workplaces will be featured in the magazine’s print edition and is currently available online at https://www.newsweek.com/americas-most-loved-workplaces-2021.

METHODOLOGY

Companies were evaluated and scored as follows: 35% was based on employee survey responses; 25% was derived from analysis of external public ratings from sites such as Comparably, Careerbliss, Glassdoor, Indeed and Google; and 40% came from direct interviews with and written responses from company officials. Newsweek then conducted additional research into every company on the list and the top runners up to determine the final list of 100 companies and their ranking.

ABOUT ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES

Zebra (NASDAQ: ZBRA) empowers the front line in retail/ecommerce, manufacturing, transportation and logistics, healthcare, public sector and other industries to achieve a performance edge. With more than 10,000 partners across 100 countries, Zebra delivers industry-tailored, end-to-end solutions to enable every asset and worker to be visible, connected and fully optimized. The company’s market-leading solutions elevate the shopping experience, track and manage inventory as well as improve supply chain efficiency and patient care. In 2020, Zebra made Forbes Global 2000 list for the second consecutive year and was listed among Fast Company’s Best Companies for Innovators. For more information, visit www.zebra.com or sign up for news alerts. Participate in Zebra’s Your Edge blog, follow the company on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook, and check out our Story Hub: Zebra Perspectives.

ABOUT NEWSWEEK

Newsweek is the modern global digital news organization built around the iconic, over 85-year-old American magazine. Newsweek reaches 100 million people each month with its thought-provoking news, opinion, images, graphics, and video delivered across a dozen print and digital platforms. Headquartered in New York City, Newsweek also publishes international editions in EMEA and Asia.

ABOUT BEST PRACTICE INSTITUTE

Best Practice Institute is an award-winning leadership and organization development center, benchmark research company, think tank, and solutions provider. BPI is the certifying body for Most Loved Workplace® and conducted the original research to create the model and criteria for becoming a Most Loved Workplace®. BPI’s research proves that Most Loved Workplaces produce 3-4 times better customer service, employee performance, and retention than companies not loved by their employees.