The Container Store

Communication means leadership at the organizational products retailer, where every full-time employee receives 270 hours of training the first year. But there's also freedom to teach while on the retail floor. If employees see a colleague needing help, they are encouraged to provide advice, says Sunni McGarity, who works at a store in San Francisco. Employees also come to each other's assistance in times of personal need. The Container Store has created an Employee First Fund, which allows workers struggling with a hardship to apply for financial assistance. Read the Great Place to Work review.