G&A Partners, a leading professional employer organization (PEO) and human resources outsourcing (HRO) provider, announced today that it has been named to Comparably's Best Companies for Women list in the small/medium-sized category. This list, as part of the 2026 Best Places to Work Awards, recognizes top-rated workplaces based exclusively on sentiment and feedback from female employees.

The Best Companies for Women list celebrates companies that excel across nearly 20 core culture metrics that matter most to women in the workforce. This recognition reflects G&A’s unwavering commitment to fostering a culture to help women thrive, lead, and excel.
Top ranking companies were selected based on four primary pillars of the female employee experience:
- Compensation: Including salary, bonuses, and raises.
- Career Growth: Opportunities for mentorship, advancement, and professional goals.
- Leadership: Approval ratings for the CEO, executive team, and direct managers.
- Work Environment: Focus on work-life balance, perks and benefits, and a collaborative culture.
G&A Partners’ commitment to these pillars is evidenced by its diverse and representative workforce:
- Women make up 68% of the overall workforce and 67% of leadership roles.
- G&A supports several Employee Resource Groups (ERG), including With Women, a dedicated women’s group, and Younify, which is focused exclusively on diversity efforts
- All employees undergo annual diversity, inclusion, and unconscious bias training
- 38% of the employee population identifies as Asian, Black, Hispanic, or Pacific Islander, and 29% of the executive team is Hispanic.
"Our living, breathing values are at the foundation of every decision at G&A Partners," said Michelle Mikesell, G&A Partners’ Chief People Officer. "We have been recognized on multiple best places to work indices as we continue to focus on those values, which are: Putting people first, ensuring employees can love what they do, creating phenomenal experiences, leading by example, and communicating consistently and openly."
Open to all G&A employees, the With Women ERG champions gender equity by:
- Advancing Professional Growth: Creating opportunities for mentorship, networking, and career development.
- Facilitating Meaningful Dialogue: Hosting events and conversations focused on career growth, leadership, and equity.
- Cultivating Community: Fostering a supportive environment to share experiences, insights, and peer-to-peer encouragement.
- Driving Company-wide Inclusivity: Partnering with leadership and fellow ERGs to promote inclusive company policies and practices.
- Celebrating Milestones: Recognizing the achievements and breakthroughs that advance women in the workforce.
"G&A has given me the opportunity to connect with incredible colleagues, share experiences, and contribute to initiatives that foster growth, inclusion, and meaningful mentorship,” said Leni Santiago, G&A’s With Women co-chair. Co-chair Eric Arvizu added, "I got involved to be an active ally. I’m proud to contribute to programs that advance equity and help make our workplace a more inclusive space for everyone."
G&A is proud to be recognized alongside fellow outstanding companies that are actively shaping a more equitable future for women in the workforce. Jobseekers interested in advancing their careers as valued members of G&A’s award-winning culture should visit the careers page to browse job listings and discover more about life at G&A.