St. Louis, November 4th / PRNewswire / -- Graybar is a leading distributor of electrical, industrial, automation, and connectivity products, and has been selected for the 2026 “Top 100 Favorite Workplaces in America” list compiled by Best Practice Institute ( BPI ) and published in The Wall Street Journal.
This recognition reflects employees' experiences in the workplace, including the degree to which they feel respected, whether they believe in the company's future, and whether they feel that their values align with those of the company.
This is also the fifth consecutive year that Graybar has made it onto this list. Among the 100 companies recognized in 2026, Graybar ranked 46th.
Graybar Chairman, President, and CEO Kathleen M. Mazzarella stated: "Our employees are the reason why Graybar is an excellent workplace, and this recognition belongs to them. As a company with employee stock ownership, we all bear a strong sense of responsibility towards the company and one another. I am proud that our employees practice the company's values, serve our customers, and continuously contribute to the future construction of Graybar."
Regarding this method of assessment for recognition, the research by BPI uses proprietary Love of Workplace Index ® to evaluate the emotional connection between employees and the organization. Its underlying SPARK model examines collaboration, a positive vision for the future, consistency in values, respect, and a sense of achievement. Employee feedback provides evidence of the manifestation of these traits in the workplace.
The founder and CEO of Best Practice Institute, the founder of Most Loved Workplace ® certification and ranking, Louis Carter stated: "What sets these organizations apart is that responsibility is not solely borne by a few individuals. Everyone in the organization is encouraged to contribute ideas, take on responsibilities, solve problems, and help drive the business forward. They create opportunities for growth for their employees, trust and respect one another, and turn ideas into action."
For the complete list of the “Top 100 Favorite Workplaces in the U.S. for 2026” and company profiles, please visit: https :// bestpracticeinstitute.org / most-loved-workplaces-americas
About Graybar
Graybar is a Fortune 500 company and also one of the largest employee-owned companies in North America. It specializes in the distribution of high-quality electrical, industrial, automation, and connectivity products, as well as related supply chain management and logistics services. Through its network of 355 distribution facilities across North America, the company stocks and sells products from thousands of manufacturers, helping customers to power, network, automate, and enhance security of their facilities in faster, smarter, and more efficient ways. For more information, please visit www.graybar.com or call 1-800- GRAYBAR.
Regarding Most Loved Workplace ®
Most Loved Workplace ® is a global workplace certification and recognition program, supported by research from Best Practice Institute. Its Love of Workplace Index ® measures the emotional connection between employees and organizations, providing a basis for its certification and recognition programs. The research behind this SPARK model is detailed in Louis Carter's In Great Company (McGraw-Hill, 2019). For more information, please visit mostlovedworkplace.com.
About Best Practice Institute
Best Practice Institute is a leadership development and benchmarking research institution, as well as the research organization behind Most Loved Workplace ®. BPI studies workplace culture and collaborates with organizations to work on leadership, talent, and organizational performance.
Media Contact
Graybar Tim Sommer (314) 578-7672 timothy.sommer @ graybar.com
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