Virginia Business Announces 2025 Best Places to Work in Virginia
Published on January 16, 2025
Farmville, VA. Virginia Business has named Prince Edward County as one of the 2025 Best Places to Work in Virginia. The County was in the medium-sized employer category with between 100-249 employees. These awards are held in partnership with Best Companies Group.
Best Places to Work in Virginia identifies, recognizes and honors the best places of employment in Virginia in three categories: small employer (15-99 employees), medium employer (100-249) and large employer (250 or more). To be considered, companies must be a publicly or privately held business; be a for-profit or not-for-profit business or government entity; have a facility in the state of Virginia; have at least 15 full- or part-time employees working in Virginia; and be in business a minimum of one year. Best Companies Group managed the overall registration and survey process and also analyzed the data and used their expertise to determine the final rankings.
There were two parts used to determine the rankings. The first consisted of evaluating each nominated company's workplace policies, practices and demographics, worth approximately 25% of the total evaluation. The second part consisted of an employee survey to measure the employee experience, which consisted of 75% of the total. The combined scores determined the top companies and the final ranking.
“I am incredibly proud that Prince Edward County has been named one of theBest Places to Work in Virginia, and we are especially honored to be the only local government recognized on this prestigious list,” said Douglas P. Stanley, County Administrator. “This achievement is a direct reflection of the dedication, hard work, and passion of our employees, who consistently go above and beyond to serve our community with excellence.”
"The2025 Best Places to Work in Virginia know what it takes to create a workplace that results in teamwork and excellence. They put their employees’ welfare first, creating a positive environment for all,” said Richard Foster, associate publisher of Virginia Business. “We at Virginia Business are pleased to join with Best Companies Group in recognizing these outstanding organizations.”
“The Prince Edward County Board of Supervisors believes that creating a positive and supportive work environment is key to attracting and retaining the talented individuals who make our county thrive. Our sincere thanks to Virginia Business for this recognition, which is a testament to each and every team member who contributes to the success of our county,” Stanley said. “Together, we will continue working to make our county an even better place to live, work, and grow.”
Best Places to Work in Virginia winners will be recognized March 31, 2025 at a celebration at the Hilton Short Pump in Richmond. A complete listing of winners is attached and final rankings will be announced at the March 31st awards ceremony. Winners will also be profiled in the April 2025 issue of Virginia Business.
For a listing of sponsors and more information about the event, visit www.virginiabusiness.com/event/best-places-to-work-for-in-virginia