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  • What are the Inc. Best Workplaces Awards?
  • Why should my company apply?
  • What are the eligibility requirements for Inc. Best Workplaces?
  • How does my company apply to be an Inc. Best Workplace?
  • Will my revenue be published?
  • Frequently Asked Questions & Application Guide
  • Best Workplaces - Additional Recognition
  • What is The Editor's List?
  • How are the Best Workplaces honorees determined?
  • Best Workplaces Employee Survey FAQs

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What are the eligibility requirements for Inc. Best Workplaces?

To participate in the 2022 Inc. Best Workplaces award, your company must meet each of the following qualifications:

  • Be Independent (not a subsidiary or division of another company)
  • Be Based in the United States
  • Have at least 10 permanent employees - Includes full-time and part-time permanent employees. Remote employees, even if they make up the majority of the company, are still eligible as long as they are permanent, W2 employees. Cannot include anyone with more than 5 percent ownership in the company, seasonal, per diem or temporary employees, independent contractors or consultants--including 1099 Real Estate Agents.
  • Been in business at least 2 years
  • Have total annual revenue less than $1 Billion

 There are a few limited exceptions to the requirements. Please email our team with any questions: bestworkplaces@inc.com.

Ready to apply? Click here to apply to Inc.'s Best Workplaces today!
Have any questions or concerns? Email the Inc. Best Workplaces Team at bestworkplaces@inc.com

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