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Ashley Furniture Named to Newsweek’s “America’s Most Admired Workplaces 2026”
September 11,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry 
Ashley Furniture Industries, LLC (Ashley), the world’s largest manufacturer of home furnishings, announced that it is recognized as one of America’s Most Admired Workplaces 2026 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group recognized companies through an extensive evaluation consisting of employee interviews, publicly accessible data, surveys and over 120 key performance indicators.
"At Ashley, we believe our greatest asset is our people, and being named to this distinguished list reinforces our commitment to being the employer of choice," said Todd Wanek, president and CEO of Ashley Furniture Industries. "We strive every day to create an environment where our team members feel valued, supported and empowered to grow both personally and professionally. This recognition reflects our ongoing dedication to maintaining the family-centered culture that has been the cornerstone of Ashley's success for decades.”
“A great workplace is one that strives to make all its employees feel respected and appreciated. But ensuring that employees are comfortable and valued is something only some companies excel at,” stated Jennifer H. Cunningham, Editor-in-Chief of Newsweek.