Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits Named a Top Workplace by U.S. News & World Report
MIAMI & DALLAS – Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer’s), the world’s leading total beverage alcohol distributor, proudly announced today its inclusion in U.S. News & World Report’s prestigious 2026-2027 Best Companies to Work For list. This significant recognition from the global authority in rankings and consumer advice highlights Southern Glazer’s commitment to fostering an exceptional employee experience across various crucial metrics.
The company distinguished itself among top performers in the categories of Consumer Products, Internships, and the Southern U.S. region. These ratings reflect factors most heavily considered by job seekers, including competitive compensation and benefits, work-life balance, job stability, psychological comfort, and robust opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
"At Southern Glazer’s, we firmly believe that our business thrives when our team members succeed," stated Amy Kickham, Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits. "We are dedicated to empowering our employees to build meaningful and rewarding careers through comprehensive wellbeing resources, programs that cultivate a strong sense of belonging, and leadership development opportunities that support continuous career advancement."
A Holistic Approach to Employee Well-being and Growth
Southern Glazer’s success in being recognized as a top employer stems from its multi-faceted approach to supporting its workforce. The company prioritizes three key pillars:
- Wellbeing: Southern Glazer’s offers a comprehensive benefits package and its signature "Be You, Only Better" (BYOB) wellbeing program. This initiative is designed to support employees’ physical, psychological, and financial health, providing access to resources for mental health, physical fitness, financial planning, and overall well-being.
- Belonging: The company actively cultivates an inclusive workplace where every team member feels empowered to be their authentic self. Its C.H.E.E.R.S. (Connecting, Hard-Working, Empowering, Educating, Respecting, Serving) Business Resource Groups provide platforms for connection, celebration of diverse perspectives, and the fostering of a strong culture of belonging. Additionally, the VolunCheers program encourages community engagement, enabling employees to support charitable causes through volunteering and giving initiatives.
- Career Growth: Southern Glazer’s invests significantly in leadership development and professional growth. Programs like the Internship and NextGen Rotational Programs offer hands-on experience and skill-building for rising seniors and recent graduates, cultivating future leaders. The flagship Exceptional Leaders Program (ELP) further equips emerging leaders with the training and resources necessary to advance their careers and drive organizational success, underscoring the company’s dedication to developing the next generation of industry leaders.
U.S. News & World Report’s Rigorous Evaluation Process
U.S. News’ "Best Companies to Work For" ratings serve as a valuable resource for employers, job seekers, and HR leaders alike, identifying companies that excel in meeting employee needs. The evaluation methodology considers a wide array of factors, including employee sentiment gathered from platforms like Glassdoor, and data from partners such as Revelio Labs, QUODD, ZoomInfo, and Good Jobs First.
Carly Chase, U.S. News Vice President of Careers, commented on the evolving job market: "The 2026-2027 job market is rapidly shifting the way employers, employees and job seekers think about work, and subsequently, workplace culture. This list spotlights companies that scored high on multiple metrics that promote a positive work environment and everyday employee experience."
To qualify for the ranking, U.S. News considered private companies with at least 1,000 employees and over $500 million in annual revenue (as defined by ZoomInfo), as well as the 5,000 largest publicly traded companies by market capitalization. All included companies were required to have at least 75 Glassdoor reviews written between 2021-2025.
This recognition from U.S. News & World Report adds to Southern Glazer’s growing list of accolades, including being recognized by Newsweek in 2026 as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Culture, Belonging & Community, and in 2025 as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity and America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women. Southern Glazer’s continues to uphold its commitment to responsible marketing, selling, serving, and enjoyment of its products.
For more information on Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, please visit www.southernglazers.com. For details on the U.S. News & World Report rankings, explore U.S. News’ expanding Careers offerings.
