Michael C. Bush, Global CEO of Great Place To Work
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Michael C. Bush

Global CEO

Great Place To Work

Michael C. Bush is CEO of Great Place To Work, the global research and analytics firm that produces the annual Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list, the World’s Best Workplaces list, the 100 Best Workplaces for Women list, and dozens of other distinguished workplace rankings around the world. Driven by a love of business and an unwavering commitment to fair and equitable treatment, Michael joined Great Place To Work as CEO in 2015, bringing 30 years of experience leading and growing organizations. This includes serving as CEO of Tetra Tech Communications, which he grew from $40 million to $300 million in revenue. Michael is a former member of President Obama’s White House Business Council and a founding board member of the private equity seed-fund, Fund Good Jobs, which invests in small inner-city businesses. Michael was a member of the Board of Directors at Workday, Inc. until September 2021 when Great Place To Work was acquired by UKG, Inc.
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A Great Place To Work For All

What was good enough to be great 20 years ago is not good enough now. In A Great Place To Work For All, Michael C. Bush and the Great Place To Work team connect the dots between fairness, trust, and business success.

Drawing on new research, the book shows how closing gaps in the workplace experience helps organizations outperform in the stock market, grow revenue faster, and create better outcomes for employees and society. It introduces a leadership framework centered on reaching all employees and building cultures where everyone can do their best work.

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