Marriott Ranked 7th Best U.S. Workplace; Elevate Program Drives 25% Higher Retention
Marriott International was named the Number 7 Best Workplace in the U.S. on the 2026 Fortune and Great Place To Work 100 Best Workplaces list, marking nearly 30 years of recognition. Its Elevate leadership program delivers a 25% higher retention rate and makes participants 5.5 times more likely to earn promotions.
1. U.S. Workplace Ranking
Marriott International secured the Number 7 spot on the 2026 Fortune and Great Place To Work 100 Best Workplaces in the United States, sustaining its presence on the list since its inception nearly three decades ago and reinforcing its legacy of people-first culture.
2. Be™ People Brand Pillars
Marriott’s Be™ initiative, built around Begin, Belong, and Become, features a digital learning platform for foundational skill building, a global wellbeing program supported by 13,000 TakeCare Champions, competitive pay, flexible scheduling, and the Explore by Marriott Bonvoy™ travel discount.
3. Elevate Program Outcomes
The Elevate program prepares frontline associates for management roles through year-round coaching and continuous feedback, producing a 25% higher retention rate for participants and making them 5.5 times more likely to be promoted than their peers.
4. Workforce Scale and Impact
With nearly 800,000 associates working across over 9,800 properties in 145 countries, Marriott leverages its global scale to invest in talent development, reduce turnover costs, and enhance service quality across its portfolio.