Rank: 1
Previous rank: 1
2011 revenue ($ millions): $37,905
What makes it so great?
The Internet juggernaut takes the Best Companies crown for the fourth time, and not just for the 100,000 hours of free massages it doled out in 2012. New this year are three wellness centers and a seven-acre sports complex, which includes a roller hockey rink; courts for basketball, bocce, and shuffle ball; and horseshoe pits.
Headquarters: Mountain View, CA
Website: www.google.com
SAS
Courtesy: SASRank: 2Previous rank: 3
2011 revenue ($ millions): $2,725
What makes it so great?
With two artists in residence on staff, the perk-friendly, privately held data analytics firm takes creativity seriously. One employee cites SAS's "creative anarchy" as conducive to innovation. New this year: an organic farm for SAS's four cafeterias.
Headquarters: Cary, NC
Website: www.sas.com
CHG Healthcare Services
Courtesy: CHG Healthcare ServicesRank: 3Previous rank: 9
2011 revenue ($ millions): $620
What makes it so great?
Employees of this medical staffing firm compete in talent shows, trivia contests, and activities like a Dress As Your Favorite President competition. Extra paid time off is given to sales teams that meet their goals. New this year: two on-site health centers.
Headquarters: Salt Lake City, UT
Website: www.chghealthcare.com
The Boston Consulting Group
Courtesy: The Boston Consulting GroupRank: 4Previous rank: 2
2011 revenue ($ 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 $10,000 to volunteer at a nonprofit.
Headquarters: Boston, MA
Website: www.bcg.com
Wegmans Food Markets
Courtesy: WegmansRank: 5Previous rank: 4
2011 revenue ($ millions): $6,335
What makes it so great?
Turnover is an exceptionally low 3.6% at the Northeastern grocery chain, which lets employees reward one another with gift cards for good service. Many workers like it there so much they bring in relatives—one in five employees are related.
Headquarters: Rochester, NY
Website: www.wegmans.com
NetApp
Courtesy: NetAppRank: 6Previous rank: 6
2011 revenue ($ millions): $6,233
What makes it so great?
Employees at the data storage company often get a chance to receive special recognition. Vice chairman Tom Mendoza asks managers to notify him when they "catch someone doing something right," and then calls 10 to 20 employees every day to thank them.
Headquarters: Sunnyvale, CA
Website: www.netapp.com
Hilcorp Energy Company
Courtesy: Hilcorp EnergyRank: 7Previous rank: N.A.
2011 revenue ($ millions): N.A.
What makes it so great?
This oil and gas driller, 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 $50,000 toward a new car.
Headquarters: Houston, TX
Website: www.hilcorp.com
Edward Jones
Courtesy: Edward JonesRank: 8Previous rank: 5
2011 revenue ($ millions): $4,577
What makes it so great?
The privately held securities firm maintains some 11,000 small offices and a close-knit culture with regular regional gatherings for ice skating, fishing tournaments, and more. Forty-four percent of new hires come from employee referrals.
Headquarters: St. Louis, MO
Website: www.edwardjones.com
Ultimate Software
Courtesy: Ultimate SoftwareRank: 9Previous rank: 25
2011 revenue ($ millions): $269
What makes it so great?
The developer of people-management software—customers include Google, Quicken Loans, and the New York Yankees—covers 100% of health care premiums for employees and dependents and treats workers to a free vacation every two years.
Headquarters: Weston, FL
Website: www.ultimatesoftware.com/
Camden Property Trust
Courtesy: Camden Property TrustRank: 10Previous rank: 7
2011 revenue ($ 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
Website: www.camdenliving.com
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