Sports Business Journal Names Rock Entertainment Group and the Cleveland Cavaliers to 2023 Best Places to Work in Sports List

Cleveland, OH – In an announcement on Monday, Sports Business Journal named Rock Entertainment Group (REG) and the Cleveland Cavaliers as one of 2023’s Best Places to Work in Sports. The award is the publication’s inaugural listing of the best of the best in sports, as voted by employees of professional teams, leagues, technology companies and others that span the spectrum of the industry.

More than 12,000 employees from nearly 200 companies took part in a confidential satisfaction survey administered last fall by SBJ partner Omaha, Neb.-based Quantum Workplace. The survey measured key areas that make up an organization’s culture, such as compensation, benefits, confidence in co-workers, and trust in senior leadership.

“Being recognized with SBJ’s first-ever Best Places to Work in Sports Award is truly a groundbreaking honor. It reinforces our dedication to our mission, vision, values and our ISMs across our entire Team,” said Nic Barlage, Cleveland Cavaliers, Rock Entertainment Group, and Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse CEO. “We will continue to work tirelessly to put our culture and work environment first as we continue our relentless pursuit of growth, development and success within all levels of our Team.” 

REG employs 550 full and part time team members, which includes the NBA Cleveland Cavaliers, AHL Cleveland Monsters, NBA G League Cleveland Charge and Cavs Legion of the NBA 2K League. REG also operates Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Legion LairLit by TCP in Cleveland and Cleveland Clinic Courts, the Cavs training and development center. 

With an aim of being transformative leaders in sports and entertainment, REG and the Cavs have been proactive in modernizing their benefits, incentives and culture, in an effort to create a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for all team members and the community at large. The organization’s mantra of “For the Love. For the Land.” serves as a consistent and enduring rallying cry that unites the purpose-driven workforce around a common commitment to impact culture and community for the better. REG’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion also manifests through eight Team Member Resource Groups (TMRGs), which play a pivotal role in fostering an inclusive workplace culture.

REG’s portfolio also includes global esports and gaming lifestyle brand 100 Thieves, and Tennis in the Land, the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) 250 tournament and the largest annual women’s sporting event in Ohio.