(Team members built and donated bikes to CASA of Central Oregon, where they were distributed to children in foster care. One way Hayden Homes facilitates a culture of community and their Give As You Go philosophy is by encouraging team members to use 16 hours of paid volunteer time each year to support causes that matter most to them | Photo courtesy of Hayden Homes)
Hayden Homes is proud to be Certified by Great Place To Work for the third year in a row. The prestigious award is based entirely on what current team members say about their experience working at Hayden Homes. This year, 96% of team members said it’s a great place to work – 39 points higher than the average U.S. company.
Great Place To Work is the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience, and the leadership behaviors proven to deliver market-leading revenue, employee retention and increased innovation.
“Great Place To Work Certification is a highly coveted achievement that requires consistent and intentional dedication to the overall employee experience,” said Sarah Lewis-Kulin, vice president of Global Recognition at Great Place To Work. She emphasized that Certification is earned solely by real-time feedback of employees regarding their company culture. “By successfully earning this recognition, it is evident that Hayden Homes stands out as one of the top companies to work for, providing a great workplace environment for its employees.”
With an 89% participation rate, up 2% from the previous year, Hayden Homes saw strong engagement from team members in this year’s survey. Of those who participated, 96% of respondents agreed with the statement, “Taking everything into account, I would say this is a great place to work,” exceeding the company’s internal satisfaction goal of 95% and reinforcing its commitment to fostering a positive and supportive workplace culture centered around giving and community.
In addition to being Great Place To Work certified for the past three years, in 2025, Hayden Homes was also recognized as the 11th Best Workplace for Women in the nation and 13th Best Workplace for Parents in the nation by Fortune and was placed third on the 2025 Fortune Best Workplaces in Construction List and 21st on the 2025 Fortune Best Medium Workplaces List. With over one million employees surveyed nationally, these rankings reflect Hayden Homes’ dedication to providing opportunities for employees at all levels to grow and pursue meaningful careers.
“We are incredibly honored to receive this feedback from our team members,” said Patti Murphy, vice president of Employee Experience at Hayden Homes. “Each of us brings a unique story and perspective, and it’s through coming together that we create something far greater than any one of us could on our own. We are committed to building a strong, connected community where our team members feel supported and fulfilled. Keeping that purpose at the center of our work is what continues to shape and strengthen our culture.”
Joining the Hayden Homes team means embracing a shared commitment to Give As You Go, which helps shape and strengthen company culture. Team members are encouraged to use 16 hours of paid volunteer time each year to support causes that matter most to them, whether that’s assisting at local food banks, building bikes for foster children, or collecting school supplies donations for local families. This commitment reflects a broader focus on recognizing community needs and taking meaningful proactive steps that create lasting change and meaningful connections.
According to Great Place To Work research, job seekers are 4.5 times more likely to find a great boss at a Certified great workplace. Additionally, employees at Certified workplaces are 93% more likely to look forward to coming to work, and are twice as likely to be paid fairly, earn a fair share of the company’s profits and have a fair chance at promotion.
Learn more about Hayden Homes’ Great Place to Work certification.
