Fortune’s Top 10 places to work
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Wegmans food markets via Wikimedia Commons2. Wegmans Food Markets. Employees feel the love at this 100-year-old family-owned grocery chain in Rochester, New York. Employees have flexible schedules, ample promotion opportunities and "feel like family," Fortune reported. The small things – like free birthday cakes and hot chocolate in the winter for outdoor workers – make a huge difference.Wegmans food markets via Wikimedia Commons2. Wegmans Food Markets. Employees feel the love at this 100-year-old family-owned grocery chain in Rochester, New York. Employees have flexible schedules, ample promotion opportunities and "feel like family," Fortune reported. The small things – like free birthday cakes and hot chocolate in the winter for outdoor workers – make a huge difference.
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German Embassy London via Wikimedia Commons3. Boston Consulting Group. Based in Boston, this global consulting firm's staff loves working with the best of the best – each other. Employees rave about the benefits: Opportunities for growth are "unmatched," benefits, such as $5 co-pays, are "off the hook," and the work-life balance is achieved with a commitment to caring for the individual – with sabbaticals, fitness centers and telecommuting.German Embassy London via Wikimedia Commons3. Boston Consulting Group. Based in Boston, this global consulting firm's staff loves working with the best of the best – each other. Employees rave about the benefits: Opportunities for growth are "unmatched," benefits, such as $5 co-pays, are "off the hook," and the work-life balance is achieved with a commitment to caring for the individual – with sabbaticals, fitness centers and telecommuting.
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Matthew Bowden via freeimages.com4. Baird. This Milwaukee, Wisconsin, investment firm values integrity and teamwork. "Everyone is playing the same game and we are all equal contributors" is how one staffer feels about the fact that two-thirds of employees are shareholders of the company, which was founded in 1919 and is privately owned.Matthew Bowden via freeimages.com4. Baird. This Milwaukee, Wisconsin, investment firm values integrity and teamwork. "Everyone is playing the same game and we are all equal contributors" is how one staffer feels about the fact that two-thirds of employees are shareholders of the company, which was founded in 1919 and is privately owned.
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UltimateSoftwareSolutions15 via Wikimedia Commons7. Ultimate Software. Located in Weston, Florida, this HR software maker offers "wonderful benefits, supportive management and an amazing work environment." That's probably why staffers feel "so lucky" to work there. A major bonus, each employee receives restricted stock units on day one.UltimateSoftwareSolutions15 via Wikimedia Commons7. Ultimate Software. Located in Weston, Florida, this HR software maker offers "wonderful benefits, supportive management and an amazing work environment." That's probably why staffers feel "so lucky" to work there. A major bonus, each employee receives restricted stock units on day one.
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Frank Schulenburg via Wikimedia Commons8. Salesforce. The San Francisco company's culture is best described by "Ohana" ("family" in Hawaiian). And CEO Marc Benioff is the "soul" behind the company that embraces equality, service and innovation. Salesforce donates subscriptions to nonprofits and educators, has given more than $137 million in charitable funds, and offers employees seven days off annually to volunteer.Frank Schulenburg via Wikimedia Commons8. Salesforce. The San Francisco company's culture is best described by "Ohana" ("family" in Hawaiian). And CEO Marc Benioff is the "soul" behind the company that embraces equality, service and innovation. Salesforce donates subscriptions to nonprofits and educators, has given more than $137 million in charitable funds, and offers employees seven days off annually to volunteer.
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Mrschimpf via Wikimedia Commons9. Acuity Insurance. Employees reportedly feel "a sense of purpose and responsibility" at this Sheboygan, Wisconsin, casualty insurer. Not only can employees vote on ways the company gives back, but it also installed a permanent 65-foot Ferris "Charity Wheel" at its headquarters for fundraising events. There are some just-for-fun perks, too, including a climbing wall and a dress policy that allows jeans.Mrschimpf via Wikimedia Commons9. Acuity Insurance. Employees reportedly feel "a sense of purpose and responsibility" at this Sheboygan, Wisconsin, casualty insurer. Not only can employees vote on ways the company gives back, but it also installed a permanent 65-foot Ferris "Charity Wheel" at its headquarters for fundraising events. There are some just-for-fun perks, too, including a climbing wall and a dress policy that allows jeans.
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Clayc313/English Wikipedia via Wikimedia Commons10. Quicken Loans. Hoverboards to ride around the office? A basketball court that overlooks downtown Detroit? That's what employees get at this online home lender's "vibrant" Michigan headquarters. Plus, workers received more than 1,500 event tickets last year, thanks to the founder, who owns the Cleveland Cavaliers. Plus, staff get a "great feeling" from its mission of providing home loans.Clayc313/English Wikipedia via Wikimedia Commons10. Quicken Loans. Hoverboards to ride around the office? A basketball court that overlooks downtown Detroit? That's what employees get at this online home lender's "vibrant" Michigan headquarters. Plus, workers received more than 1,500 event tickets last year, thanks to the founder, who owns the Cleveland Cavaliers. Plus, staff get a "great feeling" from its mission of providing home loans.