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Building a culture of trust and transparency is essential to help everyone thrive, especially in rocky economic times.

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The women’s clothing and accessories retailer prides itself on a “people-first” ethos that encompasses customers as well as the company’s 2,700 employees. 
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 	<li>All sales associates, including part-time and seasonal employees, received a quarterly bonus of at least 10% of base pay in 2021 and the first quarter of 2022, based on company performance.</li> 
 	<li>The Bright Ideas email initiative encourages all associates to share suggestions for improvement with company leaders, who respond regardless of whether an idea will be implemented.</li> 
 	<li>District leaders work in pairs and oversee an average of 10 store locations, which allows for frequent in-person visits and plenty of accessibility.</li> 
 	<li>Altar’d State employees can take up 48 hours of paid volunteer time per year. “We care about the community,” said one employee. “Our give-back is very important, and is unlike any other company.”</li> 
</ul>

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Employees say: 
 
"This store has an incredible work environment. Everyone here works so well together, and it is such a friendly atmosphere. Having managers that are approachable and easy to talk to makes the environment healthy in comparison to other organizations. The fact that Altar'd State invests in the local community, as well as the global community, sets this organization apart even more."

Best Large Workplaces in Retail

Fortune partnered with Great Place to Work to analyze survey feedback representing nearly half a million U.S. employees.

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When it comes to supporting employees, flexibility, diversity, and a few extra paid days off go a long way.

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This is the debut year on the list for women’s fashion brand Altar’d State, based in Maryville, Tenn. It supported its more than 2,000 employees during the ongoing pandemic by continuing to offer mental health resources through a partnership with Talkspace that gives workers unlimited access to therapists. The brand also offers a quarterly bonus program open to all employees, including part-time and seasonal associates, and in each of the first three quarters of 2021, Altar’d State doled out 15% base pay bonuses to all associates. On Mission Monday, 10% of the net proceeds from each store and online go to fund local charities. Says one employee: “It gives me such an overwhelming feeling of pride and joy to be able to say that I am making an impact no matter what day I come into work or where I am working.”

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Employees say: 
 
“What makes this company a great place to work are the employees. Everyone who works here super nice and including. Another thing that makes this place a great place to work is what the company stands for and the monthly donations they make to different organizations, it makes me feel awesome to be apart of such a generous company.”

The companies on this annual list make a conscious effort to be supportive, inclusive workplaces.

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Employees say: 
 
“This is SUCH a supportive work environment! From the moment I walked into the store to ask for a job, I have felt not only welcomed but wanted. Every day I am supported in all tasks I'm given, and every learning moment is just that... a learning moment! Not a moment for punishment. This is also a very clean, organized, well run store. Communication is constant and effective among all who are clocked in, making us a tight team. And the pay rate is extremely competitive compared to nearly every other store. I also love the way we treat customers here, every woman who walks in is made to feel immediately comfortable in our care. All around, I am very happy to be working here!”

100 Best Large Workplaces for Women

To determine millennials' workplace preferences, Fortune's research partner Great Place to Work analyzed feedback representing more than 6.1 million U.S. employees.

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Employees say: 
 
“One thing I absolutely love about this company is the giveback aspect. I have never worked for any retailer that gave so much money and volunteer work back to the community and the world. Also, when you are bought in to this company and what it stands for, it truly feels like a second home. There is opportunity to make what feels like a significant impact in the lives of others, whether it be your coworkers or guests. Being treated as a business owner with a large say of what happens within your store and being given the creative freedom to do what is right for your team and your guest is absolutely unique.”

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Employees say: 
 
“Everything here is unique and unusual! I believe it is because it is a people first company that actually walks the walk. We are well taken care of and considered in every decision leadership makes. It is the best place I have ever worked!”

The companies on this year's list make a conscious effort to be supportive, inclusive workplaces.

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Employees say: 
 
“I have a personal investment in this company, its future, and my career growth with this company. I love what I do and that I am able to do it for a company with values that match my own.”

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Employees say: 
 
"Our CEO is very transparent and genuinely cares about us and our families. We were updated regularly through COVID and he did everything he could to make sure we still got paid. He put us before the business."

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Employees say: 
“I love that it's a faith and mission rooted store. Being able to tell people that we are more than cute boutique really surprises them and I feel as though we can make more personal relationships with our customers because of it.”

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