What rank did APCO achieve on the 2026 Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces?

APCO ranks #5 on the 2026 Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplaces®, published by Best Practice Institute.

Who awards the Most Loved Workplace® designation?

Best Practice Institute (BPI) awards the Most Loved Workplace® designation. The Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplaces® list is published annually based on independent employee sentiment research.

How is the Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces ranking determined?

Rankings are determined by BPI's proprietary SPARK methodology, which measures employee sentiment across emotional connection, alignment, collaboration, respect, and growth. See the methodology page for full detail.

What industry is APCO in?

APCO operates in the Advertising/Marketing/Public Relations sector.

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APCO

Advertising/Marketing/Public Relations·Washington, DC,United States·Largeemployees

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APCO ranks #5 on the 2026 Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplaces®, awarded by Best Practice Institute — recognized in the Advertising/Marketing/Public Relations sector, headquartered in Washington, DC, United States.

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#5 of 100

Award year

2026

Industry

Advertising/Marketing/Public Relations

Headquarters

Washington, DC, United States

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APCO is a Most Loved Workplace that enables people to shape their careers, collaborate globally, and grow as leaders while serving clients. The company grounds its work in values—boldness, inclusivity, curiosity, and empathy—and CEO Brad Staples models these behaviors and seeks input from others. APCO uses an annual Gallup survey to measure engagement and identify areas to innovate and improve. Teams work cohesively across regions to tackle client challenges with cooperation and kindness. Benefits support wellbeing and development, including generous PTO, health and other insurance, an educational allowance, and paid leave. As an independent, majority women-owned global advisory and advocacy firm, APCO brings diverse people and ideas together to build the "un/common ground" where progress is made. APCO’s Most Loved Workplace certifications in 2024 and 2025, independently verified by Best Practice Institute, underscore this commitment.

Best Practice Institute

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The report format includes executive summaries, research-backed articles, company examples, methodology notes, and practical implications for retention, hiring, culture, leadership, and employee experience. New research and analysis is published on an ongoing editorial cadence at /workplace-report.