Fast Company today announced its seventh annual Best Workplaces for Innovators list, recognizing businesses that foster a culture of innovation across all levels. Jazwares, one of the world's leading toy companies, earned a spot on the 2025 Large Companies: 1,000+ Employees list.

The recognition highlights Jazwares' unique ability to empower employees at all levels to think differently, challenge norms, and ultimately make great products that ignite imaginations worldwide. From trend-setting collectible lines like Squishmallows® to cutting-edge licensed partnerships with some of the world's most iconic brands, Jazwares has built a reputation for turning bold concepts into global phenomena.

"At Jazwares, we embrace a collective entrepreneurial spirit that inspires all of our employees to come up with game-changing ideas," said Judd Zebersky, Founder and CEO of Jazwares. "This recognition is a testament to the incredible creativity of our people and their passion for shaping the future of play."

The 2025 Best Workplaces for Innovators list ranks 100 winners across industries such as entertainment, biotech, consumer packaged goods, marketing, education, and healthcare. To be considered, applicants detailed their investment in innovation, internal programs, and company culture. Final selections were made by Fast Company's editors, who evaluated every application and conducted extensive research to generate a score for each company. A distinguished panel of judges then reviewed the top-rated companies.

"Each year, we're inspired by the companies and leaders who prove that innovation doesn't happen by accident—it's the result of intentional choices to empower people at every level," says Brendan Vaughan, editor-in-chief of Fast Company. "The organizations on this year's Best Workplaces for Innovators list show that when you build a culture where creativity and risk-taking are valued, breakthrough ideas inevitably follow."

The full list of honorees is available at https://www.fastcompany.com/best-workplaces-for-innovators/list.

The Fast Company Best Workplaces for Innovators issue (Fall 2025) is available online now and will hit newsstands on September 23.

About Jazwares

Jazwares, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a leading global toy manufacturer with a robust portfolio of owned and licensed brands. Founded in 1997, Jazwares celebrates imaginative play with a progressive focus on identifying new and relevant trends to transform into high-quality products for consumers of all ages. Jazwares engages consumers through innovative play experiences with popular brands such as Squishmallows™, Pokémon™, Hello Kitty™, Star Wars™, Disney™, BumBumz™, and Adopt Me™. In addition to toys, offerings include virtual games, costumes, and pet products. Headquartered in Plantation, Florida, Jazwares has offices worldwide and sells its products in over 100 countries. For more information, visit ww.jazwares.com and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Facebook.

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