Greif Rises to No. 30 on America's Most Loved Workplaces List for 2026
Packaging manufacturer Greif has secured its sixth consecutive place on America's Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces list, improving 21 positions from last year amid efforts to strengthen communication with frontline employees.
Key Points
- Sixth consecutive recognition: Greif ranked No. 30 in 2026, up from No. 51 in 2025.
- Frontline workforce: Approximately 70% of employees work in frontline roles, making plant-level communication a priority.
- Employee engagement: Greif introduced a global employee app and increased collaboration among plant leaders.
SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): Global packaging manufacturer Greif Inc. has been named to America's Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces for the sixth consecutive year, securing the No. 30 position in the 2026 rankings featured in The Wall Street Journal.
The company advanced from No. 51 in 2025, an improvement of 21 positions. The rankings, developed by Best Practice Institute, recognize workplaces based on employee survey data and workplace-culture assessments.
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A 21-Place Rise Highlights the Importance of Frontline Communication
Greif's improvement from No. 51 to No. 30 comes during a year in which the company prioritized communication with employees working directly in its manufacturing operations.
With approximately seven in ten employees in frontline roles, improving access to company information is a significant organizational undertaking.
Industry takeaway: For packaging and recycling businesses operating multiple plants, consistent communication between management and production teams is an important workforce-management consideration. Greif's initiatives offer an example of how manufacturers are addressing that challenge, although the company has not quantified their effect on retention or productivity.
Greif Connect Targets Frontline Employee Engagement
Approximately 70% of Greif's workforce operates in frontline positions, including employees at manufacturing facilities who may have limited access to conventional corporate communication channels.
To address this challenge, Greif launched Greif Connect, a global employee application providing access to company announcements, workplace resources and essential tools.
The company also increased interaction among plant leaders, encouraged facilities to share effective operating practices and placed greater emphasis on employees' experiences across its operations.
Greif President and CEO Ole Rosgaard emphasized the importance of listening to employees closest to day-to-day operations and ensuring their perspectives reach company leadership.
Company Marks Six Years of Workplace Recognition
Bala Sathyanarayanan, Greif's executive vice president and chief human resources officer, said the recognition reflects the contributions of the company's workforce while reinforcing management's responsibility to continue improving its workplace culture.
Greif credited its employees for the recognition and reiterated its commitment to listening to staff, responding to feedback and creating opportunities for professional growth.
The 2026 ranking marks the company's sixth consecutive appearance on the American list. Greif also received recognition on the separate 2026 Global Most Loved Workplaces list earlier this year.
Source: Greif Inc., November 5, 2026. Rankings are developed by Best Practice Institute and featured in The Wall Street Journal.