Each year, the Healthiest Employers awards program recognizes organizations that are prioritizing employee well-being and investing in healthier workplaces. We're proud to celebrate the employers recognized in the 2026 Southern California program and the positive impact they have on their workforce and communities.
2026 Healthiest Employers of Southern California
1. Shamrock Foods Company
Taking the top spot in this year's program, Shamrock Foods Company earned the highest overall score among participating organizations. The company employs 5,869 people.
2. Genuine McCarthy Enterprises
Genuine McCarthy Enterprises earned second place overall in the 2026 Healthiest Employers of Southern California awards program. The organization employs 8,658 people and joins this year's list of organizations recognized for their achievement in the program.
3. CBIZ
Rounding out the top three, CBIZ earned third place overall in the Southern California program. The company employs 9,549 people.
Congratulations to All of Our Winners This Year!
Below are the winners in alphabetical order from the 2026 awards program.
100 to 499 Employees
Syner-G – 326 Employees
The PENTA Building Group – 497 Employees
500 to 1,499 Employees
Henderson Engineers – 1,060 Employees
1,500 to 4,999 Employees
Akin – 1,546 Employees
Cubic Corporation – 1,507 Employees
Essex Property Trust – 1,709 Employees
Gilbane, Inc. – 3,300 Employees
Golden 1 Credit Union – 2,438 Employees
HARMAN International – 2,096 Employees
Higginbotham – 3,917 Employees
Huntington Health – 4,100 Employees
West Monroe – 1,756 Employees
5,000+ Employees
Burns & McDonnell – 10,974 Employees
CBIZ – 9,549 Employees(3rd Overall Winner)
Genuine McCarthy Enterprises – 8,658 Employees(2nd Overall Winner)
Kaiser Permanente - Southern California – 70,000 Employees
Shamrock Foods Company – 5,869 Employees(1st Overall Winner)
Terracon Consultants, Inc. – 8,167 Employees
Celebrating Southern California's Healthiest Employers
This year's honorees represent organizations of varying sizes, industries, and workforce populations, demonstrating the broad commitment to employee well-being across Southern California.
Congratulations to all of the 2026 Healthiest Employers of Southern California winners on this well-deserved recognition. We are proud to celebrate their achievements and their place among this year's Healthiest Employers honorees.
