Our 100 Best Companies project turned 21 this year, so pop open the Champagne. Our latest survey gives us plenty to cheer.
Our 100 Best Companies project turned 21 this year, so pop open the Champagne. Our latest survey gives us plenty to cheer.
#1 SMALL COMPANY — 15-34 OREGON EMPLOYEES | ||||||||
RANK ’14 | ’13 | COMPANY | CITY / HEADQUARTERS | OREGON SENIOR EXECUTIVE / TITLE | EMPLOYEES OR/TOTAL | SCORE EMPLOYEE/ EMPLOYER | TOTAL SCORE | |
1 | 5 | The Hershey Co./Dagoba Plant | Ashland Hershey, Pa. | Douglas Massey Plant Manager | 15 13000 | 492.9 66.5 | 559.45 |
No. 1 Small Company: The Hershey Co. / Dagoba Plant
What could be sweeter than working at a chocolate factory in Ashland? Desks are piled high with free samples, and employees relish the comfortable atmosphere, as well as education and travel opportunities.
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#2 SMALL COMPANY — 15-34 OREGON EMPLOYEES | ||||||||
RANK ’14 | ’13 | COMPANY | CITY / HEADQUARTERS | OREGON SENIOR EXECUTIVE / TITLE | EMPLOYEES OR/TOTAL | SCORE EMPLOYEE/ EMPLOYER | TOTAL SCORE | |
2 | 1 | Barran Liebman LLP | Portland | Ed Harnden Managing Partner | 32 32 | 479.5 77.1 | 556.54 |
No. 2 Small Company: Barran Liebman LLP
This law firm rewards staff with bonuses, paid maternity leave and good benefits. It is also dedicated to pro bono work. “We take our motto of ‘Committed to our Community’ very seriously and try to really make a difference.”
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#3 SMALL COMPANY — 15-34 OREGON EMPLOYEES | ||||||||
RANK ’14 | ’13 | COMPANY | CITY / HEADQUARTERS | OREGON SENIOR EXECUTIVE / TITLE | EMPLOYEES OR/TOTAL | SCORE EMPLOYEE/ EMPLOYER | TOTAL SCORE | |
3 | 6 | Rose City Mortgage | Portland | Renee Spears President | 15 15 | 490.0 64.8 | 554.77 |
No. 3 Small Company: Rose City Mortgage
Telecommuting is standard at this brokerage, and vacation is unlimited. (One employee took four months!) Given the freedom to set their own schedule, staff reciprocate with affection and dedication to the job.
MORE FROM THE SAME LIST & RESEARCH:
The 2014 List: The Top 33 Large Companies to Work, For in Oregon
The 2014 List: The Top 34 Medium Companies to Work, For in Oregon
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