Olmsted County recognized as one of area’s 2024 Best Places to Work

Olmsted County is honored to receive recognition from Workforce Development, Inc. (WDI) as a top workplace destination in Southeast Minnesota!

The county is among 15 organizations chosen from this region as a recipient of WDI’s 2024 Best Places to Work award and one of five organizations named as a recipient in the Large Employer category.

"We are incredibly proud and humbled to be acknowledged by Workforce Development, Inc. as one of the premier workplaces in Southeast Minnesota. This recognition reaffirms our commitment to fostering a positive and supportive environment for our employees,” said Olmsted County Human Resources Director Julian Currie.

“We share this honor with our dedicated staff whose hard work and dedication contribute to making Olmsted County an exceptional place to work,” said Olmsted County Administrator Heidi Welsch. “We look forward to continuing to prioritize the well-being and success of our team members as we strive for excellence in serving our community."

Olmsted County is dedicated to building a sustainable foundation for a safe, healthy, and welcoming community through public service excellence. Check out this video that highlights Olmsted County’s culture and values.

WDI evaluated Olmsted County on a variety of business practices and measurements such as workplace well-being; benefits; diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives; and employee communication.

View the full WDI press release for more information.