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Courageous Companies Redefine Leadership in the Modern Workplace
3I Research Institute and P&L Group Benchmarking Reveal the 2025 50 Out Front Companies: Best Places to Work List.
CHICAGO, IL – September 2025 – In a year defined by uncertainty and shifting priorities, 3I Research Institute, a P&L Group Brand proudly announces the results of the annual Inclusive Leadership Benchmarking 19th Annual 50 Out Front List: Best Places to Work for Growing Talent, Elevating Organizations & Strengthen Communities.
This year’s benchmarking drew participation from 289 organizations across industries, each one demonstrating an uncommon courage to measure progress, evaluate impact, and hold themselves accountable to creating workplaces where people thrive.
“In today’s climate, courage is not about rhetoric it’s about responsibility,” says Pamela McElvane, CEO of 3I Research Institute and P&L Group. “The organizations participating in our benchmarking chose transparency over silence and progress over hesitation. Their leadership shows that when values guide decisions, the result is both human and high performing.
The 3I Research Institute’s benchmarking model applies a rigorous, data-driven evaluation of how companies embed equity-driven principles into operations, culture, and leadership. This year’s metrics assess eight key areas that reveal the depth of organizational commitment:
- Strategic Integration of Inclusion
- Representation & Mobility
- Governance & Leadership Accountability
- Workforce Experience
- Recruitment & Advancement
- Retention & Belonging
- Pipeline & Succession Development
- Community & Marketplace Impact
In this moment of social and economic recalibration, the companies recognized in the 50 Out Front list in 2025 are setting the pace. They exemplify what it means to lead with integrity building systems that not only perform but also empower.
While the complete benchmarking list of 289 participants remains confidential, each participating company receives its private ranking and performance insights through the P&L Group Benchmarking Report.
We extend deep appreciation to every organization that chose to be part of this vital movement, one grounded in courage, accountability, and the pursuit of excellence for all.
For more information on the 3I Research Institute and P&L Group Benchmarking programs, visit www.diversitymbamagazine.com or contact pam@diversitymbamagazine.com.
