For the 3rd year in a row, local Northwest homebuilder is recognized for exceptional work culture

Redmond, Ore., March 31, 2026—Hayden Homes is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work® for the 3rd 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 3rd on the 2025 Fortune Best Workplaces in Construction™ List and 21st on the 2025 Fortune Best Medium Workplaces™ List. With over 1 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.

About Hayden Homes

Established in Redmond, Oregon in 1989, Hayden Homes has provided over 28,000 new homes to price-conscious, value-driven homebuyers in underserved, secondary markets throughout Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana. Hayden Homes continues to be the largest privately-owned new home builder in the Pacific Northwest. Hayden Homes exists to Give As You Go™, so together we build a strong community, and lead fulfilled lives.

Hayden Homes has contributed $7.7 billion to local economies and has created more than 112,000 jobs since the company’s inception. Hayden Homes supports philanthropic efforts in the communities in which they build and have contributed more than $88 million in charitable donations with the flagship of their giving through the 501(c)(3) nonprofit, First Story. To date, First Story has provided over 125 families throughout the Pacific Northwest with an affordable home and a first step toward financial freedom. The Hayden Homes brand family of companies includes Simplicity by Hayden Homes, Wise Size Homes and Hayden Homes, all providing an unparalleled selection of opportunities for those looking to purchase a new home.

About Great Place to Work Certification™

Great Place To Work® Certification™ is the most definitive “employer-of-choice” recognition that companies aspire to achieve. It is the only recognition based entirely on what employees report about their workplace experience – specifically, how consistently they experience a high-trust workplace. Great Place to Work Certification is recognized worldwide by employees and employers alike and is the global benchmark for identifying and recognizing outstanding employee experience. Every year, more than 10,000 companies across 60 countries apply to get Great Place To Work-Certified.

About Great Place To Work®

As the global authority on workplace culture, Great Place To Work® brings 30 years of groundbreaking research and data to help every place become a great place to work for all. Their proprietary platform and For All™ Model helps companies evaluate the experience of every employee, with exemplary workplaces becoming Great Place To Work Certified™ or receiving recognition on a coveted Best Workplaces™ List.

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