Keller Williams Honored Among America’s Most Admired Workplaces 2026 by Newsweek

AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 2, 2025--

Keller Williams Realty, LLC (KW), the world’s largest real estate franchise by agent count, was named to America’s Most Admired Workplaces 2026 ranking by Newsweek , celebrating top companies that set a high standard in culture, talent engagement, and inspiration.

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“Our mission has always been to empower entrepreneurs through unmatched training, technology, and culture,” said Chris Czarnecki, CEO and President, KW. “Being named among the nation’s most admired workplaces affirms that when you put people first, business success follows.”

This recognition underscores KW’s commitment to a people-first culture, powered by industry-leading training through KW University and KW MAPS Coaching, and built on the time-tested models and systems from the best-selling books The Millionaire Real Estate Agent and SHIFT, the foundation of countless thriving real estate careers.

Additionally, KW’s support programs and initiatives available for associates, such as KW Cares, KW Communities, and RED Day, foster a sense of belonging and well-being.

The America's Most Admired Workplaces 2026 list highlights top companies that excel at attracting and retaining talent, based on a comprehensive analysis of employee feedback.

“When people consider their dream job, they often put companies they admire at the top of the list,” said Jennifer H. Cunningham, Editor-in-Chief, Newsweek. “These companies are a leading example of best workplace practices, creating environments that are admired by employees.”

The complete details on America's Most Admired Workplaces 2026 methodology can be found here.

About Keller Williams

Austin, Texas-based Keller Williams Realty, LLC is the world’s largest real estate franchise by agent count. It has more than 1,000 market center offices and 161,000 affiliated agents. The franchise is No. 1 in units and sales volume in the U.S.

Since 1983, the company has cultivated an agent-centric, technology-driven, and education-based culture that rewards affiliated agents. For more information, visit kwri.kw.com.

“Being named among the nation’s most admired workplaces affirms that when you put people first, business success follows," said Chris Czarnecki, CEO and President, KW.

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Germany's troubled economy returned to modest growth last year after two years of falling output, official figures showed, as hopes rise that government spending on bridges, rail lines and defense may help end years of stagnation.

The expansion in gross domestic product of 0.2% for 2025 was fueled by stronger consumer and government spending while exports sagged under the weight of more restrictive U.S. trade policy under President Donald Trump, the German Federal Statistical Office said on Thursday.

That follows shrinkage of 0.5% in 2024 and 0.9% in 2023.

“Germany’s export business faced strong headwinds owing to higher U.S. tariffs, the appreciation of the euro and increased competition from China,” statistical office head Ruth Brand said in a statement accompanying the statistical release.

Expectations have risen for Germany to finally see stronger growth this year as the government under Chancellor Friedrich Merz implements plans to increase spending on infrastructure to make up for years of underinvestment. Meanwhile defense spending is rising due to a perceived higher level of threat from Russia after its invasion of Ukraine.

Germany has endured a period of extended stagnation following the COVID-19 pandemic. Higher energy costs following the war in Ukraine and increasing competition from China in key German specialties such as autos and industrial machinery have held back an economy that is heavily focused on exports. Then came Trump's imposition of higher tariffs, or import taxes, on goods from the European Union. The slow growth has also exposed long-term structural issues such as excessive bureaucracy and lack of skilled labor. A stronger euro has also made exports less competitive on price.

A group of leading economists has predicted 0.9% growth for this year but said that forecast could be at risk if the increase in government spending is unleashed more slowly than expected.

The German economy grew 0.2% in the last three months of 2025, according to available preliminary data.

FILE - Containers are piled up in the harbor in Hamburg, Germany, on Oct. 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Probst, file)