Our annual ranking of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in Oregon turns 20 this year with more than 13,000 employees participating. Oregon Business research editor Brandon Sawyer and DHM Research calculated the rankings based on employee surveys and a benefits report from each company. The size category is based on the number of Oregon employees.
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Our annual ranking of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in Oregon turns 20 this year with more than 13,000 employees participating. Oregon Business research editor Brandon Sawyer and DHM Research calculated the rankings based on employee surveys and a benefits report from each company. The size category is based on the number of Oregon employees.
| SMALL COMPANIES — 15 TO 34 OREGON EMPLOYEES | ||||||||
| RANK ’13 | ’12 | COMPANY | CITY / HEADQUARTERS | OREGON SENIOR EXECUTIVE / TITLE | EMPLOYEES OR/TOTAL | DESCRIPTION | SCORE EMPLOYEE/ EMPLOYER | TOTAL SCORE |
| 1 | 9 | Barran Liebman LLP | Portland | Ed Harnden Managing Partner | 30 31 | Employment, labor and benefits law firm | 475.7 71.5 | 547.21 |
No. 1 Small Company: Barran Liebman LLP
This Portland law firm keeps its employees happy by creating a community- oriented environment—in and outside of the office. “As a law firm, we have the ability to impact out community and we take that responsibility seriously,” says one employee. ”We integrate our community involvement with our sense of team and make participation easy and fun for everyone.” The firm’s long list of volunteer activities include fundraising for Camp Ukandu, serving kids with cancer, adopting holiday families in need and supporting the St. Andrew Legal Clinic through the Race for Justice and Wine Auction. Employees are also fond of the company’s many perks: gift cards, staff appreciation week, and random bonuses during obscure holidays; like Leap Day and the Fourth of July. Opportunities to socialize with coworkers are another plus: at this firm, summer parties, baby showers, and pizza and poker nights are the norm. Indeed, what many employees like best about working here is the upbeat, family-friendly atmosphere. Says one staff member: ”We just like to hang out with each other and have fun.”
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| SMALL COMPANIES — 15 TO 34 OREGON EMPLOYEES | ||||||||
| RANK ’13 | ’12 | COMPANY | CITY / HEADQUARTERS | OREGON SENIOR EXECUTIVE / TITLE | EMPLOYEES OR/TOTAL | DESCRIPTION | SCORE EMPLOYEE/ EMPLOYER | TOTAL SCORE |
| 2 | 2 | Boly:Welch Consulting | Recruiting | Portland | Pat Welch Partner | 25 25 | Consulting and recruiting | 477.6 68.4 | 545.99 |
No. 2 Small Company: Boly:Welch Consulting | Recruiting
This company offers some pretty nice perks: spring break massages, an ice cream tab, and a Hood to Coast relay team. But what employees seem to really appreciate about this recruiting and consulting firm are the flexible schedules, family-friendly atmosphere and attention to work-life balance. “Not a day goes by that positions and processes aren’t considered to create a more equitable and positive environment in which to do our jobs and enjoy our lives,” says one employee. “Recruiting, historically, can be ruthless,” comments another employee. “But that is the farthest from the truth in this office. We laugh, we act as a giant team and we pay compliments forward.” Employees also like the fact that staff opinions count. “This is a very entrepreneurial environment,” says one worker. “The partners support initiatives that are raised as ideas from the team members.” Caring and supportive owners are another plus. “When we face a problem, they move heaven and earth to help fix it,” observes one employee. “There’s really no place like it.”
Those sentiments and benefits have helped land this company on the 100 Best list 9 times. It has been on the top 10 list three times.
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| SMALL COMPANIES — 15 TO 34 OREGON EMPLOYEES | ||||||||
| RANK ’13 | ’12 | COMPANY | CITY / HEADQUARTERS | OREGON SENIOR EXECUTIVE / TITLE | EMPLOYEES OR/TOTAL | DESCRIPTION | SCORE EMPLOYEE/ EMPLOYER | TOTAL SCORE |
| 3 | 17 | McKenzie Commercial Contractors | Eugene | Todd Glenz President , Owner | 20 20 | General contractor for new, remodel or CM/GC projects | 481.2 61.8 | 543.02 |
No. 3 Small Company: McKenzie Commercial Contractors
The past few years have been a challenging time for the construction industry. But employees at this firm never thought twice about getting through it, as a team. “The basic philosophy is that we are stronger working together than working alone,” says one employee. Says another worker: “The cohesive teamwork we have makes it enjoyable to go to work every day, which is difficult to find in a construction company these days.” Good times or bad, employees also heaped praise on the owner for creating an upbeat family-like work environment. “He keeps a great balance of work and fun,” says one worker. “He’s always doing small things for the office staff to let them know they are appreciated.” Says another employee: “I’m never bored, I love what I do, and I look forward to coming to work every day.” An employer can’t ask for much more than that!
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| SMALL COMPANIES — 15 TO 34 OREGON EMPLOYEES | ||||||||
| RANK ’13 | ’12 | COMPANY | CITY / HEADQUARTERS | OREGON SENIOR EXECUTIVE / TITLE | EMPLOYEES OR/TOTAL | DESCRIPTION | SCORE EMPLOYEE/ EMPLOYER | TOTAL SCORE |
| 4 | NR | Jackson County Physical Therapy | Medford | Justin Carson Partner, Physical Therapist | 32 32 | Outpatient physical therapy group of clinics | 477.2 64.5 | 541.65 |
No. 4 Small Company: Jackson County Physical Therapy
This Jackson County health care services group received employee praise for its strong ethics, its values and its performance for clients. “It is an organization of deeply held principles and integrity,” says one employee. “The focus on quality product versus dollars made allows us to achieve high standards of patient care.” People who work here also lauded the owners for creating an office environment in which staff and management treat each other with kindness and respect. Flexible work schedules and support for continuing education and professional development add to the list of benefits this company offers. Says one employee: “It’s a harmonious work place.”
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