C Spire Named to Newsweek’s America’s Most Admired Workplaces 2026 for Second Consecutive Year

RIDGELAND, Miss.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--C Spire, a leading national advanced technology company, announced today that it is recognized as one of America’s Most Admired Workplaces 2026 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. This marks the second consecutive year C Spire has received the honor. Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group recognized companies that were evaluated using interviews with more than 400,000 U.S. employees and a comprehensive online survey, collecting more than 4.9 million company reviews.

“We are proud to be recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Most Admired Workplaces,” said Lauren Lawhorn, Chief Human Resources Officer at C Spire. “We make the complex simple and deliver technology that transforms lives, homes, businesses, and communities. Our culture of innovation and our commitment to delivering what’s next in tech are driven by our team members. Their sense of purpose is the foundation of our success and attracts others who want to join us.”

“When people consider their dream job, they often put companies they admire at the top of the list. The opportunity to work at a company you respect is exciting, with many job seekers choosing to only apply to those companies that they know. That is why Newsweek is proud to partner with Plant-A Insights to present, for the second time, America’s Most Admired Workplaces 2026, highlighting the 750 companies that employees hold in the highest esteem. These companies are a leading example of best workplace practices, creating environments that are admired by employees,” said Jennifer H. Cunningham, Editor-in-Chief for Newsweek.

To enhance employee growth, C Spire offers extensive professional development opportunities, including the C Spire Mentorship Program, Workday Learning, AI Learning Program, tuition assistance, external continuing education, and development courses. Initiatives like Team of Teams promote cross-functional collaboration for innovation and problem-solving.

C Spire also offers generous paid time off for vacation, illness, and personal leave, along with a comprehensive benefits package that supports the health and well-being of employees and their families. Benefits include premium health insurance options with low employee cost share, telehealth services, wellness and employee assistance programs, retirement savings contributions, and life and disability insurance.

About C Spire

C Spire is a privately held national advanced technology company that delivers customer-inspired solutions, transforming how people and businesses connect, live, and work. With a proven legacy of innovation, C Spire is elevating connected living by providing customers with fiber-powered smart homes, AI-enhanced experiences and 5G connectivity. C Spire is accelerating tomorrow's business growth with secure fiber networks, AI-driven cloud solutions and intelligent collaboration tools. The company, based in Ridgeland, Miss., is the largest, privately held U.S. wireless carrier, a leading fiber internet provider in Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee, and an award-winning tech solutions partner for businesses across 49 states.

This news release and other announcements are available at www.cspire.com/news. For more information about C Spire, visit www.cspire.com or follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/cspire or X at www.x.com/cspire.