Summary:
Starkey has been named a 2025 Top Workplace in Minnesota by the Star Tribune, highlighting its strong commitment to employee engagement and workplace culture.

Key takeaways:

  • The recognition is based on employee feedback, emphasizing high levels of satisfaction, trust, and engagement.
  • Starkey credits its people-first culture, collaboration, and purpose-driven innovation for creating a supportive and inspiring work environment.
  • The company says its ongoing success is tied to its intentional investment in organizational health and continuous improvement.

Starkey has been named a Top Workplace in Minnesota by the Star Tribune for the fourth straight year, reflecting a focus on positive workplace culture and employee engagement. This recognition is based entirely on feedback from Starkey employees.

“Our success begins and ends with our people,” says Jessica Sawalich, chief people officer and executive vice president of culture at Starkey. “We are intentional about creating a workplace where employees feel supported, connected, and inspired. Whether it’s innovating in our tech center or collaborating across departments, the Starkey Family shows up with heart and purpose. This award belongs to every team member who contributes to making Starkey not just a great place to work, but a great place to grow.”

Banner for the 2025 Top Workplaces in Minnesota by the Star Tribune.
Starkey has been named a 2025 Top Workplace in Minnesota by the Star Tribune.

The Star Tribune’s Top Workplaces program recognizes the most progressive companies in Minnesota based on employee opinions measuring engagement, organizational health, and satisfaction. According to the company, Starkey’s placement on the list demonstrates the power of a culture grounded in trust, communication, and a relentless drive to improve lives through technology.

To learn more about careers at Starkey and its commitment to creating a top workplace culture, visit www.starkey.com/careers.

About Starkey 

Starkey is a privately held global hearing technology company headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. Founded by Bill Austin in 1967, Starkey is known for its design, development, and distribution of comprehensive digital hearing systems. Led today by President and CEO Brandon Sawalich, Starkey is the only American-owned provider of hearing technologies. The company has more than 5,000 employees, operates 29 facilities, and does business in more than 100 markets worldwide. 

Featured image: Starkey has been named a 2025 Top Workplace in Minnesota by the Star Tribune. Photo: Starkey