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The 20 Best Companies to Work for in 2019

Southwest Airlines

When you're looking for the best company to work for, how can you get an accurate picture of the environment and personality of the organization? Going by the press releases and recruiting pitches put out by a business is one way to get an idea of what they do and the nature of the work, but the best way to find out what it would be like to work for them is to learn what current and former employees have to say about the work environment, working conditions, expectations and the level of satisfaction they have on the job. Another consideration is the stability of the business. If you're looking for long-term employment, consider the demand for the services that the company offers. Based upon these factors, we've put together a list of the 20 best companies to work for in 2019, for your consideration.

20. Hilton Hotels

If you're in the hospitality profession, Hilton hotels are ranked high in employee satisfaction. The company invests in the development of each individual team member to provide the best possible guest-focused approach to service delivery. Jobs range from maid service, chef, general labor, maintenance to management and upper management and leadership. They invest in their employees and Hilton encourages an entrepreneurial approach. Employee surveys place them high on the list of the best companies to work for in 2019.

19. McKinsey & Company

McKinsey & Company is a great company to work for if you are passionate and you enjoy helping others. The business works with new startups through midsized companies with consultation services to assist with challenges in growing business. New employees have access to mentors to help them gain tehir footing in an entrepreneurial environment. There are good opportunities for growth and it has been reported that the employee benefits are high, and the work and personal life balance for the majority of workers are excellent.

18. Alphabet

Alphabet is a large business that is actually the parent company of Google. There are a lot of people who want to work for them. They employ just under 100,000 employees and the annual application rate is over 1.1 million. Google is a dominating force in internet searches. LinkedIn has ranked Alphabet as one of the best companies to work for in 2019.

17. Adobe

Forbes has highlighted Adobe as a high ranking business to work for, particularly for students interested in jobs in engineering and computer science. They offer an interactive tour and visits to the company. They also offer conferences encouraging women to seek employment in the field of technology. Veteran employees have access to a large array of resources, counseling and support groups, and their families are also included. Adobe also offers access to meditation sessions for the management and reduction of stress.

16. Highspot

Highspot is a Seattle, Washington based company that employs 130 workers. They are a sales enablement technology company. They serve customers such as Dropbox, Starbucks, and Amazon in leveraging marketing and sales resources through a digital platform. The company's products feature an artificial intelligence engine. This is one of the best companies to work for in the Seattle area with amazing benefits, a stock purchase plan for employees, flexibility in vacation and work options and generous leave policies. The company also gives perks regularly on top of that including catered lunches, cooking classes, trips to entertainment venues, company outings and more.

15. Tenable

Tenable is a Network Security company based in Maryland and the Washington DC area. It's a cybersecurity firm offering data security products to government agencies as well as Fortune 500 companies. They employ 1,200 workers. It's a large company that was founded in 2002, with a bright outlook for continued success and high demand for their services. The Washington Post has ranked them among the top companies to work for in 2019.

14. Docusign

Employees have given the company Docusign a score of 4.4 out of a possible 5 for worker satisfaction. The company assists organizations in connecting and automating the preparation, signing and acting on agreements requiring a signature. The company is based in San Francisco and they maintain an enjoyable work environment. The company has a good future outlook and workers love going into the office to work each day because of the culture of the company, the people, and the opportunities for growth.

13. Edward Jones

Edward Jones is one of the leading financial services and insurance companies in the United States. They are based out of St. Louis, MO. They maintain a culture that is based upon serving clients to the best of each agent's abilities and making ethical choices. Employees rate the company high on maintaining an ethical and enjoyable work environment and most feel good about the work that they do.

12. Slalom

Slalom is a business and technology consulting firm. They are an inclusive business that believes in investing in their greatest asset, the people who work for them. They have multiple offices throughout the Pacific Northwest of the United States. They've also recently opened offices in the United Kingdom. The firm and their associates do the best that they can to find the most appropriate business and technology solutions for their clients. Workers rate them with 4.4 stars out of a possible 5 for a great work environment, the potential for growth and benefits.

11. Dell

Dell is a large company that employs over 145,000 workers. The company has three major offices located in Boston, San Francisco, and Austin, Texas. They employ a diverse group of IT, engineering, sales, management, and executive-level employees. Dell is one of the fastest-growing companies and the team takes pride in its "work wherever" policies that cut down on teh amount of travel required for their workers. They're highly rated as one of the best places to work in 2019 by inc.com.

10. Microsoft

Microsoft is a quickly growing large company that truly cares about their employees. They foster an inclusive environment and it starts with a deep commitment to sponsor unconscious bias training, dialogues across differences and other programs to foster an environment of acceptance. They continue to offer diversity training and sponsor employee resource groups. Their parental leave policies are also highly competitive and workers give them high marks for fostering a healthy and enjoyable work environment.

9. Flowplay

Flowplay is a Seattle, Washington based online game development and operator company. They employ just 57 workers, but those who are fortunate to land positions there are very happy workers. The company maintains an environment that is not only warm and caring, but there is also a high social IQ in teh workplace. They also offer amazing Christmas bonuses for their staff.

8. Hitt Contracting

Hitt Contracting is a general contracting company based in Virginia. They were established in 1937 and employ 1,002 workers. They're a turnkey construction company that has been family-run since their inception and they give their employees a great deal of autonomy in doing and learning their jobs. There is ample room for employee growth and workers have commented that they appreciate the opportunity to be their own leaders and have the freedom to make decisions on their own. Hitt contracting is an award-winning construction company.

7. Ultimate Software

Ultimate Software is located in Weston, Florida. The company is a software and network solutions, provider. Workers at the company give them a high score of 4.4 out of 5 for job fulfillment and a fun and collaborative environment. They also remarked in the completed surveys that the health benefits are also amazing.

6. Cisco

Cisco is an information technology company that is based out of San Jose, Calfornia. Employees who work at Cisco are happy to be there because the company recognizes each individual for teh hard work that they do. The company also gives employees opportunities to get involved with the local community to give back and render assistance to those in need. This is a place that employees say they'd like to retire from, and with the current level of success that Cisco has achieved, there's a high likelihood that they're going to be around for a while.

5. LinkedIn

The LinkedIn company allows professionals to create a profile that enables them to network with others. People who work at LinkedIn say that teh company has a strong vision for changing the way that professionals connect and interact with one another, and workers are happy to work in a positive and nurturing environment that offers help for professionals who are interested in promoting themselves and their businesses to others.

4. DomainTools

DomainTools is a Seattle, Washington based Cybersecurity company. They employ 80 workers. Employees who were surveyed shared that they work in a family-like environment where everyone wants to see their colleagues succeed in tehir work. There is a strong sense of team spirit in the mission and work as well as enthusiasm creating an ideal work environment. Although the competition is high for getting a job in the company, it's worth applying and continuing to reapply

3. Great American Restaurants

Great American Restaurants is a network of 12 restaurants based in Virginia with 13 locations in the Washington DC area. They employ 1,700 workers in the restaurant business. GAR has made a habit of grooming cooks who stay with them for the length of their careers, adn the same is true for tehir bartenders and cooks. They like to employ those who are in it for the long haul, and they secure their workers' loyalty by offering an amazing pay and benefits package so they won't have a need to look elsewhere for work. There are also multiple awards given out as well as interesting perks.

2. Southwest Airlines

Southwest is one of the largest airline carriers in the United States. They're located in Dallas, Texas and employees give them above-average scores for their competitive salaries and their high technology. There is also profit sharing available and the culture of the workplace is great. Workers are happy to report to their posts because they enjoy their jobs.

1. Bain & Company

Bain & Company has received a 4.6 out of 5 from employees who completed surveys and give their honest opinions on the job. The company is one of the largest consulting firms in teh world and they are located in nearly 60 cities throughout the world. They are a company with solid values and they maintain high standards for their clients as well as for the employees who are serving them. Employees feel that they are making an impact on the lives of the clients that they serve. Further comments reveal that the work is challenging at times, yet workers are supported in their jobs. People feel good about reporting to work because they enjoy what they do and they know that they're going to make an impact on those that they work with. Bain & Company has received multiple Glassdoor awards for excellence as the best company to work for in the United States.

Garrett Parker

Written by Garrett Parker

Garrett by trade is a personal finance freelance writer and journalist. With over 10 years experience he's covered businesses, CEOs, and investments. However he does like to take on other topics involving some of his personal interests like automobiles, future technologies, and anything else that could change the world.

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