1. Google
Rank: 1
Previous rank: 1
2011 revenue ($ millions): $37,905
What makes it so great?
The Internet juggernaut takes the Best Companies crown for the fourth time, and not just for the 100,000 hours of subsidized massages it doled out in 2012. New this year are three wellness centers and a seven-acre sports complex, which includes a roller hockey rink; courts for basketball, bocce, and shuffle ball; and horseshoe pits.
Headquarters:
Mountain View, CA
Previous rank: 1
2011 revenue ($ millions): $37,905
The Internet juggernaut takes the Best Companies crown for the fourth time, and not just for the 100,000 hours of subsidized massages it doled out in 2012. New this year are three wellness centers and a seven-acre sports complex, which includes a roller hockey rink; courts for basketball, bocce, and shuffle ball; and horseshoe pits.
Mountain View, CA
2. SAS
Rank: 2
Previous rank: 3
2011 revenue ($ millions): $2,725
What makes it so great?
With two artists in residence on staff, the perk-friendly, privately held data analytics firm takes creativity seriously. One employee cites SAS's "creative anarchy" as conducive to innovation. New this year: an organic farm for SAS's four cafeterias.
Headquarters: Cary, NC
Previous rank: 3
2011 revenue ($ millions): $2,725
What makes it so great?With two artists in residence on staff, the perk-friendly, privately held data analytics firm takes creativity seriously. One employee cites SAS's "creative anarchy" as conducive to innovation. New this year: an organic farm for SAS's four cafeterias.
3. CHG Healthcare Services
Rank: 3
Previous rank: 9
2011 revenue ($ millions): $620
What makes it so great?
Employees of this medical staffing firm compete in talent shows, trivia contests, and activities like a Dress As Your Favorite President competition. Extra paid time off is given to sales teams that meet their goals. New this year: two on-site health centers.
Headquarters:
Salt Lake City, UT.
Rank: 4
Previous rank: 2
2011 revenue ($ millions): $3,550
What makes it so great?
The elite management consulting firm maintains work-life balance by issuing a "red zone report" to flag when individuals are working too many long weeks. New consultants can delay their start date by six months and receive $10,000 to volunteer at a nonprofit.
Headquarters:
Boston, MA
Previous rank: 9
2011 revenue ($ millions): $620
What makes it so great?Employees of this medical staffing firm compete in talent shows, trivia contests, and activities like a Dress As Your Favorite President competition. Extra paid time off is given to sales teams that meet their goals. New this year: two on-site health centers.
4. The Boston Consulting Group
Previous rank: 2
2011 revenue ($ millions): $3,550
What makes it so great?The elite management consulting firm maintains work-life balance by issuing a "red zone report" to flag when individuals are working too many long weeks. New consultants can delay their start date by six months and receive $10,000 to volunteer at a nonprofit.
Boston, MA
5. Wegmans Food Markets
Previous rank: 4
2011 revenue ($ millions): $6,335
What makes it so great?Turnover is an exceptionally low 3.6% at the Northeastern grocery chain, which lets employees reward one another with gift cards for good service. Many workers like it there so much they bring in relatives—one in five employees are related.
Rochester, NY
6. NetApp
Previous rank: 6
2011 revenue ($ millions): $6,233
What makes it so great?Employees at the data storage company often get a chance to receive special recognition. Vice chairman Tom Mendoza asks managers to notify him when they "catch someone doing something right," and then calls 10 to 20 employees every day to thank them.
Sunnyvale, CA
7. Hilcorp Energy Company
Rank: 7
Previous rank: N.A.
2011 revenue ($ millions): N.A.
What makes it so great?
This oil and gas producer, a newcomer to the list, promised staff in 2010 that if the company doubles its production rate and reserves by 2015, every employee will get a check for $100,000. An earlier, met goal rewarded 400 employees with $50,000 toward a new car.
Headquarters:
Houston, TX
Previous rank: N.A.
2011 revenue ($ millions): N.A.
What makes it so great?This oil and gas producer, a newcomer to the list, promised staff in 2010 that if the company doubles its production rate and reserves by 2015, every employee will get a check for $100,000. An earlier, met goal rewarded 400 employees with $50,000 toward a new car.
Houston, TX
8. Edward Jones
Previous rank: 5
2011 revenue ($ millions): $4,577
What makes it so great?The privately held securities firm maintains some 11,000 small offices and a close-knit culture with regular regional gatherings for ice skating, fishing tournaments, and more. Forty-four percent of new hires come from employee referrals.
St. Louis, MO
9. Ultimate Software
Rank: 9
Previous rank: 25
2011 revenue ($ millions): $269
What makes it so great?
The developer of people-management software—customers include Google, Quicken Loans, and the New York Yankees—covers 100% of health care premiums for employees and dependents and treats workers to a free vacation every two years.
Headquarters:
Weston, FL
Previous rank: 25
2011 revenue ($ millions): $269
What makes it so great?The developer of people-management software—customers include Google, Quicken Loans, and the New York Yankees—covers 100% of health care premiums for employees and dependents and treats workers to a free vacation every two years.
Weston, FL
10. Camden Property Trust
Rank: 10
Previous rank: 7
2011 revenue ($ millions): $655
What makes it so great?
Good times are built into the business at apartment-manager Camden, whose founders are known for practical jokes and impersonations. Other benefits include discounted rentals for employees and a 401(k) that matches at least 50% for up to 7% of pay.
Headquarters:
Houston, TX
Previous rank: 7
2011 revenue ($ millions): $655
What makes it so great?Good times are built into the business at apartment-manager Camden, whose founders are known for practical jokes and impersonations. Other benefits include discounted rentals for employees and a 401(k) that matches at least 50% for up to 7% of pay.
Houston, TX
11. Qualcomm
Rank: 11
Previous rank: 23
2011 revenue ($ millions): $14,957
What makes it so great?
Employees at the wireless-technology company are encouraged to share ideas at an annual in-house tech conference. In 2012 engineers submitted nearly 200 papers, the winners of which were asked to present at the forum and participate in speaking events.
Headquarters:
San Diego, CA
Previous rank: 23
2011 revenue ($ millions): $14,957
What makes it so great?Employees at the wireless-technology company are encouraged to share ideas at an annual in-house tech conference. In 2012 engineers submitted nearly 200 papers, the winners of which were asked to present at the forum and participate in speaking events.
San Diego, CA
12. DreamWorks Animation
Rank: 12
Previous rank: 14
2011 revenue ($ millions): $706
What makes it so great?
At this movie studio, fresh-juice trucks visit the campus to distribute free smoothies, and employees are given stipends to personalize workstations. After wrapping Madagascar 3 last year, the crew held a Banana Splats party, where artists got to show the outtakes.
Headquarters:
Glendale, CA
Previous rank: 14
2011 revenue ($ millions): $706
What makes it so great?At this movie studio, fresh-juice trucks visit the campus to distribute free smoothies, and employees are given stipends to personalize workstations. After wrapping Madagascar 3 last year, the crew held a Banana Splats party, where artists got to show the outtakes.
Glendale, CA
13. Quicken Loans
Rank: 13
Previous rank: 10
2011 revenue ($ millions): N.A.
What makes it so great?
America's largest online-lending company offers cash incentives to its staff to move to downtown Detroit. According to Salary.com, mortgage bankers in Southeast Michigan average $50,000 a year, but those at Quicken earn $113,000, including salary and commissions.
Headquarters:
Detroit, MI
Previous rank: 10
2011 revenue ($ millions): N.A.
What makes it so great?America's largest online-lending company offers cash incentives to its staff to move to downtown Detroit. According to Salary.com, mortgage bankers in Southeast Michigan average $50,000 a year, but those at Quicken earn $113,000, including salary and commissions.
Detroit, MI
14. Robert W. Baird & Co.
Rank: 14
Previous rank: 21
2011 revenue ($ millions): $925
What makes it so great?
Seventy-eight percent of this financial services firm is owned by non-senior management. All all hourly and salaried associates enjoy annual profit-sharing contributions from a pool that represents 10% of Baird's pretax net operating income.
Headquarters:
Milwaukee, WI
Previous rank: 21
2011 revenue ($ millions): $925
What makes it so great?Seventy-eight percent of this financial services firm is owned by non-senior management. All all hourly and salaried associates enjoy annual profit-sharing contributions from a pool that represents 10% of Baird's pretax net operating income.
Milwaukee, WI
15. DPR Construction
Rank: 15
Previous rank: 13
2011 revenue ($ millions): $2,000
What makes it so great?
The builder has the feel of a Silicon Valley startup, with bagel breakfasts, bring-your-dog-to-work days, and even ski trips. Last year more than 200 employees and their families enjoyed three-day weekends in two cabins owned by DPR in Lake Tahoe.
Headquarters:
Redwood City, CA
Previous rank: 13
2011 revenue ($ millions): $2,000
What makes it so great?The builder has the feel of a Silicon Valley startup, with bagel breakfasts, bring-your-dog-to-work days, and even ski trips. Last year more than 200 employees and their families enjoyed three-day weekends in two cabins owned by DPR in Lake Tahoe.
Redwood City, CA
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