Glassdoor’s<\/a> Employees’ Choice Awards can help.<\/p>\nThe annual awards are based entirely on employee feedback and honor companies and leaders around the world. The awards include Best Places to Work and Highest Rated CEOs. Award winners are determined by Glassdoor using feedback from employees over the past year. Employees can complete an anonymous review of their company that captures their overall satisfaction with their job and employer.<\/p>\n
Glassdoor applies a proprietary algorithm to the feedback information, considering things like the quality, quantity, and consistency of reviews. Based on this algorithm, here are the 30 best companies to work for in America right now.<\/p>\n
#1 – Airbnb<\/h2>\n
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Rating:<\/strong> 4.6\/5<\/p>\nAirbnb scored the highest on employee reviews, with comments about having great support from management and flexibility for employees. One current employee wrote, “Airbnb strives to be the best and also keep the needs of all employees top of mind. … The family leave is top notch and you can’t beat the food program.”<\/p>\n
#2 – Bain & Company<\/h2>\n
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Rating:<\/strong> 4.6\/5<\/p>\nBain & Company is one of the world’s leading consulting firms and it treats employees very well. Most employees praise the company for its strong atmosphere promoting learning. One employee explained, “The work is challenging without a doubt but there is true mentorship and learning. Employees are treated very well with significant attention to well-being and growth.”<\/p>\n
#3 – Guidewire<\/h2>\n
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Rating:<\/strong> 4.5\/5<\/p>\nGuidewire is a high-tech software company that was recognized as a 2016 Best Place to Work in the Bay Area for the seventh year in a row. Employees praise the company’s atmosphere. One wrote, “Laid back and relaxed work culture.” Another added, “Great work culture, challenging work, smart people to work with. Everyone’s voice is heard.”<\/p>\n
#4 – HubSpot<\/h2>\n
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Rating:<\/strong> 4.4\/5<\/p>\nThe world’s leading inbound marketing and sales platform earns rave reviews from employees, who praise HubSpot for its flexibility, great coworkers, management, and defined promotional paths. One employee added, “The quality and talent of my coworkers is the best I have ever worked with. From the co-ops we work with who are amazingly talented to the seasoned veterans there is always someone to learn from.”<\/p>\n
#5 – Facebook<\/h2>\n
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Rating:<\/strong> 4.4\/5<\/p>\nWhile the work\/life balance can be difficult, employees at Facebook are most happy about the leadership style and fun environment. A former employee wrote, “It might be easy to roll your eyes when people from Facebook say how open their culture is, but it’s true; it’s more open than any other place I’ve worked at.”<\/p>\n
#6 – LinkedIn<\/h2>\n
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Rating:<\/strong> 4.4\/5<\/p>\nLinkedIn employees report that the work-life balance can be challenging, but the company provides “world-class benefits” and “above average pay.” One employee reported, “It is a very collaborative environment where both individual and team success is embraced. This growing company still keeps the positive “start-up” vibe.”<\/p>\n
#7 – Boston Consulting Group<\/h2>\n
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Rating:<\/strong> 4.3\/5<\/p>\nBoston Consulting Group’s mission is to unlock insight and have the courage to act in relations to global management consulting. Like other companies on this list, the most mentioned “con” was figuring out the work-life balance. Still, employees are overall happy with this company, writing, “I love working here, great career growth opportunities and excellent work culture. I have made close-knit relationships with many of my colleagues.”<\/p>\n
#8 – Google<\/h2>\n
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Rating:<\/strong> 4.3\/5<\/p>\nWhile this company is huge (a con for some), it also offers amazing opportunities in the tech world. Employees are thrilled with the free gym access, great food, and more. One employee in California wrote, “You can’t find a more well-regarded company that actually deserves the hype it gets. You’ll work on cutting edge projects\/solve important issues that impact your community and the world.”<\/p>\n
#9 – Nestle Purina PetCare<\/h2>\n
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Rating:<\/strong> 4.3\/5<\/p>\nEmployees report that Nestle Purina PetCate is a friendly company that allows employees to bring their pets to work. While the work-life balance can be tough, this company comes with many benefits. One current employee explained, “Purina feels like a mission based organization, demonstrating intense passion and care for pets; while owning a pet is not mandatory, more than 75% of us do.”<\/p>\n
#10 – Zillow<\/h2>\n
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Rating:<\/strong> 4.3\/5<\/p>\nZillow offers great benefits, both at work and at home. The company places a\u00a0strong emphasis on work-life balance and offers free food frequently to employees. One current employee reported, “By far the best company I have ever worked at. It’s definitely not easy but if you thrive off of a fast pace, work hard sales environment then your pay check will definitely show for it.”<\/p>\n
#11 – Eastman<\/h2>\n
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Rating:<\/strong> 4.3\/5<\/p>\nEastman is a global specialty chemical company that manufactures products found in items people use every day. the work-life balance here can also be a challenge, but employees are thrilled with their coworkers and supportive management. A chemical operator in Texas wrote, “The pay is good. Employees are treated with respect. Safety is paramount. Lots of good advancement opportunities.”<\/p>\n
#12 – World Wide Technology<\/h2>\n
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Rating:<\/strong> 4.3\/5<\/p>\nWorld Wide Technology is a technology integrator and supply chain solutions provider worldwide. Employees here are most thrilled with the company’s core values, though they say that space at the fast-growing company can be hard to find. One employee reported, “WWT and the executive team lead by example and truly live and breathe the values of the company. The culture is really a differentiator. WWT really cares about its employees.”<\/p>\n
#13 – In-N-Out Burger<\/h2>\n
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Rating:<\/strong> 4.2\/5<\/p>\nIn-N-Out Burger is the only fast food restaurant on this list. While some employees aren’t thrilled with the minimal availability of full-time jobs here, they are happy with their\u00a0pay, their bosses, and the good food that they get. A former employee wrote, “In-N-Out is great about hiring fantastic people. The environment is hard working and fun. Pay is much better than you’ll see at any other fast food chain and they train you for promotions.”<\/p>\n
#14 – MINDBODY<\/h2>\n
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Rating:<\/strong> 4.2\/5<\/p>\nMINDBODY software links health, wellness, and beauty professionals to the clients they serve, so it’s no surprise that employees label the company’s work environment as “a culture of happiness.” An employee added, “I’ve never been in such a positive environment. Management encourages you not only professionally, but in personal aspects of life too. So thankful to work for such an amazing company!”<\/p>\n
#15 – Power Home Remodeling<\/h2>\n
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Rating:<\/strong> 4.1\/5<\/p>\nPower Home Remodeling is growing rapidly and\u00a0while some employees struggle with a work\/life balance, they still give PHR a 4.1\/5 star rating on Glassdoor reviews. One employee wrote, “The culture is amazing. I work with my best friends. Everyone is so positive and supportive. You can’t ask for a better place to work.”<\/p>\n
#16 – Expedia<\/h2>\n
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Rating:<\/strong> 4.1\/5<\/p>\nExpedia offers great benefits and nice offices, according to current and former employees. One former employee added, “I felt valued and was treated fairly. The offices were nice, and there was a clear path for advancement. No complaints about the company.”<\/p>\n
#17 – H-E-B<\/h2>\n
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Rating:<\/strong> 4.1\/5<\/p>\nH-E-B has more than 340 stores in a number of formats, from gourmet markets to superstores and supermarkets. While some employees struggle with the work-life balance, others praised the company for great benefits and a flexible schedule. One employee in Texas noted, “The top leaders that HEB produces are top notch. The atmosphere at the stores does not feel like a grocery store, and you can tell partners there really do care, for the most part.”<\/p>\n
#18 – Riot Games<\/h2>\n
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Rating:<\/strong> 4.1\/5<\/p>\nRiot Games is known for titles like League of Legends. The company’s employees praise the importance the company puts on a work\/life balance, though it can be tricky for some. One current employee wrote, “Fairly sharp crowd of individuals genuinely interested in doing the right thing.”<\/p>\n
#19 – Adobe<\/h2>\n
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Rating:<\/strong> 4.1\/5<\/p>\nEmployees at software company Adobe praise the company’s benefits and friendly work environment. Common cons were maintaining a balance between work and life. A current employee in Ohio wrote, “I was really lucky to be on such a great team. They really treat each other like family. we work hard but also have a lot of fun. I can’t complain!”<\/p>\n
#20 – Memorial Sloan Kettering<\/h2>\n
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Rating:<\/strong> 4.1\/5<\/p>\nMemorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center is the world’s oldest private cancer center. Employees here appreciate the company’s great benefits and the people they work with. A former employee wrote, “The people at mskcc are wonderful. Many, many employees have been there for years and years, even in IT … The culture is great, work life balance was nice, but be sure that if you are on call, you are expected to deliver.”<\/p>\n
#21 – Delta Air Lines<\/h2>\n
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Rating:\u00a0<\/strong>4.0\/5<\/p>\nDelta Air Lines is the only commercial airline on this list. Employees are happy with Delta because of the company’s great benefits, travel benefits, and compensation. While the work\/life balance can be difficult, it’s still possible. A current employee based in New York explained, “Awesome company to work for! Fun work environment cares about employees, great uniforms, competitive pay; just an awesome company to work for!”<\/p>\n
#22 – The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints<\/h2>\n
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Rating:<\/strong> 4.0\/5<\/p>\nAt the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, employees are most thrilled with the great work\/life balance and the work environment. Some note cons that include the Church being a large organization and that some of the people are difficult to work with. Still, one current employee praised, “Working for the Church is incredibly meaningful and rewarding. The organization is mature and there is very little politics. The benefits are great.”<\/p>\n
#23 – Protiviti<\/h2>\n
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Rating:<\/strong> 4.0\/5<\/p>\nProtiviti is a global consulting firm that assists companies with issues in finance, operations, governance, technology, risk, and internal audit. Employees on Glassdoor praise the company’s transparent and approachable senior management. Cons include a difficult work-life balance for some. An employee noted, “This company is excellent. They really care for their people, which is a very rare find in the business world today.”<\/p>\n
#24 – QuikTrip<\/h2>\n
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Rating:<\/strong> 4.0\/5<\/p>\nQuikTrip owns and operates more than 580 gasoline and convenience stores in 10 states. Employees often compliment the company’s pay and benefits, though some report they don’t get breaks and upper management isn’t always fun to work with. A former employee who worked for QuikTrip for five years wrote, “Great benefits. Awesome people. Lots of room to move around and to advance.”<\/p>\n
#25 – Apple<\/h2>\n
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Rating:<\/strong> 4.0\/5<\/p>\nWorking at Apple means great benefits and the ability to work from home at times. Several employees struggle with work-life balance, though they appreciate the opportunity to work for this tech company. One reviewer explained, “Working at Apple means that the things you work on et into the hands of hundreds of millions of people, literally. It’s a lot of pressure to get things right and drives one to do the best work of their lives.”<\/p>\n
#26 – Twitter<\/h2>\n
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Rating:<\/strong> 4.0\/5<\/p>\nTwitter employees give the social media platform a 4.0\/5 star rating, praising their coworkers, the interesting scope and projects offered, and the opportunity for career development. common cons include a sacrifice of balance between work and life, as well as some growing pains the company is experiencing. An employee wrote, “The company just treats employees so well. Amazing free food, free gym courses, amazing people to work with.”<\/p>\n
#27 – Vivint Solar<\/h2>\n
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Rating:<\/strong> 4.0\/5<\/p>\nVivint Solar has left a positive impact on most employees and the work environment is great, according to reviewers on Glassdoor. A current employee in Utah wrote, “They ave the best people and the best culture. I have loved every second of working here. I feel like I have a voice and am helping change the world. Vivint Solar has an amazing mission that was easy to buy into.”<\/p>\n
#28 – Paycom<\/h2>\n
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Rating:<\/strong> 4.0\/5<\/p>\nPaycom is one of the fastest growing companies in America, offering cutting-edge HR and Payroll technology. Employees commonly praise the company’s benefits, training, continued education and leadership. Some cons include a struggle to balance life and work and vacation time. A former employee wrote, “The company values their clients and works on a monthly basis to release developments based on their needs and the markets to be an industry leader.”<\/p>\n
#29 – Wegmans Food Markets<\/h2>\n
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Rating:<\/strong> 4.0\/5<\/p>\nAt Wegmans Food Markets, employees can expect flexibility in scheduling and good benefits for part-time employees. A current employee in Pennsylvania noted, “Company treats employees pretty well. Treat employees after tough seasons like Christmas with party\/good food, reward you when you receive customer compliments.”<\/p>\n
#30 – Slalom Consulting<\/h2>\n
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Rating:<\/strong> 4.0\/5<\/p>\nSlalom Consulting, based in Seattle, WA, offers a great culture and smart people to work with. While some employees aren’t thrilled with the company’s 401k program or maternity leave offerings, they are overall happy with work life and management. A current employee in Arizona explained, “The people at Slalom make the difference. They focus on hiring the right people for the company, instead of just hiring on skill sets, making the people you work with some of the best people in the industry.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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