The Best Places to Work Survey is officially back for 2026!
The 2026 Best Places to Work Survey is a no-cost opportunity for Southeast Minnesota employers to showcase their workplace, gain meaningful insights, and strengthen talent attraction and retention efforts. Participants complete a 40-question online survey and receive a complimentary, confidential report with regional comparisons. Top employers in the Small, Mid-Size, and Large categories will earn Best Places to Work recognition, promotional tools, and celebration at the 2026 Workforce Development Forum on April 9. Designed for organizations of all sizes, this survey highlights workplace excellence and leadership in building strong teams.
What’s in it for you?
Invaluable Insights:
Every participating business receives a complimentary, personalized, and confidential report with key data on benefits, training, growth, and other workplace practices. Identify your strengths, uncover areas for improvement, and see just how well your business compares to others in the region.
Celebrate Success:
Winning businesses will be honored at the 2026 Workforce Development Forum on April 9th! This energizing event features a keynote speaker, employer panel, and the Best Places to Work celebration. Awardees have the opportunity to showcase their workplace culture at the event through a short, creative video for a fun way to highlight what makes your team special and engage employees in the process.
Gain Recognition:
Businesses emerging in the Small, Mid-Size, and Large categories as the “cream-of-the-crop” in Southeast Minnesota can use the official Best Places to Work logo in their marketing and recruitment efforts and will receive other promotional tools to highlight this honor to employees and applicants.
We are here to help!
Workforce Development, Inc. (WDI) and Winona CareerForce staff are available to guide you through the entire process, from answering your questions about the survey, to completing the required steps, and understanding your results.
Click here or click on the map below to view and connect with your local workforce representative.
Don’t wait!
Begin the survey process today and get ready to showcase why your company is one of the Best Places to Work in Southeast Minnesota!
Reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities provided, upon request, by calling 507.292.5152 or by using your preferred relay service. Workforce Development, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program Provider and a proud partner of the American Job Center Network.