Next Level Performance is a 10 Time Best Place to Work Winner

Next Level Performance is a 10 Time Best Place to Work Winner

July 17, 2025

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We’re thrilled to the named one of NJBiz’s Best Places to Work in New Jersey for 2025! It’s our 10th time making this important list, but for anyone working here it comes as no surprise. As a full-service incentive, recognition, and engagement provider, we know that people do best in a workplace that provides a vision everyone can get behind, celebrates the achievements of its teammates, and shares in the rewards of a successful business and a job well done.  

CARES Values

Living our CARES Values (Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Ethical Behavior and Empathy, and Service) every day is meaningful to us. We always strive to bring them to our actions for both internal and external stakeholders—and it shows.  

We also use our proprietary employee recognition platform—Applaudit—to shine a light on successes and express our appreciation with peer-to-peer recognition and quarterly award nominations. In addition, we celebrate impact, leadership, and values-driven excellence with annual awards and recognition events.

Our People Power Our Success

The extraordinary thing about this honor is that it is entirely employee driven. We asked some of our recent recognition award winners what makes Next Level a Best Place for them: 

Brian Carr, Sr. Director of HR & Business Operations:
At Next Level Performance, we manage employee incentive and recognition programs on behalf of our clients.  Our company not only talks the talk but walks the walk!  It is rewarding to work for a company that appreciates their employees and recognizes them for job well done.  Ownership truly embraces our CARES values, and the company has had a “family feel” for the seventeen plus years I’ve worked here. 

Tracy Vesling, Sr. Travel Program Manager:  
What truly sets the company apart is the exceptional people they hire. Everyone is incredibly kind, supportive, and always ready to lend a hand—whether you’re new and learning the ropes or juggling a hefty workload with tight deadlines. The leadership is deeply committed to giving back, not only through community service but also by supporting charities that matter personally to each employee. Their generosity and values create a culture of care that goes beyond the workplace. There’s a path for growth for every team member, so it is a place where your potential is recognized, and your contributions truly count. 

Lauren Mlinar, Manager, Travel Data Services: 
What I appreciate about NXL is how caring everyone is – whether a colleague is in your department or on another team, they are always willing to teach you a new skill or offer their assistance in times of need. During Travel’s busy season, the Customer Service team happily stepped in to assist us when we were down a colleague with an important weekly task. Everyone’s willingness to assist helps us all to succeed! 


Desiree’ Odom, Global eCommerce & Customer Satisfaction Manager 
It is so refreshing to work for an organization that is people and culture driven. Next Level truly CARES and invests in their team! This is clearly evident in the opportunities and successes we get to share. 

We look forward to celebrating together next month, as we gather at our New Jersey HQ for our annual Summer Outing and HOPE Week community service event.

If you’re interested in joining our team or talking to us about how we can help you make your workplace thrive, contact us today!