Are you looking for a successful business model? Wondering about top employers in New York, or just want the down-low on who’s who in the Big Apple business world? We’ve got you covered! Check out the top 10 biggest companies in New York.
1. IBM
Founded in 1911, ad with around 350,600 employees, International Business Machines Corporation comes in strong in the computer hardware industry. They have earned their place as a household name, competing with companies like HP, Intel, and Microsoft to name a few. Located in Armonk New York, IBM offers a wide range of software products and solutions, along with IT services, but they also come into the competition as a major research organization. They must be a great place to work, as the staff retention is high, employees staying on an average of 5.8 years. Their mission statement reads “Dedication to every client’s success. Innovation that matters, for our company and for the world. Trust and personal responsibility in all relationships.”
2. Deloitte
Found in New York, New York, Deloitte comes in second place with 286,200 employees in the professional services industry. As a top accounting firm, apparently, their employee benefits are raved about, and they are known for treating their people right and being understanding. They are even known to create custom positions for amazing people. “To be the undisputed leader of professional services, we provide a leadership culture focused on the development and well-being of all of our people,” – Mike Preston, Chief Talent Officer. Now that is how you get to the top! I think a lot of up-and-coming companies could learn a lot from Deloitte. They might be number 2 on the list, but if you ask me, sounds like a first-place company.
3. PepsiCo
That’s right, from Harrison New York Headquarters, one of your favorite snack companies made the third place! Staff retention is not bad either, people typically staying with the company for about 3.4 years. With about 267,000 employees, how can you go wrong with the business model of feeding people? Not only do they want to feed you, but it seems they are keeping up with the times, introducing healthier options and products as we grow. They seem to have good employee reviews as well. Way to go PepsiCo!
4. J.P. Morgan Chase & CO.
The largest bank in the United States, with a whopping 47.9% female company. Their employees like to stay with them, and right now they have around 256,105. They also rated # 7 in best finance companies to work for in New York, NY. They shoot for the stars, with their mission statement “To be the best financial services company in the world.”
5. PWC
I’m seeing a trend here, as PricewaterhouseCoopers apparently credits its success as a top accounting firm, to its employees. Where would a company be without the little people that keep in running every day? No wonder they made it on the list with such a warm and supportive environment. With 250,950 people, they are counted as one of the big 4 accounting firms, along with Deloitte. As a multinational professional services network of firms located in Albany New York, they are committed to integrity.
6. Citi
In the financial services banking industry, Citi has some 214,000 employees. Located in New York, NY, Citi employees seem pretty happy, reporting a good work-life balance, they are able to keep their retention rates high.
7. Verizon
In New York, NY this telecommunications company boasts 144,500 employees. Competing in their business with AT&T and Sprint, they made #1 of best telecommunications companies to work for in New York and is the largest wireless telecommunications provider in the U.S.
8. ABM Industries
As a facility management provider, they provide a wide range of services in electrical and lighting, energy, HVAC, janitorial and landscape, and more. Hard to believe it started out as a single-person window washing business, as they now host 140,000 workers in New York, NY. They also host a somewhat more balanced political diversity demographic among employees. They are a leader in the business services industry, “To make a difference, every person, every day.”
9. Pfizer
Taking the lead in New York, NY, Pfizer is a research-based company. One of the leading in biopharmaceuticals, they are here to make us safer and our lives better. With 92,400 employees, they are said to have great benefits, and strongly support professional development. Focusing on innovation, this company’s mission statement aspires to make the world a better place, one person at a time.
10. Standard Chartered USA
Though based in New York NY, Standard Chartered USA focuses on providing services to multinational corporations and institutions. They have quite a diverse demographic of 85,886 employees. Competing with J.P. Morgan Financial, Standard Chartered USA takes its role in the economy seriously, striving to be “a force for good,” recognizing that its success depends on it. They might be coming in last on the list, but that sounds like the kind of company with forward-facing, high-minded ideas that we would want to work for.
So, there you have it! Your top 10 biggest companies in New York. What do you think of these companies, their policies, and aspirations? Who do you think is most up and coming on the list, and who will make the list next time?
