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Great Place to Work® Rankings
BESTSMALL & MEDIUMWORKPLACESPresented by Entrepreneur®
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THE BEST WORKPLACES
IT IS WITH GREAT PLEASURE that we introduce the 2011 Great Place to Work® Rankings: Best Small and Medium Workplaces presented by Entrepreneur.com®. This marks our eighth year ranking the best small and medium companies nationwide and the eighth year that we’ve seen an impressive roster of exceptional organizations dedicated to creating great workplaces.
Recognizing the achievements of small- and medium-sized companies is extremely rewarding. SMEs play a crucial role in our economy, employing more than half of the private sector and shipping 30% of US exports.
Given the recent global economic uncertainty, we were curious to see how these small and medium companies fared this year. Would we see a drop in enthusiasm and drive to create great workplaces? Would companies lose sight of the business benefits of a culture based on trust?
It turns out that the answer is no—instead we saw an increase in creativity and strategy in the programs and policies these companies selected. These Best Workplaces have chosen programs that meet their employees’ needs, programs that bolster company values and in many cases, programs that take little in the way of resources to carry out but mean everything to their employees.
So without further ado, I’d like to introduce this year’s winners.
Once again ACUITY has made the #1 position in the Medium category. Since this list’s inception, this reigning champion has never fallen out of the top five. These world-class champs have continued to build upon their strengths and further drive sustained growth.
Leapfrogging to the top spot this year in the Small category from #9 just twelve months ago is Snagajob. Snagajob puts its collaborative, mission-driven culture first and it shows in everything they do. Snagajob employees take pride in the fact that theirs is a company where employee ideas and opinions are heard and valued throughout the organization.
You’ll find details about these two as well as a glimpse into a day in the life of all the amazing companies ranked on this year’s list on the following pages. If you have any questions about these great workplaces or feel inspired to “Create Yours” just reach out. By phone, you can reach us at (415) 503-1234 or connect with us online at www.greatplacetowork.com.
We believe that all companies, no matter their size, can be a great workplace and as a result improve their own bottom line and the society we share.
Cheers,
Susan Lucas-Conwell Chief Executive Officer Great Place to Work
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2 Intuitive Research and Technology Corporationwww.irtc-hq.com
3 Dixon Schwablwww.dixonschwabl.com
4 AutomationDirectwww.automationdirect.com
5 Studer Groupwww.studergroup.com
6 Talent Pluswww.talentplus.com
7 Radio Flyerwww.radioflyer.com
8 McMurrywww.mcmurry.com
9 ENGEOwww.engeo.com
10 Schleunigerwww.schleuniger-na.com
11 Badger Mining Corporationwww.badgerminingcorp.com
12 Heinfeld, Meech & Co.www.heinfeldmeech.com
13 FatWalletwww.FatWallet.com
14 Akrayawww.akraya.com
15 Infusionsoftwww.infusionsoft.com
16 Insomniac Gameswww.insomniacgames.com
17 XPLANEwww.xplane.com
18 Professional Placementwww.pprhealthcare.com
19 Integrated Project Management Companywww.ipmcinc.com
20 Kahler Slaterwww.kahlerslater.com
21 Root Learningwww.rootlearning.com
22 Navigator Management Partnerswww.navmp.com
23 Freeborn & Peterswww.freebornpeters.com
24 Upshotwww.upshot.net
25 Decision Lenswww.decisionlens.com
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MEDIUM1 ACUITY
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2 Integrity Applications Incorporatedwww.integrity-apps.com
3 Holder Construction Companywww.holderconstruction.com
4 CustomInk.comwww.customink.com
5 Development Dimensions Internationalwww.ddiworld.com
6 4imprintwww.4imprint.com
7 AMXwww.amx.com
8 Enterprise Bank and Trust Companywww.enterprisebanking.com
9 dunnhumbyUSAwww.dunnhumby.com/us
10 Parkway Propertieswww.pky.com
11 Genencorwww.genencor.com
12 Higher Onewww.higherone.com
13 MBPwww.mbpce.com
14 EILEEN FISHERwww.eileenfisher.com
15 The Integer Groupwww.integer.com
16 ESL Federal Credit Unionwww.esl.org
17 Hoar Constructionwww.hoarllc.com
18 Embrace Home Loanswww.embracehomeloans.com
19 Ehrhardt Keefe Steiner & Hottmanwww.eksh.com
20 Hilcorp Energy Companywww.hilcorp.com
21 Nobliswww.noblis.org
22 OtterBoxwww.otterbox.com
23 DELTA Resourceswww.deltaresources.com
24 Cirrus Logicwww.cirrus.com
25 Novozymeswww.novozymes.com
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Snagajob.com
INDUSTRY: Media—Online Internet ServicesLOCATION: Richmond, Virginia 2010 REVENUE: Not disclosedWEB SITE: www.snagajob.com
Virginia-based online recruitment company skyrockets to the #1 spot this year, and is poised for a lot of growth over the foreseeable future—they plan for roughly 100+ new hires in 2011. To insure their unique culture is kept intact, all current employees are trained in a variety of interviewing and assessment skills, up to a dozen of them eventually consulting with the CEO on the selection of each new hire. The Culture Squad—a representative group of “snaggers” from every department—focuses on maintaining and improving the company culture by welcoming every new hire as they complete their “Snagger Confession,” a list of fun personal facts shared with their colleagues via the company intranet. All new employees are armed with a company “field guide” (known as “The Snagger Way”) containing useful information to get up to speed on the Snagajob culture, including a list of restaurants near the office, how to explain the company business to a stranger at a cocktail party, and five things employees wish they knew on their first day.
Median “Small” Company employee count 95Median number of applicants for Small Companies 700
p top left: Intuitive employee Sonya Tolliver (Photographer: Anna Gamble); top right: Bicycle Team: Rustin Webster, Jeremy Clark, Ryan Manning (Photographer: Cortney Hardiman)
t left: Snagajob’s Culture Squad organizes the annual Office Olympics, during which Snaggers are divided into competing nations—and dress the part. Here Crystal Chavis competes in chair curling. right: Snagajob Director of Snagger Services, Betsy Kersey, left, and a YMCA employee, sort through donated backpacks for their annual backpack drive. bottom: Dan Burgess, left, and Josh Conkle vie for the Snagger Ping Pong championship during a monthly social.
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Intuitive Research and Technology Corporation
INDUSTRY: Engineering and Analytical ServicesLOCATION: Huntsville, Alabama2010 REVENUE: $93,364,186 WEB SITE: www.irtc-hq.com
Intuitive Research, a privately-owned aerospace company serving the US military, conducts regular transparent all-employee communications in support of the president’s favorite truism, “Bad news doesn’t get better with age.” With the downturn in the economy, government budget cuts and threats of government shutdown earlier this spring, Intuitive kept the information flowing with town halls, regular discussion series, and free financial advising. Good news is given just as much attention with the president recognizing employees publicly at the “State of the Company” meetings, or by writing a note of thanks to every employee around Thanksgiving.
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ACUITY
INDUSTRY: Financial Services & Insurance—General InsuranceLOCATION: Sheboygan, Wisconsin2010 REVENUE: $776,693,232 WEB SITE: www.acuity.com
Reigning champs at the #1 spot for two years in a row, ACUITY thanks their “champion” employees in many ways, including creating personalized Wheaties™ boxes for all 800+ employees. Senior leaders also serve breakfast to employees four times a year, and an annual “Top 100 Accomplishments” for the entire company is published. Employees enjoy perks like unlimited tuition reimbursement for job-related educational expenses, an onsite cafeteria and gym with subsidized massage, and a welcome reception for new hires’ families to experience the workplace.
Integrity Applications Incorporated
INDUSTRY: Professional Services—Consulting EngineeringLOCATION: Chantilly, Virginia2010 REVENUE: $108,000,000 WEB SITE: www.integrity-apps.com
Integrity Applications develops security and intelligence technologies for the public sector, covers 100% of benefits for employees and their dependents, and has kept up benefits for families of employees called up for military reserve duty. The firm sponsors fun employee events like ice cream socials, holiday parties, paintball and trapshooting, as well as employee-organized computer game and chess tournaments. The CEO sends a letter to every new hire’s spouse, welcoming them to the IAI family. The result is a tight-knit clan: nearly nine out of ten hires are made through employee referrals—and full-time turnover hovers around 3%.
p left: ACUITY’s Stacy Harriott at Roll-o-Rama. top right: Miriam Schnur’s joyful demeanor exemplifies that of many ACUITY employees. Here she is racing her daughter down the slide at the company picnic. bottom right: ACUITY employee Monte Spicer says he never practiced this “Minute-To-Win-It” event, bouncing ping pong balls into the glasses; yet, he performed quite well at the all-company event.
p left: Integrity Applications’s Chantilly softball team. right: IAI holds an annual Pancake Breakfast. Pictured here: Dennis Berry from the Carlsbad office.
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AutomationDirect
INDUSTRY: Industrial ServicesLOCATION: Cumming, Georgia2010 REVENUE: Not disclosedWEB SITE: www.automationdirect.com
AutomationDirect (or ADC), a direct seller of automation controls for manufacturing machines, uses the “Wheel of Life” analogy in their approach to supporting employees, with a different “spoke” representing common goals that each employee works to keep in balance, such as family, career or physical well being, among others. The logic follows that if anyone’s “spokes” are out of sync, the wheel can’t spin efficiently, and so the company offers a number of perks to help employees’ wheels stay well-rounded: onsite yoga & pilates, personal and professional development courses offered via “Smiley Guy University,” and a monthly newsletter focused on character building are just a sampling of how ADC keeps their well-oiled machine running—and their employees happy. In 2010, they enjoyed a full-time turnover rate of under 2%.
Studer Group
INDUSTRY: Professional Services—Consulting—ManagementLOCATION: Gulf Breeze, Florida2010 REVENUE: $48,000,000 WEB SITE: www.studergroup.com
Florida-based health-care consulting firm regularly shares “Connect to Purpose” moments—stories from the front-lines of the hospitals they serve—to remind employees of the value of their mission: “To make healthcare better—for employees to work, for physicians to practice medicine and for patients to receive care.” Studer’s warm culture starts at the top: the CEO sends a $75 birthday gift card to every employee—and $25 to employees’ kids—and also writes hand-written thank you notes which are sent to the employees’ homes to show appreciation for their efforts.
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Dixon Schwabl
INDUSTRY: Advertising & MarketingLOCATION: Victor, New York2010 REVENUE: $29,653,722 WEB SITE: www.dixonschwabl.com
Employees at Dixon Schwabl are empowered to put their ideas into action—whether it’s launching a new product, contributing to business strategy, or starting an onsite Wii Bowling league. With up to 4 weeks of PTO, a day off for your birthday, plus “WOW Hours” (time off awarded by direct managers to employees who go above and beyond) employees at this Rochester-based creative agency enjoy a lot of time out of the office. There’s no shortage of fun events in the office, too, with free weekly ice cream socials in the summer, unlimited free ski lift tickets to local ski resorts, and impromptu in-office celebrations. 24% of the company’s 2010 profits was shared with all employees, recognizing their contribution to the company’s success.
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p top: AutomationDirect’s Halloween poster. Left to right: Greg Philbrook, Pepper Baker, Joy Taylor, Matt Rees, Leisa Cudworth, Jeff Payne (Photo by Harald Walter)bottom left: Dixon Schwabl employees Courtney Rapp, Jennifer Lynn, and Nadine Krimow take a spin on the slide! Clients and employees “take a spin” on the metal slide from the second floor that ends right in the heart of the main lobby. bottom right: Studer’s Bronze Hands of Collaboration. Pictured left to right are Guy Livingston and Quint Studer.
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CustomInk.com
INDUSTRY: Retail—ClothingLOCATION: Tysons Corner, Virginia2010 REVENUE: $69,065,000 WEB SITE: www.customink.com
They celebrate with style at CustomInk.com, a custom t-shirt and apparel company, where employees are welcomed and rewarded with CustomInk t-shirts, jackets, and other gifts. That team spirit extends well-beyond the jerseys that they wear, donning costumes for “theme” days, scheduling happy hours, and hosting celebrations recognizing company milestones. And they don’t just customize shirts! Inkers are encouraged to make their workspaces one-of-a-kind and proudly display collections of bobble-heads, rubber duckies, and favorite artwork.
Development Dimensions International
INDUSTRY: Professional Services—Consulting—ManagementLOCATION: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania2010 REVENUE: $139,700,000 WEB SITE: www.ddiworld.com
Pittsburgh-based talent management firm Development Dimensions International celebrates the individual as well as teamwork with fun events such as “It’s All About You” week, where individual employees are celebrated by coworkers for a job well done. Fun activities that evoke a team spirit include dragon boating, bowling, trips to movie matinees, and more. New employees each receive a 6-week development plan to help acclimate them to the company, their jobs and the workplace culture.
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Holder Construction Company
INDUSTRY: Construction & Real Estate—ContractingLOCATION: Atlanta, Georgia2010 REVENUE: $1,605,000,000 WEB SITE: www.holderconstruction.com
Holder, an Atlanta-based contractor, supports the efforts of their employees (or “associates”) to balance their work and personal lives in a multitude of ways. Everyone gets a jumpstart on the weekend with the company closing at 3:30 each Friday. When associates have (or adopt) babies, the company gives up to 12 weeks of time off (plus Holder baby outfits) – along with teddy bears to siblings so they don’t feel left out. Parents are also given time off to attend parent-teacher conferences, school plays, and other important life events.
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p left: Eva Grieff, daughter of associate Eli Grieff, with her first Holder t-shirt. (Photo courtesy of the Grieff family)right: Marc Katz, President & Co-Founder of CustomInk, leading in the “T-shirts Unite!” cheer during the brand launch presentation to Inkers. (Photo: Sam Worthington)
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Radio Flyer
INDUSTRY: Manufacturing & ProductionLOCATION: Chicago, Illinois2010 REVENUE: $103,000,000 WEB SITE: www.radioflyer.com
Radio Flyer, producer of kid’s wagons and tricycles, communicates the importance of “having fun while working hard” through monthly celebrations, customer service championship awards, flexible scheduling and the claim that they are “94 years young.” Employees are publicly rewarded for abiding by the company’s values, which include mantras such as “Integrity in all that we do” and “Passion for Excellence.” The Chief Wagon Officer (CEO) actively participates in all hiring and onboarding programs, and discusses the company culture and values over breakfast with every new employee. All new “Flyers” go through a 12-month orientation process, starting off with a miniature “welcome wagon” replica of the company’s iconic bestselling toy.
McMurry
INDUSTRY: Advertising & MarketingLOCATION: Phoenix, Arizona2010 REVENUE: $43,997,679 WEB SITE: www.mcmurry.com
Committed to hearing from their people, this small family-owned marketing and communications firm solicits innovative ideas through the “WOW” program, an ongoing endeavor that encourages employees to contribute to the growth of the organization—winning ideas, selected by a cross-functional team, have a chance to win up to $10,000. These submissions remain at the heart of some of McMurry’s best initiatives including 2010’s winner the “Efficionados” team—a grass roots group aimed at streamlining processes to make them work more efficiently. With the help of an art director, all McMurry staff get to customize their own version of the McMurry logo, showcasing something uniquely personal such as a hobby, piece of art or their family.
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Talent Plus
INDUSTRY: Professional Services—Consulting—ManagementLOCATION: Lincoln, Nebraska2010 REVENUE: Not disclosedWEB SITE: www.talentplus.com
While some companies make it about the work, this Nebraska-based human resources consulting firm makes it about the person. With their signature Focus On You® approach, Talent Plus, Inc. kicks off orientation (otherwise known as Great Take Off Day!) with new employees receiving their personal Talent Card®—a list of strengths they possess and how they can leverage them. The day concludes with a hospitality hour where families of the new employee and co-workers are gathered to hear the contents of the card and support the new hire in the affirmation of their individuality. Full-time employees receive 10 days of vacation during their first year, and then enjoy unlimited vacation time afterward.
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p left: Employees give it their all at the Radio Flyer Olympics. right: Brittney Snow at Radio Flyer’s playground build day.
p Talent Plus associates captured in their atrium in Lincoln, Nebraska during their Annual Meeting, July 2011. (Photo by Zach Ubbelohde)
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AMX
INDUSTRY: ElectronicsLOCATION: Richardson, Texas2010 REVENUE: Not disclosed WEB SITE: www.amx.com
Founded in 1982, AMX is a software and hardware manufacturer whose products you’ll see anywhere from your home theater system to conference room presentations. AMX knows how to have fun—they’ve got foosball and ping pong tables, sand volleyball courts, basketball tournaments, and a holiday celebration for just about any holiday you can think of, but they are serious about developing their people, too. With up to $5,000 tuition reimbursement, classes offered through “AMX University,” and nearly 20% of new positions filled internally, this culture is sure to stay strong.
Enterprise Bank and Trust Company
INDUSTRY: Financial Services & Insurance—Banking/Credit ServicesLOCATION: Lowell, Massachusetts2010 REVENUE: $66,532,000 WEB SITE: www.enterprisebanking.com
Contrary to the trend in their industry, Enterprise Bank has managed to keep spreading “seeds” that will continue to grow. After planting an extensive rooftop garden on one of their bank locations as part of their “Green Roof Initiative,” the company turned around and “planted” 3% of each employee’s salary into their 401k programs—salaries eligible for the profit sharing were capped for higher paid employees to ensure a fair shake was given to all employees. Through their “Rotating Officer Program,” Bank Officers can elect to join board meetings, getting a look at how the company is governed in the midst of industry challenges.
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4imprint
INDUSTRY: Advertising & Marketing—Direct MarketingLOCATION: Oshkosh, Wisconsin2010 REVENUE: $190,077,000 WEB SITE: www.4imprint.com
The CEO gives out his home phone number to the 425 associates at 4imprint, letting them know he means it when he says they can contact him about anything. With 42% of positions being filled internally in 2010, and quarterly gain sharing for full- and part-time employees (plus interns!), associates are happy to stick around for a long time at this Wisconsin-based promotional products company (almost one-quarter of employees has been with 4imprint for more than 10 years).
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p top left: AMX Texas Baseball (photo by Jocelyn Rubio). top right: When 4imprint’s CEO had his birthday, associates were encouraged to take departmental shots for a photo collage that would be given to him as a present. Here the Vendor Relations team pretends to wash our CEO’s car.bottom: Members of the Enterprise Bank and Trust Company Best Workplaces Celebration Committee.
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Schleuniger
INDUSTRY: Manufacturing & Production—Machinery and EquipmentLOCATION: Manchester, New Hampshire2010 REVENUE: $22,950,000 WEB SITE: www.schleuniger-na.com
With a motto of “Have Fun and Get the Job Done,” Swiss-owned Schleuniger manufactures wire stripping machines—and a very fun workplace. Every summer an outing is planned for employees (often including their families) and past trips have featured a wine tour of a local winery and a deep-sea fishing trip. Every month the company celebrates “Funky Friday” with themed activities like the “Schleuni-Chef” contest, the Unsinkable Boat Challenge or the “Schleuni-Olympics.” In order to keep compensation fair, whenever they meet their sales goal, Schleuniger provides each employee with an additional 2 weeks of salary. Employees are eligible for rewards such as the annual “Schl-Oscar” for the top salesperson, and the coveted “Schleuni-Cup” for employees living out the company values.
Badger Mining Corporation
INDUSTRY: Mining and QuarryingLOCATION: Berlin, Wisconsin2010 REVENUE: Not disclosedWEB SITE: www.badgerminingcorp.com
There is such an authentic “family” feel at this Wisconsin-based sand mining operation that they actually have a society of retired “associates” (or employees) who’ve served 25 years or more, the Golden Badger Society. With a flat organization, Badger Mining provides associates with opportunities to grow and develop by participating on cross functional teams that make important decisions regarding safety practices, retirement plans, wellness programs, and more. With unlimited time off, unlimited tuition reimbursement, scholarships for family members, 100% paid healthcare benefits, a generous 401k, quarterly profit sharing for all, and a day off for opening day of deer hunting season (plus double time for those who stay behind to work!), it’s obvious why Badger Mining has boasted a turnover rate of about 2% year after year.
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INDUSTRY: Professional Services—Consulting EngineeringLOCATION: San Ramon, California2010 REVENUE: Not disclosedWEB SITE: www.engeo.com
Managers are referred to as “Servant Leaders” at this Bay Area-based geotechnical and civil engineering firm. The servant leadership philosophy determines much of the culture at ENGEO, where employees are recognized for a passion to share knowledge and a desire to help others be successful. ENGEO develops the next wave of managers by offering an in-house, 12-month leadership program that covers everything from business management to teamwork to personal development—employees wishing to enroll write essays to express their interest, and lobby for how it will benefit the company. With 37% of the company owned by employees through an ESOP, everyone has a “voice of equal value” in understanding the company’s financial health and directing business strategy. Their work is their passion, but thanking is also a priority: The “ENGEO rocks!” traveling rock award is passed around to employees that demonstrate solid client service.
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q top: ENGEO corporate headquarters employees preparing for the 40th year anniversary celebration. bottom: The Schleuniger Olympics: Debi Springer, Mike Rizzo, Brian Caron, Darren Teasck, Crystal Romain, Rich Kole, Karyn Fearon (photographer: Wayne Kincaid)
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Parkway Properties
INDUSTRY: Construction & Real Estate—Property ManagementLOCATION: Jackson, Mississippi2010 REVENUE: $259,000,000 WEB SITE: www.pky.com
Parkway Properties, Inc., a real estate investment firm, rolls out the red carpet for new hires, arranging welcome lunches with different teams throughout the week, and assigning a “Parkway Peer” to help acclimatize new employees. Epitomizing the company’s culture of “openness,” CEO Steve Rogers removed the doors on his office, and is interviewed monthly by a different employee on a current company event (which is then shared via video on the company intranet). After combining with Eola Capital earlier this year, executive officers went on a week-long tour to personally meet with 130 new team members (and extend stock options to all of the new employees).
Genencor
INDUSTRY: Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals—BiotechnologyLOCATION: Palo Alto, California2010 REVENUE: $360,139,000 WEB SITE: www.genencor.com
Genencor employees have impromptu celebrations like “break in the weather days” (celebrating the first nice day of weather in the spring) and enjoy a multitude of onsite perks such as oil changing, acupuncture, and eyeglass repair. Employees can further themselves professionally by taking advantage of the $10,000 tuition reimbursement or the company’s “expatriate” program that allows employees to work in Genencor offices located abroad.
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dunnhumbyUSA
INDUSTRY: Advertising & Marketing—Direct MarketingLOCATION: Cincinnati, Ohio2010 REVENUE: $245,000,000WEB SITE: www.dunnhumby.com/us
dunnhumby, a marketing data insights firm who helps other companies understand the depth of their market, puts their core values (which include “passion,” “collaboration,” “courage” and “curiosity”) into action by helping employees (dubbed “dunnhumbians”) understand the depth of their talent through various programs and training. Their Inspiration Squared program offers employees a way to conveniently manage performance, while the “job of the month” feature informs employees about new roles within the organization to advance their career opportunities either locally or abroad. At the annual Skills Development Course (or SDC) event, employees from all worldwide dunnhumby locations gather to have fun and network. 2010 participants were challenged to make creative film depictions of key dunnhumby events, pulling inspiration from landmark blockbuster films.
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q left: Parkway Properties building engineers worked in teams at a training event to put together bicycles which were then donated to a local Boys & Girls Club. right: Genencor employees Chris Rife, Geetha Veeramuthu, James Ngai, Jeff Miller, Zach Beck, Shauna Bowden, Cherry Lin, Miles Scotcher, Derek Wells, Edwin Lee, & Emeline Contreras-Forrest. Photographer: Gregg Whited (also an Employee)
q The leaders of Badger Mining host an annual Associate’s Day to show appreciation for employee contributions to BMC’s success. Employees reciprocate by wearing their BMC t-shirts.
31of the 50 Best offer benefits to part-time employees
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Akraya
INDUSTRY: Professional Services—Staffing & RecruitmentLOCATION: Sunnyvale, California2010 REVENUE: $32,500,000 WEB SITE: www.akraya.com
Three quarters of the employees are women and 92% are minorities at this staffing and recruitment firm that puts a lot of focus on work/life balance. Unique perks—such as the free, bi-monthly house cleaning service—and flexible scheduling and telecommuting options support Akraya’s mantra that “It is not the number of hours you put in, it is what you put into those hours.” After five years of employment, employees are treated to a bonus week off and a $5,000 vacation budget.
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INDUSTRY: Advertising & MarketingLOCATION: Beloit, Wisconsin2010 REVENUE: $12,500,000 WEB SITE: www.FatWallet.com
Online coupon site FatWallet pays homage to its Midwest roots by taking the cow as its legendary mascot. “Corey,” the revered life-size purple cow statue who lives in the main lobby, is FatWallet’s mascot and core values representative, and is signed in Sharpie by any employee who has recognized fellow coworkers at least seven times for living out the company values (which include “Balance,” “Integrity” and “Respect”). When “newbies” are welcomed into the company, Corey dresses up for the occasion with balloons and a banner signed by veteran “Walleteers.”
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Heinfeld, Meech & Co.
INDUSTRY: Financial Services & Insurance—AccountingLOCATION: Tucson, Arizona2010 REVENUE: $10,000,000 WEB SITE: www.heinfeldmeech.com
Founded in 1986 by accountants who wanted to dispel the “accountant as bean-counter” stereotype, this unconventional accounting firm creates a strong culture by looking for outgoing employees that embody a strong client service philosophy. Heinfeld, Meech & Co.’s slogan is “Imagine What We Can Do Together,” and the company sponsors employee teams for basketball, football, and softball, and the company has paid for everyone to go on an annual “trip to paradise” eight out of the last ten years (last year it was Cabo San Lucas). The team spirit benefits the community: the firm has donated 1,175 hours to local food banks over the last three years.
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p top left: Heinfeld, Meech & Co’s Cynthia Montoya, Heather Larson, Corey Arvizu, Jim Rebenar, Neil Galassi, and Aaron Van Winkle.top right: Foosball, a “Peak Week Olympics” event, helps Higher One employees blow off steam during peak season.bottom: FatWallet employees pose for the camera.
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EILEEN FISHER
INDUSTRY: Retail—ClothingLOCATION: Irvington, New York2010 REVENUE: $310,000,000 WEB SITE: www.eileenfisher.com
New York-based designer and manufacturer of women’s clothing, EILEEN FISHER, offers programs that support employee wellness such as a $1,000 annual stipend to be used toward anything the employee defines as “wellness” (typically used for gym membership, ski-lift tickets or massages), $1,000 education benefit (which can be used for both professional or non-work-related classes) and fertility benefits. ‘The Social Consciousness Team’ keeps employees involved in the company’s various efforts towards sustainability with projects like the “Peru Video Series”—a five part series that looks closely at practices in fair trade and organic manufacturing.
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MBP
INDUSTRY: Professional Services—Consulting EngineeringLOCATION: Fairfax, Virginia2010 REVENUE: $44,822,053 WEB SITE: www.mbpce.com
Construction management firm MBP has added 100 new employees this year, and takes steps to make sure new hires feel welcome even before they start work. Between the offer and their first day, the company keeps in touch, sending a hand-written welcome note and a personal orientation agenda to the employee’s home. Diversity & Inclusion training helps team members understand the importance of differing perspectives in their growing community, cultivating a respect for uniqueness. 15 “Best practices teams” serve as the company’s resident experts, open to any employee interested in helping to develop the guidelines and how-to manuals that define the culture of MBP.
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INDUSTRY: Financial Services & InsuranceLOCATION: New Haven, Connecticut2010 REVENUE: $144,969,000 WEB SITE: www.higherone.com
The entrepreneurial effort of three former Yale students, Higher One is in its 11th year of delivering support to student recipients of financial aid. After flying every employee and a guest out to New Haven for their tenth “birthday party,” Higher One pushed its core values of creative thinking by establishing “OneDay,” a team-building event aimed at teasing through great ideas and getting employees to think creatively outside the functions of their normal role.
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Insomniac Games
INDUSTRY: Media—Television/Film/VideoLOCATION: Burbank, California2010 REVENUE: Not disclosedWEB SITE: www.insomniacgames.com
This Burbank, California-based independent developer of PlayStation video games has sold more than 36 million games in 17 years. Quarterly royalty checks are distributed to all Insomniacs based on net profits: As long as you’re here, you’re in the pool, they say. Everyone receives two free copies of every game produced, plus his/her name in the games credits. Other cool perks include a fully stocked kitchen, tickets to concerts and sporting events, 100% health-care coverage, flexible scheduling, and a minimum of three weeks of vacation along with a bonus paid break during the last two weeks of the year when the entire office is closed.
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XPLANE
INDUSTRY: Professional Services—Consulting—ManagementLOCATION: Portland, Oregon2010 REVENUE: $8,400,000 WEB SITE: www.xplane.com
Business design consultancy firm XPLANE develops interactive materials in order to make complex information more accessible for their clients, and has offices in Portland, Oregon, St. Louis, Madrid and The Netherlands. Twice per month XPLANE blocks out two hours for “Visual Thinking School,” where all staff gathers to build their skills in drawing, storytelling and presentation. Every two weeks a different employee takes temporary ownership over the company’s “Inspiration Wall,” using their craft in order to inspire others with a creative portrayal of what inspires them. An “Exceeding Expectations” award allows peers to nominate each other for going above and beyond, with award winners selected from each studio each month to receive a gift card to their favorite shop.
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Infusionsoft
INDUSTRY: Information Technology—SoftwareLOCATION: Gilbert, Arizona2010 REVENUE: $17,500,000 WEB SITE: www.infusionsoft.com
Headquartered in Arizona, this sales and marketing automation software company is on the crusade to help small businesses grow quickly and profitably. Every week the company brings their mission closer to home with communications that highlight the difficulties of small business ownership alongside stories of customer success. After being “infused” in a two-week orientation, new “Infusionites” are offered $2,000 to leave the company if they decide that the culture and its calling isn’t for them. To date, no one has taken them up on their offer.
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ESL Federal Credit Union
INDUSTRY: Financial Services & Insurance—Banking/Credit ServicesLOCATION: Rochester, New York2010 REVENUE: $219,014,000 WEB SITE: www.esl.org
At Rochester, New York-based ESL Federal Credit Union, 75% of jobs are filled internally—a feat no doubt helped by the “iVisit” program, which encourages employees to visit other departments within the company to foster teamwork and bring awareness of job opportunities. To remind people of their foundation, each floor of their corporate headquarters features floor-to-ceiling artistic signs highlighting accountability, teamwork, caring about people, integrity and initiative. As a way of celebrating these values, employees nominate each other for Values in Practice (VIP) Awards. Nominations are reviewed monthly by the “Recognition Ambassadors Team,” and winners receive a cash award alongside an invitation to a quarterly breakfast hosted by the CEO.
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Hoar Construction
INDUSTRY: Construction & Real Estate—ContractingLOCATION: Birmingham, Alabama2010 REVENUE: $382,606,680 WEB SITE: www.hoarllc.com
Hoar Construction builds its people with the same gusto it builds its million dollar projects. In addition to $10,000 in annual tuition reimbursement, Hoar offers employees a variety of courses through their internal university ranging from money management and stress reduction, to tips on building a non-profit. Each year the company holds a 2-day summit for all employees on industry trends. As part of their development, the leadership council is asked to “design the perfect construction company,” ideas from which are used to build new programs throughout the organization.
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The Integer Group
INDUSTRY: Advertising & MarketingLOCATION: Lakewood, Colorado2010 REVENUE: Not disclosed WEB SITE: www.integer.com
It’s all about getting inspired at this Colorado-based marketing firm, where people have their IQ—or “inspiration quotient”—measured during interviews based on their answer to the question, “What inspires you?” A cross-section of employees is involved in interviewing to ensure any new hire is a strong culture fit. Integer keeps creative ideas flowing with an “Ideation Bank,” a place where anyone in the agency can deposit or withdraw an inspiring idea, and people can nominate their co-workers for the Inspired Performance Award, for being role models. “What inspires you?” is even a regular question in Integer’s own performance management system, called The Gardener, designed to facilitate conversations between associates and their managers.
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Integrated Project Management Company
NDUSTRY: Professional Services—Consulting—ManagementLOCATION: Burr Ridge, Illinois2010 REVENUE: $16,700,000 WEB SITE: www.ipmcinc.com
With an emphasis on integrity and walking the talk, everyone at Integrated Project Management (IPM) is responsible for helping themselves, and the company, achieve their growth goals. In addition to the practice of ongoing feedback and collective decision-making, IPM offers $10,000 in tuition reimbursement as a way of encouraging employees to act upon the pursuit of their higher purpose. Throughout the year training classes on subjects from “Emotional Intelligence” to risk management and leadership skills are offered to all employees.
Kahler Slater
NDUSTRY: Professional Services—Architecture/DesignLOCATION: Milwaukee, Wisconsin2010 REVENUE: $21,000,000 WEB SITE: www.kahlerslater.com
Kahler Slater’s two Co-Executive Officers work side-by-side with employees in an open, office-less environment at this design firm that hails from Wisconsin, and employees can invite themselves along to the bi-weekly “Same Page” meeting to discuss any topic with their leadership team. Kahler Slater’s work can be seen at the Wisconsin-based Google office as well as Robert Redford’s first Sundance cinema. Turning their expertise in-house in their Madison office redesign, all employees had a part to play in determining the new look and feel, and the company took steps to ensure everyone benefited from natural light—even when windows were not present—by carving an “infinity window” for their office manager.
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Professional Placement
INDUSTRY: Professional Services—Staffing & RecruitmentLOCATION: Jacksonville Beach, Florida2010 REVENUE: $26,632,950 WEB SITE: www.pprhealthcare.com
Located in Jacksonville Beach, Florida, Professional Placement Resources (or PPR) recruits and staffs healthcare professionals for a variety of medical settings. It’s not unusual to find PPR employees down at the beach, where the CEO leads everything from the ever-transparent Monday morning “8:31 meetings” as well as leading their “Beach Boot Camp” fitness class. Additional wellness perks include an onsite gym, free fruit delivered weekly to the office and a free self-defense class led by a member of their senior leadership team. In 2010, 100% of new hires came from employee referrals.
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p left: PPR’s Holiday Party at CEO Dwight Cooper’s home. The Heisman Trophy Award ceremony occurs the same evening. Both celebrations have become treasured rituals with the team.right: First-timers Kelly Gaglione, Jenni Eschner (front, left to right), Erik Peterson, Tom Gaglione and Larry Schnuck (back, left to right) enjoy learning curling at the Kahler Slater 2011 Winter Experience. The whole firm had great fun taking part in the “bonspiel” AND the party which followed!
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Ehrhardt Keefe Steiner & Hottman
INDUSTRY: Professional ServicesLOCATION: Denver, Colorado2010 REVENUE: $54,600,000 WEB SITE: www.eksh.com
This accounting firm believes that every employee has a “forte” or passion worth putting work into. Every employee is equipped with a mentor, a coach and a buddy who work collaboratively on building his/her current skills, envisioning future growth and providing day in and day out support. To keep employees from feeling too “taxed,” EKS&H offers an “11-month year” by allowing employees to trade in a portion of their compensation for up to four weeks of additional time off beyond their standard four weeks of PTO. At tax time, the company sends $100 gift cards to spouses and significant others as a way of thanking them for supporting their loved one during the crunch.
Hilcorp Energy Company
INDUSTRY: Manufacturing & ProductionLOCATION: Houston, Texas2010 REVENUE: Not disclosedWEB SITE: www.hilcorp.com
Hilcorp conquered its “Double Drive” incentive last year—and as promised, 643 employees got to choose whether to take $35,000 in cash or keys to a $50,000 dream car. (For the record, roughly 45% took the car.) Special race-car themed parties were held for the big giveaway, all in line with the company’s value: “When Hilcorp Wins, We all Win.” For the next challenge, company leaders have set a goal to double the size of the company by the end of 2015—with employees set to get $100,000 if they hit their mark.
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INDUSTRY: Financial Services & Insurance—Banking/Credit ServicesLOCATION: Newport, Rhode Island2010 REVENUE: $117,792,403 WEB SITE: www.embracehomeloans.com
In the past three years, while the mortgage industry has been hit hard by the economic downturn, Embrace Home Loans has nearly doubled in size. With continued growth, Embrace lives by the saying “not too big to feel,” and every morning the president sends an encouraging email to all employees with a client letter to remind employees how their work impacts people’s lives. Through the “Embrace Cares” program, the company offers 100 hours of paid time off per year for volunteering, and donates $10 for every hour worked by the employee to the volunteer organization of their choice.
u top left: On Orange Day, 2011, teams of Embrace employees were asked to identify a charity of their choice, and donate sporting goods to that charity. Hundreds of sporting goods items were collected for local schools and youth organizations. top right: Hilcorp families enjoy an Astros game for the annual company picnic.bottom: Ehrhardt Keefe Steiner & Hottman’s team building event took place this year at a Dude Ranch in Colorado.
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Navigator Management Partners
INDUSTRY: Professional Services—Consulting—ManagementLOCATION: Columbus, Ohio2010 REVENUE: $14,067,226 WEB SITE: www.navmp.com
In order to help deliver quality service to their clients, this professional services firm offers employees superior personal and professional growth support through 100% tuition reimbursement for graduate degrees and 80 hours of training for managers—10% of their annual budget is dedicated to training and development. On top of that, employees at Navigator Management Partners enjoy a flexible work environment complete with unlimited sick time, six weeks of paid maternity leave for new moms, and a “no questions asked” policy for any employee who leaves work early.
Freeborn & Peters
INDUSTRY: Professional Services—LegalLOCATION: Chicago, Illinois2010 REVENUE: $68,000,000 WEB SITE: www.freebornpeters.com
Founded in 1983 by a group of lawyers fed up with “typical” law firm culture, Chicago-based Freeborn & Peters sponsors fun events like a “pod crawl,” a progressive party with different themes on six floors of their Chicago office. Themes have included a New Year’s Eve party, pajama party, and fraternity party (and those who have the best theme win a follow-up pizza soiree). Also unlike traditional firms, non-lawyer staff members are eligible for profit-sharing. A Women’s Leadership Council publishes a quarterly newsletter about female attorneys and organizes networking events like a “Spa Day” together with clients and community leaders.
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Root Learning
NDUSTRY: Professional Services—Consulting—ManagementLOCATION: Sylvania, Ohio2010 REVENUE: $23,500,000 WEB SITE: www.rootlearning.com
Creativity is in the air at this Ohio-based consulting firm, where people celebrate co-workers’ “Rootiversaries” with home movies, songs, and poems based on the company value the person embodies most (values include “Authenticity” and “Servant Leadership,” among others). They also break into teams for an annual “Root Olympics,” which includes creative competitions like a popcorn toss, “speedy thumbs” (for Blackberry® users), and a “Plug-and-Chug” vending machine speed-eating event. Groups of employees gather for yoga every Thursday evening in the company lobby.
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OtterBox
INDUSTRY: Manufacturing & Production—Personal and Household GoodsLOCATION: Fort Collins, Colorado2010 REVENUE: $168,863,566 WEB SITE: www.otterbox.com
OtterBox—a designer of protective cases for smartphones—hires people for their “Ottertude,” those that embody the company core values including “innovation,” “passion” and “accountability.” New employees benefit from a half-day “Ottermersion” orientation with veteran employees and a tour of the OtterBox headquarters (complete with a spiral slide between floors, game rooms, and a fitness center). Profit sharing is paid out during monthly company meetings to every employee, including part-time Otters and interns: “The bonus reminds all Otters to be stewards of the company and its finances—the fewer the expenses, the more the bonus,” the company writes.
DELTA Resources
INDUSTRY: Professional ServicesLOCATION: Arlington, Virginia2010 REVENUE: $45,600,000 WEB SITE: www.deltaresources.com
This woman-owned government technology contractor based in Arlington, Virginia gives employees flowers and donations for life events like funerals and weddings, and anyone can receive up to $250 per year in matching funds for the charity of their choice. With ties to the military, DELTA’s people support causes like Fisher House, an organization that builds homes near military hospitals for families of wounded soldiers. Everyone gets 100% health coverage (including 100% for families), as well as an automatic 3% contribution to their 401k.
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Noblis
INDUSTRY: Professional ServicesLOCATION: Falls Church, Virginia2010 REVENUE: $145,000,000 WEB SITE: www.noblis.org
Tracing its history back to an MIT laboratory, this Virginia-based research firm keeps its engineers and scientists at the cutting-edge through generous tuition reimbursement and regular development events like “Technology Tuesdays.” People gather to tackle problems like climate change and national security in the Noblis Innovation and Collaboration Center, a special lab with natural lighting and a sleek design to promote brainstorming. Flexible scheduling and 4-6 weeks of vacation keep people’s creative ideas flowing.
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Decision Lens
INDUSTRY: Information Technology—SoftwareLOCATION: Arlington, Virginia2010 REVENUE: $6,700,000WEB SITE: www.decisionlens.com
Arlington, Virginia-based firm Decision Lens develops software to help clients like Johnson & Johnson and the Oakland Athletics prioritize their decision-making. Forget steak knives—successful sales people here get customized action figures of themselves. To keep people inspired, Decision Lens sponsors outings to off-site activities like racing Audis or the Hubble Space Telescope operations center for a special tour not usually offered to the public. They also create a sense of ownership: a performance bonus of 15% is achievable for every employee and the bonus has been paid ahead of time for the past three years.
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INDUSTRY: Advertising & MarketingLOCATION: Chicago, Illinois2010 REVENUE: $25,140,000 WEB SITE: www.upshot.net
Fun-loving marketing agency hailing from Chicago, Upshot has a “culture mission” encouraging people to challenge conventional thinking. Employees’ art work is on display throughout the office, and the firm sponsors fun competitions for employees to demonstrate their long jump or slowest-bike-riding skills. Quirky awards are handed out to employees at their annual offsite meeting and include such titles as “The MacGyver” (for the employee who has an answer for any situation) and “The Optimist” (who keeps a positive attitude in spite of obstacles). They host an all-agency happy hour-dubbed “Schbooze” on the third Thursday of each month, creating a forum for employees (and management) to mingle and chat in a casual environment.
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left: Novozymes’ Charo Snyder and Jeff Stine (Photographer: Scott Faber Photography)
u right: Cirrus Logic employee Bill Schnell and his son Michael get amped up each year for the company’s annual holiday party. (Photo by Janelle Austin)far right: Cirrus Logic employee Arturo Garza is a circuit board layout designer by day and on the side he’s a key member of Logic 55, one of Cirrus Logic’s three house bands that performs for special events and charities. (photo by Zhao Luo)
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INDUSTRY: Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals—BiotechnologyLOCATION: Franklinton, North Carolina2010 REVENUE: Not disclosedWEB SITE: www.novozymes.com
Novozymes is on the road to making the world a better place, producing enzymes and other bioinnovations that do everything from the removal of trans-fats in foods to the creation of renewable energy. Their internal news channel “SPaRK TV” connects “Zymers” (employees) to the larger picture of their work, featuring the news that speaks to how their products are impacting environmental change. In adherence to their triple bottom line, the company reports quarterly on their environmental, social and financial successes. “Rethink tomorrow,” “Unsung Hero” and “Humanitarian” awards are presented to employees and teams whose efforts produce success in any of these three areas through creativity, taking initiative, and being the model volunteer.
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INDUSTRY: ElectronicsLOCATION: Austin, Texas2010 REVENUE: $220,989,000 WEB SITE: www.cirrus.com
People at Cirrus Logic, developer of signal-processing chips for audio and energy applications, have earned more than 1,000 patents—and they have a passion for letting loose. Weekly happy hours encourage engineers to interact and share ideas; the company sponsors guitar lessons, on-site yoga, and photography courses. Every month, the company hosts “Cirrus Logic Rocks!”—a live music event featuring local musicians—on its outdoor patio. Cirrus employees are dedicated supporters of the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians (HAAM), which provides health care services to under-insured local musicians.
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