WESCO International Earns Forbes Distinction as Top Global Employer and Leader in Gender Equality Initiatives

WESCO International, Inc. (NYSE: WCC), a major player in business-to-business distribution, logistics services, and supply chain solutions, has secured twin recognitions from Forbes and Statista Inc., solidifying its position among the world’s most progressive employers. The company claimed the #312 spot among 700 globally recognized firms in Forbes’ World’s Best Employers ranking, while simultaneously ranking #42 among 300 companies honored as America’s Best Employers for Women.

The Selection Process Behind These Accolades

The evaluation methodology reflects rigorous industry standards. Forbes and Statista surveyed over 150,000 employees across more than 50 nations for the global rankings, analyzing data points exceeding 5 million in total. Respondents assessed employers across critical dimensions including workplace trust, gender equity initiatives, corporate social responsibility practices, organizational culture, and employee benefits packages.

For the America’s Best Employers for Women ranking—now in its third iteration—the research team engaged 75,000 American workers, with 45,000 identifying as women. These participants represented 31 different industries and worked for organizations employing over 1,000 staff members. Survey questions centered on company culture, career progression opportunities, workplace conditions, employer reputation, compensation fairness, and workforce diversity commitments.

What These Rankings Mean for WESCO’s Workforce Strategy

This Fortune 500 company, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has positioned employee engagement and inclusive culture as fundamental competitive advantages. John Engel, Chairman, President and CEO, emphasized the company’s commitment: “Our workforce represents our most valuable resource, and our organizational culture drives our success. By cultivating a diverse talent base and fostering high-performance teams, we deliver superior supply chain innovations to a global customer base.”

Chris Wolf, Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, attributed the recognition partly to WESCO’s pandemic response efforts. “The past year tested our resolve,” Wolf noted. “As an essential business, we implemented flexible work arrangements that honored employee wellbeing while sustaining operational excellence.”

WESCO’s Global Footprint and Market Position

With annual sales surpassing $17 billion on a pro forma basis (including the June 2020 Anixter International acquisition), WESCO operates an expansive infrastructure. The company maintains approximately 800 branch and warehouse operations across over 50 countries, serving more than 150,000 customers worldwide. Its workforce of approximately 18,000 professionals manages relationships with over 30,000 suppliers while stewarding a product catalog exceeding 1.5 million items.

The company’s service portfolio encompasses Electrical and Electronic Solutions, Communications and Security Solutions, and Utility and Broadband Solutions. This comprehensive offering enables WESCO to address the needs of commercial enterprises, industrial operations, construction firms, government entities, telecommunications infrastructure providers, and utility companies seeking integrated supply chain innovation.