The USA TODAY Top Workplace award recognizes organizations with 150 or more employees that have created exceptional, people-first cultures. Recipients are determined solely through direct employee feedback collected through a confidential survey conducted by Energage, an HR Research and technology company that has evaluated Top Workplaces since 2006. The survey evaluates key drivers of organizational success, including employee appreciation, confidence in leadership, alignment with organizational goals, and workplace engagement.
“Being recognized as a USA TODAY Top Workplace is a reflection of the talented and dedicated employees who make JCSD successful,” said General Manager Chris Berch. “When employees feel supported, valued, and engaged, they are better positioned to provide the high-quality services our residents depend on every day. This recognition reinforces our commitment to both organizational excellence and exceptional public service.”
This national recognition adds to JCSD’s growing list of workplace honors, including consecutive Inland Empire Top Workplace awards in 2024 and 2025 from the Inland News Group. The award further demonstrates how JCSD’s culture of excellence supports employee development, innovation, and high-quality service to the community.
JCSD’s commitment to investing in its workforce has contributed to recognition beyond workplace culture, including recent honors such as Inland Empire Top Workplace, the IPMA-HR Award for Excellence and Innovation, ACWA’s Excellence in Innovation Award, and CWEA’s Collection System of the Year Award. Together, these recognitions reflect an organizational culture focused on continuous improvement, innovation, and public service.
