WWT Named One of 2019 Best Companies to Work for

St. Louis, MO – For the eighth consecutive year, World Wide Technology (WWT) is one of the FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For, according to global research and consulting firm Great Place to Work and Fortune.

This year, WWT ranked No. 56 on the list, which is based on survey feedback representing more than 4.3 million employees, with respondents rating their workplace culture on 60-plus elements of the workplace. These include trust in managers, compensation, fairness, camaraderie and workplace traits linked to innovation. The ranking accounted for the experiences of all employees including women, people of color, LGBT individuals, older team members and disabled employees.

This is the 22nd anniversary of the FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For list, and 2019 winners continue to show that a high-trust culture for all fuels better business results. Great Place to Work research shows that list winners keep outperforming the stock market, beating industry rivals when it comes to talent retention and demonstrating higher levels of productivity than peers.

"At WWT, our employees are our greatest asset, and we have always believed that investment in them is core to our company's success. We are focused on continued development of strong workplace culture, creativity and innovation, workforce diversity, global cultural awareness and robust benefit programs," said WWT's chief executive officer and founder Jim Kavanaugh. "We are honored to be selected by Fortune for the eighth consecutive year for this prestigious recognition, and we are grateful to our employees for their feedback and commitment to WWT, each other and our customers and partners."

"The 2019 100 Best are the leaders in creating the most innovative workplaces built on trust," said Michael C. Bush, CEO of Great Place to Work. "Employees at these organizations feel valued, respected and heard, and are inspired to be their best selves because of the commitment these winning companies have made to creating a great workplace for all employees, no matter who they are or what they do for the company."

To see the full list of the 2019 FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For, click here.