Best Companies Group has honored First American Equipment Finance as one of the 2026 Best Companies to Work for in New York. This is First American’s 15th consecutive year being named to the list, this year coming in first place in the large company category (250+ FTE).
The awards program is designed to identify, recognize, and honor the best places of employment in New York, whose practices benefit the state’s businesses, economy, and workforce. The list includes over 60 companies from across the state.
The research-driven program used a two-part survey process to determine the rankings. The first part evaluated each company's workplace policies, practices, and demographics. This part of the process was worth 25% of the total evaluation. The second part consisted of an employee survey to measure the employee experience, completing the other 75% of the evaluation. Best Companies Group managed the survey process, analyzed the data, and used their expertise to determine the final rankings.
“We are grateful to have been recognized among New York’s most respected employers for 15 straight years,” said CEO, Alan Sikora. “This honor reflects the passion and authenticity our colleagues bring each day. They work hard together to strengthen our values-driven culture and drive our continued success.”
First American’s vision is to become the best company to work for, and the best company to work with. USA Today and Energage ranked First American #5 nationwide (150-499 FTE category) on the 2026 Top Workplaces USA list. In 2025, Energage named First American the #1 Top Midsize Workplace in Rochester (125-399 FTE). Fortune magazine and Great Place to Work® ranked First American as a Best Workplace in NY™, a Best Medium Workplace™, a Best Workplace in Financial Services & Insurance™, and a Best Workplace for Parents™. First American was also recognized on the 2024 PEOPLE® Companies That Care list. Selling Power magazine named First American among the 60 Best Companies to Sell For in 2025.