Agilent Ranks No. 11 on Fortune’s List of Best Workplaces in the World

SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today announced the company has been named to Fortune’s list of Best Workplaces in the World, ranking no. 11 among 25 companies.

The list is based on 7.4 million responses to the Great Place to Work survey, which represents the experiences of 20 million employees worldwide. The survey assesses employee satisfaction in key areas, from credibility and respect to fairness and camaraderie.

“Being named one of the best workplaces in the world is a tremendous achievement. Thank you to our team members around the world for living our values every day,” said Agilent President and CEO Padraig McDonnell. “I’m proud that Agilent is a company where top talent comes to work, where high-performing teams support each other, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and develop.”

In the last year, Agilent also was named a top employer by Forbes, one of America’s greatest workplaces by Newsweek, the ninth best company to work for in Europe, and a Best Workplace in Asia.

Agilent’s values of trust, respect, teamwork, and integrity create a positive environment that enables leaders, managers, teams, and individual contributors to work together to achieve outstanding results for Agilent customers. The company also provides numerous special programs that enrich the workplace experience, including:

Well-being and belonging

Agilent provides paid time off for employees to volunteer, an activity closely associated with well-being. Many Agilent workplaces offer fitness and sports programs, such as pickleball in the United States, Baduanjin qigong in China, and cricket in India. Each site offers something unique, from social clubs and musical bands to volunteer outings and even curated film festivals. Agilent Employee Network Groups (ENGs) also offer important ways for individuals to make meaningful connections and build supportive working relationships.

Professional development and growth

Agilent promotes a growth mindset and continuous learning through its comprehensive set of educational programs and resources. Agilent leadership also sponsors an annual competition, where teams in every division have an opportunity to be recognized for innovative work in their respective fields.

Mentorship is ingrained in the Agilent culture through informal and formal channels. One early career professional observed its impact: “When I joined Agilent, I was struck by the culture of mentorship. People really cared about my development, and I’ve already had a handful of mentors in just a few years.”

Community and volunteerism

Agilent supports employees’ charitable giving by matching their donations up to $25,000 per year. Agilent also pays employees who volunteer outside of working hours $25 per hour, which can be donated to any eligible charity. Tens of thousands of charitable organizations are eligible, from local little league teams and animal shelters to humanitarian relief and environmental organizations.

These are just a few examples of what makes Agilent a great workplace. Learn more about Agilent’s employee engagement programs in the company’s annual ESG report and on the Careers page on Agilent.com.

About Agilent Technologies

Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) is a global leader in analytical and clinical laboratory technologies, delivering insights and innovation that help our customers bring great science to life. Agilent’s full range of solutions includes instruments, software, services, and expertise that provide trusted answers to our customers' most challenging questions. The company generated revenue of $6.83 billion in fiscal 2023 and employs approximately 18,000 people worldwide. Information about Agilent is available at www.agilent.com. To receive the latest Agilent news, subscribe to the Agilent Newsroom. Follow Agilent on LinkedIn and Facebook.

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