We are grateful to share that Mains’l has once again been recognized as a 2026 Top Workplace by Energage, a national honor from Energage recognizing organizations that have built strong, people-first cultures.
This year, Energage surveyed 2,375 organizations across the country, with 1,661 earning Top Workplaces recognition.
Mains’l was also recognized as a 2026 Minnesota Top Workplace by the Star Tribune and Energage, ranking #28 in the Large Company category among the 311 organizations honored statewide.
In addition to being named a Top Workplace, Mains’l received multiple Culture Excellence Awards based entirely on feedback from our crew members:
- Professional Development: Recognizes organizations that invest in growth, learning, and career development opportunities.
- Employee Well-Being: Recognizes organizations that place health, wellness, and work-life balance at the center of their culture.
- Employee Appreciation: Recognizes organizations where people feel valued, recognized, and appreciated for their contributions.
- Purpose & Values: Recognizes organizations that actively live their mission and values through their culture and daily work.
- Work-Life Flexibility: Recognizes organizations that support flexibility and demonstrate care for people’s personal and professional needs.
- Compensation & Benefits: Recognizes organizations that provide competitive pay, benefits, and a strong value proposition.
- Innovation: Recognizes organizations that encourage new ideas, creativity, and continuous improvement.
- Leadership: Recognizes organizations whose leaders inspire confidence, provide direction, and support success.
- Healthcare Industry Top Workplace: Recognizes healthcare organizations that stand out for creating a people-centered culture where employees feel respected, supported, and empowered to do meaningful work.
What makes these recognitions especially meaningful is that they are based entirely on feedback from our own people. The results reflect the experiences, engagement, and commitment of colleagues and crew members across our organization, and highlight the culture we continue to build together.
Thank you to everyone whose feedback, dedication, and commitment continue to make Mains’l a great place to work. This recognition belongs to all of you!