Even in today’s economy, many companies are still taking very good care of their employees. Congratulations to NetApp for achieving the #1 spot replacing ever popular Google. Check out the entire list here.
It’s nice to see my home state of California is home to the most companies on this year’s list. Check out what it’s like working in California:
Love this commercial.
Frank G Scarpaci is the president and founder of The Vianova Group, LLC, a corporate social responsibility consulting and training firm based in San Diego, CA.
#1 by Jeff Toister on March 6, 2009 - 10:57 am
It’s an interesting list but I can’t seem to find their methodology. Is it available? There are some obvious choices on the list but also a few big questions. Goldman Sachs? Really? Why? Here’s Fortune’s explanation:
“Wall Street survivor turned itself into a bank holding company in September and laid off some 3,000 people across the globe by year-end. Top seven officers agreed to forgo bonuses, but rest of staff was in line to receive performance bonuses, albeit at a lower rate.”
Massive layoffs and flagging performance doesn’t sound like my ideal company!
#2 by vianova on March 6, 2009 - 12:11 pm
Jeff,
Thank you for your post. I don’t have any specifics about their methodology. What I do know is the list is produced by the Great Places to Work Institute.
#3 by elizabethpagano on March 25, 2009 - 12:03 pm
The other cool thing about this year’s list is that the number of companies on the list that offer sabbaticals for their employees has grown. Last year, there were 16. This year, there are 19. For the list of those 19, see http://tiny.cc/TuqiD.