Scottsdale earns a top spot on Forbes list of Arizona’s best workplaces
The city of Scottsdale was named the top public employer in Arizona by Forbes, who ranked the state’s top 75 employers by surveying employees and the public on topics such as workplace culture, professional development, benefits and compensation.
Scottsdale was No. 8 on Forbes’ ranking of all Arizona companies, placing the city alongside the state operations of major national brands like Apple, Microsoft and Costco.Scottsdale was joined by the city of Phoenix (No. 10) as the only municipal governments in the top 10.
“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,” said City Manager Greg Caton. “Our community is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live, and city employees are committed to offering excellent programming, services and operations for our residents. In turn, we are committed to cultivating an amazing culture for our city staff so they can enjoy a workplace where people are supported and empowered.”
The city is a top talent destination
Scottsdale offers competitive salaries and benefits, robust workforce development and a wide range of employee-focused programs, making it a magnet for top-tier professionals. Scottsdale’s workforce of about 2,800 employees value collaborative teamwork, thoughtful innovation and most importantly dedicated service. Employees work and grow in hundreds of different professional disciplines, supported by their peers and a culture that values each individual’s contributions within a high functioning team environment.
A team committed to simply better service
The city’s motto ‘Simply Better Service for a World-Class Community’ is embraced across all departments, reflecting a commitment to enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors. City employees also embrace values like continuous learning, integrity, innovation and customer service.
The city reinforces its values through an annual employee awards program where the truly amazing work city employees is honored. Employees are also regularly recognized by the City Council for their years of service, enjoy an annual family picnic and an annual 5 a.m. “hard hat breakfast” for staff who spend long hours in the field.
“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,” said Caton.
“It is a true honor to be recognized by Forbes as a top employer in Arizona,” said Monica Boyd, senior director of Scottsdale’s human resources department. “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.”
About the Forbes ranking
To create this seventh annual list, Forbes partnered with market research firm Statista to survey more than 160,000 employees who work for a company of at least 500 people within the United States. Survey respondents—hailing from all 50 states and Washington D.C.—were asked how likely they were to recommend their employer on a scale of zero to 10 and were asked to evaluate their workplace based on criteria including wage parity, work culture, paths to professional advancement and whether the employer takes action on serious issues.
As with all Forbes lists, companies pay no fee to participate or be selected.
Explore career opportunities with the city of Scottsdale at ScottsdaleAZ.gov, search “careers.”