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.
Rank 1:
EdwardJones
Brokers
Job security, profit sharing, no layoffs
On list last year? Yes
Rank 4:
Xilinx
Sales
Avoids layoffs
On list last year? Yes
Rank 5:
Adobe Systems
Unknown
Job rotations, sabbaticals, cameraderie
On list last year? Yes
Rank 7:
TDIndustries
Plumbing, sheet metal, piping
Health care payments take salary into account
On list last year? Yes
Rank 12:
Pella
I n AZ retail workers only
No-layoff policy, profit sharing
On list last year? Yes
Rank 14:
JM Family Enterprises
Field Rep/Sales
Profit sharing, pension plan no layoffs
On list last year? Yes
Rank 19:
SAS Institute
Administration
Child care, gym, health clinic
On list last year? Yes
Rank 20:
Microsoft
Sales
Team spirit, perks
On list last year? Yes
Rank 21:
Pfizer
Healthcare Rep
Training, tuition reimbursement
On list last year? Yes
Rank 24:
Cisco Systems
Unknown
Avoids layoffs, child care
On list last year? Yes
Rank 25:
Duncan Aviation
Engineers, mechanics
Family atmosphere
On list last year? Yes
Rank 27:
W.L. Gore & Associates
Engineers, sales
No titles, ESOP
On list last year? Yes
Rank 28:
Intel
Software engineers, technicians
Stock options, high starting salary
On list last year? Yes
Rank 31:
Merck
Sales
No layoffs, day care, pension
On list last year? Yes
Rank 32:
Whole Foods Market
Retail sales
Open door policies
On list last year? Yes
Rank 33:
Agilent Technologies
Mfg, software engineer
Respect
On list last year? Yes
Rank 36:
American Express
Financial advisor, travel counselor
Mgmt respect
On list last year? Yes
Rank 37:
SRA International
Software engineers, analysts
Stock awards, mgmt honesty
On list last year? Yes
Rank 38:
Intl Business Machines
Sales, service, software engineers
Day care centers and subsidies
On list last year? No
Rank 39:
Network Appliance
Sales, engineers
Sense of humor
On list last year? No
Rank 41:
QuikTrip
Convenience store positions
Profit sharing, bonuses
On list last year? No
Rank 42:
Continental Airlines
Flight crew, cargo agents
Bonus, financial assistance
On list last year? Yes
Rank 43:
AmeriCredit
Customer service
Mgmt communication
On list last year? No
Rank 44:
Bright Horizons Family Solutions
Child care
Higher pay and benefits
On list last year? Yes
Rank 45:
Fannie Mae
Finance
Home purchase leave
On list last year? Yes
Rank 46:
Procter & Gamble
Plant staff
Diversity
On list last year? Yes
Rank 47:
Starbucks
Customer service
Benefits, free coffee
On list last year? Yes
Rank 48:
Four Seasons Hotels
Asst. Mgr, hotel staff
Good pay, no layoffs
On list last year? Yes
Rank 49:
VHA
Health care
Flex Schedules
On list last year? Yes
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