Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has been recognized for the second year as one of Glassdoor's Best-Led Companies in the United States, earning the No. 32 spot out of 50 on the 2025 list. The annual award honors organizations with outstanding senior leadership teams, as determined by employee feedback submitted anonymously on Glassdoor over the past year.
"At LLNL, our exceptional and dedicated employees are the foundation for everything we do," said LLNL Director Kim Budil. "As we navigate a period of rapid technological change, our priority is to enable every member of our workforce to thrive and contribute to the fullest for our important missions. We are deeply committed to investing in all aspects of the employee experience, from state-of-the-art infrastructure and comprehensive benefits to career development and overall well-being."
Budil has led the Laboratory since her appointment in March 2021. As the 13th director and the first woman to hold the position, she works with the senior management team to guide a workforce of more than 9,000 employees. LLNL is managed by Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC for the U.S. Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration.
"At its foundation, leadership is about trust," said Glassdoor's Chief Economist Daniel Zhao. "At a time when many workers are questioning their path forward, strong leadership can make all the difference. The companies on this list are showing that when leaders communicate clearly, prioritize people, and stay grounded in the company's mission, employees notice - and stay. We're proud to recognize these standout companies as examples of what great leadership looks like in today's world of work."
When providing a company review, LLNL employees rate several factors tied to their employment experience, including CEO job performance and senior management. Employees can choose to approve, disapprove or express no opinion of the CEO. They are also asked to share reasons to work for the company, any downsides and advice to management. Glassdoor's Best-Led Companies algorithm uses Review Intelligence, a sentiment analysis tool that reads, analyzes and categorizes reviews to surface topics, insights and trends related to senior leadership.
Glassdoor award winners for Best-Led Companies 2025 are determined using Glassdoor's proprietary awards algorithm, based on the quantity, quality and consistency of company reviews submitted by U.S.-based employees between July 1, 2024, and June 30, 2025. Companies considered for the list must have more than 1,000 employees and receive at least 75 ratings across CEO job performance and senior management. Complete awards methodology is available on the Glassdoor website.
With a "creating the future" ethos, LLNL's leadership remains focused on equipping employees to succeed by fostering a culture of excellence through feedback, listening and support. LLNL currently has more than 80 jobs posted on its careers site in a variety of fields.
Earlier this year, LLNL was also named one of Glassdoor's Best Places to Work for 2025, reflecting its commitment to fostering a supportive and innovative work environment.
For the complete list of Glassdoor's Best-Led Companies of 2025, visit the Glassdoor website.
