A new ranking has revealed which job sector has the best employers, according to employee reviews – with legal crowned top.
The study, conducted by resume specialists ResumeBlaze, looked at the number of companies rated 4.5 stars and above by employees across every sector in each state. and scaled this against the total number of jobs listed in each area on Glassdoor.
Despite unemployment rates being at a half-century low (according to figures from the Federal Reserve), some people will still be looking to switch jobs before the festive season hits – and employer ratings is a key concern for many.
And it’s good news for those who work in legal, as they’re more likely to get a good boss, with a fifth (21%) of companies rated at least 4.5 stars – which is two-fifths (40%) higher than the national average (15%).
The area that legal employers performed best in was diversity and inclusion, meaning it’s an attractive field for those keen to work with colleagues from all backgrounds.
Diversity is about the representation of the company and the employees within it, whilst inclusion is about how well the perspectives of different people are valued in the workplace. Together, they create a workplace where everyone feels equally supported and valued.
The second-best job sector to work in is education with 18% of employers rated 4.5 stars and above, with companies also performing well for diversity and inclusion. Retail and food services came out as the third-best sector, with 18% of top-rated employers.
The ten sectors with the best employers ranked
Rank |
Sector |
Proportion of Companies Rated 4.5 Stars + |
Highest-Performing Area |
1 |
Legal |
21.0% |
Diversity and Inclusion |
2 |
Education |
18.4% |
Diversity and Inclusion |
3 |
Retail and Food Services |
18.0% |
Diversity and Inclusion |
4… |
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