1 The Partners Group Renton Consulting, Financial services, Insurance More than a third of employees are shareholders, and a plan is in place to make all employers stockholders. TPG employees receive eight hours of paid volunteer time per quarter, and an annual charitable contribution match to an organization of their choice. TPG also participates in an all-company volunteer day with local nonprofits including food banks, pet rescue organizations, school sports teams, and outdoor organizations. Market President & Executive Vice President: Craig Pankow
2 World Wide Technology Bellevue Software Founded in 1990, World Wide Technology is a $20 billion company with 10,000 employees and more than 55 locations around the world. Fortune and Great Place to Work® have recognized WWT for 13 years in a row for its innovation and focus on diversity and inclusion. The company has fl exible and hybrid work schedules, and therapy dogs visit the offi ce once each month. CEO: Jim Kavanaugh
3 Business Development Resources, LLC. (BDR) SeaTac HVAC and plumbing business management consultant This company says it “believes in the power of celebration.” In the words of late co-founder Barry Burnett, “Find someone doing something right and reward them.” The company strives to “celebrate every win” via public recognition in internal meetings, bonuses, gift cards, and thank you notes. CEO & Co-founder: Bruce Wiseman
4 P2S Inc. Seattle Engineering consultant P2S treats team members to monthly “meet and eat” events, and workers unwind on Ping-Pong tables or on the putting green. Team members can work nine hours a day from Monday through Thursday, and only four hours on Friday. Employee engagement and development programs include pairing new hires with a “buddy,” mentoring, and career pathway and time management workshops. President: Kevin Peterson
5 Birch Equipment Bellingham Equipment and tool rentals This woman-owned company gives employees tickets to local concerts, comedy shows, and events, as well as club level all-inclusive tickets to all of Seattle’s major league sports teams. It offers paid sabbaticals, on-site personal development, and stress management workshops Owner / CEO: Sarah Rothenbuhler
6 Hanson Consulting Group Kirkland Staffing The company, a Certified Women’s Business Enterprise, flies employees from out of state and out of country for its annual holiday party at venues such as the W Hotel in Bellevue and Woodmark Hotel in Kirkland. Hanson sends cards and Gift-O-Grams for birthdays and special occasions, and provides tickets to employees for Kraken and Seahawks games. CEO: Amy Hanson
7 Teleion, LLC Seattle Technology employment agency The company says its overarching culture strives to “put team members first” with a focus on balance, achievement, respect, and leadership. Employee-led groups include a culture committee; a rewards committee around the company’s benefits program; and a learning and development committee to support team members and their continual learning. Managing Partner: Derek Wang
8 RedCloud Consulting Bellevue Business and technology consulting Team members enjoy company happy hours, coffee meet and greets, and lunch-and-learn get-togethers in the office. Leaders recognize top performers with gifts of appreciation and hand-written thank you notes, along with verbal shoutouts. A team member sums up the company this way: “Managers are invested in you, (and) peers treat you with respect. Very good culture all around.” Managing Partner: Brett Alston, Brett Clifton
9 PeopleConnect Inc. – Classmates Bellevue Social networking Team members can take a mental health day every quarter, and the kitchen is stocked with free food and drinks. Social events include tickets to baseball games, holiday parties, fi eld trips, and team building and family outings. The company, which off ers a hybrid work environment, also has an on-site gym. Company leaders say they’re “obsessed with making our employees happy.” President: Sarah Howe
10 Cook Solutions Group Kent Security system supplier Cook offers team members flexible scheduling and community service opportunities through its Community Builders program. A Halloween costume contest, 4 O’Clock Fridays (employees stop working and relax) and monthly parties are a few of the perks of what the company terms a “casual, positive environment that boosts productivity, job satisfaction, and employee retention.” CEO: Brian Cook
11 Omnidian Seattle Solar energy The company’s product detects issues in customers’ solar systems, and its innovative approach earned it an honorable mention in Fast Company’s World Changing Ideas 2022 awards. All team members receive stock options and bonuses, while new parents get 12 weeks of paid parental leave regardless of the state where they work. Employees also receive four weeks of paid sabbatical leave after just four years of employment. CEO: Mark Liffman
12 Seattle Chocolate Company Tukwila Food The company says employees are recognized “loudly and regularly.” Founder and CEO Jean Thompson recognizes top performers with a weekly email. Twice-yearly celebrations also recognize exceptional performers, where “Meet the Achiever” awards and bonuses are handed out. Employees can work from home three days a week and, of course, there’s an endless supply of chocolate. Owner, CEO: Jean Thompson
13 Logic20/20 Seattle Technology and business consulting A summer picnic, a pet-friendly workplace, and a Halloween costume contest are a few of the fun events at Logic20/20, a company that has transitioned from fully in-person to remote, and now to a hybrid structure. The company recognizes employees for exemplifying company values and also for volunteering. CEO: Christian O'Meara
