100 Best Companies to Work For
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There's a new No. 1 in town: tech powerhouse SAS. Yes, even in a tough job market, some employers dole out perks like on-site saunas, discounted massages and classes on Wii bowling. Meet this year's top 100; profiles include maps, contact info and more. More
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California is home to the most companies on this year's list. See the top employers near you (including interactive maps) and the best places to live nearby. more
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14 companies on this year's list pay 100% of their employees' health-care premiums. More
![A new No. 1 best employer](https://i2.cdn.turner.com/money/.element/img/1.0/sections/mag/fortune/bestcompanies/2010/gsegal_goonight_sas.01.jpg)
SAS, a tech powerhouse, doesn't offer stock options. But it gives employees flexibility and perks so legendary that even Google uses it as a model. More
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The head of Build-a-Bear traded her kid-filled existence for a day in the orderly aisles of Container Store, and vice-versa. More
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What do you love about it? Good raises? Great perks? Free food? Do you just feel lucky to have a job at all these days? Send photos and videos that show us. more
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What qualities are you looking for in a great employer? Use our tool to find the companies on our list that suit you best.
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Employees at this tech powerhouse, No. 1 on our list, can see a doctor, hit the gym, or even get a haircut without leaving campus. Watch
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Outdoor gear retailer Recreational Equipment, No. 14 on Fortune’s list, encourages its workers to test the products they sell. Watch
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Build-A-Bear Workshop, No. 64 on Fortune's Best Companies to Work For, lets employees bring their dogs to work at 'Bearquarters.’ Watch
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Stew Leonard’s, No. 64 on Fortune’s Best Companies to Work For, treats employees like family – and even gives them part of the profits. Watch
Company | Avg. annual pay |
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Baker Donelson | $319,779 |
Bingham McCutchen | $233,800 |
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe | $245,206 |
Company | Job growth % |
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Scooter Store | 51% |
J. M. Smucker | 44% |
Brocade Communications Systems | 39% |
State | No. of top employers |
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California | 16 |
Texas | 13 |
New York | 10 |
To choose the 100 Best, we conduct the most extensive employee survey in corporate America. More than 81,000 employees from 353 companies responded to a 57-question survey created by the Great Place to Work Institute. More