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Hilton is the #2 Great Place to Work in the U.S.! Learn WHY From Our Team Members.

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04 April 2023

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Great Place to Work® and Fortune magazine have named Hilton as one of the  2023 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® in the U.S. This is Hilton's 8th year being named a Best Workplace, this year coming in at No. 2, the highest hospitality company on the list.

This recognition is a result of everything our Team Members do to deliver exceptional hospitality at a workplace that helps them thrive personally and professionally. For over a century, #TeamHilton has been on a journey with us to create a culture focused on growth, wellness, inclusion, and purpose, to continuously make the stay for our guests. We asked nine Hilton Team Members from around the U.S. to share their stories and why Hilton is a Great Place to Work for them.

Simone Ray, Director, Supplier Diversity

"I believe that at Hilton, the environment has always been diverse and inclusive. And because of that, creativity and opportunities are always immense. At Hilton, you can share ideas and collaborate with others to make things really happen! Our company culture provides a great environment for learning, and it is also a great place to implement new innovative processes to make us best-in-class." 

Andrea Dodson, Director of National & Incentive Sales, Hotel Del Coronado

"Not only has Hilton allowed me to travel the world, but the culture is unlike any other place I have worked. Whether it is at the corporate level or on property, there is a sense of camaraderie and support that I honestly believe you cannot find anywhere else."

Danielle Alexander, Sr Manager, Product Management

"Hilton is a Great Place to Work for me due to its dedication to Team Members - their health, wellness, and work-life balance, just to name a few. The Go Hilton travel benefit has enabled me to see many new, interesting places and meet so many fellow Team Members from around the world. Additionally, Hilton's vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality really resonates with me and aligns to my core values.

"In all 27 years working as a hospitality professional, Hilton is the place where I have felt the most valued. This company has given me the opportunity to grow in my career, granting the confidence I needed to take on new leadership roles and advance in essential skills like communication, department administration, and leadership."

Pauline Latino, Laundry Supervisor, The Roosevelt Hotel

 "One unique reason Hilton is a Great Place to Work is the connection between upper management and the Team Members reporting to them. Managers acknowledge and appreciate all Team Members on property, and our Human Resources team shows recognition every day for all the work we do!"  

Rachel Kremnitzer, Regional Manager, Revenue Management

"Hilton is an amazing place to work, not just because of the people, the opportunity for development, but truly, the benefits. My favorite part, of course, is the Go Hilton Team Member travel program. I take advantage of that whenever I can, and I have traveled the world with it." 

Keriann Martin, Assistant Director of Marketing, Hotel Del Coronado

"I thrive in a place that lifts its Team Members, and that's exactly what Hilton does. I also love that Hilton is constantly looking for ways to improve and be the best company for its Team Members and guests. Hilton has also shown repeatedly that it is invested in my career development. I have gone through multiple training and coaching programs, have had regular career discussions with my leaders on property and with Hilton, and have been offered support in every aspect of my career. My skills are constantly growing, and I am continually being challenged in new ways, helping me feel more fulfilled and confident than I have ever been."  

Eddie Maier, Senior Director, Cloud Infrastructure

"What makes Hilton a Great Place to Work for me is the people. I get to work with people from all around the world with varied experiences that I can learn from, and they can learn from me. It is really a great feeling to be supported by an organization where not only do we get to learn but also get to put a mark on the future of hospitality solutions." 

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