{"id":1888143,"date":"2026-04-17T17:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-17T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1888143"},"modified":"2026-04-17T17:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T14:00:00","slug":"women-in-music-nonprofit-reveals-best-places-to-work-honorees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1888143","title":{"rendered":"Women in Music Nonprofit Reveals Best Places to Work Honorees"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\n\tLive Nation, SiriusXM, Symphonic Distribution, Music Business Association, Universal Music Group, Sony Music Publishing and more have been named standout companies for women in music.<\/p>\n

\n\tThe latest edition of WIM Best Places To Work \u2014 the study conducted by nonprofit organization Women in Music in partnership with company reviews platform InHerSight \u2014 also credited Ticketmaster, Spotify, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Loeb & Loeb, Nettwerk Music Group, The Mechanical Licensing Collective, The Orchard, A2IM, The Syndicate, The Recording Academy and Bright Antenna Records for excelling in workplace inclusivity and employee satisfaction.<\/p>\n

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    \n\t\u201cWe know that statistically, women in workplace leadership enhance financial performance and drive innovation, but they remain underrepresented,\u201d said Women in Music president Nicole Barsalona<\/strong>. \u201cThis year, we\u2019re excited to highlight companies that are working to fix a system that too often fails to create a culture where women can thrive. Companies like Live Nation and The Recording Academy had high response rates, demonstrating openness and commitment to transparency and accountability, increasingly rare and commendable these days.\u201d<\/p>\n

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    \n\t\u201cThis recognition reflects the culture Live Nation Women is committed to helping build every day,\u201d said Live Nation Women president and chief strategy officer Ali Harnell<\/strong>. \u201cOne that supports women at every stage of their lives and careers so they can grow, lead, and drive impact across industry.\u201d<\/p>\n

    \n\tBig Picture Media, Music Business Association, Bright Antenna Records, The Orchard and A2IM all came in with perfect scores for equal opportunities for women and men. Meanwhile, Big Picture Media, Bright Antenna Records, Music Business Association, The Orchard and A2IM all had perfect scores in women in leadership. The top companies for salary satisfaction were SiriusXM, Music Business Association and Bright Antenna Records.<\/p>\n

    \n\t\u201cAs an independent company built from the ground up, this recognition is especially meaningful,\u201d said Symphonic founder and CEO Jorge Brea<\/strong>. \u201cFrom day one, our focus has been on people, creating a culture where our team feels supported, valued, and empowered to grow. That foundation has allowed us to build a global company without losing the human touch that got us here.\u201d<\/p>\n

    \n\tDespite the individual company accolades, persistent disparities continue to plague women in the workplace. The survey found that nearly half of women say they would not recommend their workplace, and 45% of women believe company support for women has declined. More than 70% of women plan to start or continue looking for a new job in 2026 due to better-paying opportunities.<\/p>\n

    \n\t\u201cThe past year has had a devastating impact on women\u2019s careers. Women have left the workforce in droves, and the areas where they are currently thriving like healthcare and education are often undervalued and underpaid,\u201d said InHerSight co-founder and CEO Ursula Mead<\/strong>. \u201cMeanwhile, many companies choose to remain silent, quietly stepping back from or dismantling initiatives that support women\u2019s advancement \u2014 advancement that has historically made our workplaces more innovative, creative, and profitable. That\u2019s why the transparency we\u2019ve seen in this year\u2019s Women in Music\u00ae campaign is so encouraging at a time like this.\u201d<\/p>\n

    \n\tThe WIM Best Places to Work survey is conducted on an opt-in basis at 185 companies. More than 6,875 recipients replied to the survey that was first conducted in 2025. The survey inquired about management opportunities, flexible work hours, maternity and adoptive leave, employer responsiveness and other factors for women.<\/p>\n

    \n\tBig Picture Media, Bright Antenna Records, Music Business Association, SAG-AFTRA and The Syndicate scored perfectly on the company\u2019s sense of belonging, with Universal Music Group, Live Nation, The Recording Academy, The Orchard, Concord, Spotify, The MLC, Kobalt, Nettwerk and more receiving high marks in the category.<\/p>\n

    \n\t\u201cBeing recognized by the 2026 Women in Music Best Places to Work list \u2014 in categories such as, Women in Leadership and Sense of Belonging \u2014 is a true honor and a testament to the intentional, people-first culture we\u2019ve built at the Recording Academy,\u201d said Recording Academy chief people and culture officer Shonda Grant<\/strong>. \u201cWe believe that when our team feels seen, supported, and empowered, they do their best work on behalf of music creators everywhere.\u201d<\/p>\n

    Women in Music is a 501(c)3 charitable organization, unaffiliated with <\/em>Billboard, founded in 1985 to educate, empower and advance women in the music industry. WIM hosts year-round educational and career development programming in chapter markets around the world, with equity-focused initiatives that include WIM Safe(r) Spaces, the WIM Workplace Initiative, the WIM Mentorship Program and the WIM Executive Internship Program. To become a charitable partner or to make a donation, go to womeninmusic.org.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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