Top Workplaces

NR Labs, a Tyson, Virginia-based cybersecurity firm founded by Brian Gay and Ryan Tappis, has been named a Top Workplace twice in its first two years. The company emphasizes a people-driven culture, prioritizing employee happiness and removing bureaucratic barriers to focus on core work.

Tony Pierce, partner at Akin Gump, emphasizes culture, AI adoption, and workplace activities like cornhole tournaments to lead a top D.C. workplace. He promotes in-office collaboration and views AI as essential for legal innovation, while fostering employee engagement through events and ice cream machines.

First National Bank, founded in 1864, ranks as a top workplace due to its focus on employee empowerment and consistent corporate culture. Vincent Delie, chairman and CEO, emphasizes treating employees respectfully and fostering collaboration, which has contributed to the bank's resilience through historical challenges like pandemics and economic crises.