QuikTrip
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The 52-year old convenience chain has a corporate purpose spelled out "to provide an opportunity for employees to grow and succeed." That has helped the company avoid ever having had to layoff any of its 11,000 workers. During the recession, the company continued to add new stores, and many of the positions were filled using the company's mantra to "hire from within." By recruiting from within QT's own talent pool, the company said it saved on operational costs because of less training and development.
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Last updated January 24 2011: 2:57 PM ET
