Flexential Named One of USA TODAY’S Top Workplaces in the United States
Data center solutions company recognized for exceptional culture based on employee feedback
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — March 20, 2025 — Flexential, a leading provider of secure and flexible data center solutions, has been named one of the top workplaces in the United States for companies with 500-999 employees, according to USA TODAY's Top Workplaces 2025 rankings.
Flexential, which ranked among hundreds of participating organizations, earned this recognition based entirely on feedback compiled by employee engagement technology partner Energage. The program celebrates companies across the country that prioritize a people-centered culture and give employees a voice.
More than 577 Flexential employees participated in a confidential survey that measured 15 culture drivers proven to predict high performance against industry benchmarks. The survey assessed critical workplace factors that encourage engagement, including alignment, execution, and connection among employees.
"This recognition highlights what our people accomplish every day—creating a workplace centered on respect, collaboration, and shared success," said Veena Bricker, Chief People Officer at Flexential. "Our team has built a people-first culture where exceptional ideas flourish because people know their contributions matter. This leads to us delivering a strong customer experience and the ability to consistently set new standards in the data center industry."
Flexential's culture emphasizes employee development, inclusivity, and creating meaningful opportunities for professional growth. The company's workplace practices focus on empowering team members to contribute to and see their impact on business success while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. This employee-centric approach has fostered strong retention rates and high satisfaction scores across the organization.
The positive workplace culture at Flexential directly influences the company's ability to deliver extraordinary service to its customers, which has been a significant factor in Flexential's continued growth and success. Beyond its business operations, Flexential demonstrates a commitment to social responsibility through community initiatives, skill-building programs, rural economic development, and initiatives to empower women in technology.
"Our culture isn’t just about the workplace—it’s a strategic advantage," said Chris Downie, CEO at Flexential. "We know that when we invest in our people, we’re investing in the success of our customers. When you build an engaged and empowered team, you build a business that delivers."
The Top Workplaces awards have a 15-year history of surveying over 20 million employees and recognizing top organizations across 60 markets. Results were calculated by comparing responses to research-based statements that indicate workplace excellence and high performance.
This national distinction follows Flexential's selection for regional Top Workplaces honors in Charlotte and Denver last year.
Flexential was also recently named one of Glassdoor's Best Places to Work 2025, ranking No. 36 among 50 small and medium businesses nationwide. This honor is based entirely on employee feedback, with no self-nomination process involved.
For more information on the Flexential comprehensive suite of tailored infrastructure capabilities and customized IT solutions, visit www.flexential.com.
About Flexential
Flexential empowers the IT journey of the most complex businesses by offering customizable IT solutions designed for today’s demanding high-density computing requirements. With colocation, cloud, connectivity, data protection, and professional services, the FlexAnywhere® platform anchors our services in 42 data centers across 19 highly connected markets on a scalable 100Gbps+ private network backbone. Flexential solutions are strategically engineered to meet the most stringent challenges in security, compliance, and resiliency. Experience the power of IT flexibility and how we enable digital transformation at www.flexential.com.
About Energage
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Energage is a purpose-driven company that helps organizations turn employee feedback into useful business intelligence and credible employer recognition through Top Workplaces. Built on 18 years of culture research and the results from 27 million employees surveyed across more than 70,000 organizations, Energage delivers the most accurate competitive benchmark available. With access to a unique combination of patented analytic tools and expert guidance, Energage customers lead the competition with an engaged workforce and an opportunity to gain recognition for their people-first approach to culture. For more information or to nominate your organization, visit energage.com or topworkplaces.com.
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