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Olmsted County named a 2025 Best Place to Work!

For the third year in a row, Workforce Development, Inc. (WDI) has recognized Olmsted County as a top workplace in Southeast Minnesota!

Selected as one of 15 organizations to receive WDI’s 2025 Best Places to Work award, Olmsted County also earned a spot among the top five in the Large Employer category.

“We are honored to be recognized as one of the best places to work,” noted Olmsted County Administrator Travis Gransee. “This award is a testament to our commitment to fostering a workplace that is thoughtful in our approach, principled in our actions, inclusive in our culture, service-focused in our mission, and collaborative in everything we do. Our people are at the heart of our success, and we are grateful for their dedication and passion."

"Olmsted County is committed to cultivating a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to grow,” said Olmsted County Human Resources Director Julian Currie. “This recognition reflects our dedication to creating an inclusive, engaging environment where our team can thrive.”

So, what do Olmsted County employees think? In this short video, our staff share some of the reasons why they believe working at Olmsted County is great!

Olmsted County employees waving with a play button to watch video

The “Best Places to Work” awards program, commissioned by WDI, celebrates exceptional employers across Southeast Minnesota. Spanning Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, and Wabasha counties, this initiative honors organizations that excel in workplace culture while offering key insights to help businesses recruit and retain top talent.

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Media Contact: Emma Diercks, Communications Specialist, 507-328-6166

Some content in this communication was generated with the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI). 

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