Missouri Public School and Education Employee Retirement Systems

Headquarters: Jefferson City, Mo.

Assets as of June 30: $55 billion

U.S. employees: 157

Years won: 2023

• Focuses on being family friendly and allows flexible schedules so employees can be present for their child's activities, aging parents, or a hobby they are passionate about.
• Holds an annual employee appreciation barbecue during the workday; management does the cooking and serves the meals to staff members. A cornhole tournament adds to the fun. Launched a Kick off to Summer Kickball tournament.
• Designed a 12-month internal leadership program called LEAD (Leadership, Exploration and Development) with the mission of nurturing individuals who support the culture and ongoing growth of the organization.

• "I feel the organization is constantly looking for ways to enhance the benefits offered to employees. Overall team building and employee events help to enhance the atmosphere to a positive happy place to come every day. What we do for our members and employers is a very rewarding part of the job, so being able to make a difference is a pull also."
• "In my opinion, this is one of the greatest places to work in my designated field. ... The management team is super transparent, and they truly care about the culture and the well-being of their employees. I plan to spend my career working here and have recommended it to several individuals. ... Can't say enough great things about this organization.''
• "It provides an important service that has touched almost everyone in the state's life in some way. Great people to work with. Receptive management willing to restructure and make changes as needed. Virtually no funding issues or constraints when things are actually needed. ... Good pay compared to the state."