Top Workplace, Top Place to Call Home: Irvine Ranks Among Orange County’s Best

The City of Irvine was recently named a Top Workplace in Orange County for the fifth consecutive year—another recognition that reflects the community's strong foundation of planning, people, and possibility.

Each year, The Orange County Register partners with Energage to identify organizations that foster exceptional cultures based solely on employee feedback. In 2025, Irvine once again stood out as the only Orange County municipality recognized among 145 companies on the Top Workplaces list.

For residents of the Villages of Irvine, this honor highlights something they experience every day: Irvine's thoughtful approach to community building extending beyond beautiful neighborhoods and convenient amenities. It's also reflected in the way the city supports its employees and, in turn, the services and programs that enrich daily life in Irvine — from well-maintained parks and trails to award-winning schools and public safety.

New Year, New Job?

If you're considering a career change in 2026, Irvine offers more than just a great place to call home. It's also home to thriving employers committed to fostering positive workplace cultures. Whether with the City of Irvine or the many businesses throughout the community, opportunities abound for those seeking a fresh professional start.

As Irvine continues to earn accolades for quality of life and workplace culture, the Villages of Irvine remain at the heart of it all—offering residents a chance to live, work, and thrive in a city where excellence is a way of life.