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Nordstrom
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Rank: 88
Previous rank: 61
2011 revenue ($ millions): $10,877
What makes it so great?
In lieu of a rule book, new employees at the luxury department store receive a note card that simply says, "Our one rule: Use good judgment in all situations."
Headquarters:
Seattle, WA
Website: www.nordstrom.com
Jobs
% job growth (1 year)
14%
% voluntary turnover
N.A.
Job openings (as of 1/2/13)
4,340
Most common job (salaried):
Sales Department Manager
$56,585
Most common job (hourly):
Salesperson
$41,300
Fully paid sabbaticals
No
Health
100% health-care coverage
No
Onsite fitness center
Yes
Subsidized gym membership
No
Diversity
Has nondiscrimination policy
that includes sexual orientation?
Yes
Offers domestic partner benefits
for same-sex couples?
Yes
Professional training
Salaried employees (hrs./yr.):
48
Hourly employees (hrs./yr.):
72
From the Feb. 4, 2013 issue
