Deltek, a global leader in software and information solutions for project-based businesses, has been named to Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Company Culture 2026. This recognition, developed in collaboration with Statista, is based on an independent survey of over 217,000 U.S. employees. Deltek’s inclusion on the list highlights its commitment to fostering a workplace centered on professional growth, leadership accountability, and inclusive innovation.
Ranking: Deltek placed #370 on the inaugural "Company Culture" list.
Retention Excellence: The company’s Launch Engage onboarding program has driven early employee retention to 96%.
Continuous Learning: Deltek encourages a minimum of 40 hours of annual learning per employee.
AI Integration: Culture is reinforced through monthly AI collaboration sessions where engineers and leaders apply AI tools to active projects.
Leadership Pipeline: Programs like LAMP and LIFE provide structured pathways for managers to scale ideas and remove operational barriers.
Broad Recognition: This award follows Deltek's 2026 placement on Forbes' lists for Best Employers for Engineers (#95) and Best Midsize Employers.
Deltek’s culture is distinguished by its move from passive benefits to active accountability. The company utilizes a specialized career portal that combines curated learning paths with mentorship and self-assessment tools. This ensures that the 40-hour learning commitment is aligned with individual career trajectories and the company's broader technological goals.
"When we invest in our people, that investment compounds," said Bob Hughes, Deltek President and CEO. "You see it in how they grow, how they show up for customers, and how they show up for each other."
A unique aspect of Deltek's culture is its focus on "Innovation at Scale." This is achieved through:
LIFE (Learn, Invest, Formulate, Execute): A pathway that transforms employee-led ideas into active pilots with executive sponsorship.
CII (Community, Inclusion, and Impact): A global framework that supports employee-led communities, ensuring a sense of connection within a hybrid workforce.
AI Forums: Monthly sessions that foster a culture of transparency and shared learning regarding emerging technologies.
The Forbes/Statista 2026 ranking was determined via an online survey of U.S. workers at companies with at least 1,000 employees. The evaluation used specific KPIs to measure fairness, opportunity, and overall workplace acceptance, combined with direct personal recommendations from employees.
ABOUT DELTEK
Deltek is the leading provider of enterprise software for project-based businesses. With over 30,000 customers in government contracting, architecture, engineering, and consulting, Deltek provides the "Intelligent Platform" that powers the entire project lifecycle.
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