Scottsdale has earned bragging rights, being named as Arizona’s top public employer by Forbes, sharing the limelight with major nationwide players like Apple, Microsoft, and Costco. Securing the eighth spot overall among companies in Arizona, the city is the highest-ranked municipal government on the list, with Phoenix trailing slightly behind at number 10, as reported by the City of Scottsdale.
City Manager Greg Caton took pride in the recognition, saying, "It is no surprise that Scottsdale ranks so highly and ranked with respected national companies because of our long-standing commitment to attracting and keeping the best employees." The city boasts a workforce of roughly 2,800 across various disciplines and emphasizes a culture of collaboration, innovation, and service, the City of Scottsdale website detailed how employees are nurtured within a supportive, highly functional team dynamic ensured by competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and an array of employee-focused programs.
Scottsdale’s services and community initiatives seem to mirror its internal values, with the city’s staffers devoutly adopting the motto ‘Simply Better Service for a World-Class Community.’ Dedicated to improving residents' and visitors' lives, this ethos is further instilled by recognizing exemplary work through an annual employee awards program and other events, such as service year acknowledgments and an annual family picnic, "Scottsdale is a special community, our staff are proud to be part of it, and we’re committed to making our workplace the best it can be," Caton stated in an interview obtained by the City of Scottsdale.
Garnering a spot on Forbes' list, that is curated in partnership with Statista, doesn't come with a price tag for companies, it's an accolade attained through the voice of the workforce with over 160,000 employees from various companies surveyed on several parameters, including work culture and professional advancement, Monica Boyd, senior director of Scottsdale’s human resources department, expressed her satisfaction with the Forbes recognition, saying, "We put a lot of effort into creating a positive work environment, and this recognition, which is not something we sought out or applied for, is evidence that those efforts are making a difference for our staff," according to the City of Scottsdale's news release.
For those eyeing a career in Scottsdale, a visit to the City of Scottsdale official website provides a gateway to various opportunities. With a work environment seemingly as sunny as the Arizona weather, Scottsdale appears committed to maintaining its place among the top employers in the state.
