Nextep Named to 2026 Fortune Best Workplaces List

NORMAN, Okla., Sept. 30, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- Nextep, a leading professional employer organization (PEO), has been named to the 2026 Fortune Best Workplaces in Consulting & Professional Services™ List by Great Place to Work® and Fortune magazine. This marks the company's seventh consecutive year on the prestigious list, highlighting its commitment to creating a positive work environment.

The Best Workplaces in Consulting & Professional Services™ award is based on a comprehensive analysis of survey responses from nearly 149,000 employees at Great Place To Work Certified™ companies in the consulting and professional services industry. According to the survey, an astounding 96% of Nextep's employees believe the company is a great place to work, significantly higher than the national average of 57%. This high level of employee satisfaction underscores the company's dedication to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace culture.

Brian Fayak, Nextep's President and CEO, expressed pride in the company's achievements.

The Best Workplaces in Consulting & Professional Services™ list is highly competitive. Great Place To Work®, the global authority on workplace culture, determines its lists using its proprietary Trust Index™ Survey to evaluate and certify thousands of organizations in America's largest ongoing annual workforce study. This year's list is based on survey responses from over 1.3 million employees across companies representing more than 8.4 million employees. Survey responses reflect a comprehensive picture of the workplace experience, with honorees selected based on their ability to offer positive outcomes for employees regardless of job role, race, gender, sexual orientation, work status, or other demographic identifier.

Grimes highlighted the importance of the team's contributions to making Nextep a special place to work.

Nextep is a leading provider of human resources solutions, offering a comprehensive, tech-forward suite of services, including payroll, employee benefits, HR consulting, and risk and compliance support. With a focus on delivering exceptional customer service, Nextep helps businesses of all sizes thrive. The company's commitment to its employees and the positive workplace culture it has cultivated are evident in its consistent recognition as a top workplace.

This recognition comes on the heels of Nextep's second consecutive ClearlyRated Best of HR Services Award, further cementing its reputation as a leader in the professional employer organization space. The company's focus on employee satisfaction and well-being is a key factor in its success, as evidenced by the high employee satisfaction rates and the company's continued growth and recognition in the industry.