The Best Companies to Work For In 2013
Facebook‘s roller coaster year is ending on a high note. The social media giant, famous for its laid-back culture and fabulous perks—among other things—was just named the best company to work for in 2013.
“Choosing where to go work is one of the most stressful decisions a person can make, and it’s natural for people to want more information so they can make better career decisions,” says Glassdoor spokesperson Samantha Zupan. “Being recognized by employees as a ‘Best Place to Work’ is no small achievement. The companies on [our] list are being honored as it’s a reflection of their commitment to employees to create a positive and enjoyable workplace.”
Facebook was ranked as the top employer for a second time, with an overall company rating of 4.7 out of a possible 5. The social networking site received the highest rating in the 2011 Employees’ Choice Awards and was among the top three in 2012–and it’s no surprise why employees are so satisfied.
The company offers great perks and benefits that help employees balance their work with their personal lives, including paid vacation days, free food and transportation, $4,000 in cash for new parents, dry cleaning, day care reimbursement, and photo processing. But employees also commented favorably about the opportunity to impact a billion people, the company’s continued commitment to its hacker culture, and trust in their chief executive Mark Zuckerberg.
Lori Goler, Facebook’s vice president of people and recruiting, told Glassdoor: “We strive to make Facebook a place where everyone is able to have an impact doing what they love. Receiving this award is a testament to the culture of builders we’ve worked hard to create.”
Global management consulting firm McKinsey & Co. is second on the list, with a 4.5 company rating. With a network of about 9,000 consultants in 101 locations all over the world, McKinsey prides itself on hiring employees with “leadership potential, integrity, a sharp analytical mind, creativity, and the ability to work with people at all levels in an organization,” the website says. In addition, the company strives to provide its staff with unrivaled growth opportunities.
“McKinsey continues to be one of the highest rated employers for the past five years,” Zupan says. “Employees frequently comment on the impact they have on organizations worldwide, the opportunity to connect with top executives and the access to a valuable network of global colleagues–current and alumni.”
Rounding out the top three with a 4.5 rating is the San Francisco-based technology company Riverbed.
Zupan says Riverbed Technology received high ratings this year as employees described it as “an exciting and fast growing company where senior leaders are committed to transparency,” and a place with “fun events that support family involvement.”
“We noticed there’s a significant tech presence on the list this year, which may be attributed to the competitive environment that surrounds recruiting and retaining top talent in this industry,” Zupan adds.
Of the 50 employers honored, 10 have been on the list since the awards’ inception in 2009, including Apple, Bain & Company, CareerBuilder, Chevron, General Mills, Google, McKinsey & Company, MITRE, National Instruments, and QUALCOMM—and 21 of them are newcomers. In-N-Out Burger, Workday, JetBlue, MasterCard, and IKEA are among those making their debuts.
What do companies need to do to earn or retain a spot on the list?
“It’s important to recognize that each company is unique and what works for one company in attracting and retaining top talent may not work for another,” Zupan explains. “However, it is interesting to note what perks and preference employees enjoy that influences their on-the-job satisfaction. This type of insight paired with feedback from a company’s own employees can help an employer to understand what attributes are attractive to employees as well as potential recruits.”
Zupan said there were a few common themes among the 2013 Employees’ Choice Award winners, including solid company cultures, opportunities for career advancement, and a clear understanding of the company’s business priorities.
Here’s what employees said are the top 25 places to work in 2013.
No. 1 Facebook
Company rating (out of a possible 5.0): 4.7
No. 2 McKinsey & Company
Company rating (out of a possible 5.0): 4.5
No. 3 Riverbed
Company rating (out of a possible 5.0): 4.5
No. 4 Bain & Co.
Company rating (out of a possible 5.0): 4.5
No. 5 MD Anderson Cancer Center
Company rating (out of a possible 5.0): 4.3
No. 6 Google
Company rating (out of a possible 5.0): 4.3
No. 7 Edelman
Company rating (out of a possible 5.0): 4.3
No. 8 National Instruments
Company rating (out of a possible 5.0): 4.2
No. 9 In-N-Out
Company rating (out of a possible 5.0): 4.2
No. 10 Boston Consulting Group
Company rating (out of a possible 5.0): 4.2
No. 11 CareerBuilder
Company rating (out of a possible 5.0): 4.2
No. 12 Southwest
Company rating (out of a possible 5.0): 4.2
No. 13 Chevron
Company rating (out of a possible 5.0): 4.1
No. 14 LinkedIn
Company rating (out of a possible 5.0): 4.1
No. 15 Rackspace Hosting
Company rating (out of a possible 5.0): 4.1
No. 16 Gartner
Company rating (out of a possible 5.0): 4.1
No. 17 Akamai
Company rating (out of a possible 5.0): 4.1
No. 18 Shell
Company rating (out of a possible 5.0): 4.0
No. 19 Workday
Company rating (out of a possible 5.0): 4.0
No. 20 Cummins
Company rating (out of a possible 5.0): 4.0
No. 21 REI
Company rating (out of a possible 5.0): 4.0
No. 22 Salesforce
Company rating (out of a possible 5.0): 4.0
No. 23 Citrix
Company rating (out of a possible 5.0): 4.0
No. 24 Trader Joe’s
Company rating (out of a possible 5.0): 4.0
No. 25 Slalom Consulting
Company rating (out of a possible 5.0): 4.0
Via : Forbes.com
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