FirstEnergy has been named to the inaugural 2023-24 list of Best Companies to Work For in the Utility Industry by U.S. News & World Report. The recognition reflects our commitment to our team members through quality pay and benefits, career opportunities, professional development and more.

“Our employees are the heart of our company,” said Chris Walker, senior vice president, chief Human Resources officer and Corporate Services, “which is why I am thrilled that we were honored with this recognition. Across the organization, we have worked to create a workplace where employees feel like they belong, where they know their contributions are valued and where they can grow and develop rewarding careers. And we remain committed to transforming our culture to become a premier utility for our employees, our customers and the communities we serve.”

U.S. News & World Report’s latest list highlights 349 publicly traded companies spanning 20 diverse industries. For the utility industry, FirstEnergy ranked sixth out of the 18 companies included. This comprehensive list serves as a resource for prospective employees and job seekers aiming to align their career aspirations with companies that value their workforce.

Guided by a panel of experts, editors from U.S. News & World Report conducted an in-depth, multi-source analysis of publicly traded companies in the U.S. with a minimum of 75 Glassdoor employee reviews from 2020-22 on six factors that are important to employee well-being:

• Quality pay and benefits.
• Work-life balance and flexibility.
• Job and company stability.
• Physical and psychological comfort.
• Belongingness and esteem.
• Career opportunities and professional development.

FirstEnergy has also been recognized as a leading utility for employees by organizations including Bloomberg, DiversityInc, Forbes Magazine, G.I. Jobs and more.