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top row (left to right): Platinum Sponsor, Brian Hegarty (Marsh & McLennan Agency) with #1 Best Medium Company (Hughes Marino); Diamond Sponsor, Danone Simpson (Montage Insurance Solutions); #1 Best Small Company (Kardent Design) with Platinum Sponsor, Dylan Robertson (SullivanCurtisMonroe). bottom row: #1 Best Large Company (Clune Construction Company)
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The Best Places to Work in Los Angeles 2019:
A Look at the Winners HOW WE DID IT!
hat makes a company a great place to work? One consideration is the brand a company has The Best Places to Work in Los Angeles is an workplace experience and company culture. developed and how that brand in perceived as a workplace by other organizations and the world annual celebration of elite employers who have Part two of the assessment (one-quarter of each Wat large. proven that they know what it takes to create company’s score) consisted of The BCG Employer The way others perceive your company can be critical to attracting, engaging, and retaining top environments where people love to come to work. Questionnaire (EQ), used to collect information about employees. A strong message that clearly communicates why an organization is an employer of choice Identifying and recognizing these outstanding each company’s benefits, policies, practices and other and a place filled with a thriving staff can set you apart from your competition and help attract like- workplaces is a joint effort of The Los Angeles general information. The two combined sets of data minded employees. That’s why many successful companies actively develop an employer brand to Business Journal and Best Companies Group. allowed the experts at BCG to conduct an in-depth highlight their reputation as a great place to work. analysis of the strengths and opportunities that exist The 13th annual “Best Places to Work in Los Angeles” luncheon and awards celebration was The Best Places to Work in Los Angeles program in each company. BCG’s workplace assessment hosted by the Los Angeles Business Journal at the LA Grand Hotel on Monday, August 9th. The event was open to all publicly or privately held companies experts determined who was good enough to make saluted companies that, according to the people who work for them, are the most successful in business with at least 15 employees working in LA County. the list and where they ranked. and in nurturing their own. The workplace assessment and survey process Each company profiled here has its own special methods of elevating morale and team spirit to new was managed by Best Companies Group (BCG), While the survey process and evaluation was heights. In some cases, that means having a robust and generous employee benefits package; in others Harrisburg, PA. BCG, an independent workplace free, many participating companies opted to it may mean the company hosts fun teambuilding events and exercises, or contributes proactively to excellence research firm, managed the registration purchase the full BCG Employee Feedback Report each employee’s overall well-being, be that through wellness programs, generous time off protocols, process, conducted the surveys, evaluated the data which include a comprehensive summary of the workplace amenities, charitable endeavors, engaged and accessible management or any number of and ultimately chose the firms good enough to make employee feedback. The report also included the other elements that lead to improved employee quality-of-life. But one thing that is common among the list. BCG manages 39 similar programs in other employee written comments and the Los Angeles all of them is a commitment to the concept that employees’ well being directly impacts a company’s cities, states and industries, as well as managing Benchmark Reports. This report will help each well being—in the eyes of the public, its business partners, customers and shareholders. programs in Canada, Morocco and the UK. company understand their workforce better and Many studies have been done on company morale and one thing that comes to light often is that equip them with the information to make their the type of work environment provided directly impacts employees’ personal and professional life. Part one of the assessment (three-quarters of workplace even better. When looking for a company to work for, it’s not all about salary and vacation time anymore. People each company’s score) involved a confidential 81 want to know about the culture, the opportunities for upward mobility, and the education and training question Employee Engagement & Satisfaction Survey Visit BestPlacesToWorkLA.com for more information or call made available to employees. People want to know which companies are the best places to work and (EESS) which was used to evaluate the employees’ Best Companies Group toll free at (877) 455-2159. what makes them great. And we are here to point them in the right direction!
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The Best Large Companies to Work for in Los Angeles (250 or more US employees)
1.CLUNE CONSTRUCTION 3. HENDERSON ENGINEERS, INC. Massage Fridays, Bagel Fridays and Jeans Fridays 11. DPR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY Henderson Engineers’ company purpose is to for charity. Additionally, the firm hosts Monthly DPR Construction is a forward-thinking Clune Construction is a national, employee- create an environment where people can reach Birthday Socials, Ice Cream Socials and annual national contractor and construction manager owned general contractor, with more than 600 their full potential. Employees feel that every Halloween Socials and Holiday Parties. Holiday specializing in technically complex and talented professionals located in five offices day, at every level of the organization. Whether gift cards are given to every staff member during sustainable projects for the advanced technology/ across the U.S. Since 1997, the company has a Henderson Engineer employee is an engineer Thanksgiving and Year End to show gratitude mission critical, life sciences, higher education been providing construction management or the receptionist or a team leader, the company for their ongoing support and hard work. Most and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR services for some of the most well known wants nothing more than for that employee to employees would agree that family is the word is privately held, employee-owned company that companies in the world. Clune manages more grow and learn and develop — to create careers that most accurately describes Greenspoon has grown to a multi-billion-dollar organization than $1 billion in construction projects annually at Henderson that they may not have been Marder. with offices around the country, making it one of yet still manages to maintain its dedication to able to have elsewhere. It’s an inside joke that the largest general contractors in the nation and treating employees like family. It puts clients first with the company’s level of ongoing technical 7. PARIVEDA SOLUTIONS a great story of entrepreneurial success. Employee and adheres to a strict ethical code – winning training, someone can nearly get a “masters in Pariveda Solutions is an employee-owned, perks include wine bars, lenient work hours and awards for its ethical business practices and for engineering” simply by working at Henderson. strategic services and information technology the provision of a comfortable, pleasant and being a great place to work for employees. Even better, the company’s team truly loves consulting company that grows and deploys safe workplace. DPR’s goal is to be known for Clune owes much of its success to the working together, giving back to the community, talented people to solve the strategic and providing the best training opportunities in an fact that it is dedicated to treating employees and treating each other like family. Clients say technical challenges of its clients. Pariveda environment that supports professional growth like family. Clune repeatedly finds itself the firm is made up of highly technical engineers Solutions has created a firm focused on and development. near or at the very top of the Best Places to who specialize in solving their most difficult or helping people achieve their highest potential Work in LA list, something achieved during complex problems — but they also happen to be — meeting human needs to achieve human 12. IMPACT NETWORKING, LLC rapid growth. The company treats employees good-natured, friendly partners who they want to purpose. At the company’s very core, we desire Founded in 1999, Impact is one of the fastest well and recognizes hard work. Clune has have a beer with afterwards. to help the individual grow through learning, growing managed services providers in the exceptional benefits, including 100% paid Henderson Engineers is as passionate about coaching and giving to others to achieve their nation, employing over 550 industry experts at health insurance premiums for employees and people as it is about the work designing industry- highest potential. Pariveda is centered on talent 17 locations throughout the Midwest and West dependents (with participation in a Wellness leading buildings. The company’s purpose is to development, delivering creative solutions to Coast. At Impact it is incredibly important to Initiative), team-building activities and work create an environment where people can reach complex, ambiguous problems, and seeking to the executive team and partners to maintain the life balance. Among the many aspects of Clune their full potential. The employees feel that every engage in lifetime relationships with employees, same corporate culture as the company grows. that employees love is the company tradition of day, at every level of the organization. Simply clients and the community. The executives are transparent with the future recognizing all tenured employees by five-year put, staffers at Henderson live out their motto to goals and vision of the company and encourage increments at Clune’s annual all-staff meeting work hard, play hard, and give back every single 8. W.E. O’NEIL every employee to be a part of the change. In in Chicago. Clune also has a strong culture of day. The office culture is also a great, balanced CONSTRUCTION CO. 2018, the partners invested heavily into the promoting from within and all promotions are blend of healthy living and good times with For over 90 years, W.E. O’Neil has been new Impact Leadership Institute, a training also announced at the annual Chicago meeting. events such as a “Biggest Loser” weight challenge, delivering full-service construction support to department for new and tenured employees to Regular company engagement with community “Power H” weekly fitness classes led by staff, and clients in the public and private corporations, guarantee they have the skills and support needed and charitable activities further enhances the monthly “beer:30” happy hour events. government, and civic institutions across a to succeed. “work at Clune” experience, with employees variety of construction delivery methods. The routinely getting together to participate in the 4. HKS ARCHITECTS, INC. company’s foundation is rooted in its people and 13. RYAN, LLC Cycle for Heroes, and Night Run for Stand Up HKS is a global architectural design firm commitment to quality, integrity, and building Ryan, an award winning global tax services for Cancer, among others. that cultivates a vibrant, creative environment great relationships. W.E. O’Neil not only builds and software provider, is the largest firm in the in every office. In LA, the 85-person office great relationships with its clients but also world dedicated exclusively to business taxes. 2. WEST MONROE PARTNERS attracts and develops talented team members consistently strives to build great relationships The firm provides an integrated suite of federal, West Monroe is a progressive business and who achieve design innovation across all market with its employees. From work-life balance state, local, and international tax services technology consulting firm that partners with sectors. HKS LA has completed a broad variety to engaging and friendly team members, W.E. on a multi-jurisdictional basis, including tax dynamic organizations to reimagine, build, and of work, from the iconic Los Angeles NFL O’Neil is consistently looking for ways to recovery, consulting, advocacy, compliance, and operate its businesses at peak performance. The stadium and Net-Zero Energy sustainable student maintain a culture of family, fun and work. technology services. Empowered by the myRyan company’s team of more than 1200 professionals campuses to award winning hospitality and work environment, which is widely recognized as is comprised of an uncommon blend of business mixed-use projects. The LA team is as diverse 9. SERVICETITAN, INC. the most innovative in the tax services industry, consultants and deep technologists. This unique as the work portfolio, with professionals from ServiceTitan is the #1 software platform for Ryan’s multi-disciplinary team of more than combination of expertise enables us to design, around the globe infusing culture, research, the $400 billion home services industry. The 2,200 professionals serves over 14,000 clients develop, implement, and run strategic business technologies and innovation into design. HKS company’s founders were born and bred in the in more than 50 countries. Ryan’s leadership is and technology solutions that yield a dramatic invests in building and maintaining a talented trades giving them unique insights to the firm’s committed to creating, executing, and promoting commercial impact on our clients’ profitability staff above all else. The firm understands customer, and the pain points faced by thousands innovative policies to create a more engaged and performance. The company believes that employee satisfaction is at the core of this goal. of entrepreneurs across the country. What makes workforce and support employees as they balance delivering the best results for its clients is ServiceTitan a great place to work is its focus on work and family responsibilities. dependent on investing in and nurturing the 5. CONSTANGY, BROOKS, SMITH & Titan Experiences (routine once-in a lifetime, talent that makes it all possible. The first tenant PROPHETE, LLP bucket list type experiences as part of the rewards 14. ROTH STAFFING COMPANIES of its values is “People First” – and, since day At Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, culture); Titan Acceleration (employee learning Roth Staffing is one of the largest privately one, the company’s leadership has focused on LLP, workplace law is the firm’s focus – but is isn’t programs); and Titan Impact (where employees held companies in the country, operating doing right by its people. your typical national law firm. Clients tell them are encouraged to make meaningful connections from more than 100 locations nationally. One of the reasons West Monroe has once there is “a soul to Constangy that is unique and and positive impact on the lives of the team, Recognized as an industry leader, Roth has won again placed near the top spot of the Best refreshing, that’s not found with other firms.” For their families, and our communities. numerous awards for client, talent, and coworker Companies to Work For list is that it cares more than 70 years, clients have appreciated the satisfaction. Roth believes its role as a staffing deeply about its employees’ career equity. firm’s common-sense approach and commitment 10. ONICA GROUP LLC partner goes beyond matching job seekers to open There is a genuine desire from the company to being a real partner in helping employers Onica is a top AWS Premier Consulting positions. CEO Adam Roth coined the Four to put people on projects they care about, give navigate the prickly legal and regulatory Partner with 300%+ growth. Developing talent is Circles of Excellence, which define the four main people stretch assignments, and develop the environments of the changing workplace. The in its DNA and the company’s guiding principles categories Roth Staffing uses to measure success: next generation of leaders. The company’s new firm’s lawyers know and like each other. The firm are built on relationships, trust and customer Client Satisfaction, Ambassador Satisfaction flexible work policy allows for different work is appreciative and respectful to all of its attorneys focus. The company prides itself on its people. (the temporary employees placed on assignment), arrangements such as regular telecommuting and staff, a factor that is well appreciated by Onica takes the time to elevate its culture to the Financial Success, and Coworker Satisfaction. or part time schedules. In addition, West everyone that works at the firm. highest standard, sponsoring elaborate company All coworkers — across Los Angeles, the Monroe extended the parental leave policy events, happy hours, philanthropic initiatives, corporate headquarter, and in branches all over and moved to a flexible PTO policy. The firm’s 6. GREENSPOON MARDER LLP wellness activities and employee professional the nation — are given the same priority as “people first” values are no more apparent than Greenspoon Marder is a national full-service development and mentorship programs. Onica clients and financial success. when a colleague is weathering life’s storms. business law firm with more than 200 attorneys also has a reputation for organizing fun activities The company rallies behind its coworkers and 26 locations across the United States. that foster the spirit of teamwork. But its not just 15. POINT B experiencing tough life events, providing both Greenspoon Marder also prides itself in making the happy hours that keep employees around; it’s Point B, Inc. helps organizations form, professional flexibility and moral support to help the firm a great place to work for all. A variety the client portfolio and challenging projects that execute, and thrive. With capabilities including them through. of benefits are offered to employees including keeps staff motivated. Management Consulting, Venture Investment
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and Advisory, Digital Studio and Real Estate Webcor’s purpose is to create value for all its evident in a number of initiatives that Panda birthday and anniversary celebration and weekly Development, the company’s integrated stakeholders and build solutions that enrich the offers its employees. For example, Panda breakfast. Recently, Buchalter introduced a businesses provide value to the organizations lives of its people, which guides the evolution of offers the Learning Benefit Program and the brand-new kitchen where staff can enjoy healthy and communities it serves. Also, Point B’s 100% the employee experience and is the beating heart Scholarship Program where Panda associates food and beverage options and provides a place employee-owned firm exists for the benefit of its of Webcor’s culture. receive financial support to pursue continuous to relax with comfortable seating. In addition, people and takes culture seriously. So much so learning. Panda also has a bi-annual Leadership Buchalter added an event space equipped for firm that the company actually assigns leadership to 20. PCL CONSTRUCTION Conference where the company invites managers hosted events and holiday parties. The unique culture. In each city in which Point B has an While what PCL does is build buildings, its to get together to celebrate high achievers and space has an industrial and modern feel that office, it also has a designated “cultural leader” focus has always been building and growing its milestones. For many years, the company has overlooks downtown Los Angeles. who is charged with ensuring Point B culture and people — within PCL and in its communities. maintained this tradition, flying out associates to traditions don’t fall by the wayside. Reflecting the Los Angeles community in all great locations such as Hawaii, San Diego, and 29. BOINGO WIRELESS that PCL does affords the company diversity San Francisco. Boingo Wireless is building the wireless future 16. INSPERITY of thought and experience that truly drives with a deep commitment to innovation, and a Insperity provides an array of human excellence. PCL could not build extraordinary 25. PARDEE HOMES responsibility to provide a workforce that enriches resources and business solutions designed to projects such as LAFC Banc of California Originating in Los Angeles in 1921, and enables the lives of Boingo’s employees and help improve business performance. Insperity Stadium without such a strong group of people Pardee Homes is one of homebuilding’s most their families, supports the environment and Business Performance Advisors offer the most and the support of the local communities. The prominent companies, noted for premier cares for its communities. Boingo prides itself in comprehensive Workforce Optimization solution culture and atmosphere at PCL is associated master-planned communities, sustainable, fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where all in the marketplace that delivers administrative with a 100% employee-owned model where energy-efficient building practices, quality employees can succeed. No matter race, gender, relief, better benefits, reduced liabilities and employees are offered stock in the company. The construction, responsive customer service age, religion, or identity — Boingo strives to be a a systematic way to improve productivity. ownership model stimulates an environment and dedication to the educational and civic place where all can bring their whole, authentic Insperity recognizes the vital role that people of accountability, camaraderie, safety, quality, goals of the communities in which it builds. selves to work. And working at Boingo comes play in the success of the company. Many teamwork and creates a strong sense of purpose, Pardee’s workforce dedication, team dynamics with more perks than a paycheck. Boingo offers employees view their position as a calling – an family and belonging. and genuine caring underscore every element an incredible benefits package that includes opportunity to do what they do best and support of a great place to work. Pardee employees are equity for everyone, health, dental, vision, the company’s mission to help businesses 21. ALSTON & BIRD valued for their myriad contributions to positive 401(k) match, unlimited vacation, 12 weeks succeed so communities prosper. This high level Alston & Bird has grown to become a processes and outcomes, and appreciated in paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, gym of commitment is supported by a corporate leading law firm while remaining steeped in myriad, less-quantifiable ways. Pardee employees reimbursement and more. culture that endorses work-life balance, family a culture with client service and teamwork as love to break bread and socialize with co-workers, friendly values, and an effective combination of its cornerstones. The firm develops, assembles, as evidenced by the company’s popular Friday 30. MGO individual and team contributions. and nurtures the strongest and broadest array breakfasts, daily snacks/refreshments, special To learn why MGO, a CPA and accounting of legal talent and expertise necessary to meet luncheons, food truck visits, holiday parties and firm is a great place to work, one needs to start 17. AMOBEE clients’ needs in an ever-changing and fast-paced other gatherings. at its brand, “Type Atypical.” Type Atypical is Amobee is a global advertising technology environment. Each year, the firm hosts a variety more than a tagline, it’s a statement about who company that is committed to creating a vibrant of internal events to celebrate the employees who 26. BUILD GROUP CONSTRUCTION MGO is as a firm and the unique culture it has people-driven culture. Partnering with some of bring these values to life, from the ABBY Awards, COMPANY INC. created for its team members. Ultimately, it’s that the largest brands, agencies and broadcasters an awards ceremony that honors attorneys and Build Group’s “think.do.work.” mantra is culture that helps MGO attract and retain some in the world to drive revenue and results, the staff, to “Staff Appreciation Week.” The firm infused into the company’s culture - creating the top talent in its industry. To start, its core Amobee team lives their values of Passion, embraces the entire family, welcoming employees’ a freedom that empowers employees to make values were written with atypical professionals Innovation and Collaboration every day. family members to join in a number of firm informed, intelligent decisions that ultimately in mind. MGO believes ideas are the building Amobee believes that great people make great events, including an all-day Halloween party and allow them to be their most successful selves. blocks of opportunity. MGO focuses on critical companies, and its people are the cornerstone of a summer social on the beach. Build Group’s people work hard, play hard, but thinking and innovation. The company fosters Amobee’s success. Office team bonding activities above all...have fun! Although the atmosphere an environment where smart, entrepreneurial including themed events, happy hours, beach 22. AYA HEALTHCARE is loose, employees are held accountable through people can define their own path. days, and a variety of incentives keep employees Aya Healthcare is transforming the a metrics program, which measures job and engaged and motivated. The company even healthcare staffing industry through a robust suite service performance. The culture of hiring smart, 31. PROTIVITI offers 12 weeks of paid parental leave for new of software and services that help healthcare competitive people with strong ethics, personal Protiviti is a global consulting firm that parents, with a 2-week transition period for facilities manage the procurement of contingent will and a desire to work hard is contagious and delivers deep expertise, objective insights, a primary and non-primary caregivers returning to labor. Aya also fosters a culture of empowerment, drives the company’s outstanding performance tailored approach and unparalleled collaboration the workplace. innovation and leadership where employees can in completing projects successfully. Build Group through consulting solutions in finance, thrive and advance their careers. A casual dress employees are always working to get better. technology, operations, data, analytics, 18. SHAWMUT DESIGN AND code means employees come to work feeling governance, risk and internal audit to clients CONSTRUCTION comfortable and ready to do their best work. 27. SWINERTON via a network of more than 80 offices in over Shawmut is a national construction Employees’ hard work never goes unnoticed and Construction, by its very nature, is 20 countries. The company offers a global, management firm that completes complex there is a plethora of opportunities for career collaborative work. In Swinerton’s SoCal office, collaborative and diverse workplace for its projects for the most elite brands and advancement. Because Aya is growing so rapidly, collaboration is enhanced by an office culture employees, with exceptional opportunities institutions. To provide the world-class client it’s common to be promoted within the first year that emphasizes “One Team” relationships for career development; a strong tradition of service it is known for, Shawmut strives to – or even the first few months! over titles and finding solutions together mentoring; a competitive benefits package; an maintain the best talent roster, and has created rather than orders being sent down the line. employee recognition program; and the chance a culture to support this. As a 100% employee- 23. HARBOR DISTRIBUTING, LLC This company stands by its employees and to help and support the local community. owned company, Shawmut inherently fosters Harbor Distributing, LLC is the largest their work so much so that continuing from Protiviti also offers employees a sabbatical forward thinking, growth, and collaboration. beer distributor in Los Angeles, and part of the initiatives in 2018, people and culture are upper program that allows eligible consultants to take The company invests in its people, including largest beer distributor in the country. Harbor management’s #1 focus of 2019. The executive up to 3 months off to pursue their own personal leadership development programs so employees delivers beer to over 1,000 customers a day team’s morals and integrity are high and the passions and adventures, with a stipend. can actively drive their career forward. Shawmut and sells an average of over 22 million cases benefits that are provided are some of the best Flex, a flexible work program, allows employees of beer annually. There are over 105 trucks on in the industry, specifically the 401K match, 32. CHARLES PANKOW to work on their own terms to achieve work-life the road in LA each day. Behind the wheel of ESOP contributions, and healthcare. Another BUILDERS, LTD. balance. Plus, Shawmut’s Diversity Leadership each truck is a driver who is proud to be part of truly great aspect of working at Swinerton is Pankow’s vision is to see the possibilities, Council drives its diversity and inclusion strategy the Harbor team, and wears the uniform with that the company is employee-owned, with staff engage the power in people, and deliver value and efforts to achieve effective and sustainable pride. Harbor is committed to growing its people answering to themselves and not to stockholders. — in everything it does. The company fosters workplace equity. and its business by creating an outstanding a culture of learning, innovation and creativity work environment, working smarter than 28. BUCHALTER, A PROFESSIONAL where all of its staff and trade partners contribute 19. WEBCOR BUILDERS its competitors do today, smarter than it did CORPORATION their big ideas that lead to improvement at all Webcor’s dedication to its people is central yesterday, and contributing to the communities Buchalter is a full-service business law firm levels. The result is better building solutions to its ability to attract some of the best talent in which it operates. representing local, regional, national, and that deliver client success. As a company, in the commercial construction industry and international clients in a multitude of practice Pankow faces each project as a new challenge, provide them with pathways and resources to 24. PANDA RESTAURANT GROUP areas and subspecialties, including bank and bringing best practices gained over a half century build their careers and their financial security. Panda Restaurant Group is dedicated to finance; corporate; health care; litigation; of experience, with an open mind to further The company takes a wide-ranging approach to becoming a world leader in people development insolvency and financial law; intellectual possibilities. The company strives to create employees, from providing world-class benefits and has a strong mission to build an organization property; labor and employment; real estate; a diverse and supportive environment that to striving to provide a physical environment in where people are inspired to better their lives and tax and estate planning. Throughout the nurtures individual innovation and unlocks their which people can thrive, even on project sites. by being a part of the Panda Family. This is year, Buchalter provides staff with a monthly talent.
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33. JLL commitment to its Associates means creating 36. BROOKFIELD PROPERTIES the company there is a strong push for everyone For more than 250 years, JLL has been a an environment where they feel welcome, Brookfield Properties is a global, best- to constantly grow and learn. Everyone is given trusted partner to organizations who want more valued and are excited to come to work. For in-class real estate operating company with access to Udemy courses online and can take time value from the commercial real estate they own, example, each office has the freedom to choose industry-leading capabilities in support of all of out from their day to learn whatever interests them use, and invest in. JLL is a professional services its community and charitable involvement in Brookfield’s real estate investment strategies. the most. The philosophy taken from management firm, with specialists whose common passion is their own cities. The Rolex watch 10-year work Working at Brookfield Properties is about on down is how can the company make the most real estate. Knowledge runs deep, with experts anniversary gifts are a nice perk too! bringing out the best in people. Employees for the employees while there together. in every property type and every facet of the have the opportunity to pursue rewarding and transaction, management and advisory services. 35. CBIZ MHM, LLC challenging work with skilled and supportive 38. INTEGRAL GROUP With an entrepreneurial spirit and open mind, With over 100 offices and nearly 5,000 colleagues while developing and building a Integral Group is an interactive global JLL helps employees make the most of every associates in major metropolitan areas and career. Even as Brookfield continues to grow, it network of design professionals collaborating opportunity in their careers. Known for building suburban cities throughout the U.S., CBIZ has maintained an entrepreneurial approach. The under a single deep green engineering umbrella. long-term relationships with clients, JLL is also delivers top-level financial and benefits and company’s emphasis on developing executives is IG is among one of the best places to work proud to do the same with its people, inspiring insurance services to organizations of all sizes, supported by a flat organizational structure and in Los Angeles because of the many ways the fulfilling and varied careers, built on new as well as individual clients, by providing long-term focus. Plus, a “promote from within” company supports employees. Management challenges and opportunities. national-caliber expertise combined with highly philosophy helps employees grow and develop supports healthy initiatives and work-life personalized service delivered at the local level. within the company. balance, cultivating a supportive work-family 34. LOCKTON COMPANIES Associates have the opportunity to flourish culture. Along with its work-life balance and Lockton is the world’s largest privately owned, at CBIZ by taking advantage of professional 37. GETTY IMAGES collaborative environment, IG is focused on independent insurance broker and consultant. resources and training, enjoying the stability of The legendary supplier of photographic wellness as well. It provides fresh fruit/veggies, As a global professional services firm, Lockton a national organization, and being part of the content, Getty Images continues to move the and healthy meal options for staff during office specializes in risk management, employee benefits comfortable culture and sense of community that world through images. The company provides meetings. LA employees gather for weekly yoga and retirement services. The company lives is associated with a local company. CBIZ takes an inspiring workplace that supports the creative led by one of their colleagues. Family and friends its stated values and each office is empowered pride to invest in and engage with its employees venture of capturing the world’s events. Getty are welcomed to participate. Every workspace is with its own president and COO, creating a and consistently seeks to establish new wellness photographers are sent to the corners of the world provided with an adjustable desk to discourage sense of ownership and responsibility. Lockton’s initiatives. to capture provoking moments to share. Within long bouts of sitting.
The Best Medium-Sized Companies to Work for in Los Angeles (50 to 249 US employees)
1. HUGHES MARINO Burnham truly understands the importance of where they can develop their careers and get never waivered. An atmosphere of professional Hughes Marino is an industry-leading balance, encouraging employees to get involved to the place they want to be five years from development is strengthened by a close-knit commercial real estate firm that exclusively in the community and offering flexible schedules. now. As previously noted, TicketManager collaboration of ideas, focus on innovation, and represents tenants and buyers — never landlords Flexibility with employees’ work schedules also provides employees with a tremendous relationship based approach. – so there is never a conflict of interest. Hughes allows them to devote valuable attention to their amount of autonomy in their daily work. Each Marino has been representing companies in their work while still contributing to their family’s employee has the freedom to do his or her job, 6. CORRA negotiations to renew leases, relocate, expand, wellbeing — including the opportunity to work make decisions and grow the business so that Corra is the global digital agency that fashion, contract and optimize their real estate for over remotely. After each monthly companywide they can truly make an impact. TicketManager beauty, and lifestyle brands trust to create luxury 25 years. The firm’s list of services include tenant staff meeting, Burnham provides lunch as a form also rewards and even overcompensates any commerce experiences. Providing solutions at representation; portfolio lease administration of appreciation and as an opportunity to foster employees who deliver particularly outstanding the intersection of technology, creativity, and and advisory; program, project and construction interpersonal relationships. The lunches are one performance. It’s no wonder that the Los Angeles strategy, Corra has built a reputation for award- management, planning + design; and culture of the many opportunities employees have, in Business Journal has listed TicketManager on the winning design, disciplined execution, and consulting. The firm believes in creating clients addition to the monthly holiday, cultural, and Best Places to Work list four times in a row, and innovative thinking. The company has seven for life by building lasting relationships with life-event celebrations the firm sponsors and the counting! offices spanning the globe but maintains a small business owners who trust Hughes Marino as a weekly carrier sponsored events. The Burnham company, family feel. Corra offers competitive partner in their real estate needs. At the heart team prides itself on operating much differently 4. BOLTON & COMPANY health benefits, flexible work arrangements and of the business is an amazing team that lives and than the average brokerage firm. The firm is Bolton & Company is a California-based, work-from-home policy, wellness program with breathes its inspiring “10 Core Values.” highly collaborative and revels in a culture that employee-owned insurance brokerage serving gym reimbursement, healthy office snacks (and One of the company’s core values is to “enjoy allows each employee to blossom into the best the needs of thousands of clients across the less-healthy wine and beer), ongoing career the journey,” and the team feels more like family possible version of themselves. Employees are country. Bolton’s team of specialists simplify the development, company outings and more. members away from home than co-workers. As a placed in roles depending not only on their insurance process for the organizations, industries The company also makes it a priority to make company, Hughes Marino believes that having a strengths but also their passions. This cultivates and schools we partner with to protect and help employees feel appreciated and recognized in any fulfilling personal and professional life is achieved a staff that comes to work every day to enjoy grow what’s most important to them. One of way possible. by pursuing personal goals and striving to be “the the job they are there to do. There is strong Bolton’s core goals as a company is to remain best possible version of yourself.” Owners Jason mutual respect among the staff because everyone independent, which means that rather than 7. TK1SC and Shay Hughes invest significant resources in cooperates to work toward the same end goal: answer to the demands of outside shareholders, its tk1sc is big on ideas and big on culture. The the individual growth of each and every team Burnham’s success! success is driven by a dedicated focus on the best company’s collective goal is to make buildings member and employees are very thankful for the interests of clients and employees. As a privately behave like buildings should. Working with opportunities given. The owners are extremely 3. TICKETMANAGER held, employee-owned company, each employee its industry partners, the company designs devoted to investing in the team by creating a TicketManager makes it easy for companies is acutely aware that their contributions are mechanical, electrical, plumbing, technology, low home away from home complete with beautiful to take clients to sports games, concerts, and directly responsible for the success of Bolton & voltage, and security systems. As stewards of the offices, motivating guest speakers, companywide other live events. Aside from providing a great Company. environment, tk1sc works diligently to find ways team building events, generously giving back to service, there are a number of reasons why its that conserve and/or produce energy and water, the community and inspiring each individual to employees love working at TicketManager, but 5. SIGNATURE ESTATE & always striving for the perfect shade of green. We focus and live the company’s 10 Core Values. none quite surpasses the monthly community INVESTMENT ADVISORS started in 1979 & in the blink of an eye 40 years service days where the company pays staff to Signature Estate & Investment Advisors, LLC have gone by. Six years ago there were 90 people 2. BURNHAM BENEFITS INSURANCE go out and make a difference. The CEO often (SEIA) is a registered investment advisory firm and today we are around 230. This type of growth SERVICES takes part, too. TicketManager also has monthly offering wealth management services tailored to happens only when our clients trust the firm and Burnham is a privately held, women- happy hours where the whole team can relax meet the unique needs of affluent individuals, the employees love where they work. owned, full-service strategic employee benefits and have fun, company games every Thursday, institutions and corporations. SEIA specializes consulting, and brokerage firm offering free gym memberships, unlimited paid time off, in investment management, financial planning, 8. CNM LLP comprehensive client-first strategic solutions. and — most importantly — a deep belief that investment consulting retirement planning, Founded in 2003, CNM LLP is a technical The closely held nature of Burnham allows its smart people work best when they have a huge legacy planning and philanthropic management. advisory firm that provides high value, specialized leadership to adapt — investing in cutting- measure of autonomy. The company also runs a Since 1997, SEIA has fostered a collaborative accounting advisory services based in Southern edge technology, and the tools and resources quarterly All Star Program where every quarter, work environment where associates work California, with offices in Los Angeles, Orange needed to provide a specialized level of service. each department awards $5000 to its top one or alongside owners and management to make a County, and New York. CNM LLP is also a firm Burnham’s commitment to healthy work-life two performers for that period. positive impact on the firm, as well as the clients. that truly cares about its employees’ success and harmony for its employees is a testament to Employees report that TicketManager Even while growing over time to be one of the happiness. The management team goes out of the unique culture that Burnham continues to genuinely cares about their goals, investing in largest independent RIA firms in the country, its way to make sure each and every employee nurture year after year. its teammates and putting them in a position SEIA’s uncompromising culture of respect has feels like they’re a part of a team where their
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Today, Proven Recruiting has grown from seven to use toward personalizing their workspace (they consultant’s personal skill set, and thereby original founders to a substantial community of get creative!). It’s a nice plus that the company network with many talented people in their local 9. P2S INC. core employees across the US, joined by a shared welcomes employees’ furry four-legged friends area. Goetzman Group consultants receive the P2S is an engineering, commission and dedication to meaningful work. into the office as well. consistent care, benefits and development of the construction management firm committed Goetzman organization to provide the security to creating a better future and improving an 14. SADA SYSTEMS, INC. 19. SIGNATURE TRAVEL NETWORK and stability that is craved in a constantly already talented staff. 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SADA also cares deeply about all The organization does not brand itself, but people use GoodRx’s website and popular The office includes amenities like daily healthy employees, future employees, and SADA alumni. instead operates behind the scenes of each mobile apps each month. The company’s goal snacks, a game room, massage chair room, Leadership has partnered with alternative coding member agency as an indispensable partner for is to provide Americans with convenient gym with showers and bike storage. P2S’ schools to help foster non-traditional engineering success. Signature’s philosophy is that a happy and affordable prescription drugs. Working at environmentally friendly LEED Platinum and students become successful cloud engineers; and engaged coworker will deliver their best GoodRx means you can take pride in knowing Gold certified offices feature ergonomic chairs, analyzed its own microaggressions to update service and, in turn, contribute to both personal that your work has a direct and meaningful stand-up desk options, and circadian lighting, gender-neutral job descriptions; promoted Tier I growth and profit. With frequent departmental impact on customers’ day-to-day lives. GoodRx which promotes healthy sleep patterns. Associate Consultants level-by-level until they crossovers, internal promotions, and low turnover, are disrupting the healthcare space by making have become managers themselves; and most the organization encourages employee growth prescription drugs accessible and affordable 10. MISSION importantly, celebrated SADA alumni with a without sacrificing what matters most - 14 babies to Americans. Aside from a great office Mission is an AWS Advanced Consulting cake when they feel it is time to continue on born over the past 5 years, a true point of pride! environment and “perks,” the real benefit is Partner and Managed Services Provider their own personal or professional journey. working alongside an empowering leadership committed to helping customers harness the 20. PARAMOUNT GLOBAL team, wickedly smart colleagues all while power of the cloud to fuel innovation and drive 15. MEDIAALPHA For over 40 years, Paramount Global has providing a service that helps its customers. the growth of their businesses. Ultimately, At MediaAlpha, an advertising technology been a provider of packaging and logistics Mission is a great place to work because of company that develops programmatic advertising solutions to many of the world’s top industries. 25. DLC its people. The company is comprised of platforms, the company collectively “thinks big.” The company’s culture is defined by great DLC consultants are highly skilled approximately 100 inspired and motivated Its success is a result of exceptionally talented people seeking excellence in performance and professionals with superb credentials and broad individuals based in Los Angeles, Boston, as well and conscientious team members. They define innovative customer service. Paramount strives experience inside many of the world’s leading as a variety of other locations around the world. MediaAlpha’s culture: determined, transparent, to provide an environment that encourages companies. From that rich pool of talent, DLC Mission team members are united by a core set diverse, and kind. 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BAMKO advisory board; and unique mentorship programs. a culture of diversity, inclusion, teamwork and BAMKO designs, manufactures and delivers 21. CONNEXITY INC. collaboration, support, a strong work ethic, award-winning merchandise that creates lasting Connexity is a dynamic organization offering 26. FLOQAST, INC. positivity, progressiveness, and innovation. connections between brands and their customers. cutting edge technology that treats its employees FloQast is a fast growing close management With a dedicated devotion to their craft, Raines One of the things BAMKO gets right about like clients, meaning that it strives to be the software solution built by accountants, for Feldman co-workers, and their clients, the result employee engagement is a foundation built on easiest company to work for and with. From accountants. The company is fueled by the success is a solid team with strong relationships both twin pillars of connection and growth. 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BAMKO following the “Connexity Code,” which is to professional environment for all employees and maintain a meaningful work/life balance. believes in building whole humans — challenging ‘Be Connected,’ ‘Be Curious,’ ‘Be Courageous,’ commitment to creating a cutting edge product the individual to become just a bit better every and of course, to ‘Be Cool.’ Also, Connexity that fills a void and changes accountants’ lives. 12. MURPHY O’BRIEN single day both personally and professionally. It’s embraces its diversity, is respectful of others, and Each employee exemplifies these values, making Murphy O’Brien is an agency built for a an inspiring and motivating environment that continuously dares to be different. FloQast an exciting and vibrant place to work. As connected world. The firm is plugged in, always fuels a deep sense of employee loyalty. an example of the company’s unique culture, once on and creates innovative campaigns and 22. SIGNAL SCIENCES a week, four employees from different departments extraordinary results for the companies and 17. PANGO GROUP Signal Sciences is the fastest growing web are awarded $100 to go out to lunch to encourage brands it serves. Thanks to its supportive working Pango Group is a family of brands who loves application security company in the world. With collaboration and discussion. environment, along with generous employee the escrow/real estate industry. Because Pango’s its award-winning next-gen WAF and RASP benefits, Murphy O’Brien is not only one of success is 100% reliant on amazing people that solution, Signal Sciences protects 10,000+ 27. EVITE, INC. the most successful agencies of its size, but also it works for and with, it cares about its people, applications and more than a trillion production Evite is the world’s leading digital platform a desirable place to work. The team invests in invests in them and provides an environment that requests per month. Signal Sciences’ three for bringing people together to celebrate their the professional development of each employee, allows them to do the best job possible. As a real co-founders firmly believe in providing a space most important life moments. Evite makes providing an environment that values mentorship estate industry employer recognized for expansive for employee autonomy and accountability. The coming together face-to-face effortless and more and collaboration, and praises individuality growth, highly diverse and inclusive culture, and environment breeds innovation and employees memorable for its 100+ million annual users. For and ingenuity. Murphy O’Brien hires, trains a team of people with some of the brightest, most are encouraged to push the boundaries of what employees, Evite offers competitive benefits and and retains the best and brightest talent in the dynamic professionals in the industry, Pango they think can be achieved. 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Its rapidly growing office Structural Focus is a structural engineering Mansour Travel Company’s seasoned team of accounting and consulting firm focusing has worked diligently to help people achieve consulting firm specializing in the design of professionals is drawn from varied backgrounds on middle-market business, entrepreneurs, their goals for financial growth and security complex and innovative buildings. Partnering and collectively has many years of experience. high net-worth individuals, and complex by providing a broad range of financial with architects and owners from project The company has been in business for 38 years consulting matters. Grobstein Teeple’s mission, products and services, including life insurance, conception through the reality of occupancy, - established in 1981. Since then Mansour has values, culture, and ultimately its success all investment services, estate analysis, and the firm embraces the collaborative process of assembled an eclectic staff of professionals, each involve one common thread: its people. The employee benefit services. The team is design through an ongoing, open, creative and with his/her own individual skills and strengths, firm values entrepreneurial approaches to consistently regarded as being among the most clear dialogue between the team. Structural providing comprehensive travel services for coaching and management; a dynamic and highly qualified individuals in the business. Focus prides itself in being respectful of the discerning clientele. In keeping with the upscale engaging work environment that encourages Grounded in our core values of mutual respect, need for a work/home balance, different work creativity of the brand, the Mansour Travel collaboration; education and development of courage, growth, personal responsibility, styles, and open and clear communication. Company staff is a well-traveled, dynamic group our next generation; and volunteerism. These and discipline, the company supports and Championing individual growth, professional of people, knowledgeable and up-to-date in the core values have had a profound effect on staff
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retention, engagement, and happiness. This all directions and at all levels. The company net worth families. To the core, Miracle 18. VERTEBRAE culture is promoted at all levels, and the firm invests in its team to develop both personal Mile has demonstrated that sophisticated Vertebrae is a thriving 3D/AR technology seeks to enjoy its success as a group. education and professional skills to be fulfilled, while investment strategies and a comprehensive company with an incredible team. Much like its and development of our next generation; and maintaining a strong work/life balance. The approach to planning deliver better results industry, the team at Vertebrae are evolving and volunteerism. These core values have had a company is dedicated to helping provide with the transparency clients are looking for in growing up together. They work really hard, but profound effect on staff retention, engagement, world-class solutions to its clients and knows today’s uncertain environment. The culture at we are excited by the work they are doing and and happiness. This culture is promoted at all that its team members are the ones that make Miracle Mile Advisors is unique as well. Many by the opportunity to work with each other. The levels, and the firm seeks to enjoy its success as it happen. Every single one of the employees is of the employees and partners came from the company balances out the sometimes stressful a group. made to feel appreciated. larger, more traditional financial services firms scenarios with a kombucha and beer keg, because looking for something entirely different. The wellness and relaxation go hand-in-hand. Other 13. VACO LOS ANGELES, LLC 15. PRAY.COM firm values collaboration over competition, perks include free snacks and coffee and catered Vaco is an employment, consulting Pray.com is a social impact company. Its teamwork over individual gain, and spirit over lunches twice a week, an unlimited vacation agency whose goal is to match the strongest vision is to create a world where everyone pretentiousness and as a result have become policy, and company surfboards are available for accounting, financial and information leaves a legacy of helping others. It creates like a quirky, close-knit family. use — the Santa Monica office is close to the technology professionals with the unique technology that serves faith organizations beach and the team has been known to start the projects and permanent employment needs of and nonprofits. The products are designed to 17. SIGNATURE INVESTMENT day with a group surf session. its clients. Vaco provides a place employees empower people to cultivate community, grow ADVISORS can feel empowered to accomplish a successful their faith, and commit to healthy, daily habits. SIA (Signature Investment Advisors) is an 19. HALBERT HARGROVE career path, tailored with the freedom of A mission such as this attracts a certain type of Independent Registered Investment Advisor Halbert Hargrove Global Advisors is a flexibility with work life balance which allows employee. The team is comprised of talented, headquartered in Los Angeles that provides an fiduciary investment management and wealth employees to be or become “the best you, you passionate people from varied backgrounds. All investment management platform for advisors advisory firm serving quietly wealthy individuals can be.” Vaco provides its employees with are committed to building something bigger across the country. With such a small tight and families. It is an employee owned firm and a family friendly environment and shares than themselves. Plus, topofmarket benefits knit group of employees, every voice is heard. a true team that believes in the importance of in family events, birthdays, dinners, social like full medical coverage, weekly fitness and Monthly “check ins” and quarterly department work/life balance and creating a fun, encouraging activities and retreats. It is a very tight team. volunteer outings as a company, 12 weeks meetings serve as the platform for every environment that helps foster growth in all of paid maternity (and six weeks paid paternity) employee to sharetheir insights, questions its associates. Halbert Hargrove believes that 14. CONCENTRUS leave, a 401(k), and commuting assistance are and to understand the vision. Three levels of happier associates will in turn help create a better Concentrus provides Netsuite solutions, offered. target goals are set each quarter and this really experience for clients overall. The firm’s principles customization, support, and more. The brings everyone together. Year-end, SIA has remain deeply rooted: family, loyalty, discipline, company truly believes in its values - honesty, 16. MIRACLE MILE ADVISORS a celebration noting each employee’s specific/ patient capital, an entrepreneurial spirit, freedom humility, innovation, and collaboration - and Miracle Mile Advisors is an innovative unique contribution. There isn’t one person to excel, joy in work done well-and giving back. strives to demonstrate them every day with wealth management platform that specializes who doesn’t truly feel they have a “stake” in At both the individual and firm level, Halbert its clients and team members. Concentrus in providing comprehensive financial planning the company. Every employee knows each Hargrove volunteers time, sits on boards, and encourages open, direct, and kind feedback in and sophisticated investment advice to high other’s families as they get together quarterly. launches and underwrites impactful visions.
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20. ADAMS STIRLING 22. VIVID RESOURCING LLC 24. PHONEXA plan, Seriously puts an emphasis on employee PROFESSIONAL LAW Vivid Resourcing was founded as an Phonexa is a nationally known B2B Software well-being both short-term and the long-term. CORPORATION antidote to the corporate, managed-service as a Service (SaaS) solutions provider that Adams Stirling, a boutique law firm, has approach to recruitment. The high paced allows businesses to monitor their marketing 26. LBW INSURANCE AND proven once again to be one of the best places and competitive business of recruitment is channels and effectively measure their ROI FINANCIAL SERVICES to work in Los Angeles because of its ongoing not, however, reflected by the atmosphere with call analytics and other tools. Phonexa LBW Insurance and Financial Services commitment to its employees. Adams Stirling and spirit Vivid Resourcing maintains in the also puts great thought and care into creating surprises its employees sometimes with fun employees are engaged and satisfied and know office. What’s on display is a family instead of a workplace that is equally as innovative and events, raffles, and celebrations. The company they are valued and appreciated. The firm competitors; and close friends instead of jealous groundbreaking. Every employee is empowered has various fun activities every year such as its demonstrates this appreciation on a daily enemies. At Vivid Resourcing, there’s support to take initiative outside defined roles and white elephant gift exchange, Cinco de Mayo basis. Sometimes in big ways, sometimes just and laughter on daily basis. In fact, employees contribute “big ideas” for company progress and celebration, St. Patrick’s Day party, Chili cook with a simple “thank you” or “good job.” The describe the work environment as a place growth. Phonexa invests back into employees off, Salsa competition, etc. This company is staff genuinely like each other and spend time where “people work hard, laugh a lot and share – which can mean major investments like run by a family - and headed by someone who with each other outside of the office. The firm their stories…and chocolates!” hearty salary offerings and benefits packages, or was a single mom for a while. There is a great strives to be the best place to work by offering simple friendly reminders that employees are understanding and compassion that comes from competitive salaries, great benefits, and a 23. C&R valued with gourmet cake celebrations for work leadership when employees need time for family wonderful work environment. C&R is a PR and marketing agency of anniversaries and birthdays or running an office obligations and illnesses. The team is paid well critical thinkers and true collaborators. The billiards tournament. and expected to be “tops in the industry.” 21. WEECARE firm has a fundamental understanding of WeeCare is a Los Angeles based startup its partners’ business goals – allowing them 25. SERIOUSLY 27. CITADEL ENVIRONMENTAL making childcare affordable and accessible to develop creative strategies that drive With dual headquarters in Helsinki, Finland, SERVICES, INC. to all families in the United States. WeeCare real, success-oriented results. A tight-knit, and Los Angeles, Seriously brings together Environmental services company Citadel is a is a great place to be able to grow personally collaborative team with senior leadership the mobile games capital of the world and the company that really strives to put its employees and professionally. WeeCare supports flexible closely involved in its employees’ success, entertainment capital of the world. The merging first in every aspect of the company. It’s a great work schedules and has an unlimited PTO C&R staffers consider themselves a creative of these two cultures and locations creates place to work because it is a 100% employee policy to give team members the break that and upbeat bunch. Standout benefits include: a unique work environment that challenges owned company so that everyone is invested they deserve. The kitchen is always stocked a travel stipend, flex hours, team building employees to see from both the creative and it shows in the culture of the company. with all kinds of snacks from fresh fruits and activities, birthdays and holidays off, employee marketing and entertainment side, as well as the Citadel cares about it’s employees and family and veggies to cookies and donuts. Plus, at any time enrichment programs, and top-tier benefits. technical gaming side. This gives employees an is always looking for ways to search out better of the day, you will see at least a couple of dogs Retention and relationship building are highly unparalleled opportunity to learn all aspects of benefits and make sure it is giving employees the roaming around the office. Not only does this important to the success of the business – 50% the business. Though it’s considered a startup, education for advancement. Other perks include help dog-owning employees, but it is also a of clients have worked with C&R for more Seriously ensures that it always puts employees telecommuting and flexible schedule options; an stress reliever for anyone in the office who may than 3 years and 90% of clients and employees first. Through ample paid time off and employee annual picnic that includes spouses and families; need it. are from referrals. benefits, such as a healthcare plan and retirement and fun holiday competitions.
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Employee Benefits: Wellness Counts in Building a Culture that Lasts!
By DANONE SIMPSON
s employers are looking to create dynamic cultures to recruit and retain, benefits have Abeen known to be a driving force in this effort. Benefits are extremely important for your employees and most do not want Medicare for all. However, the cost is rising beyond employers’ budgets and this has caused reduced plans, higher deductibles and cost sharing strategies. As we care for our employees, we want to bring forth competitive plans and options that are affordable for the company and the employees, as individuals or those with families. There are only a few medical carriers, however. Competition can be strong, as these carriers offer various plans worth considering. Blue Shield of California has Trio and Anthem-Vividy, which are Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) that provide quality care with elite providers, such as UCLA and Cedars Sinai. These carriers, with their ACO models are committed to increasing patient engagement, improving quality of care, decreasing overall costs, and maximizing satisfaction for all their members and employer groups. The systems in which doctors and hospitals are paid are usually based on the number of services they deliver. ACOs pay their providers for keeping people healthy in an evidence-based, cost effective system known as value-based care. These models have creative incentives for providers to treat the whole person, rather than just writing prescriptions and ignoring poor health habits that cause “dis-ease” and then surgeries. Blue Shield has 44 ACOs in 23 regions, serving 600,000 Californians. The results they healthcare industry are using data to help them and facts for healthy eating that promote good population has declined from 90.9 percent to post show they have reduced hospital admissions, test and improve health care quality measures nutrition and fitness, which is key. Kaiser has a 90.6 percent. The vast healthcare system comes decreased days patients stay in the hospital, saved regarding medication prescribing practices mobile unit that travels around offering various with no easy answers and satisfying the multitude more than $486 million in estimated healthcare and opioid and alcohol use disorders. They bio metrics screenings. Their “come to us of populations with varying needs and desires is costs and reduced ER visits. The focus is on the are improving treatments for substance abuse approach” offers classes for smoking cessation, daunting. “One size fits all” is easier said than wellbeing of the patient. disorders and this is a major goal of the industry yoga classes and more, with a full calendar of done. Anthem Blue Cross has seen public and since approximately 2.1 million people face events on their website. Their staffing model The US flu spending is at $10.4 billion private payers shifting to the payment models opioid and other substance use disorders and allows free data flow from doctor to patient other dollars annually and employees are missing based on value of the care delivered. The U.S. more than 72,000 Americans died from opioid carriers are catching up with. When we visit our approximately 17 million workdays, costing an has faced unsustainable long-term health care usage in 2017. Substance abuse and disease doctors, they now come in with laptops. estimated $7 billion per year in lost productivity costs. Anthem states that healthcare spending management is critical, and more importantly, that employers are paying out in sick days. So as a percentage of the Gross Domestic Product is the prevention of disease is top of mind. how do we impact change? Wellness. projected to reach 19.6 percent in 2024. These Montage works with large group employers The wellness industry is worth $4.2 trillion. carriers are aware it is imperative to transform and has been offering wellness and safety The stats on wellness are increasing as more the health payment and delivery systems in programs for years. These include bio metric These carriers, with their ACO models benchmarking studies come from our carriers the United States. In 2012, twenty percent of screenings for thyroid and stroke testing, heart and employers. We see in our book of business medical claims payments totaling $65 billion — health, measuring BMI, massage therapy, yoga, are committed to increasing patient the impact of creating focused wellness and made by Blue Cross/Blue Shield Association’s breathing techniques, Healthy Doc Talks and safety programs, as they save in premiums. It members’ plans — were through VBP programs. more for our employer groups. engagement, improving quality of begins with ensuring employees are in the right Savings at that time were $500 million. In the past few years, carriers have come care, decreasing overall costs, and benefit plans. Some have savings available in Data has been a focus for all carriers as they up with innovative ways to reach the larger Health Savings Accounts (HSAs). In July, the provide a collaborative approach that includes employers’ employees from Blue Shield’s maximizing satisfaction for all their IRS added a range of preventive care benefits for care management, coordination and quality Wellvolution walking program, AETNA’s Get chronic conditions that may be provided by an measurement. Providers in these models are in Active coaching and Attain, which rewards members and employer groups. HSA-qualified deductible health plan. risk-sharing arrangements that offers incentives employees for achieving recommended steps per Everyone is focused on change and we have around quality affording participating providers a day. Anthem is catching the wave along with to be very smart about exactly what change tangible way to share in the success of managing the others towards promoting healthy lifestyles we want. As employers, we know the impact health care costs through shared savings. with wellness dollars and incentives. United The Medicare liability today costs $30.7 of sickness at work and are investing in our CIGNA has a few options our employer Health Care’s wellness programs for employees trillion, enrollees are at 59, 516,383 members, employees’ healthcare and wellness, which saves groups find successful. Level Funded plans allow include Simply Engaged health assessments and while Medicaid recipients are at 76,706,050. in cost, promotes healthy days at work, reduces the employer to have a partially self-funded plan bio metric screenings. Real Appeal offers digital CMS states healthcare spending is growing faster absenteeism and presentism, inspiring a culture that can payback for successful claims years. smart scales and coaching for weight loss for than the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per that counts. CIGNA also provides an evaluation through qualified participants. CIGNA’s providers are year. National healthcare spending has been an online member portal allowing members to seeing reversals in brain degeneration from deep projected to grow 4.8 percent in 2019 reaching Danone Simpson, MBA, GBDS, is CEO of see their physicians star ratings for health care breathing and are promoting yoga. These carriers’ $3.8 trillion. Since the ACA’s individual Montage Insurance Solutions. Learn more at quality measures. CIGNA and others in the websites are full of gym membership discounts mandate was repealed in 2019, the insured montageinsurance.com.
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Creating Value for the Multigenerational Workforce
ith historic low unemployment, there is a battle for talent and benefits are Wat the forefront. As new benefits and OTHER PROGRAMS VALUED perks are coming to the marketplace on a BY EMPLOYEES IN TODAY’S seemingly never-ending basis, organizations MARKETPLACE: are increasingly confused about what benefits to offer – especially in our current • multigenerational workforce environment. Tuition reimbursement Benefits are important to employees’ overall job satisfaction across all generations. As such, • Location independence having the right benefit programs in place has never been more critical to organizational • Time off for volunteer success. opportunities What are the top benefit programs in today’s marketplace, and what do the different • Support for care givers generations value? More important, what actions can employers take to ensure success? • Phased retirement programs
COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION • Compensation continues to hold the Fertility benefits number one spot for both attracting and retaining employees (according to a 2018 • Adoption assistance WillisTowersWatson survey). A compensation package at, or above, market rate is a top • A positive and inclusive driver for employees. Having a process for company culture performance reviews where leadership provides clear and transparent information, along with a process to recognize and reward employees, are key factors for employee retention. WHAT DOES EACH GENERATION AARP states that Boomers need to keep skills work schedules, location independence, life EMPLOYEE HEALTH AND BENEFIT PLANS VALUE MOST? current with new technologies and rapidly coaches, and wellness programs are also valued. While compensation is important, it is not At no other time in history have we had five changing job requirements in some industries. the only contributor to employee satisfaction. generations in the workforce, and this brings HOW CAN EMPLOYERS PUT THIS Different generations have varying needs, but new challenges and considerations for employers GENERATION X INFORMATION INTO ACTION? comprehensive benefit plans are important for when designing benefit programs. There are GenX employees rely heavily on their Regardless of an organization’s unique goals, everyone in the workforce. several popular classifications of generations, benefit programs. Like Boomers, GenXers value demographics and culture, the following are Organizations providing employees with with delineations being somewhat arbitrary. affordable and robust medical plans, as 45 recommendations all employers should consider a choice of health plan options – combined For the purposes of this article, the following percent have one or more chronic conditions implementing: with robust employee communications and definitions are used: (according to a 2017 Bentley University • Evaluate benefit offerings to determine if personalized decision guidance – are well- • Traditionalists, born before 1946 survey on Multigenerational Impacts on the enough flexibility and personalization is offered positioned to successfully support them (73-plus years old) Workplace). Many have young children and to meet employees’ wants and needs. According regardless of their stage in life. • Boomers, born 1946-1964 may also care for aging parents, making child to the MetLife’s 2019 Benefit Trends Survey, 93 (54-72 years old) care and elder care programs and resources percent of employees say the ability to customize RETIREMENT PLANS • Generation X, born 1965-1980 important. their benefits is a must-have or nice-to-have With pension plans a thing of the (38-53 years old) With work-life balance a top priority, option. past in the private sector, employees are • Millennials, born 1981-1995 access to services such as telemedicine, virtual • Pair flexible options in your benefits looking to their organizations to offer strong (37-23 years old) visits, wellness programs and onsite clinics package with decision support to enhance retirement programs such as 401(k) or 403(b) • Generation Z, born 1996-2010 allow GenXers to manage work commitments, member experience and connect people to plans, preferably with employer matching (Under 23 years old) personal and family obligations, as well as their benefits they need and value. contributions. According to 78 percent of own health. • Understand the segments of your survey respondents, financial retirement While every individual is unique, each Employer matching retirement programs, population and their personal health care needs security has become a more important concern generation has trended towards valuing financial guidance and job advancement to assess opportunities for improvement and for them over the last two or three years distinctive – and sometimes contradictory – opportunities are valued by these mid-career targeted programs. (according to a 2017 Global Benefits Attitudes benefits and work perks. Effectively managing employees. • Provide employees with resources to better Survey). these divergent desires can mean the difference manage their health care. Utilize a robust, between winning or losing top talent. The right MILLENNIALS multifaceted communications approach to WELLNESS PROGRAMS benefits and perks also help employers foster Millennials garner a lot of attention from support employees in maximizing the benefits The basic gym reimbursement wellness increased productivity, loyalty and a reduction employers, and for good reason: they are program. program has been replaced by programs focused in employee stress levels. the largest segment of the U.S. workforce • Gather employee feedback, evaluate and on the whole employee. A holistic wellness (according to Pew Research Center). act on the feedback collected. program focuses on physical, mental, financial BOOMERS Millennials are the “on-demand generation” and social support. Understanding the unique Affordable and robust medical plans are and want to have a choice of insurance options. By understanding employees’ expectations needs, interests and motivations of your important to Boomers, as 66 percent have one Millennials may forgo a rich medical plan and motivations, and the demographics of workforce is key to effectively designing an or more chronic conditions that need to be for other coverages they desire. As a group, your workforce along with your company engaging and valuable wellness program. managed. Wellness programs supporting active Millennials are burdened by more student culture, employers can develop effective benefit living are helpful because neuromusculoskeletal loan debt than prior generations. According programs to grow a team of happy and engaged MENTAL HEALTH conditions, such as arthritis, osteoporosis and to an EdAssist survey, 33 percent expect their people across all generations. Mental health is covered under group back pain, are pervasive. employer to help repay existing student loans, medical plans, but organizations are going Worries about having sufficient money and 50 percent expect financial support for SCM is a proud sponsor of the LABJ Best Places beyond this and implementing targeted for retirement make Boomers look to their further education. Some organizations are to Work event. Kim Bubnis is Senior Vice programs to further support employees in employers for help in growing their retirement therefore offering student loan refinance and President, Benefits Division at SCM. this area. Examples of such programs include accounts. repayment assistance programs (according to an onsite counseling services, meditation rooms, Flexible schedules, job re-training and Ed Assist survey). Learn how SCM can help you put together a mindfulness programs, sleep pods, game rooms, tuition reimbursement are valuable perks for Many millennials are starting families, so strong benefits program for your organization. quiet zones, time dedicated to passion projects, many Boomers who are caring for aging parents family planning and day care support are key For more information, call (949) 250-7172 volunteer opportunities and more. and working past their planned retirement. incentives. Lifestyle benefits such as flexible or e-mail [email protected].
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Best Places to Work Spotlight: Harbor Distributing, L.L.C.
arbor Distributing, L.L.C. is part of Reyes of choice by leveraging their scale to provide Beer Division (RBD), a group of beer unparalleled service and continually striving to Hdistributorships owned by parent company grow their customers’ profitability. Reyes Holdings, L.L.C. In 1976, fresh out But it’s not only their size that sets them of college, brothers Chris and Jude Reyes apart. It’s their dedication to providing the best opened a small Schlitz beer distributorship service to its customers and always conducting in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Within themselves with integrity. It’s the resources a year, the Reyes brothers added another they devote to developing their employees’ distributorship in Savannah, Georgia and by skills and reinforcing that their safety is always 1979, they moved the company’s headquarters a top priority. And it’s their promise to do to Chicago. There, they purchased a everything they can to leave this planet better distributorship with a small share of the market than how they found it. and with their flourishing entrepreneurial expertise, transformed it into a powerhouse, To learn more, visit reyesbeerdivision.com. helping the organization grow to become the national leader it is today. Never resting on success, RBD is now comprised of many local beer distributorships across the country. But they didn’t get there all at once. With hard work, a strategic mindset and their customers’ and suppliers’ best interests in mind, they have grown their presence in the marketplace over the years while staying true to their values. Reyes Beer Division is the largest beer distributor in the United States. They deliver over 174 million cases annually to more than 71,000 retail accounts across the nation. They are committed to being the brewers’ distributor
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We recognize that continuous learning and training are keys to the success of individuals and project teams. Our goal is to be known for providing the best training opportunities in an environment that supports professional growth and development.
DPR is proud to once again rank in the LABJ’s Best Places to Work list for 2019.
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LARGE COMPANIES (250 or more employees) Rank Name Corporate Web site Company overview Total # of US Top executive, Total # of LA Top local executive, Percentage of employees employees, title employees, title in LA full and full and female / male part time* part time*
1 Clune Construction Company www.clunegc.com Construction 585 Bill Abromitis 70 Bob Dahlstrom 25 / 75 Chief Executive Officer Executive Managing Director, President - West Region
2 West Monroe Partners www.wmp.com Consulting 1111 Kevin McCarty 47 Ken Siegman 37 / 63 President & CEO Managing Director, Los Angeles Office Leader | West Coast Financial Services
3 Henderson Engineers, Inc. www.hendersonengineers.com Engineering 778 Rich Smith, MSAE, PE, LEED AP 29 Austin Allen PE, LEED BD+C 17 / 83 President & CEO Director of Los Angeles Operations | Associate Vice President
4 HKS Architects, Inc www.hksinc.com Architecture 1322 Dan Noble 85 Scott Hunter 44 / 56 President and CEO Principal / Pacific Regional Director
5 Constangy, Brooks, Smith & www.constangy.com Legal 330 Neil Wasser 36 Ken Sulzer 66 / 34 Prophete, LLP Chair, Executive Committee Partner, Chair California Practice
6 Greenspoon Marder LLP www.gmlaw.com Legal 676 Gerald Greenspoon and Michael Marder 23 Gerald Greenspoon 46 / 54 Co-Managing Directors Co-Managing Director
7 Pariveda Solutions www.parivedasolutions.com Consulting 663 Bruce Ballengee 31 Liem Vu 28 / 72 CEO, Founder Office Managing Vice President
8 W.E. O'Neil Construction Co. www.weoneil.com Construction 485 Brian Ramsay 167 John Finn 26 / 74 CEO President
9 ServiceTitan, Inc. www.servicetitan.com Technology 638 Ara Mahdessian 595 Ara Mahdessian 33 / 67 CEO CEO
10 Onica Group LLC www.onica.com Consulting 303 Stephen Garden 47 Giri Premsingh 33 / 67 CEO CFO
11 DPR Construction www.dpr.com Construction 3013 George Pfeffer 471 Abel Gonzalez 14 / 86 President Business Unit Leader
12 Impact Networking, LLC www.impactmybiz.com Technology 596 Frank Cucco 33 Peter Zwers 12 / 88 CEO Sales Manager
13 Ryan, LLC www.ryan.com Corporate Tax Advisory Services 1702 G. Brint Ryan 42 John Lyon 60 / 40 Chairman and CEO Principal, Sales and Use Tax
14 Roth Staffing Companies www.rothstaffing.com Staffing 637 Adam Roth 74 George Pentaris 70 / 30 CEO Market Director
15 Point B www.pointb.com Services - Other 778 Mike Pongon 67 Chris Ruhe 31 / 36 Chief Executive Officer Practice Director
16 Insperity www.insperity.com Services - Other 3200 Paul Sarvadi 41 Sarah Grimstead N/A Chairman and CEO Regional Vice President
17 Amobee www.amobee.com Advertising/PR/Marketing 639 Kim Perell 80 Nathasha Lawson 42 / 58 CEO VP, HR
18 Shawmut Design and www.shawmut.com Construction 1448 Les Hiscoe 156 Greg Skalaski 32 / 68 Construction CEO Vice President, Shawmut West
19 Webcor Builders www.webcor.com Construction 1595 Jes Pedersen 221 Gust Soteropulos 11 / 89 CEO SVP
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LARGE COMPANIES (250 or more employees) Rank Name Corporate Web site Company overview Total # of US Top executive, Total # of LA Top local executive, Percentage of employees employees, title employees, title in LA full and full and female / male part time* part time*
20 PCL Construction www.pcl.com Construction 1685 Dave Filipchuk 293 Cathy Orquiola 21 / 79 CEO Vice President & District Manager
21 Alston & Bird www.alston.com Legal 1735 Richard Hays 152 Thomas Wingard 45 / 55 Managing Partner Partner in Charge of Alston & Bird's Los Angeles Office
22 Aya Healthcare www.ayahealthcare.com Staffing 752 Alan Braynin 27 Alan Braynin 77 / 23 President and CEO President and CEO
23 Harbor Distributing, LLC www.reyesbeerdivision.com Distribution 33045 Thomas Reyes 501 Mark Smith 4 / 96 President, West Coast President, Allied Beverages & Harbor Distributing Santa Fe Springs
24 Panda Restaurant Group www.pandarg.com Restaurant 38344 Andrew & Peggy Cherng 2324 Ju Cheysadawoot 48 / 52 Co-Founder, Co-Chair, Co-CEO Vice President of Operations
25 Pardee Homes www.pardeehomes.com Real Estate, Construction 399 Mr. Doug Bauer 67 Dave Little 48 / 52 and New Residential Home CEO President – Pardee Homes, Construction Pasadena/LA
26 Build Group Construction www.buildgc.com Construction 497 Ross Edwards 47 Todd Pennington 16 / 84 Company INC CEO Division President
27 Swinerton www.swinerton.com Construction 3684 Jeffrey Hoopes 725 Ray Haj Vice 15 / 85 Chairman President, Division Manager
28 Buchalter, A Professional www.buchalter.com Legal 457 Adam J. Bass 236 Adam J. Bass 51 / 49 Corporation President, Chief Executive Officer, President, Chief Executive Officer, and Chief Operating Officer and Chief Operating Officer
29 Boingo Wireless www.boingo.com Technology 462 Mike Finley 252 Mike Finley 32 / 68 CEO CEO
30 MGO www.mgocpa.com Accounting 327 Kevin O'Connell 151 Jerome Vermeulen 54 / 46 CEO Partner
31 Protiviti www.protiviti.com Consulting 2700* Joseph Tarantino 113 Barbara Cabello N/A President & CEO Managing Director
32 Charles Pankow Builders, www.pankow.com Construction 298 Kim Lum 168 Kim Lum 37 / 63 Ltd. CEO CEO
33 JLL www.jll.com Real Estate 28700 Christian Ulbrich 697 Peter Belisle 39 / 61 Chief Executive Officer Market Director, Southwest Region
34 Lockton Companies www.lockton.com Insurance - Non-Healthcare 4652 Ron Lockton 360 Nate Mundy 47 / 53 President and CEO Chief Operating Officer, Pacific Series
35 CBIZ MHM, LLC www.cbiz.com Financial Services - Other 4723 Jerome Grisko 94 Jim Parks 57 / 43 CEO Managing Director
36 Brookfield Properties www.brookfieldproperties.com Real Estate 963 Bruce Flatt 211 Bert Dezzutti 36 / 64 Senior Managing Partner, President Executive Vice President, Western Region & CEO
37 Getty Images www.gettyimages.com Media 848 Craig Peters 78 Kirstin Benson 58 / 42 CEO VP, Global Entertainment
38 Integral Group www.integralgroup.com Engineering 250 Kevin Hydes CEO 38 Andrew Reilman Managing Prncipal 56 / 44
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MEDIUM COMPANIES (50 to 249 employees) Rank Name Corporate Web site Company overview Total # of US Top executive, Total # of LA Top local executive, Percentage of employees employees, title employees, title in LA full and full and female / male part time* part time*
1 Hughes Marino www.hughesmarino.com Commercial Real Estate 79 Jason Hughes 16 Jason Hughes 56 / 44 Chairman & CEO Chairman & CEO
2 Burnham Benefits Insurance www.burnhambenefits.com Healthcare - Insurance/Services 93 Kristen Allison 15 Nathan Ackeret 71 / 29 Services resident and CEO VP/Managing Director
3 TicketManager www.ticketmanager.com Technology 60 Tony Knopp 35 Tony Knopp 15 / 85 CEO CEO
4 Bolton & Company www.boltonco.com Insurance Brokerage - Benefits 186 Ronald C. Wanglin 176 Ronald C. Wanglin 62 / 38 and Risk Management Chairman of the Board Chairman of the Board
5 Signature Estate & www.seia.com Financial Services - Other 91 Brian D. Holmes 58 Brian D. Holmes 35 / 65 Investment Advisors President & CEO President & CEO
6 Corra www.corra.com Technology 108 Ronald Bongo 29 Rachel Weir 50 / 50 CEO Chief Revenue Officer
7 tk1sc www.tk1sc.com Engineering 226 Roger Carter 26 Louise Belair 30 / 70 CEO Principal
8 CNM LLP www.cnmllp.com Accounting 100 Nathan Matthews 79 Nathan Matthews 45 / 55 Managing Partner Managing Partner
9 P2S Inc. www.p2sinc.com Engineering 212 Kevin L Peterson 199 Kevin L Peterson 26 / 74 CEO/President CEO/President
10 Mission www.missioncloud.com Technology 84 Simon Anderson 50 Simon Anderson 32 / 68 CEO CEO
11 Raines Feldman LLP www.raineslaw.com Legal 77 Jonathan Littrell 71 Jonathan Littrell 43 / 57 Managing Partner Managing Partner
12 Murphy O'Brien www.murphyobrien.com Advertising/PR/Marketing 63 Karen Murphy O'Brien 63 Karen Murphy O'Brien 87 / 13 Founder & CEO Founder & CEO
13 Proven Recruiting www.provenrecruiting.com Staffing 50 Ingram Losner 15 Ingram Losner 60 / 40 CEO & Co-Founder CEO & Co-Founder
14 SADA Systems, Inc. www.sadasystems.com Technology 121 Tony Safoian 121 Tony Safoian 35 / 65 CEO CEO
15 MediaAlpha www.mediaalpha.com Technology 75 Steve Yi 34 Steve Yi 42 / 58 CEO & Co-founder CEO & Co-founder
16 BAMKO www.bamko.net Advertising/PR/Marketing 67 Philip Koosed 58 Philip Koosed 53 / 47 President President
17 Pango Group www.pangogroup.com Real Estate 241 Scott Akerley 192 Scott Akerley 76 / 24 CEO, Owner CEO, Owner
18 EZ Texting www.eztexting.com Telecommunications 106 Norman Happ 78 Norman Happ 38 / 62 CEO CEO
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MEDIUM COMPANIES (50 to 249 employees) Rank Name Corporate Web site Company overview Total # of US Top executive, Total # of LA Top local executive, Percentage of employees employees, title employees, title in LA full and full and female / male part time* part time*
19 Signature Travel Network www.signaturetravelnetwork.com Services - Other 66 Alex Sharpe 61 Karryn Christopher 85 / 17 CEO EVP, Marketing & Preferred Partnerships
20 Paramount Global www.paramountglobalservices.com Distribution 73 Jay Gample 73 Jay Gample 34 / 66 President President
21 Connexity Inc. www.connexity.com Technology 162 Bill Glass 121 Bill Glass 35 / 65 CEO CEO
22 Signal Sciences www.signalsciences.com Technology 127 Andrew Peterson 127 Andrew Peterson 19 / 81 CEO and Co-Founder CEO and Co-Founder
23 The Goetzman Group www.goetzmangroup.com Consulting 54 Greg Goetzman 45 Greg Goetzman 50 / 50 CEO CEO
24 GoodRx www.goodrx.com Health Tech 170 Doug Hirsch 137 Doug Hirsch N/A Co-CEO Co-CEO
25 DLC www.dlcinc.com Consulting 175 Thomas Moran 73 Dak Gilinksy 30 / 70 CEO Managing Director
26 FloQast, Inc. www.floqast.com Services - Other 141 Michael Whitmire 132 Michael Whitmire 22 / 78 CEO CEO
27 Evite, Inc www.evite.com Technology 104 Victor Cho 83 Victor Cho 47 / 53 CEO CEO
28 TeleSign www.telesign.com Technology 97 Ryan Disraeli 97 Ryan Disraeli 40 / 60 CEO CEO
29 Los Angeles Federal Credit www.lafcu.org Financial Services - Other 157 Richard Lie 157 Richard Lie 67 / 33 Union CEO/President CEO/President
30 Prodege, LLC www.prodege.com Technology 213 Chuck Davis 167 Chuck Davis 30 / 70 CEO CEO
31 Windes www.windes.com Accounting 152 John Di Carlo 93 John Di Carlo 60 / 40 President/Managing Partner President/Managing Partner
32 Nourmand and Associates www.nourmand.com Real Estate 201 Michael Nourmand 201 Michael Nourmand 60 / 40 President President
33 NORTHSTAR MOVING www.NorthStarMoving.com Moving and Storage 85 Ram Katalan 85 Ram Katalan 18 / 82 COMPANY President/Ceo President/Ceo
34 Beach Cities Health District www.bchd.org Healthcare - Provider 75 Tom Bakaly 75 Tom Bakaly 73 / 27 Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer
35 CoverHound www.coverhound.com Insurance - Non-Healthcare 138 Keith Moore 90 Patty DiMolfetta 57 / 43 CEO & Chairman of the Board Chief Accounting Officer & Head of HR
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SMALL COMPANIES (15 to 49 employees) Rank Name Corporate Web site Company overview Total # of US Top executive, Total # of LA Top local executive, Percentage of employees in LA employees, title employees, title female / male full and part time* full and part time*
1 Kardent Design www.kardentdesign.com Architecture 21 Richard Dilday, President 21 Richard Dilday, President 80 / 20
2 Konnect Agency www.konnectagency.com Advertising/PR/Marketing 34 Sabina Gault, CEO 25 Sabina Gault, CEO 100 / 0
3 Blaze PR www.blazepr.com Advertising/PR/Marketing 16 Jennifer Gibson, VP 16 Matt Kovacs, President 81 / 23
4 Be Structured Technology www.bestructured.com Technology 15 Chad Lauterbach, CEO 15 Chad Lauterbach, CEO 25 / 75 Group
5 Kobe Digital www.kobedigital.com Advertising/PR/Marketing 23 Arya Bina, CEO 23 Arya Bina, CEOCEO 58 / 42
6 Northwestern Mutual - westlosangeles.nm.com Financial Services - Other 35 Juan S. Baron, CFP, CLU, ChFC 35 Juan S. Baron, CFP, CLU, ChFC 43 / 57 West Los Angeles Managing Director Managing Director
7 iFactor www.iFactor.com Engineering 43 Brittany Dianat, CEO 42 Brittany Dianat, CEO 20 / 80
8 Structural Focus www.structuralfocus.com Engineering 21 David Cocke, President 21 David Cocke, President 38 / 19
9 Montage Insurance Solutions www.montageinsurance.com Healthcare - Insurance/ 20 Danone Simpson 20 Danone Simpson 12 / 8 Services CEO & President CEO & President
10 Mansour Travel Company www.mansourtravel.com Travel Management 16 Virginia Kay Mansour, CEO 16 Virginia Kay Mansour, CEO 50 / 50
11 Cloudsquare www.cloudsquaire.io Consulting 15 Dennis Mikhailov, President 15 Dennis Mikhailov, President 20 / 80
12 Grobstein Teeple LLP www.gtllp.com Accounting 40 Howard Grobstein, Partner 30 Howard Grobstein, Partner 31 / 19
13 Vaco Los Angeles, LLC www.vaco.com Staffing 31 Frances Moreno 31 Frances Moreno 58 / 42 Managing Partner Managing Partner
14 Concentrus www.concentrus.com Consulting 16 Amy Malmquist, COO 15 Amy Malmquist, COO 73 / 27
15 pray.com www.pray.com Technology 26 Steven Gatena, CEO 24 Steven Gatena, CEO 17 / 83
16 Miracle Mile Advisors www.miraclemileadvisors.com Financial Services - Other 23 Brock Moseley 23 Brock Moseley 40 / 60 Managing Partner Managing Partner
17 Signature Investment www.SignatureIA.com Financial Services - Other 17 Brian Holmes, President 15 Brian Holmes, President 25 / 75 Advisors
18 Vertebrae www.vertebrae.com Technology 18 Vince Cacace, Founder & CEO 16 Vincent Cacace, CEO 25 / 75
19 Halbert Hargrove www.hhga.com Financial Services - Other 33 Russ Hill , Chairman/CEO 27 Russ Hill, Chairman/CEO 48 / 52
20 Adams Stirling Professional www.AdamsStirling.com Legal 42 Adrian J. Adams 17 Adrian J. Adams 65 / 35 Law Corporation Managing Partner & CEO Managing Partner & CEO
21 WeeCare www.weecare.co Technology 23 Jessica Chang, CEO 23 Jessica Chang, CEO 70 / 30
22 Vivid Resourcing LLC www.vividresourcing.com Staffing 17 Jamie Gardiner, President 17 Jamie Gardiner, President 23 / 77
23 C&R www.candrpr.com Advertising/PR/Marketing 16 Pieter Ruig, Co-Founder 16 Spencer Castillo, Co-Founder 88 / 12
24 Phonexa www.zeroparallel.com Advertising/PR/Marketing 18 David Gasparyan, President 18 David Gasparyan, President 46 / 54
25 Seriously www.seriously.com Mobile Gaming & 21 Andrew Stalbow 21 Andrew Stalbow 43 / 57 Entertainment Co-Founder and CEO Co-Founder and CEO
26 LBW Insurance and Financial www.lbwinsurance.com Insurance - Non-Healthcare 37 Mitzi Like President/CEO 37 Mitzi Like President/CEO 68 / 32 Services
27 Citadel Environmental www.citadelenvironmental.com Consulting 48 Loren Witkin CEO 48 Loren Witkin CEO 38 / 62 Services, Inc.
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