Ingredients for a Best Place to Work: At Top 40 distributor AIA Corporation (asi/109480), the company’s core values are encapsulated in what for the firm is a deep-resonating phrase: “Kindness is Our Superpower.”

This ethic permeates and drives everything AIA does internally, within its network of distributor owners, and on through to partners and end-clients. It creates an ecosystem that’s intrinsically positive and pivotal to propelling success for all stakeholders. Employees love being part of that.

“We believe that a kind, supportive and collaborative environment is the key to unlocking the full potential of our team members,” says Stacy Price, vice president of marketing. “This commitment extends beyond our internal team to include our valued owners (our distributor partners) and suppliers, as we recognize that their success is intricately tied to ours. We are united by a common purpose: To empower the success of our AIA Owners, MVP Suppliers and our AIA Team.”

Top Benefits & Perks: Beyond a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, the firm offers additional perks that include learning opportunities through an internal education initiative dubbed “AIA University – College of Development.” Additionally, employees get paid time off to volunteer for causes that matter to them. Also of note: The firm’s “Fit’n’Fun Committee” creates ways for employees to come together to celebrate holidays, engage in fitness activities, and more.