Annual list recognizes the businesses that set the standard for workplace success and awards excellence in company culture
Santa, Monica, CA June 2, 2026 — 12twenty is proud to announce it has been named to Inc.’s 2026 Best Workplaces list and recognized in the Software industry category. The list, which can be found at Inc.com, honors American companies that have built exceptional workplaces and vibrant cultures that support their teams and businesses, whether in-person, remote, or hybrid.
The award is the result of comprehensive measurement and evaluation of hundreds of applicants. The process involved a detailed employee survey conducted by Quantum Workplace, covering critical elements such as management effectiveness, perks, professional development, and overall company culture. Each company’s benefits were also audited to determine the overall score. 12twenty is honored to be included among the 507 companies recognized this year.
“Being recognized by Inc. as one of the top 500 best companies to work for is a reflection of who we are at our core, a team that genuinely cares. We’ve always believed that trusted hiring starts with trusted people, and the culture we’ve built here is proof of that. We’re better now than we’ve ever been, and we’re just getting started,” said Kenny Berlin, 12twenty CEO.
12twenty is the trusted early career AI hiring platform connecting employers with verified talent across more than 4,000 of the world’s leading university and alumni networks
“This year’s Best Workplaces list goes beyond great company culture–it highlights companies making meaningful and sustained investment in their employees,” says Bonny Ghosh, editorial director at Inc. “Even in a labor market that favors employers, these companies understand that an intentional and authentic commitment to their teams drives stronger employee retention, engagement, and ultimately, a stronger business overall.”
To view the full list of winners, visit Inc.com.
About 12twenty
12twenty leverages deep data to empower early-career professionals, universities, and employers to effortlessly make right-fit employment connections while fiercely protecting their privacy. Our AI platform empowers students and alumni to advance their careers, helps universities better serve their scholars, and makes it easy for employers to connect with the best-qualified and most-diverse talent on the market.
Graduates want the right offer for the right job, but need reliable information to take confident action in their job search. Universities want their students and alumni to be prepared for their professional lives, but career centers struggle to productively harness data and manage employer and student engagement. Employers want to hire and retain ideal candidates, but need the proper tools to recruit them efficiently and competitively. 12twenty solves these problems with a modern, data-powered platform that makes early-career hiring better for everyone. For more information, visit www.12twenty.com.
About Inc.
Inc. is the leading media brand and playbook for entrepreneurs and business. Through its journalism, Inc. aims to inform, educate, and elevate the profile of its community: the risk-takers, the innovators, and the ultra-driven go-getters who are creating the future of business. Inc. is published by Mansueto Ventures LLC, along with fellow leading business publication Fast Company. For more information, visit www.inc.com.
About Quantum Workplace
Quantum Workplace, based in Omaha, Nebraska, is an HR technology company that serves organizations through employee-engagement surveys, action-planning tools, exit surveys, peer-to-peer recognition, performance evaluations, goal tracking, and leadership assessment. For more information, visit QuantumWorkplace.com.
