Named #1 Best Place to Work Among Large Companies and #1 for Wellness in the Workplace

Concord, Calif. – Athens Administrators has earned two first-place honors from the San Francisco Business Times and Silicon Valley Business Journal, ranking #1 in the Large Company category and earning the #1 Wellness in the Workplace distinction in the 2026 Best Places to Work Awards.

The recognition marks the second time Athens has earned the program’s top Best Place to Work ranking and the first time it has received the top wellness distinction.

What makes these honors especially meaningful is that they are based entirely on confidential employee feedback. The Best Places to Work Awards recognize Bay Area employers that have created exceptional workplace cultures, with rankings determined through employee surveys measuring workplace satisfaction, team dynamics, leadership, communication, engagement, wellness, and overall effectiveness. As a result, the awards provide a direct reflection of the employee experience and are reserved for the region’s highest-scoring organizations.

Athens’ 2026 recognition adds to a remarkable history of workplace excellence. This year marks the company’s 19th appearance on the Best Places to Work list, its 10th consecutive year ranking among the Top 10 employers in the Bay Area, and its second time earning the program’s highest overall ranking. Few organizations can claim a decade-long run among the Bay Area’s Top 10 Best Places to Work, underscoring the strength and consistency of Athens’ culture. That consistency is not the result of a single program or initiative. It is the product of a culture that has been intentionally built and strengthened over time.

At the heart of Athens’ success is its People Powered philosophy and a longstanding commitment to its core values: Integrity, Commitment to Service and Results, and a Caring Family Culture. The company continues to invest in employee development, wellness initiatives, recognition programs, competitive benefits, and opportunities for long-term career growth.

As Athens celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2026, these achievements represent the culmination of five decades spent building an organization where employees can thrive. The same values that have guided the company since its founding continue to shape the employee experience today.

“To be recognized as the #1 Best Place to Work is an incredible honor. To receive two first-place awards based entirely on employee feedback is exciting for our company and one of the most positive accomplishments of my career to date,” said James Jenkins, President of Athens Administrators. “As we celebrate our 50th anniversary, this recognition reflects the one-of-a-kind culture that has developed at Athens over the past five decades. Our people and our culture are what make Athens a great place to be.”

“Being recognized by our employees as the #1 Best Place to Work and the #1 company for Wellness is incredibly meaningful because it reflects the culture they’ve helped create every day,” said Janet McClain, Executive Vice President of Human Resources. “Our people are the heart of Athens. They care deeply about one another, our clients, and the work we do. Creating an environment where employees feel valued, supported, connected, and able to thrive has always been a priority for us. These recognitions are a celebration of our employees and the people-first culture we’ve built together over the past 50 years.”

The employee-first philosophy described by both leaders continues to guide Athens today. The company believes that when employees are supported, valued, and empowered to succeed, clients benefit as well. That approach has helped create a workplace culture that continues to earn recognition year after year and remains a defining part of the company’s success.

Named #1 Best Place to Work Among Large Companies and #1 for Wellness in the Workplace

Concord, Calif. – Athens Administrators has earned two first-place honors from the San Francisco Business Times and Silicon Valley Business Journal, ranking #1 in the Large Company category and earning the #1 Wellness in the Workplace distinction in the 2026 Best Places to Work Awards.

The recognition marks the second time Athens has earned the program’s top Best Place to Work ranking and the first time it has received the top wellness distinction.

What makes these honors especially meaningful is that they are based entirely on confidential employee feedback. The Best Places to Work Awards recognize Bay Area employers that have created exceptional workplace cultures, with rankings determined through employee surveys measuring workplace satisfaction, team dynamics, leadership, communication, engagement, wellness, and overall effectiveness. As a result, the awards provide a direct reflection of the employee experience and are reserved for the region’s highest-scoring organizations.

Athens’ 2026 recognition adds to a remarkable history of workplace excellence. This year marks the company’s 19th appearance on the Best Places to Work list, its 10th consecutive year ranking among the Top 10 employers in the Bay Area, and its second time earning the program’s highest overall ranking. Few organizations can claim a decade-long run among the Bay Area’s Top 10 Best Places to Work, underscoring the strength and consistency of Athens’ culture. That consistency is not the result of a single program or initiative. It is the product of a culture that has been intentionally built and strengthened over time.

At the heart of Athens’ success is its People Powered philosophy and a longstanding commitment to its core values: Integrity, Commitment to Service and Results, and a Caring Family Culture. The company continues to invest in employee development, wellness initiatives, recognition programs, competitive benefits, and opportunities for long-term career growth.

As Athens celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2026, these achievements represent the culmination of five decades spent building an organization where employees can thrive. The same values that have guided the company since its founding continue to shape the employee experience today.

“To be recognized as the #1 Best Place to Work is an incredible honor. To receive two first-place awards based entirely on employee feedback is exciting for our company and one of the most positive accomplishments of my career to date,” said James Jenkins, President of Athens Administrators. “As we celebrate our 50th anniversary, this recognition reflects the one-of-a-kind culture that has developed at Athens over the past five decades. Our people and our culture are what make Athens a great place to be.”

“Being recognized by our employees as the #1 Best Place to Work and the #1 company for Wellness is incredibly meaningful because it reflects the culture they’ve helped create every day,” said Janet McClain, Executive Vice President of Human Resources. “Our people are the heart of Athens. They care deeply about one another, our clients, and the work we do. Creating an environment where employees feel valued, supported, connected, and able to thrive has always been a priority for us. These recognitions are a celebration of our employees and the people-first culture we’ve built together over the past 50 years.”

The employee-first philosophy described by both leaders continues to guide Athens today. The company believes that when employees are supported, valued, and empowered to succeed, clients benefit as well. That approach has helped create a workplace culture that continues to earn recognition year after year and remains a defining part of the company’s success.