Polyvore

For this shopping site that’s a subsidiary of Yahoo, it’s not just about hiring for personality, but how personality can help employees do their jobs better. The key? “Hiring good people and getting out of the way,” said Cindy Chu, a senior engineering manager. As long as the applicants are smart and want to learn, she says, they can find a job. And those that do extraordinary work can earn $500 toward a company event or outing, like an ice cream food-truck, or a foosball table for the staff. Read the Great Place to Work review.