These are all pay for play bullshit. Just like the Forbes "Advisory Counsel" that they "invite people" to (and then it comes with a monthly fee). Any of these "top whatever" lists should be taken with a grain of salt.
All of these types of list are pay for play BS. Just like Forbes "invite only" --- "Leadership Counsel", that comes with a monthly fee? Hmmmmmmm...Take any of these "top whatever" lists with a grain of salt. Especially "best places to work" -- which really means "HR team is most proficient at signing up for awards"
We have these TOP X# EMPLOYER awards in Canada/Province etc. They are paid placements. There is no real judging or placement... You just pay money and fill out a form on a list.