Our team has always been the heart of Verified First: their work, their growth, and their daily commitment to our clients drive our culture forward. We are incredibly proud to share that for the 11th year in a row, Verified First has officially ranked in the 2026 Best Places to Work in Idaho.
We have grown a lot over the years, which is why we are honored to be #6 Statewide in this year’s Large Employer category, and #5 for Large Employers in Southwest Idaho.
Earning a spot on this list for the past 11 years is not a milestone we take for granted. Because this recognition is driven entirely by the anonymous feedback of our people, it’s a meaningful reflection of the community we’ve built together over the last decade. Let’s explore the 2026 Best Places to Work in Idaho list and what it means for the future of Verified First.
The Best Places to Work in Idaho is an annual statewide program dedicated to identifying and recognizing the state’s premier employers. Managed by POPULUS®, an Idaho-based research firm, the program evaluates Idaho employers on one primary metric: the employee experience.
Unlike other business awards that rely on corporate applications or leadership interviews, this ranking is determined 100% by anonymous employee feedback. Every year, employees across the state participate in a comprehensive survey that covers:
The Best Places to Work program provides a transparent look at the organizations that are truly investing in their people. For Verified First, this is more than just a number; it’s proof that we’re building the kind of environment where people want to show up and do their best work.
While we’ve officially ranked in the Best Places to Work in Idaho for 11 consecutive years, the culture at Verified First started long before our first win in 2016. From day one, we’ve operated on the belief that if you take care of your people, they will take care of your clients.
Our team members are the core of our success. Verified First takes extra care to ensure our team loves where they work, which is why we’ve now secured over a dozen culture and workplace awards.
Here is a look at what makes Verified First one of the best places to work:
“Ranking as one of Idaho’s best employers for 11 years is a direct reflection of the people who show up here every day, “ shares CEO Jim Miles. “Our goal has always been to build a company that is worthy of our team’s talent and dedication. To me, this award proves that even as we grow and change, we haven't lost sight of the fact that our people are, and always will be, the heart of Verified First.”
To everyone at Verified First: thank you for the hard work and honest feedback that make this a place we’re all proud of. Culture is something you build every day, and we’re lucky to be doing this alongside you.
Verified First isn’t interested in maintaining the status quo. We want to keep building a place where you can actually make an impact and see your ideas come to life. Ready to love where you work?
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