Hired’s 2021 
List of Top Employers Winning Tech Talent

US Top 10 Small Employers Winning Tech Talent

Companies with 1-299 Employees

According to survey data from more than 35K SMB leaders across 30 countries and territories, it appears a global recovery for small businesses is in early stages. While the Delta and Omicron variants threaten resurgences, vaccination programs and relaxed restrictions provide optimism. 

As always, SMBs have unique challenges and opportunities based on their size. Those who are most agile and resourceful will find the most success in attracting and retaining tech talent. See more detail in the full report.

Rank	Company		Headquarters
1	Octane Headquarters: New York, New York	Octane	New York, New York
2	Devetry Headquarters: Denver, Colorado	Devetry	Denver, Colorado
3	DataGrail Headquarters: San Francisco, California	DataGrail	San Francisco, California
4	Laika, Inc. Headquarters: New York, New York	Laika, Inc.	New York, New York
5	View the Space, Inc. Headquarters: New York, New York	View the Space, Inc.	New York, New York
6	Kensho Headquarters: Cambridge, Massachusetts	Kensho	Cambridge, Massachusetts
7	Promontory MortgagePath LLC Headquarters: Denver, Colorado	Promontory MortgagePath LLC	Denver, Colorado
8	Ritual Headquarters: Culver City, California	Ritual	Culver City, California
9	Storyblocks Headquarters: Arlington, Virginia	Storyblocks	Arlington, Virginia
10	Blue Bite Headquarters: New York, New York	Blue Bite	New York, New York

US Top 10 Medium Employers Winning Tech Talent

Companies with 300-9999 Employees

Data from the National Center for the Middle Market (NCMM) and Chubb shows middle market companies continue to weather the disruptions of the past year. While some show signs of economic recovery, the growing concern is risk management. In their 2021 survey, the number of firms denoting risk management as “extremely” important increased from 68% in Q4 2020 to 79% in Q2 2021. 

Long-term impacts of the pandemic continue to reveal themselves in supply chain issues, shipping delays, and new workplace policies around remote employees. They may find they’re less agile than their SMB friends, and even take a step or two back to recalibrate as needed. 

Many mid-size companies continue to drive growth, however, and tested their creativity in many places, developing new revenue streams or distribution channels. Many have an advantage over SMBs in more resources and established customer relationships.

Rank	Company		Headquarters
1	Sittercity Headquarters: Chicago, Illinois	Sittercity	Chicago, Illinois
2	Barkbox, Inc. Headquarters: New York, New York	Barkbox, Inc.	New York, New York
3	Ripple Headquarters: San Francisco, California	Ripple	San Francisco, California
4	Amplify Headquarters: Brooklyn, New York	Amplify	Brooklyn, New York
5	Vistaprint Headquarters: Boston & Waltham, Massachusetts	Vistaprint	Boston & Waltham, Massachusetts
6	Zocdoc, Inc. Headquarters: New York, New York	Zocdoc, Inc.	New York, New York
7	HubSpot Headquarters: Cambridge, Massachusetts	HubSpot	Cambridge, Massachusetts
8	Zendesk Headquarters: San Francisco, California	Zendesk	San Francisco, California
9	2U, Inc. Headquarters: Brooklyn, New York	2U, Inc.	Brooklyn, New York
T-10	Chegg Headquarters: Santa Clara, California	Chegg	Santa Clara, California
T-10	SquareTrade Headquarters: San Francisco, California	SquareTrade	San Francisco, California

U.S. Top 10 Enterprise Employers

Companies with 10,000+ Employees

On April 7, 2020, Michael Dell famously tweeted, “The world has digitally transformed overnight.” The global pandemic, lockdowns, travel bans, and in many cases, a necessary exodus to WFH, brought a new meaning to ‘crisis’ in the enterprise space. While some knowledge workers transitioned easily to remote work, employees in countries with insufficient infrastructure struggled to adapt. 

For example, contact centers in places like India or the Philippines are fully reliable with redundant UPSs and a sea of desktop computers. When those service workers suddenly needed to work from home, they needed laptops and often coped with spotty connectivity or cybersecurity concerns. 

Global companies are typically prepared for one location to go down, but 2020-2021 tested them in new ways as multiple locations dealt with stay-at-home orders or logistic issues simultaneously. When looking at the Fortune 500, for example, just 6 of 21 sectors grew earnings from 2020 to 2021. In a single year, the impact on profits was a loss of $381 billion, or 31%. 

Conversely, those who either digitally transformed quickly and creatively, accelerated existing digitization plans, or provided such solutions, experienced new heights of success.

Rank	Company		Headquarters
1	Insider, Inc Headquarters: New York, New York	Insider, Inc	New York, New York
2	Maximus Headquarters: New York, New York	Maximus	New York, New York
3	Nielsen Headquarters: New York, New York	Nielsen	New York, New York
T-4	Walmart Global Tech Headquarters: Sunnyvale, California	Walmart Global Tech	Sunnyvale, California
T-4	The Walt Disney Company Headquarters: Burbank, California	The Walt Disney Company	Burbank, California
5	Accenture Federal Services Headquarters: Arlington, Virginia	Accenture Federal Services	Arlington, Virginia
6	Sysco LABS Headquarters: Austin, Texas	Sysco LABS	Austin, Texas
7	Meta (formerly Facebook) Headquarters: San Francisco Bay Area, California	Meta (formerly Facebook)	San Francisco Bay Area, California
8	American Express Headquarters: New York, New York	American Express	New York, New York
9	Cisco Headquarters: San Jose, California	Cisco	San Jose, California
T-10	Capital One Headquarters: Mclean, Virginia	Capital One	Mclean, Virginia
T-10	Wayfair Headquarters: Boston, Massachusetts	Wayfair	Boston, Massachusetts

UK Top 10 Small Employers Winning Tech Talent

Companies with 1-299 Employees

2020-2021 brought multiple lockdowns and drastically impacted SMBs in the UK Some sectors, such as hospitality shut down overnight and businesses and individuals alike heavily relied on government support to survive. 

Many revived their entrepreneurial spirit by opening direct-to-consumer models. ‘Be the Business’ surveyed 250K Britons, finding 21% pivoted their businesses in a “meaningful way,” such as to fulfill needs for masks or sanitizer. Newer entrepreneurs navigated the first real financial crisis since 2007-2008; some finding a steep learning curve. 

While recovery is ongoing, the impact has inspired 1 in 5 Britons to take the leap in working for themselves. The figure rises to one-third (34%) of 18 to 34-year-olds.

Rank	Company		Headquarters
1	Thriva Headquarters: London, UK	Thriva	London, UK
2	SeedLegals Headquarters: London, UK	SeedLegals	London, UK
3	Cutover Headquarters: Shoreditch, UK	Cutover	Shoreditch, UK
4	LandTech Headquarters: London, UK	LandTech	London, UK
5	notonthehighstreet Headquarters: Greater London, UK	notonthehighstreet	Greater London, UK
6	Carwow Headquarters: London, UK	Carwow	London, UK
7	SamKnows Headquarters: London, UK	SamKnows	London, UK
8	TrueLayer Headquarters: London, UK	TrueLayer	London, UK
9	WonderBill Headquarters: Covent Garden, UK	WonderBill	Covent Garden, UK
10	Beamery Headquarters: London, UK	Beamery	London, UK

UK Top 10 Medium Employers Winning Tech Talent

Companies with 300-1000 Employees

In mid-June 2020, small and medium-size enterprises generated 50% of the total revenue from UK businesses and employed 44% of the workforce (McKinsey). While the majority, 80%, have seen a revenue impact from the COVID-19 crisis, the country is adapting to the new trading relationship with the EU. 

Meanwhile, the pandemic is comparable to the Great Frost of 1709, a 3-month cold snap that withered crops, froze rivers, and brought substantial human suffering. 2020 represents the largest reduction in UK economic output since that historic event. 

However, as vaccinations increase and the government’s fiscal stimulus accelerates, economists anticipate a recovery. Average household savings ratios are running at 2-3 times historical rates, signifying it’s likely latent demand will surge as lockdowns end. Pre-pandemic spending on experiences and travel is anticipated to return once restrictions are lifted as well. 

Rank	Company		Headquarters
1	Smart Pension Headquarters: London, UK	Smart Pension	London, UK
2	Zopa Headquarters: London Bridge, UK	Zopa	London Bridge, UK
3	Compare the Market Headquarters: London, UK	Compare the Market	London, UK
4	Funding Circle Headquarters: London, UK	Funding Circle	London, UK
5	Rightmove Headquarters: London, UK	Rightmove	London, UK
6	Zoopla Headquarters: London, UK	Zoopla	London, UK
7	RVU Headquarters: London, UK	RVU	London, UK
8	Hopin Headquarters: Remote-First	Hopin	Remote-First
9	Photobox Group Headquarters: London, UK	Photobox Group	London, UK
10	Saggezza Headquarters: London, UK	Saggezza	London, UK

UK Top 10 Enterprise Employers Winning Tech Talent

Companies with 1001+ Employees

According to McKinsey research, the sectors least affected by the global pandemic are in scientific, finance and insurance, and education sectors. When we look at the 22 British companies in the Fortune Global 500, the top listed are primarily in financial services and insurance. The majority of those have the ability to work and/or serve customers and clients remotely. 

These companies are likely to navigate the pandemic well, with resources and influence to set policies around and supporting working from home going forward.

Rank	Company		Headquarters
1	Tesco Headquarters: London, UK	Tesco	London, UK
2	Babylon Headquarters: London, UK	Babylon	London, UK
3	Discovery Inc Headquarters: London, UK	Discovery Inc	London, UK
4	FIS Headquarters: Jacksonville, FL	FIS	Jacksonville, FL
5	Skyscanner Headquarters: London, UK	Skyscanner	London, UK
6	News UK Headquarters: London, UK	News UK	London, UK
7	Vonage Headquarters: London, UK	Vonage	London, UK
T-8	AND Digital Headquarters: London, UK	AND Digital	London, UK
T-8	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Headquarters: Glasgow, UK	JPMorgan Chase & Co.	Glasgow, UK
9	ITV Headquarters: London, UK	ITV	London, UK
T-10	Education First Headquarters: London, UK	Education First	London, UK
T-10	OVO Headquarters: Bristol, UK	OVO	Bristol, UK