50 best workplaces for camaraderie

To compile our first-ever list of the most fun workplaces, we turned to the workers. Great Place to Work polled more than 250,000 employees at nearly 600 companies to find out which have the best personal connections among staff, how comfortable people feel being their whole selves at work, and most importantly, we asked about each company’s overall friendliness and cooperative nature. Read on for unvarnished comments from employees.

"Power really cares about the employee and fosters a real sense of camaraderie. Through personal struggles, outside of work, they were really great in showing support and helping me through a difficult circumstance. There is also a real sense of team here. It feels like we are all working toward a common goal of building a great business and creating a gratifying experience for the customers. I hope to work here until I retire," says one employee. Read the <a href="http://reviews.greatplacetowork.com/power-home-remodeling-group" target="_blank">Great Place to Work review</a>.

Power Home Remodeling Group

"We have a family environment—everyone here is connected at the heart, and that doesn't diminish as we grow. It just gets stronger. Each team within the organization has developed a special bond and we take pride in our teams. We help each other out, back each other up, teach each other, and above all, respect each other," says one employee. Read the <a href="http://reviews.greatplacetowork.com/ultimate-software">Great Place to Work review</a>.

Ultimate Software

"Everyone is in this together. We are a family. From the moment I started I knew my co-workers cared about my well-being and success at this company," says one employee. Read the <a href="http://reviews.greatplacetowork.com/david-weekley-homes">Great Place to Work review</a>.

David Weekley Homes

"From the very first time I visited, I felt as if this was a family and not a job. I was greeted by the branch manager who explained that Fridays were No Shoes Days. After the interview, he took the time to show me around the office and introduce me to all the employees. We hang out after work and take in movies, bowling, and other fun events. We share birthdays, anniversaries and anything else that is important to any of the associates. We spend time with each other's families and get to know them as well. This is definitely a family and I enjoy waking to come to work," says one employee. Read the <a href="http://reviews.greatplacetowork.com/veterans-united-home-loans">Great Place to Work review</a>.

Veterans United Home Loans

"Kimley-Horn really takes care of its employees. In addition to providing excellent benefits to their people, they also focus on having some fun at work. There is a VP of Fun committee that plans fun events for each office, such as ice cream socials, pumpkin carving contests, football cookouts, and more. I have worked for several other companies that boast high employee satisfaction, but there is no other company that treats it employees with such care like Kimley-Horn does," says one employee. Read the <a href="http://reviews.greatplacetowork.com/kimley-horn">Great Place to Work review</a>.

Kimley-Horn

"The people I work with are like my family. I feel like they will be part of me the rest of my life no matter where I go or where they go. That's how close people get in this company! There is nothing I wouldn't do for them and I feel like they equally support me," says one employee. Read the <a href="http://reviews.greatplacetowork.com/workiva-inc">Great Place to Work review</a>.

Workiva

"My favorite part about our company that makes me proud to work here is we treat each other like family. I have met so many amazing people here. I also am proud of the volunteering we have done in Detroit and am glad to be a part of the change," says one employee. Read the <a href="http://reviews.greatplacetowork.com/quicken-loans">Great Place to Work review</a>.

Quicken Loans

"The sense of family and the culture is what makes this place amazing. The people that work here are all willing to help each other out and go the extra mile. They don't just hire someone for their brains but for the fit as well. Having something like that is very important and hard for a lot of companies to achieve," says one employee. Read the <a href="http://reviews.greatplacetowork.com/world-wide-technology">Great Place to Work review</a>.

World Wide Technology

"I laughed when I saw the question about celebrating special events. We celebrate anything and everything. It is truly a special place to work and our employee activity committee does a great job coordinating events. Acuity truly has a family atmosphere. We are not only employees, but we are treated like an extended family to the president and CEO, who ultimately makes the final decisions. Our president makes himself available and is very approachable to talk to about personal issues as well as answering any work-related questions. I've worked a few different places and never plan to leave this company until retirement forces me to leave. I love it here and sometimes I can't believe I get paid to be here," says one employee.

Read the <a href="http://reviews.greatplacetowork.com/acuity">Great Place to Work review</a>.

Acuity

[Corporate parent company] "Brinker is focused on our total well-being—not just careers—but all elements. They treat us like family and make sure that they know us on a personal level. I have always been treated fairly even when I have had medical time off to have children or other issues. Pay and benefits are very competitive," says one employee. Read the <a href="http://reviews.greatplacetowork.com/chili-s-grill-bar">Great Place to Work review</a>.

Chili's Grill and Bar

The Top 10

To compile our first-ever list of the most fun workplaces, we turned to the workers. Great Place to Work polled more than 250,000 employees at nearly 600 companies.

50 Best Workplaces for Camaraderie

The Top 10