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forbes and newsweek rank chevron a top workplace

3 min read | december 28, 2023

Chevron's culture, leadership values and ways it supports its employees have earned it recognition by Forbes and Newsweek.

Forbes and Newsweek listed Chevron as one of 2023's best workplaces. It was among two oil and gas companies to receive recognition for LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion. Chevron was also singled out for its wider diversity efforts.

The kudos came after the media outlets worked with research firms to evaluate factors like working conditions, diversity, compensation and development potential.

forbes ranking

In Forbes’ fifth annual list of “America’s Best Employers by State”, Chevron placed among the best companies as the:

  • Only oil and gas company to make the cut in California.
  • Highest-ranking oil and gas company in Louisiana.
  • Highest-ranking oil and gas company in Texas.
Trucks aren’t the only mode of transportation at the El Segundo, CA, refinery, as the smiling worker above demonstrates.

Trucks aren’t the only mode of transportation at the El Segundo, California, refinery, as the smiling worker above demonstrates.

newsweek rankings

greatest workplace (4/5)

In the first of several Newsweek category recognitions, the outlet named Chevron one of the top 1,000 companies in the United States. The articles below hint at why that might be:

parents and families (4.5/5)

Chevron was named among the top companies that excel in supporting work-life balance, including for new parents and families.

“The work-life balance working for this company is so amazing,” said Vanessa Fruge, process engineer, when discussing how Chevron accommodated her during her pregnancy. “They really promote the fact that if you’re happy at home, then you can be happy at work. That’s what I love most about working with a company that can accommodate me in all stages of my life.”

The company also:

Chevron equipped a pregnant employee, Vanessa Fruge, with a mixed reality headset that enabled her to continue working well into her third trimester.

Chevron equipped a pregnant employee, Vanessa Fruge, with a mixed reality headset that enabled her to continue working well into her third trimester.

job starters (4.5/5)

Training, mentorship and loyalty are among the criteria that job seekers consider when researching career moves.

Those new to the workforce can note that Chevron was named among this year’s top workplaces for job starters.

The company has previously been named:

LGBTQ+ (5/5)

Chevron was among two oil and gas companies named on the “America’s Greatest Workplaces for LGBTQ+ 2023” list. It has been:

Brian Redmond, a university recruiting advisor with Chevron, helps support early career professionals who identify as members of the LGBTQ+ community.

Brian Redmond, a university recruiting advisor with Chevron, helps support early career professionals who identify as members of the LGBTQ+ community.

diversity (4.5/5)

A new category, this year’s “America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2023”, considers factors like veteran support and inclusivity.

Learn how Chevron is:

veteran support

A separate Forbes ranking recognized Chevron as one of the best employers for veterans.

The ranking was based on a survey of 8,500 veterans, polled on topics like career advancement opportunities and support transitioning into a civilian career.

Learn how veterans are:

what we're saying

“I am honored that Chevron has been recognized by both Forbes and Newsweek as a top workplace. Our commitment to engaging the full potential of our people to deliver the future of energy is at the core of everything we do. We do this because our business succeeds best when our employees feel engaged and empowered, and we look forward to building on this momentum for years to come.”

rhonda morris
vice president and chief human resources officer

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