10 Best Workplaces for Hispanics and Latinos

These companies achieved the highest scores among Hispanic and Latino employees, who were asked about fairness of promotions, opportunities for advancement and professional development, access to senior leadership, the feeling of honest connection with colleagues, and how comfortable they feel being themselves at work. To see this list in Spanish, click here.

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The Top Ten

Ultimate Software

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Information Technology

The HR software company works closely with Florida International University, a school with a student body population that's 85% minority, to cull talent and hire engineers. Tariq King, a manager of software engineering and a graduate of FIU who now teaches at the school, takes advantage of leadership summits hosted by the company. Soon after attending one of the events, he was promoted to management. And for Tina Brown, a director for consulting management, it is the organization's diversity that has kept her for 20 years. "Being an African-American woman is hard in a work place," she said. "For me to come to this environment and feel so welcomed and have my ideas and thoughts heard and not stolen was huge for me." Read the Great Place to Work review.

Camden Property Trust

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Construction & Real Estate

It's all about making employees' growth and personal lives a little easier at the Houston-based apartment builder and management company. Employees enjoy $4,500 a year to spend on classes to expand their knowledge and further their careers. For HR generalist Stephanie Oribhabor Mateo, it was a "big relief," not to have to foot the bill of her continuing education studies. Plus, employees receive 20% off rent, putting extra money in their pockets that can be saved for buying a home. Read "Pass Go, Collect Dough With Camden Property Trust." Also read the Great Place to Work review.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation

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Hospitality

Complimentary travel is only one of the many perks that this Chicago-based hotel chain offers. Employees at the hotel's 155 U.S. locations have access to personal concierge services, rest and relaxation lounges, and complimentary spa treatments. The corporation matches 100 percent of workers' 401(k) contributions, and the company's insurance covers both subsidize prescription drugs and fertility treatments. "When you work in a hospitality field, you hear a lot of companies talk about how it feels like a family," said Washington D.C. general manager Gail Smith-Howard, who has been with the company for 35 years. "However, working with Hyatt is truly like that. I've met friends, but also mentors. And you don't find those connections with every single company that one would work for." Read "Hyatt's one-person welcoming committee." Also read the Great Place to Work review.

NuStar Energy

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Transportation

It's hard to find an energy company that still offers a pension plan, but that isn't what director of business development Dilio Baptista gets most from his job. First, it's the closeness to the CEO Bradley Barron, who has an open-door policy because he wants to know when something is amiss. But also the college tuition reimbursement and scholarships, which has helped Baptista pay for one daughter's college education and will soon go towards another. Read the Great Place to Work review.

Baptist Health South Florida

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Health Care

At this healthcare and hospital system, employees get a sense of accomplishment from saving lives. But they also have some great programs that help them succeed, including $10,000 a year for college tuition reimbursement, leadership courses from Baptist Health University, and career counseling sessions. "There are numerous opportunities for advancements within your career, and constant recognition for the work you put in," says one employee. Read the Great Place to Work review.

USAA

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Financial Services & Insurance

At the military-focused financial service company, veterans are an important part of the workforce. To aid with the transition into civilian life, it offers employees programs to build their corporate work skills. This expands their professional abilities and gives them an opportunity to develop research projects that are reviewed by executives. "Even in the busiest of areas, there are scheduled group events, and training opportunities abound to ensure the growth of the employee," says one employee. Read "Old Bank, New Tricks." Also check out the Great Place to Work review.

Scripps Health

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Health Care

The Southern California hospital system created a leadership series where CEO Chris Van Gorder (See "An Ex-Cop Comes to the Rescue") handpicks 25 individuals to participate in a yearlong program that features lessons on how the organization functions, lectures with VPs, and face-to-face conversations with Van Gorder himself. Michael Sykes, an alum of the program and now senior director of clinical services, says it "looks favorably" for your career if you're selected. And the alumni work with the newest batch, hosting events for upcoming leaders. Read the Great Place to Work review.

Nugget Market

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Retail

Employee Brittany Demes used a Nugget scholarship to attend college, while moving from a job as a bag handler to become a human resources assistant for this California-based supermarket. "It was incentive to keep going," said Demes. Nugget is also one of only a handful of companies in the industry that pays 100% of insurance premiums for associates. And if part-time employees work 22 hours a week, they're eligible for the same comprehensive health care plan enjoyed by Nugget's CEO. Read "A Retail Gig That Employees Don’t Hate." Also check out the Great Place to Work review.

CarMax

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Electronics

The largest used car dealership in the United States, CarMax operates 155 various across the country. The company makes giving back to communities a priority and operates a volunteer program for employees — who also receive compensation to participate. Executives are actively involved in employees' lives, recognizing and rewarding anyone who goes above and beyond, and staff members receive discounts on all of the stores' inventory and services. "CarMax is inherently a diverse company," said Houston assistant store manager Angela Fahie, who has been with the company for four years. "We have a diverse culture. Our core values are respect, integrity and transparency. We live the values every day. It drives how we treat our customers and our associates." Read the Great Place to Work review.

The Cheesecake Factory

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Hospitality

For employees who want a career at this casual restaurant chain, there's plenty of opportunity. Full-time employees receive 327 hours of training and development classes each year, while part-timers get 151 hours. Plus, designated trainers get the chance to travel around the nation, teaching employees how to be "So Cheesecake," company lingo for having fun on the job. Read "Questions for David Overton." Also check out the Great Place to Work review.