No layoffs -- ever!

Scottrade has a 30-year tradition of never laying off an associate. No hiring freezes and no reduction in benefits. In fact, it added nearly 800 new employees last year as it opened 92 new branches. Throughout the recession, the company continued to reward its staff with quarterly bonuses, even though profits had shrunk because of lowered interest rates. "Scottrade is committed to sharing its profits with associates and, of course, keeping them employed and providing opportunities for advancement," said founder and CEO Rodger Riney.

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