Durham, North Carolina, September 20, 2026 - Net Friends has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2026 honor by The News & Observer. This list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage LLC. The confidential survey uniquely measures the employee experience and its component themes, including employees feeling Respected & Supported, Enabled to Grow, and Empowered to Execute, to name a few.
The culture at Net Friends is part of our DNA. Recognition happens in real time, whether it is a quick shoutout or a word of thanks in a team meeting, because great work deserves to be celebrated as it happens. The company core values shape how the team shows up for each other and for clients alike. With an average employee tenure of more than seven years, it is clear the culture is retaining people and keeping them connected.
"This recognition means so much because it comes straight from our team" said John Snyder, CEO of Net Friends. "Our core values aren't something we just talk about, they're how we operate every day. Seeing this award land is proof those values are paying real dividends, for our people and for the clients they serve."
“Earning a Top Workplaces award is a badge of honor for companies, especially because it comes authentically from their employees,” said Eric Rubino, Energage CEO. “That's something to be proud of. In today's market, leaders must ensure they’re allowing employees to have a voice and be heard. That's paramount. Top Workplaces do this, and it pays dividends.”
ABOUT NET FRIENDS
Founded in 1997, Net Friends has built a legacy of award-winning excellence in managed IT, cybersecurity, and infrastructure solutions for small businesses across North Carolina. A seven-year continuous recipient of the SOC 2 Type II audit certification, Net Friends also ranks among an elite group of technology providers recognized by Channel Futures' MSP 501 Global Ranking, the ChannelPro Partner in Excellence Award, the GTIA, and the Triangle Business Journal's Fast 50. These honors reflect not just operational integrity and security leadership, but a deep and lasting commitment to the clients Net Friends serves.
Learn more at netfriends.com or connect on LinkedIn.
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Emily Dao-Forrester
Brand Manager | Net Friends, Inc.
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ABOUT ENERGAGE
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Energage is a purpose-driven company that helps organizations turn employee feedback into useful business intelligence and credible employer recognition through Top Workplaces. Built on 20 years of culture research and the results from 30 million employees surveyed across more than 80,000 organizations, Energage delivers the most accurate competitive benchmark available. With access to a unique combination of patented analytic tools and expert guidance, Energage customers lead the competition with an engaged workforce and an opportunity to gain recognition for their people-first approach to culture. For more information or to nominate your organization, visit energage.com or topworkplaces.com.
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