In a labor market where employee experience is increasingly tied to business performance, workplace recognition remains a key indicator of organizational culture. GDT, an IT solutions provider, has secured a place on Fortune’s 2026 Best Workplaces in Texas™ list, reflecting strong employee sentiment around trust, leadership, and workplace culture.
The company ranked No. 28 among small and medium-sized businesses headquartered in Texas, with the recognition based entirely on confidential employee feedback collected by Great Place To Work® through its Trust Index™ survey.
Unlike awards based on company nominations or external judging panels, the rankings are determined solely by employees’ experiences, evaluating factors such as trust in leadership, fairness, respect, camaraderie, well-being, and opportunities for professional growth.
Employee Feedback Drives the Recognition
The Fortune Best Workplaces in Texas rankings are built on responses from the Great Place To Work Trust Index™, which measures the consistency and quality of employee experiences across organizations.
According to GDT, the company was also recently recertified as a Great Place To Work-Certified™ organization in both the United States and India.
Survey results showed:
- 90% of employees globally said GDT is a great place to work.
- 93% of U.S.-based employees shared the same view.
These figures significantly exceed typical workplace satisfaction benchmarks and highlight the company’s continued focus on employee engagement across its global workforce.
Recognition Based on Workplace Culture
The annual rankings assess organizations on several workplace dimensions, including:
- Trust in leadership
- Fairness and inclusion
- Respect in the workplace
- Employee well-being
- Team collaboration
- Pride in the organization
- Opportunities for career growth
Companies that demonstrate consistently positive employee experiences across different teams and demographic groups receive the highest rankings.
To qualify for the list, organizations must:
- Be Great Place To Work-Certified™.
- Employ at least 10 U.S.-based employees.
- Be headquartered in Texas.
- Have between 10 and 999 employees to compete in the small and medium business category.
Workplace Recognition Continues to Influence Talent Strategy
Employer recognition programs have become increasingly important as organizations compete for skilled talent in a market where workplace culture often influences recruitment and retention as much as compensation.
Recognition from employee-driven programs such as Great Place To Work and Fortune can strengthen employer branding by providing prospective candidates with independently validated insights into organizational culture.
For technology companies in particular, maintaining a strong employee experience has become a strategic priority amid ongoing competition for IT, cybersecurity, cloud, and AI talent.
Why This Matters
Workplace culture has evolved from a human resources initiative into a measurable business advantage.
Organizations with high employee engagement often report stronger retention, improved collaboration, higher productivity, and greater resilience during periods of change. As hybrid work, evolving employee expectations, and skills shortages continue to reshape the labor market, employers are investing more heavily in creating workplaces where employees feel supported and connected.
Awards based on employee feedback provide one lens into how organizations are performing against those expectations.
For GDT, earning a place on Fortune’s 2026 Best Workplaces in Texas list reinforces its employer brand at a time when attracting and retaining skilled technology professionals remains a competitive challenge across the industry.
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