100 Best Small Workplaces

50 Best Small Workplaces

To compile this year's list of the country's top small and medium workplaces, Fortune partner Great Place to Work received input from over 74,000 employees at businesses across the U.S. • Also see: 100 Best Medium Workplaces

METHODOLOGY

The Top Ten

Reltio

NEW

Information Technology

Employees say: "Extremely collaborative, from the CEO to the individual contributor. All ideas are considered. CEO reaches out to everyone for input and feedback. Everyone is very approachable and can be contacted anytime for any reason." "I was very nervous when I joined Reltio as I was new to the team and the technology was fairly new to me as well. My team members and senior management made me feel very comfortable, provided me with the right learning materials, and gave additional time that was needed to catch up on the technology and processes. I am really thankful for the help and guidance I received from entire Reltio team, which helped me contribute to the success of the company and be an effective, confident contributor." Read the Great Place to Work review .

Propeller, Inc.

NEW

Professional Services

Employees say: "Management’s actions match their words. Leadership really does live and portray the organization’s values. Also, they truly care about every person here." "We are truly able to engage in adult-to-adult behavior at all levels. I feel valued for ALL of my contributions—meaning both when they are monetary and nonmonetary, such as community service work. I trust and respect every single one of my fellow employees. I feel that all of the senior leaders are exceptional listeners and see each person’s desire to contribute and grow as their unique path, and they do their best to foster that growth. Plus we are encouraged to grow as we see fit, not pushed for “conventional” growth solely via promotion like other workplaces." Read the Great Place to Work review .

StreamSets

NEW

Information Technology

Employees say: "Everyone here wants everyone else to succeed. True teamwork is valued and encouraged. I really appreciate the flexible working arrangements and the fact that management trusts us to get the job done. There is no micromanagement here." "I had a family crisis this year where I had to fly home and stay for weeks. Then I came back with my elderly father and had to tweak my work schedule to help him adjust to his new situation. All this happened as I needed to onboard and train my first teammate. I worked hard to make sure her experience was not horrific, of course. But management was also incredibly supportive throughout those months—I never heard a word of stress or criticism about the situation, just concern for my well-being and my father’s." Read the Great Place to Work review .

Reliance Partners

+17 spotsPrev. #21

Financial Services & Insurance

Employees say: "Everybody is on the same page and empowered to do our jobs. It feels like I am showing up at my own business every single day. There is no hierarchy here!" "Management is accessible, works hard, and sets an example for the rest of the employees to emulate. Employees are given the fair chance to prove themselves and to make improvements if performance isn’t where it needs to be. Effort and hard work are recognized. The playing field is level." Read the Great Place to Work review .

Tapestry Technologies

+26 spotsPrev. #31

Information Technology

Employees say: "The transparency of goals and expectations creates an inherent sense of teamwork across the company. This unity generates a sense of pride in each employee, which in turn hones our focus on disrupting an otherwise mundane industry." "Many things set Tapestry apart from others in our industry. The investments made by the company speak volumes about its priorities. Our benefits are excellent and unheard of in our market. The company also makes large investments in innovation and training for employees that keep us at the forefront of ever-changing technologies." Read the Great Place to Work review .

The Radio Flyer Company

NEW

Employees say: "I truly believe this is a unique place to work because everyone matters, their opinions matter, their actions matter, their ideas matter, and their work matters." "All ideas are taken into consideration, regardless of the employee’s position. For example, when it comes to process improvements, the company is always looking to change its processes if someone comes up with a better way to get things done. The company isn’t rigid in sticking to the processes that were laid down at the beginning; it’s always looking to evolve in ways that best suit its goals." Read the Great Place to Work review .

Qualbe Marketing Group

NEW

Advertising & Marketing

Employees say: "Qualbe really cares about its employees as individuals. As a result, there is never any game playing or sucking up. People work well together for the good of the company and not just personal gain." "The work environment here is drama-free. Most people would hear that and think that it must be boring here with a dry, way-too-professional feel, but the opposite is the case. Not only are we able to have fun while getting a lot of things accomplished, people here also genuinely desire to see others around them be successful. People form friendships with their coworkers and care about one another. Instead of competing in an unhealthy way (politics, gossip, etc.) the people at Qualbe compete in fun ways while cheering each other on. We are all encouraged to “catch people doing right” by writing up the good things we see teammates doing. They’re called “Rock Star” cards, and they’re a great way to recognize someone who is living out our Core Values." Read the Great Place to Work review .

ALKU

-2 spotsPrev. #6

Professional Services

Employees say: "Here at ALKU there is no such thing as working individually. Everyone here is a team player and is always here for one another. I love having such a strong team who I can always count on." "In our company, we throw stress balls around and ride scooters while on the phone. Some people even practice their golf skills! This company uses any method possible to ease anxiety/stress and keep a calm yet fun environment. I love that operations are seated with sales/recruiting. We can hear what one another is working on and pipe in. This company is unlike anywhere I have ever worked. I changed careers to be here." Read the Great Place to Work review .

SlideBelts

NEW

Retail

Employees say: "SlideBelts staff regularly hand out “kudos” to coworkers to recognize them for anything from a positive attitude to assisting someone outside of their duties. There is a definite team spirit at SlideBelts that continues to pervade the organization." "SlideBelts is unique because the company itself is young as well as most of the employees who make it up. SlideBelts has a great company culture that is instilled in every employee when hired. All employees are referred to as 'crusaders,' which gives you the feeling that you are all working toward a common goal. The 7 Keys, which are values that the company promotes to every employee, help build a positive work environment, and they can also carry over into improving your personal life. The skills and values I’ve learned while working at SlideBelts have honestly helped me greatly in my personal life." Read the Great Place to Work review .

Panopto

NEW

Information Technology

Employees say: "Our CEO is a model entrepreneur. He cares first about the people and team and then about himself. He is a model for others in how he achieves his work/life balance." "I’ve never worked for a company that empowers individuals and teams to the degree that Panopto does. When you work here, managers serve their employees so that employees can accomplish their tasks. We actually flip our org charts so that individual contributors are at the top, and managers/executives are progressively lower. The culture of empowerment and accountability at the individual and team level is what initially drew me to Panopto five years ago, and it’s one of the things that has kept me here. It’s a unique part of our culture that makes it such a great place to work." Read the Great Place to Work review .