42 NJ Companies Named Among Forbes’ Top Employers

Among companies doing business in New Jersey, organizations based here account for nearly half of those named to Forbes’ 2026 list of best employers by state.

Now in its eighth year, the ranking showcases companies that are successfully creating positive workplaces. To compile the list, the business publication said it partnered with market research firm Statista to survey more than 245,000 employees who work for large U.S. companies. Forbes defined that as organizations with a workforce of at least 500 people.