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.
The Top Ten
Power Home Remodeling Group
Construction & Real Estate
"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 Great Place to Work review.
Ultimate Software
Information Technology
"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 Great Place to Work review.
David Weekley Homes
Construction & Real Estate
"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 Great Place to Work review.
Veterans United Home Loans
Financial Services & Insurance
"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 Great Place to Work review.
Kimley-Horn
Professional Services
"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 Great Place to Work review.
