Sept. 30, 2026. Norman, OK — Nextep, a leading professional employer organization (PEO), has been selected for the 2026 Fortune Best Workplaces in Consulting & Professional Services™ List by Great Place to Work® and Fortune magazine. This is Nextep’s 7th consecutive year on this prestigious list.
The Best Workplaces in Consulting & Professional Services™ award is based on analysis of
survey responses from nearly 149,000 employees at Great Place To Work Certified™
companies in the consulting and professional services industry.
An astounding 96% of employees surveyed say Nextep is a great place to work, compared to the national average of 57%. The organization continues to collect hardware for both its internal and external operations. Earlier this year, the company won its second consecutive ClearlyRated Best of HR Services Award for providing superior service to their clients.
“At Nextep, our people are, and always will be, the foundation of everything we do,” said Brian Fayak, Nextep’s President and CEO. “Being named one of Fortune’s top workplaces in the country for another year proves that as our organization grows, we’ve stayed true to creating an environment where team members feel valued and encouraged. That internal culture is exactly what drives our award-winning customer service.”
The Best Workplaces in Consulting & Professional Services™ list is highly competitive. Great
Place To Work®, the global authority on workplace culture, determines its lists using its
proprietary Trust Index™ Survey to evaluate and certify thousands of organizations in America’s
largest ongoing annual workforce study, based on over 1.3 million survey responses and data
from companies representing more than 8.4 million employees.
Survey responses reflect a comprehensive picture of the workplace experience. Honorees were
selected based on their ability to offer positive outcomes for employees regardless of job role,
race, gender, sexual orientation, work status, or other demographic identifier.
“Being named to the Best Workplaces list is such an honor, and it’s a direct reflection of our
people,” said Melissa Grimes, Nextep’s Chief Operating Officer. “I am so proud of our team and
everything they do to make Nextep such a special place to work.”
About Nextep
Nextep is a leading provider of human resources solutions, offering a comprehensive, tech-
forward suite of services, including payroll, employee benefits, HR consulting, and risk and
compliance support. With a focus on delivering exceptional customer service, Nextep helps
businesses of all sizes thrive. For more information on how a PEO helps a business, visit
nextep.com/services/peo/.
