Best Places to Work: 2002

Here is a list of the companies in the Phoenix area that appeared on Fortune's list of the "100 Best Companies to Work For". This list is presented in the order of the rank that the company achieved on the Fortune list. I will try to let you know what industry or types of jobs you might find at that company. Although I will not mention it, almost all companies have administrative positions, like finance and human resources. Then I will indicate what it was that set this company apart from others in making it a great place to work. Finally, if they were on the list last year, I have indicated that.

Fortune compiles this list every year by interviewing employees of hundreds of companies nationwide. The survey asks employees to evaluate trust in management, pride in work and the company, and camaraderie.

If you are looking for a new career, one of these 'Best Places to Work' could be an option for you. Who knows--maybe next year you will be answering one of Fortune's questionnaires about your company!

Rank 1: EdwardJones
Brokers
Job security, bonus, management ethics
On list last year? Yes

Rank 3: SAS Institute
Administrative
Perks
On list last year? Yes

Rank 4: TDIndustries
Plumber
Sick-pay plan
On list last year? Yes

Rank 6: Xilinx
Sales
Avoids layoffs
On list last year? Yes

Rank 15: Cisco Systems
Manufacturing, engineering
Good severance
On list last year? Yes

Rank 25: Vision Service Plan
Programmers, craft workers
Profit sharing, holiday bonus
On list last year? Yes

Rank 28: Microsoft
Sales
Team spirit, perks
On list last year? Yes

Rank 30: Duncan Aviation
Engineers, mechanics
Profit sharing
On list last year? Yes

Rank 31: Agilent Technologies
Manufacturing, software engineer
Respect
On list last year? Yes

Rank 33: AFLAC
Sales
Stock options
On list last year? Yes

Rank 34: W.L. Gore & Associates
Engineers, operators
No titles, associates ranks teams, determine pay
On list last year? Yes

Rank 35: Deloitte & Touche
Accounting, tax
Mentoring program, recognition
On list last year? Yes

Rank 39: Pella
In AZ retail workers only
No-layoff policy, profit sharing
On list last year? Yes

Rank 42: Paychex
Sales, tech support
Good 401(k)
On list last year? No

Rank 46: Charles Schwab
Brokers, administrative
Severance
On list last year? Yes

Rank 48: Whole Foods Market
Sales
Stock options
On list last year? Yes

Rank 49: Intel
Software engineers, technicians
Fair treatment, community involvement
On list last year? Yes

Rank 50: Sun Microsystems
Engineers, administrative
Minimized layoffs, on site amenities
On list last year? Yes

Rank 53: Land's End
Sales
Perks at WI HQ
On list last year? No

Rank 55: Continental Airlines
Flight crew, cargo agents
Treated employees well after Sept. 11
On list last year? Yes

Rank 56: LensCrafters
Optometrists, technicians
Community involvement
On list last year? Yes

Rank 57: Pfizer
Sales
Severance
On list last year? No

Rank 58: Starbucks
Customer service
Benefits
On list last year? No

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