100 BEST METHODOLOGY
Company participation in the 100 Best survey is voluntary and free of charge. Participating companies must employ at least 15 Oregon workers. Companies are categorized as small if they employ less than 250 people; large companies are those with 250 or more employees. This year, more than 25,000 employees in Oregon rated their satisfaction with 312 employers in 50 workplace qualities — 10 in each of the following categories.
What does it take become one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in Oregon? From benefits and education, to a caring environment and ethical management, here are the lessons from some of The Best.
Our annual ranking of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in Oregon celebrates its 15th birthday this year with a remarkable 25,000 employees taking part.
2008 LARGE COMPANIES Companies with 250 or more total employees 2007 Company/Organization Industry City Website Benefits Work Environment Decision making & Trust Performance management Career Development Employer Benefits Survey TOTAL 1 1 U.S. Cellular Medford 91.9 94.0 94.8 91.3 91.8 72.62 536.42 Wireless cellular services uscellular.com 2 5 Edge Wireless LLC Bend 89.4 90.8 89.1 … Read more
MARCH 2008: 100 BEST COMPANIES 2008 SMALL COMPANIES Companies with fewer than 250 total employees 2007 Company/Organization Industry City Website Benefits & Compensation Work Environment Decision making & Trust Performance Management Career Development & Learning Employer Benefits Survey TOTAL 1 6 Staff Finders Technical of Oregon Beaverton 95.6 98.5 99.8 98.2 97.6 77.98 567.68 … Read more
There’s no easy formula for being the best. Just ask the 342 businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies in the biggest-ever 100 Best Companies to Work for in Oregon competition.
A record 31,000 employees and 342 organizations participated in this year’s 100 Best survey. It was also a hotter competition this year, with 111 large and 231 small companies participating.