Forbes Names Melaleuca One of America’s Best Employers for the Fourth Time

The recognition places Melaleuca in the top 1/4th of one percent of midsize employers nationwide, reflecting a culture built to last.

For the fourth time, Forbes has named Melaleuca: The Wellness Company one of America’s Best Employers. Out of more than 200,000 midsize companies in America, only 500 earned a place on Forbes 2026 America’s Best Midsize Companies list. Melaleuca was recognized as one of the top companies in the nation to work for based on employee feedback about compensation, culture, stability, and sense of purpose.

Published by Forbes in partnership with Statista, an independent research firm, the annual ranking recognizes employers across the United States that excel at creating environments where people can grow, contribute, and thrive.

The ranking is based on anonymous feedback from more than 217,000 U.S. employees. Companies cannot apply for or pay to be considered. The survey identifies the best companies solely on the information provided by the public.

A Culture Built on Mission and Longevity

“Our dedicated, hard-working team members are the ones who have built this company and made it such a great success,” said Frank VanderSloot, Executive Chairman of Melaleuca. “Many of them have been with us for more than 20 or 30 years. We are truly going through life together. I am so grateful for their loyalty to our mission of enhancing lives.”

That commitment to people is reflected in the long-term careers Melaleuca helps its Team Members build. Promote from within is a defining part of life at Melaleuca, with more than 546 Team Members earning internal promotions over the past two years, supported by development programs, mentorship, and hands-on experience across the organization.

Melaleuca also rewards long-term dedication through its Longevity & Long-Term Contribution Bonus. Since the program’s launch in 2007, the company has paid nearly $45 million in longevity bonuses to Team Members—an increasingly rare practice in today’s workplace. Melaleuca Team Members average 8.7 years with the company, more than twice the median tenure of the typical U.S. worker (3.9 years), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

The 2026 recognition builds on a consistent track record of national workplace honors. Since 2020, Melaleuca has earned seven awards from Forbes, including four appearances on the America’s Best Midsize Employers list, recognition as one of America’s Best Employers for Women and multiple Best Employers by State honors.

Employers are assessed across key factors, including company reputation, wages and benefits, workplace culture, leadership, working conditions, and opportunities for growth and development. Results are weighted using multi-year data to reflect consistent performance over time rather than short-term perception.

The recognition reflects confidence in an organization’s integrity, leadership, and long-term business practices.

National Recognition Rooted in Trust

The Forbes workplace recognition aligns with how customers view Melaleuca nationwide. In 2025, USA Today recognized Melaleuca with two national honors, reflecting strong confidence in the company from American consumers.

Melaleuca was named one of USA Today’s Best Stores in America, highlighting customer enthusiasm for the company’s health and home care products. The company was also recognized as one of USA Today’s Most Trusted Brands, signaling broad confidence in Melaleuca’s business practices and longstanding commitment to quality.

“Forty years of keeping promises, quality products and ethical behavior by our management team, our employees, and our Marketing Executives have earned this recognition, which is really an endorsement by the American consumer,” said Frank.

“Being recognized by both Forbes and USA Today is meaningful because these honors are rooted in independent research, along with consumer and Team Member feedback,” said Jamie Reynolds, Chief Human Resources Officer at Melaleuca. “We focus on creating an environment where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to do their best work, and it’s gratifying to see that reflected in these awards.”

Founded in 1985, Melaleuca has grown into a health and wellness products manufacturer with more than 4,500 Team Members worldwide, with major U.S. operations in Idaho, Tennessee, and Missouri. While the company remains proud of its Idaho roots, Melaleuca is guided by its mission: “To enhance the lives of those we touch by helping people reach their goals.” Central to that mission is Melaleuca’s longstanding commitment to manufacturing virtually all of its products in the United States, supporting American jobs while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and accountability.

For Melaleuca, these recognitions reflect how the company operates every day. By consistently putting integrity, people, and purpose first, Melaleuca has earned trust over time from its Team Members, Customers, Marketing Executives, and the independent organizations that evaluate its societal impact.