CLEVELAND - s4story -- Best Companies Group (BCG), a leading workplace research firm, has opened registration for the 2026 Best Places to Work in Ohio program. This annual recognition honors employers across the state that are creating exceptional workplace cultures and prioritizing employee engagement. Best Companies Group is also excited to once again partner with Crain's Cleveland Business to celebrate outstanding workplaces across the state.

Ohio continues to face a tight labor market, with about 278,000 job openings statewide, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. As employers compete for talent across major industries like manufacturing, healthcare, and transportation/logistics, being recognized as a Best Place to Work in Ohio is more important than ever—helping organizations stand out, attract skilled workers, and retain their best employees.

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Why Ohio Employers Should Participate:

• Valuable Employee Feedback: Gain actionable insights through comprehensive employee surveys that reveal what employees truly think about their workplace.
• Competitor Benchmarking: Understand how your workplace compares to other organizations across Ohio.
• Best Places to Work Recognition: Earn recognition as one of the Best Places to Work in Ohio and stand alongside the state's top employers.

Companies that meet the criteria will be named among the Best Places to Work in Ohio and receive benchmarked insights to support their talent and culture strategies.

Registration is open now through April 17, 2026.

Companies can learn more and register here (https://bestcompaniesgroup.com/best-places-to-work-in-ohio/%20?utm_source=Various&utm_medium=Various&utm_campaign=Public+Relations+Marketing).

About Best Companies Group

Best Companies Group (BCG) has been identifying and recognizing great workplaces since 2004. Through independent research and data-driven employee surveys, BCG helps employers benchmark their culture, improve employee engagement, and earn recognition in national and regional "Best Places to Work" programs across the U.S. and globally.