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HARRISBURG, Pa. - PennZone -- Best Companies Group (BCG), a leading workplace research firm, has opened registration for the 2026 Best Places to Work in Manufacturing program. This annual recognition honors manufacturing employers that prioritize employee engagement, invest in workplace culture, and build environments where their teams can succeed.

Manufacturing remains a cornerstone of the U.S. economy, employing nearly 12.6 million workers nationwide, according to data from the National Association of Manufacturers. As manufacturers continue to face workforce shortages, skills gaps, and increased competition for skilled trades and technical talent, organizations that invest in workplace culture are better positioned to attract and retain employees. In today's competitive labor market, recognition through the Best Places to Work in Manufacturing program helps employers highlight their workplace culture and position themselves as employers of choice.

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Why Manufacturing Organizations Should Participate:

• Valuable Employee Feedback: Gain actionable insights through comprehensive employee surveys.  
• Competitor Benchmarking: Understand how your workplace compares to other organizations across the industry.  
• Best Place to Work Recognition: Earn the prestigious title of one of the Best Places to Work and stand alongside other top manufacturing employers.

Companies that meet the criteria will be named among the Best Places to Work in Manufacturing and receive benchmarked insights to support their talent and culture strategies.

Registration is open now through May 8, 2026.

Companies can learn more and register at:

https://bestcompaniesgroup.com/best-places-to-work-in-manufacturing/?utm_source=Various&utm_medium=Various&utm_campaign=Public%20Relations%20Marketing

About Best Companies Group

Best Companies Group (BCG) has been identifying and recognizing great workplaces since 2004. Through independent research and data-driven employee surveys, BCG helps employers benchmark their culture, improve employee engagement, and earn recognition in national and regional "Best Places to Work" programs across the U.S. and globally.