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The Best Places to Work in Los Angeles: A Look at the Winners
HAT MAKES A COMPANY A GREAT PLACE TO WORK? W ONE CONSIDERATION IS THE BRAND A COMPANY HAS DEVELOPED AND HOW THAT BRAND IN PERCEIVED AS A WORKPLACE BY OTHER ORGANIZATIONS AND THE WORLD AT LARGE.
The way others perceive your company can be critical to attracting, engaging, and retaining top employees. A strong message that clearly com- municates why an organization is an employer of choice and a place filled with a thriving staff can set you apart from your competition and help attract like-minded employees. That’s why many successful companies actively develop an employ- er brand to highlight their reputation as a great place to work. The 12th annual “Best Places to Work in Los Angeles” luncheon and awards celebration was hosted by the Los Angeles Business Journal at the Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza on Wednesday, August 15th. The event saluted companies that, according to the people who work for them, are the most successful in business and in nurturing their own. Each company profiled here has its own spe- cial methods of elevating morale and team spirit to new heights. In some cases, that means having a robust and generous employee benefits package; in others it may mean the company hosts fun teambuilding events and exercises, or contributes proactively to each employee’s overall well-being, be that through wellness programs, generous time off protocols, workplace amenities, charitable endeavors, engaged and accessible management or any number of other elements that lead to improved employee quality-of-life. But one thing that is common among all of them is a commit- ment to the concept that employees’ well being directly impacts a company’s well being—in the eyes of the public, its business partners, customers and shareholders. Many studies have been done on company morale and one thing that comes to light often #13 Best Small Company is that the type of work environment provided (Thinknear by Telenav) directly impacts employees’ personal and profes- sional life. When looking for a company to work for, it’s not all about salary and vacation time anymore. People want to know about the culture, the opportunities for upward mobility, and the How We Did It! education and training made available to employ- ees. People want to know which companies are The Best Places to Work in Los by Best Companies Group (BCG), evaluate the employees’ workplace evaluation was free, many participating the best places to work and what makes them Angeles is an annual celebration of Harrisburg, PA. BCG, an independent experience and company culture. Part companies opted to purchase the full great. And we are here to point them in the right elite employers who have proven workplace excellence research firm, two of the assessment (one-quarter of BCG Employee Feedback Report which direction! that they know what it takes to managed the registration process, each company’s score) consisted of The include a comprehensive summary of This year, the Los Angeles Business Journal create environments where people conducted the surveys, evaluated the BCG Employer Questionnaire (EQ), the employee feedback. The report once again partnered with Best Companies love to come to work. Identifying data and ultimately chose the firms used to collect information about each also included the employee written Group to identify the top 100 companies that and recognizing these outstanding good enough to make the list. BCG company’s benefits, policies, practices comments and the Los Angeles were honored. Best Companies Group was also workplaces is a joint effort of The Los manages 39 similar programs in other and other general information. The Benchmark Reports. This report will responsible for the survey and analysis process for Angeles Business Journal and Best cities, states and industries, as well two combined sets of data allowed help each company understand their the Best Places to Work in Los Angeles Program. Companies Group. as managing programs in Canada, the experts at BCG to conduct an workforce better and equip them Their description of “How We Did It,” outlining Morocco and the UK. in-depth analysis of the strengths and with the information to make their the analytical process utilized is detailed in this The Best Places to Work in Los opportunities that exist in each company. workplace even better. special supplement. Angeles program was open to all Part one of the assessment (three- BCG’s workplace assessment experts Across the pages that follow is a snapshot publicly or privately held companies quarters of each company’s score) determined who was good enough to view of the Best Places to Work in Los Angeles, with at least 15 employees working in involved a confidential 81 question make the list and where they ranked. Visit www.BestPlacesToWorkLA.com for more broken down by size of company – Large (250 or LA County. The workplace assessment Employee Engagement & Satisfaction information or call Best Companies Group toll more employees), Medium (50 to 249 employees) and survey process was managed Survey (EESS) which was used to While the survey process and free at (877) 455-2159. and Small (15 to 49 employees).
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The Best Large Companies to Work for in Los Angeles (250 or more US employees)
1. WEST MONROE PARTNERS is contagious and drives projects to successful 7. HKS ARCHITECTS, INC. takeaway from this training is that coworkers are West Monroe is a progressive business and completion. The “think.do.work.” mantra is HKS Architects, Inc. is a leading given the same priority as client satisfaction and technology consulting firm that partners with infused into Build Group’s culture with life architectural design firm, and ranked by financial success. True success is not measured dynamic organizations to reimagine, build, and balance through healthy living. the LABJ as LA County’s fourth largest just in revenue, but in employee engagement as operate its businesses at peak performance. The Leadership style is open-minded, honest, architectural firm. Since 1939, HKS has well. Roth Staffing stands behind this promise, company’s team of more than 950 professionals highly ethical, and above all…fun. Build completed projects in more than 1,500 cities proving its investment in happy coworkers time is comprised of an uncommon blend of business Group’s leadership philosophy is to empower and 92 countries. The firm operates from 24 and time again. With thorough surveys every consultants and deep technologists. This unique employees and equip them with processes and worldwide offices. Employees love the relaxed six months, the company gauges how well it’s combination of expertise enables us to design, tools to make informed, intelligent decisions office environment and being a part of the performing for its workers. develop, implement, and run strategic business and ultimately be their most successful self. one-firm philosophy, where all offices work as and technology solutions that yield a dramatic There is no layer of middle managers to do a team sharing resources and project successes. 12. HARBOR DISTRIBUTING LLC commercial impact on our clients’ profitability work, which promotes self-motivation and Additional employee perks include flexible Harbor Distributing is a first generation, and performance. The company believes that accountability. Every employee has an open, schedules, free evening yoga classes, a summer family owned business founded on the purchase delivering the best results for its clients is direct communication with management – no picnic for all employees and their families and of a small South Carolina beer distributorship dependent on investing in and nurturing the closed doors. Build Group has an extensive an annual holiday gala at the headquarters in 1976. Fast forward four decades later, and talent that makes it all possible. The first tenant career development program in addition office for all employees and their guests. Harbor is the largest beer distributor in the of its values is “People First” – and, since day to an impactful mentorship program. The United States, and still growing! Harbor one, the company’s leadership has focused on company has internal training at all levels of 8. BOINGO WIRELESS comes from humble beginnings and they never doing right by its people. the company. Education assistance is offered Boingo Wireless is a market leader in lose sight of that. It isn’t uncommon for the One of the reasons West Monroe has to graduate and undergraduate students and technologies that fuel today’s connected company president to be seen out working a once again placed on the top spot of the Best provides continuing education support to all lifestyle. The company’s Wi-Fi, DAS and small route with a merchandiser, or riding on a truck Companies to Work For list is that it cares employees. cell networks reach more than a billion people with one of the drivers. What most makes the deeply about its employees’ career equity. There each. Every day, Boingo’s team is tackling company one of the best places to work is the is a genuine desire from the company to put 4. AYA HEALTHCARE challenges and pioneering solutions that have commitment to growth and development of its people on projects they care about, give people Although Aya Healthcare continues to never been done anywhere else. Aside form the people. stretch assignments, and develop the next experience rapid growth, the company hasn’t exciting and fast-paced environment, the staff generation of leaders. West Monroe is dedicated lost sight of what’s most important: people. also appreciates the way the company engages 13. SERVICETITAN, INC. to the communities in which its people work Aya is changing the face of healthcare staffing employees across the company with team ServiceTitan is a mobile, cloud-based and live. Through its 1+1+1 Program, the by creating exceptional experiences for travel building activities like the annual Hackathon. software platform that helps home services company contributes 1% of its time, profits and clinicians as well as the healthcare facilities they Boingo even helps its employees host events companies streamline operations, improve talent to local organizations. serve—and this culture also extends to corporate they are passionate about such as drone races, customer service, and grow their business. At team members. Aya works hard to deliver an chess tournaments, Black History month ServiceTitan, every day is an opportunity for 2. ALSTON & BIRD environment where employees can thrive and activities and more. change and the company takes pride in growing With more than 800 attorneys, Alston advance their careers. A variety of company- its “Titans” into the right career paths that best & Bird is a full-service, leading AmLaw 100 sponsored events throughout the year allow 9. SWINERTON match their individual talents and interests. law firm. The firm provides legal counsel and employees to both celebrate their success and Construction, by its very nature, is The company offers every Titan unlimited services to domestic and multinational clients build relationships with one another, inspiring a collaborative work. In Swinerton’s Los Angeles flexible paid time off, full employer paid benefits across a broad range of industries. Its mission is feeling of family among coworkers. office, the collaboration is enhanced by an (medical, dental, vision, short & long term to provide the highest-quality legal advice and office culture that emphasizes relationships over disability, and life insurance), free lunch and responsiveness by assembling and nurturing the 5. DPR CONSTRUCTION titles and finding solutions together rather than snacks daily, and a beautiful open workspace. strongest array of legal talent and expertise to DPR Construction is a forward-thinking orders being sent down the line. Swinerton is There’s also a highly collaborative environment. meet the challenges its clients face today. national contractor and construction a company that stands by their employees and A critical component of ensuring that Alston manager specializing in technically complex their work. The executive team’s morals and 14. POSSIBLE & Bird provides effective and integrated services and sustainable projects for the advanced integrity are high and infectious. The benefits POSSIBLE is a digital advertising, PR and is the firm’s unique culture, which has been technology/mission critical, life sciences, higher that are provided are some of the best in the marketing firm with a focus on innovative ways repeatedly recognized for fostering teamwork education and commercial markets. Founded in industry, specifically the 401k match, ESOP to help boost brands. Employee perks include among the lawyers and with the clients. Alston 1990, DPR is privately held, employee-owned contributions, and healthcare. Another truly a filly-stocked kitchen, breakfasts provided, & Bird has a number of programs designed to company that has grown to a multi-billion- great aspect of working at Swinerton is the lunches, beverages, snacks. POSSIBLE offers a reinforce its values, mission, and vision. Core dollar organization with offices around the fact that the company is employee-owned so full bar with two beer taps, a dog friendly office, values include integrity, consideration for others, country, making it one of the largest general that the staff answers to themselves and not to summer barbeques, food trucks, summer office fairness, merit, diversity in backgrounds and contractors in the nation and a great story of stockholders. outings, a great annual holiday party, “bring interests, good humor, and collegiality. One entrepreneurial success. Employee perks include your kids to work day,” raise money for charity of these programs is TOP ECHELON, Alston wine bars, lenient work hours and the provision 10. CLUNE CONSTRUCTION events, weekly yoga and flexible hours. They & Bird’s internal service program designed to of a comfortable, pleasant and safe workplace. COMPANY also appreciate the “Summer Fridays,” where for cultivate an energized workforce with a passion There are even different DPR Vacation Houses Clune Construction is a national, employee- every other Friday between Memorial Day and for service and a commitment to continuous that employees have access to (Palm Springs owned general contractor, with more than 500 Labor Day, the office closes at 2pm. learning and improvement. The staff gathers and Mammoth). talented professionals located in five offices for 10 minutes daily to set game plans and make across the U.S. Since 1997, the company has 15. HORIZON MEDIA suggestions to management, stay informed of 6. SHAWMUT DESIGN AND been providing construction management The phrase “Business is Personal” defines key decisions, and have fun. Alston & Bird CONSTRUCTION services for some of the most well known how Horizon Media does what it does. also hosts its annual ABBY awards. This award Shawmut Design and Construction is companies in the world. Clune manages more Forging meaningful, authentic relationships show is an opportunity for the firm to express a leading construction management firm than $900 million in construction projects is paramount to our culture of collaboration, gratitude to attorneys and staff. that works with the most prominent clients, annually yet still manages to maintain its trust, engagement and entrepreneurial spirit. architects and designers in the industry and dedication to treating employees like family. It Employees are encouraged to engage with one 3. BUILD GROUP consistently delivers on their visions. Unique puts clients first and adheres to a strict ethical another and with the company in ways beyond Build Group sees a difference between among construction companies, Shawmut code – winning awards for its ethical business their job description by asking questions and “fitting in” and “standing out” with its provides the same level of high-value services for practices and for being a great place to work for raising their hands when they see potential for competition. The company’s people are the projects of all sizes – from a four-week occupied employees. change. Horizon harbors the promise of ideas stand out type; they are given lots of freedom renovation to an out-of-ground building. Each and values every voice regardless of tenure, with responsibility. Build Group employees project is meticulously planned to allow for the 11. ROTH STAFFING COMPANIES and fosters meaningful connections between have to look in the mirror and “think.do.work.” best construction experience for clients. As an When coworkers first join Roth Staffing, employees of all levels. One way they do this is Build’s people charge hard at work and play hard ESOP (employee-owned) company, Shawmut part of their training is learning about the through a women’s leadership program, which afterwards. The vibe is loose, but all employees/ has created a culture of ownership, proactive Four Circles of Excellence. Composed by CEO serves as a platform for creating mentorships teams are held accountable through a metrics solution making, and forward thinking. Adam Roth, the Four Circles define key areas and expanding networks. program, which measures job and service Employees truly enjoy what they do, and this where the company seeks to excel: Ambassador performance. The company’s culture of smart, is apparent in both their work and in their Satisfaction, Customer Satisfaction, Financial competitive employees with strong personal will longstanding relationships with clients. Success, and Coworker Satisfaction. The main Continued on page 24
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Continued from page 22 initiatives (such as Habitat for Humanity, Haiti areas and subspecialties, including bank and extensive industry experience and local market 16. AMOBEE aid trips, etc.). Stout offers eight hours of paid finance; corporate; health care; litigation; knowledge. Most importantly, the employees Amobee is a global technology company time off per year to participate in community insolvency and financial law; intellectual treat one another like family. Other employee that transforms the way brands and agencies activities. There is also availability of meaningful property; labor and employment; real estate; and perks include a great holiday party and the offer make marketing decisions and a wholly professional development opportunities as well as tax and estate planning. Employees appreciate of flexible schedules for those who need it. owned subsidiary of Singtel, one of the largest strong mentor/mentee relationships. the monthly staff lunches, the casual Fridays and communications companies in the world. the holiday parties. There’s also a 5k charitable 30. PROTIVITI Each year the company participates in an 21. CENTERFIELD run, a monthly cooking course benefiting the Protiviti is a global consulting firm that annual Hackathon, a 24-hour competition for Centerfield develops Big Data driven Downtown Women’s Center, and regular delivers deep expertise, objective insights, a engineering teams to conceive, design, and marketing and sales technology utilizing real shareholder promotion ceremonies. Buchalter tailored approach and unparalleled collaboration build an innovative project from scratch. The time biddable media, automated call routing and has offices in Los Angeles, Orange County, San through consulting solutions in finance, objective of this event is to embrace teamwork customized scripting. Its proprietary platform, Francisco, Napa Valley, Sacramento, Scottsdale, technology, operations, data, analytics, and collaboration, finding out-of-the-box Dugout, combined with its 1,500 person sales and Seattle. governance, risk and internal audit. Protiviti solutions to problems and obstacles in the digital and retention center delivers new customers at offers a global, collaborative and diverse advertising and beyond. Amobee also has a scale to many of the leading brands worldwide. 26. PCL CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, workplace for its employees, with exceptional strong female leadership presence, which is Centerfield fosters a workplace environment of INC. opportunities for career development; a strong unusual for the sector. inclusiveness whereby all employees feel they PCL takes great pride in fostering a culture tradition of mentoring; a competitive benefits are contributing to the success of the company. where employees can be their authentic selves. package; an employee recognition program; 17. GETTY IMAGES, INC. There is a high energy in the office every day, The culture and atmosphere at PCL is associated and the chance to help and support the local The legendary supplier of photographic and employees come to work excited to solve with a 100 percent employee-owned model community. Protiviti also offers employees content, Getty Images continues to move the problems and drive the business forward. The where employees are offered actual stock in the a sabbatical program that allows eligible world through images. The company provides company has a relaxed office environment with company. Ownership stimulates an environment consultants to take up to three months off an inspiring workplace that supports the creative music playing, food/snacks offered for free, and a of accountability, camaraderie, quality, teamwork, to pursue their own personal passions and venture of capturing the world’s events. Getty flexible work schedule. and creates a strong sense of purpose, family and adventures, with a stipend. is an employee-centric workplace focusing belonging. Employees thrive in the high-energy on individual growth with a career mindset 22. INSPERITY environment, have an entrepreneurial spirit, and 31. ACCENTURE inside the company. With many long tenured Insperity provides an array of human are passionate about their work. This is because Accenture is a leading global professional employees extending beyond 10 years into 25+, resources and business solutions designed to each position ensures the success of each project service company, providing a broad range it is clearly a desirable place to work. Employee help improve business performance. Insperity and PCL has worked on some excitingly, iconic of services and solutions. The company’s perks include great summer and holiday parties, Business Performance Advisors offer the most projects such as Staples Center, Harry Potter, compensation philosophy provides competitive an in-office bar, a Ping-Pong table, a dartboard, comprehensive Workforce Optimization solution and LAFC Banc of California Stadium, among rewards to all employees. The Total Rewards large Jenga blocks, and monopoly tournaments. in the marketplace that delivers administrative others. package includes a range of market-relevant relief, better benefits, reduced liabilities and benefits including annual individual performance 18. RYAN, LLC a systematic way to improve productivity. 27. HUDSON PACIFIC PROPERTIES bonuses. Accenture offers equity acquired Ryan is a tax services and consulting Insperity provides employees with 12 hours per Hudson Pacific Properties is a real estate through share option grants and its Employee firm with more than 9,000 clients in over 40 quarter of paid time off for volunteer service company that owns and operates high-quality Share Purchase Program. Staff may purchase countries. Ryan’s flexible, results-orientated and the company also provides a comprehensive office and studio properties throughout the West Accenture shares at a 15 percent discount. The workplace program encourages its employees benefits plan that includes medical, prescription Coast. Its core values empower employees to company’s Truly Human program encourages to balance their work life and personal life. drug, dental and vision coverage. Insperity also realize their full potential to deliver outstanding employees to take care of their total selves -body, All employees are measured on results and provides employees with 100% company match results. The company maintains a strong mind, heart, and soul, so they can be their best not “face time” in the office. Ryan’s values up to 6% on their 401(k) plans. commitment to innovation and collaboration, as professionally and personally. and culture resonate with employees. The well as creating a fun workplace where employees company’s leadership recognizes and respects 23. KELLEY DRYE & WARREN LLP are rewarded and afforded opportunities for 32. TRANSWESTERN entrepreneurial spirit. Employees love Ryan’s Kelley Drye & Warren LLP is a law firm professional growth. Hudson Pacific approaches Transwestern is a team of collaborative commitment to professional and personal success that continually shows its commitment to the workplace as a destination for fostering entrepreneurs raising the bar on what it means for all employees. They also appreciate the broad its employees, as well as its clients. The firm ideas, and in many ways, operates like an to provide a higher level of service. No matter range of benefits, including, but not limited is forward thinking, innovative, and on the innovative technology startup than a real estate how much the company has grown its global to maternity leave, tuition reimbursement, forefront of technology. It strives to provide firm. Hudson Pacific’s LA headquarters features reach and resources, its approach to commercial gym membership and wellness programs, and ample resources to employees in an effort to high-end office design, light-filled workspaces, real estate will always be people-driven and community outreach. provide efficiencies in their day-to-day. The common areas, outdoor space and a gym. client-focused. At Transwestern, management firm understands the importance of recognition believes that being the best place to work makes 19. PARIVEDA SOLUTIONS and rewards employees for a job well done. 28. BROOKFIELD PROPERTIES us the best place to do business. The company Pariveda Solutions is an employee-owned, Celebrating people and life events is a regular Brookfield Properties is a global, best- continues to grow by creating extraordinary strategic services and information technology occurrence and has a positive impact on morale. in-class real estate operating company with opportunities for its people, who in turn create consulting company that grows and deploys The firm invests in its people, shows support to industry-leading capabilities in support of all of extraordinary experiences for our clients. talented people to solve the strategic and its communities, and diversity and inclusion are Brookfield’s real estate investment strategies. Additional employee perks include emphasis technical challenges of its clients. The high on its list of priorities. The company’s vertically integrated operating on a work-life balance, a thriving culture and company also strives to create a positive work capabilities provide real estate management flexibility. environment. The culture is one that focuses 24. IA INTERIOR ARCHITECTS services for Brookfield’s premier property on growing the individual towards their fullest IA has implemented many programs to assets across the office, multifamily, retail and 33. PARDEE HOMES potential. Exemplified through semi-annual engage its employees in participating and hospitality sectors. Working at Brookfield Originating in Los Angeles in 1921, Pardee reviews and the opportunity to be promoted directing cultural endeavors and professional/ Properties is about bringing out the best in Homes is one of homebuilding’s most prominent each year based on each employee’s own career industry development through its community people. Brookfield Properties employees have the companies, noted for premier master-planned growth. Company-wide trainings and internal of innovation. These communities include a opportunity to pursue rewarding and challenging communities, sustainable, energy-efficient events like FinFest contribute to the “learn philanthropic committee, IA Reach, which work with skilled and supportive colleagues while building practices, quality construction, always” mentality. The company’s mentorship furthers IA’s commitment to people, culture, and developing and building a career. Even as the responsive customer service and dedication program and career advisors give employees the innovation. This corporate initiative’s mission company continues to grow, it has maintained an to the educational and civic goals of the chance to coach each other and have a support is to link corporate citizenship with community entrepreneurial approach. communities in which it builds. The Pardee system throughout their careers. needs through private initiatives for public culture and legacy are very much in synch with good. The firm invests its resources back into 29. CRESA LOS ANGELES TRI Pointe commitments and leadership, and 20. STOUT RISIUS ROSS LLC the communities in which its offices thrive. Unlike traditional commercial real estate Pardee benefits greatly from TRI Pointe’s agility, For more than 26 years, Stout Risius Ross has Additional communities include a peer-to- firms, Cresa exclusively represents corporate accountability, stability, and thought leadership. developed a culture where positive team attitude, peer mentorship program, focusing on aligning clients, providing Total Process Management Pardee’s workforce dedication, team dynamics accountability, commitment, entrepreneurialism, professionals across disciplines for knowledge and and serving as a long-term real estate advisor. and genuine caring underscore every element of and relationship focus are the firm’s core values. innovation sharing. Cresa presents all its clients with real- the workplace. Pardee employees are valued for This approach extends beyond the firm, as time opportunities in the marketplace. Its their myriad contributions to positive processes employees volunteer their time, talent, and 25. BUCHALTER computerized databases contain up-to-date and outcomes, and appreciated in myriad, less- resources to positively impact the communities Buchalter is a full-service business law firm reports of all projects as well as valuable quantifiable ways. in which they do business. There are also endless representing local, regional, national, and information on lease and sale comparables. In opportunities to participate in philanthropic international clients in a multitude of practice addition, all of the company’s principals have Continued on page 26
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The Best Medium-Sized Companies to Work for in Los Angeles (50 to 249 US employees)
Continued from page 24 oriented company philosophy that resounds 7. ELITE SEM success as much as they do their own. Those 1. BAMKO in everything we do. It can be hard not to Elite SEM is different from many other who excel in their roles are quickly promoted BAMKO designs, manufactures and delivers get caught up in protecting the company from marketing agencies because it focuses on and afforded opportunities to make an even award-winning merchandise that creates risk in this litigious day and age but if it means understanding what its employees want and greater impact. A successful FloQast employee lasting connections between brands and their treating people right they will even face the risks need in order to succeed in the workplace. The represents five core values: collaboration, customers. BAMKO has developed itself into that may arise. industry isn’t the same as it was 20 years ago passion, innovation, integrity, and quality. Plus, an organization that welcomes employees Employees love the team spirit and the – it’s evolving and Elite SEM is evolving with they are driven by individual and collective who are engaged, motivated people seeking a down to earth executives and senior leaders, it. Understanding and valuing its employees success. place where they can flourish into their best who engage in fun jokes, hang out with the is a huge reason why Elite SEM has been so selves. BAMKO is heavily focused on growth other employees and always practice an open successful with recruiting top talent. The work 12. GOETZMAN GROUP – personal growth, professional growth – and door policy. Employees also appreciate PENTA environment at each of Elite’s offices encourages Goetzman Group was founded upon the as a group are constantly asking themselves Building Group’s incentive comp bonuses – hard work, camaraderie, learning, discussion, principle of building strong collaborative how they can improve. People who thrive at generous bonuses offered based on the profit as well as fun. The employee retention rate is relationships with clients and consultants. The BAMKO believe that character and culture of the company each year. PENTA also hosts +94%, providing evidence of the employees’ company believes that shared trust leads to a matters – and that how they treat other people a popular company picnic – where they bring satisfaction with Elite. deeper and richer understanding of both its says an extraordinary amount about who they everyone and their families to Las Vegas for consultants’ and clients’ needs. Conceptually are. BAMKO knows how to create fun and a picnic event each summer. The company 8. TICKETMANAGER the Goetzman Group has changed the mindset turn challenge into opportunity. BAMKO’s also hosts the Intern vs. EMC music video TicketManager makes it easy for companies of career commitment and development employees love the constant encouragement competition – where the loser of the kickball to take clients to sports games, concerts, and by providing a home for those who have to become their best selves and love being game makes a fun video that the company loves! other live events. Aside from providing a great marketable skills who would like to have more surrounded by others who are pursuing their own This project brings together every level of the service, there are a number of reasons why its control between work and their other side of journey for personal growth. company in a fun event! On top of all this, the employees love working at TicketManager, but life. Goetzman Group provides multiple growth The company also hosts regular offsite company does an annual employee and family none quite surpasses the monthly community opportunities to gain additional skills and job culture building events and $300 charitable Mammoth Ski Trip. service days where the company pays staff to experiences in various business environments donation match program the company has set go out and make a difference. The CEO often and industries that are tailored to a consultant’s up as a policy. Practicing what it preaches to 4. CURRENCY takes part, too. TicketManager also has monthly professional skill set and personal goals. customers, the employees at BAMKO utilize Currency is the fastest growing financial firm happy hours where the whole team can relax their own internally developed proprietary on the West Coast. The company is proud of and have fun, company games every Thursday, 13. CONNEXITY INC. software and communication tools, so they have its A+ team of self-motivated individuals who free gym memberships, unlimited paid time With 20 years of experience in e-commerce a first-hand relationship with their company’s have an insatiable appetite for success. This is off, and – most importantly – a deep belief that and consumer analytics, Connexity provide the wares. BAMKO also proactively fosters a the sixth consecutive time that Currency has smart people work best when they have a huge necessary insights (consumer behavior data) for collaborative work environment and offers appeared on this list. Currency has created a measure of autonomy. marketers to build stronger relationships with continuing education stipends to its employees. company culture complete with office happy their customers. Its solutions connect buyers Plus, there are a number of fun employee hours, bonuses, team sports and activities and 9. P2S INC. and sellers throughout their path to purchase activities such as MasterChef-style cooking even trips to Las Vegas, Palm Springs and P2S is an engineering, commission and and enable smarter marketing at every step. The competitions. other enjoyable destinations – and that’s not to construction management firm committed company is a dynamic organization that treats mention a great compensation structure. As a to creating a better future and improving an its employees like its clients, meaning that the 2. HUGHES MARINO result, Currency employees are excited to come already talented staff. The management spares management strives to be the easiest company Hughes Marino is an industry-leading to work in the morning and grow personally, no expense when it comes to training and to work for and with. From incredible benefits, commercial real estate firm that exclusively financially, and professionally. professional development, office comfort and like free breakfast and lunch everyday (across represents tenants & buyers – never landlords. employee wellness. P2S pays for staff professional all offices), to an environment that fosters open With offices across the nation, the firm believes 5. ONICA memberships, offers tuition assistance for communication, to recognition of its employees. in creating “clients for life” by building lasting Onica is a top AWS Premier Consulting academic classes and pays for external training. relationships with business owners, who trust Partner with 300%+ growth. Developing The office includes amenities like daily healthy 14. MURPHY O’BRIEN PUBLIC them as a partner in all their real estate needs. talent is in the company’s DNA and its guiding snacks, a game room, massage chair room, RELATIONS At the heart of Hughes Marino’s business is principles are built on relationships, trust and gym with showers and bike storage. P2S’ Murphy O’Brien is an innovative public its amazing team of hard working and caring customer focus. Onica knows the value of environmentally friendly LEED Platinum and relations team with over 29 years’ experience people, and its ten Core Values, which are company culture is hard to demonstrate, but Gold certified offices feature ergonomic chairs, in the industry. The agency has been voted one the driving force behind the firm’s award- it’s crucial to long-term sustainability. The stand-up desk options, and circadian lighting, of the top places to work by PR Week, and is winning company culture and every business company believes that its success is built on which promotes healthy sleep patterns. focused on fostering a collaborative environment decision that team members make. They reflect the fact that its team is truly committed to the and providing opportunities for team members everything they embody as a company and power of teamwork and the success of its clients, 10. MEDIAALPHA to work across collections, allowing employees as individuals. Team members, who Hughes company and each other. Onica endeavors At MediaAlpha, an advertising technology to get hands-on experience with a variety Marino considers family, live and breathe these to take the time to elevate its culture to the company that develops programmatic of clients. Murphy O’Brien encourages a values and are extremely proud of the culture highest standard, sponsoring elaborate company advertising platforms, employees genuinely dynamic and supportive atmosphere with the firm has nurtured into what it is today. events, happy hours, philanthropic initiatives, work together. Their email signatures and shared knowledge and databases, creative team Employees at Hughes Marino appreciate wellness activities and employee professional business cards don’t include job titles because brainstorms, monthly cross pitching awards, and that the owners are genuinely dedicated to the development and mentorship programs. MediaAlpha believes its people are more more. The firm loves to win together, and strives success and happiness of each member. They than their titles, but rather, part of a team to never let the teammates down! pinpoint individual’s strengths and coach/ 6. UBERMEDIA that collaborates effectively and efficiently nurture them to thrive using their unique UberMedia is a data and technology and strives to take things off of each other’s 15. TK1SC talents, host inspirational team meetings and company that provides leading location plates rather than adding to them. Above all, tk1sc is big on ideas and big on culture. The embrace appreciation in the workplace. Plus, intelligence to power mobile advertising, transparency and fairness are at the core of company’s collective goal is to make buildings every February the entire HM team gathers attribution measurement, and data insights. who MediaAlpha is and what it does. Plus, the behave like buildings should. Working with together as a family at headquarters to celebrate UberMedia believes that its success is only company’s open office space lends itself to real- its industry partners, the company designs the company’s anniversary. As a day full of achieved with great people, an entrepreneurial time conversations and solutions. mechanical, electrical, plumbing, technology, inspirational speakers, team building and more, spirit, and a passionate commitment to being an low voltage, and security systems. As stewards it’s the perfect way for all employees to stay industry thought leader. The company culture 11. FLOQAST, INC. of the environment, tk1sc works diligently to connected. dedicated to creativity, teamwork, and work-life FloQast, the maker of close management find ways that conserve and/or produce energy balance. Located in a converted warehouse in software, is a rapidly growing organization fueled and water, always striving for the perfect shade 3. THE PENTA BUILDING GROUP the heart of Old Town Pasadena, the company by the success and passion of its employees. of green. Five years ago there were 90 people The PENTA Building Group is truly an provides an invigorating atmosphere in which The company’s employees are fanatical about and today there are more than 210. This type of employee-focused company. The organizational to work, live, and unwind. They don’t believe in creating and maintaining a fabulous culture growth happens only when clients trust the firm motto is that the company builds amazing cubicles, and the office is an open and inviting of support and success for everyone. FloQast’s and the employees love where they work. projects while it builds amazing people! space that inspires creativity, innovation, and a internal culture drives the way its staff works and PENTA’s original owners have instilled a people sense of community. how they interact with customers – valuing their Continued on page 28
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Continued from page 26 live these core values daily and takes the time other employees. The company values and prides itself on being staffed by professional, to recognize those that go above and beyond in encourages transparency, learning from each personable people who work hard and do genuine 16. 123 HOME CARE each area. other and collaboration. good—within their industry and beyond. 123 Home Care is a leading provider of high- quality non-medical home care services. 123 18. GUMGUM 20. MODERNHR 22. W.E. O’NEIL CONSTRUCTION provides Qualified Caregivers in the homes of GumGum has grown into a full-scale global ModernHR is a Human Resources CO. its clients who are typically seniors and assist operation with more than 250 employees Outsourcing Firm. Its goal to is to provide its For over 90 years, W.E. O’Neil has been with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs). This and plans to grow further. The company, a clients, through its human resources professionals, delivering full-service construction support to can include bathing, general hygiene, dressing, leading computer vision company on a mission the depth and expertise of a highly skilled and clients in the public and private corporations, transfer and ambulation assistance, meal to unlock the value of every online image professional human resources infrastructure, while government, and civic institutions across a preparation, light housekeeping, assistance and video for marketers, makes the care and being careful to compliment the organizations’ variety of construction delivery methods. The with exercises, and more. The team is full of growth of its employees the top priority at the philosophy and culture. Each member of the company’s foundation is rooted in its people and ambitious and motivated individuals who are company. GumGum encourages top-down and ModernHR team is talented and multi-faceted. commitment to quality, integrity, and building eager to help others and experience their own bottom-up communications and leadership. ModernHR is heavily focused on making sure great relationships. W.E. O’Neil not only builds personal and professional growth. With the The company creates a fun, inspiring, and that each employee is recognized and given the great relationships with its clients but also team motto being CANI, which stands for challenging (in a good way) environment that opportunity to grow and achieve nothing but the consistently strives to build great relationships Constant And Never-ending Improvement, the makes employees want to come to work every best. The company offers flexibility not only in with its employees. From work-life balance atmosphere is collaborative, positive, and fun. day. The biggest proof point is the retention the way that they provide services to customers to engaging and friendly team members, W.E. rate – over 90%! but also in the work environment its employees O’Neil is consistently looking for ways to 17. PARAMOUNT GLOBAL have come to enjoy. maintain a culture of family, fun and work. SERVICES 19. COVERHOUND Paramount Global Services’ culture is CoverHound’s employees are driven, 21. BOLTON & COMPANY 23. NORTHSTAR MOVING defined by its great people seeking excellence accountable, customer service oriented and Founded in 1931, Bolton employs more COMPANY in performance and innovative customer excellent at what they do. They work hard, than 185 insurance professionals and places Founded in 1994, Los Angeles-based service. The employees are encouraged to support each other and share a mission of in excess of $600 million in annual premiums NorthStar Moving Company has redefined be open to ideas and creative with solutions. being the best insurance technology platform on behalf of its clients, which ranks the firm the moving industry as the first to offer eco- Employees are connected with each other available. Exceeding expectations is the in the top one percent of all brokers in the luxury moving services, elevating basic moving throughout the organization and the results CoverHound team standard. Employees United States. As a privately held, ESOP-owned service, customized care and environmental can be seen through flexibility and reliability subscribe to the team spirit and don’t pass company, each employee is acutely aware that consciousness. Honored with more awards for in servicing customers. The company has the buck. Change is embraced because the his or her contributions are directly responsible service than any other moving company and established RICE values, which stands for CoverHound aims to change the status quo for the success of Bolton & Company. Bolton having received awards for corporate culture, Respect, Integrity, Communication and for insurance shoppers. The team leaders offers many exciting and challenging career green practices, community outreach and growth Excellence are they are more than just words are veterans in the insurance market who opportunities in an environment that breaks on a wall. Paramount encourages employees to are happy to mentor and support the away from a traditional insurance agency. Bolton Continued on page 30
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Continued from page 28 a row. Its reputation as an outstanding firm and “caring,” “collaborative” and “humble” to describe out to make a difference in people’s lives, put a great place to work is built upon its guiding VHA, a company that firmly believes in a work- little extra cash in their wallets and build great including multiple “Best Places to Work” awards. principles of integrity, independence, and life balance. Headquarters provides a lunch for relationships with brands. Prodege offers equity Employees appreciate that NorthStar considers professional excellence. Windes strives for an employees four days a week. Throughout the year, in the company to each employee, as the leaders its employees’ happiness as being genuinely environment that values people first, develops VHA hosts a company retreat, holiday party, recognize that each employee’s contribution is important. Best efforts are made to keep all leaders, and promotes integrity, respect, trust, and contests and potlucks in addition to professional valuable and essential to the company’s success. employees’ work-life as positive as possible. Also, professionalism. training to develop needed skill sets. the office culture is hard working but comfortable 30. SLICKDEALS and safety conscious. 26. SIGNATURE ESTATE & 28. TREMOR VIDEO DSP Slickdeals employs smart, entrepreneurial- INVESTMENT ADVISORS A lively, innovative ad tech company, minded individuals, who work hard, but also enjoy 24. THE LIBERTY COMPANY Signature Estate & Investment Advisors’ Tremor Video DSP is the leading video platform one another’s company and respect one another INSURANCE BROKERS entrepreneurial structure has afforded many that matches advertisers with their audiences - as a team. Employees have the opportunity to Liberty Company Insurance Brokers differs rewarding career opportunities. An atmosphere wherever they may be. The Tremor team truly learn from other teams; and can get involved in from other companies simply because of its of professional development is strengthened by enjoys its work creating custom brand solutions areas in which they are interested which may fall company culture. The organization emphasizes its close-knit collaboration of ideas, focus on for the LA advertising community including outside of their normal scope of work. Employees a family feel environment and truly cares for innovation, and relationship-based approach. leading Entertainment companies like ABC, are given autonomy, both in their work, and with each one of its employees, who directly benefit This allows employees to take on more Amazon, and Sony Pictures and automotive their personal schedules. Top executives are very from the firm’s strong training program for all responsibilities, gives them more opportunities brands like Toyota and Honda. The company’s accessible and participate in office activities, new hires. The company also has a very inviting to be acknowledged for their work, and more “work hard, play hard” winning attitude helps mentoring and/or just to grab a cup of coffee. All office space that caters to employee needs. Plus, room for them to learn and grow. SEIA’s major LA advertisers tell captivating brand stories of this, coupled with a cool, growing brand, a the Liberty Company offers fun incentive plans corporate structure is not actually corporate at that create meaningful, personalized moments profitable company and access to the best deals on and provides plenty of opportunity for growth. all. The company takes great pride creating an with their customers. Culture is important to the web. The company also provides fun and informative environment where they empower each employee Tremor and it offsets the hard work with fun meeting/training with the key producers. There to take control of his or her career, and self outings together. 31. RAINES FELDMAN LLP are also monthly parties and birthday celebrations. manage as much as possible. Raines Feldman considers itself the most 29. PRODEGE, LLC collaborative law firm in LA. It strives to create 25. WINDES 27. VHA CORP Prodege’s mission is to “create rewarding a culture of supportiveness, respect and curiosity, Acknowledged by Inside Public Accounting VHA believes its culture is the driving force moments” every day for its employees, business both within the work environment and with as one of the “Top 25 Best of the Best Accounting behind its accomplishments. Employees work partners and 40 million members. Prodege’s regard to the staff’s outside interests. Raines Firms in the Country,” Windes is a recognized hard and smart and laugh along the way. It comes leading online properties; rewards community Feldman promotes inclusiveness through seeking leader in the field of accounting, assurance, tax, easily when you work with leading edge high tech Swagbucks.com & cash-back shopping sites to hire people of different generations and and business consulting services. Windes has gadgetry and fantastic, focused individuals who MyPoints.com and ShopAtHome.com – have backgrounds. This diversity is reflected across the appeared on the Los Angeles Business Journal’s share the same passion. VHA team members use awarded over $500 million in free gift cards and board, from having one of the youngest Managing “Best Places to Work” list now eleven years in phrases like “customer first,” “charity-focused,” cash to its members. The 200+ employees set Partners of a firm this size in California, to its
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co-managing partners who are active members of where employees can earn points through wellness for Valentines Day, birthday acknowledgements internally, through global and functional the LGBTQ community, to the majority female activities and redeem prizes that promote health from the CEO and desk decorations, and monthly rotational programs, as well as externally, through staff. and wellness. happy hours! enrollment in professional development courses of their choosing. 32. CALLFIRE INC. 34. ALBERT & MACKENZIE LLP 36. PANGO GROUP Telecommunications company CallFire is Albert & Mackenzie is a reputable and As an real estate industry employer recognized 38. GLOBALWIDE MEDIA staffed by employees who are hardworking and growing Workers’ Compensation defense firm for expansive growth, highly diverse and inclusive GlobalWide Media is a data-driven digital driven. The company values innovation, and with multiple offices in California. Established culture, and a team of people with some of the marketing leader, providing premium media expects team members to develop ideas and to by Bruce H. Albert and Peter Mackenzie in the brightest, most dynamic professionals in the solutions for the world’s leading brands and integrate them into the business. CallFire also year 2000, the firm has grown from a total of four industry, Pango Group works hard to ensure agencies through data science. GlobalWide likes to think of itself as creative and offbeat. employees in one office, to over 140 employees that its people remain at the “heart” of the Media provides a place where employees can CallFire is made up of a variety of different types across 10 offices. The Albert and Mackenzie organization. Pango empowers them with the grow and build their career while maintaining of personalities and they are often on display. Executive, Management, IT and Support teams tools to develop and succeed in a fast-paced and a work-life balance. In addition to a leadership Employees come from diverse ethnic backgrounds work together to ensure the firm’s success in the progressive environment. The company offers an team that genuinely cares about the well being of and from various fields of work and study. industry, as well as the success of all staff, through industry-leading benefits package, fully integrated the employees, GWM as a whole celebrates the And they have many outside interests, such as updated technology, mentoring and education support staff and systems, employee driven wins and encourages each other on a daily basis. yoga, tennis, cuisine, global travel, hiking and programs, an efficiently structured and organized programs and rewards, fun company-wide events, The company goes the extra mile to take note meditation. Employees often participate in these work environment, and an open door policy and more. Pango takes pride in its culture, the of employees’ contributions and recognize hard activities together. which welcomes new ideas from employees at all great people, and has one of the best retention work, commitment, and loyalty. Not to mention levels. records industry-wide. perks like catered lunches and waffle Wednesdays! 33. BEACH CITIES HEALTH DISTRICT Beach Cities Health District (BCHD) is 35. SADA SYSTEMS, INC. 37. FLEXPORT 39. TRAVELSTORE one of the largest preventive health agencies in SADA Systems’ position within the industry Flexport is a full-service ocean and airfreight TravelStore is recognized as one of the premier the nation, and has served the communities of gives its employees the ability to work with forwarder using modern software to fix the user travel management companies. As an ESOP Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, and Redondo cutting edge technologies from MSFT, Google experience in global trade. Flexport is a great for over ten years, the employees are all vested Beach since 1955. It offers an extensive range and Facebook (SADA’s partners). This access place to work because of the many ways it takes with ownership in the company, and shares of of dynamic health and wellness programs, with and exposure allows employees to reach their care of its employees: superb medical benefits, stock are gifted to them. It’s a huge benefit and innovative services and facilities to promote highest potential and become experts at the warm and welcoming work environment, meals provides an auspicious retirement program, as the health and prevent diseases in every lifespan. forefront of their field. SADA Systems has an provided, etc. However, what makes Flexport company’s stock has increased in value each year. BCHD also embodies its vision of “creating a established “Culture Club” which ensures that truly stand out is its commitment to fostering This has created a much stronger family culture, healthy beach community” with an employee its culture and core values are reinforced with intellectual curiosity and its global perspective. where everyone’s contribution is recognized, wellness program, professional development each event. SADA is always thinking of new After onboarding from Flexport’s comprehensive and everyone understands their success and the opportunities, and support of work/life balance. ways make it a great place to work. Some of the training program, all employees are encouraged The employee wellness program offers challenges ideas implemented recently include candy-grams to continue their professional development Continued on page 32
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1. STRUCTURAL FOCUS and the celebration of such achievements are year. The convention offers technical sessions, former Wall Street advisors with the belief Structural Focus is a structural engineering an instrumental part of Structural Focus’ work exhibits, tours, and social events to enjoy the that investment advice should be objective, consulting firm specializing in the design of culture. company of old colleagues and meet new friends. transparent and customized. To the core, complex and innovative buildings. Partnering Structural Focus employees also enjoy a Structural Focus even sponsors the SEAOSC Golf Miracle Mile demonstrates that sophisticated with architects from project conception through broad array of all-employee events - including Tournament every year where the firm sponsors a investment strategies and a comprehensive the reality of occupancy, the firm embraces celebrations, a pool tournament, a big family foursome with a passion for golf. approach to planning deliver better results with the collaborative process of design through picnic, a fantasy football tournament, a secret the transparency clients are looking for in today’s an ongoing, open, creative and clear dialogue Santa holiday party, baby pools, and happy hours. 2. MIRACLE MILE ADVISORS uncertain environment. between the team and owner. Structural Focus There’s also a flexible work schedule and the Miracle Mile Advisors in an innovative The culture at Miracle Mile Advisors is one prides itself in being respectful of the need for management maintains an open door policy at wealth management platform, which specializes of its greatest assets. Many of the firm’s employees a work/home balance, different work styles and all levels. Structural Focus staff members also in providing comprehensive financial planning and partners came from the larger, more open and clear communication. Championing attended the SEAOSC Convention where and sophisticated investment advice to high traditional financial services firms for something individual growth, professional and personal, team members enjoy a fun-filled weekend every net worth families. The firm was founded by entirely different. They value collaboration over
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competition, teamwork over individual gain, perk alone makes us a great place to work; it’s the intimate, trusted and family-oriented. The nature corporate and entertainment industry travel and spirit over pretentiousness. The team is like philosophy behind the perks and the network they of Kardent’s work is extremely collaborative so the markets. The company provides a beautiful work a quirky, close-knit family, regularly engaging in build together that makes the culture so special. organization places emphasis on building a strong location, decorated with fine works by prominent internal events, competitions, happy hours, game As strong proponents of servant leadership, the trusted team that is ready to tackle any challenge. artists. The result is a unique and inviting office nights, and more. Additionally, management directors establish close working relationships and A happy work environment is key to the success environment for the employees that evokes an fosters a culture of honesty and directness, so that one-on-one mentorships with each member of of the company’s work so Kardent’s leadership eclectic and whimsical but refined style. issues and concerns can be addressed directly. their teams. At every level, the company is a true constantly strives to collaborate with all staff to Perks enjoyed by the staff include a fully stocked meritocracy; anyone who is willing to put in the make the work environment the best it can be. 8. PRAY.COM kitchen with whatever snacks the team wants, work is rewarded for their efforts. Pray.com is a social impact company with a weekly staff lunches, “Summer Fridays” (where 6. BLAZE PR vision to create a world where everyone leaves the office closes at 2:30 during the summer 4. NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL - In 2017, due to a fairly dramatic change in a legacy of helping others. The company creates season), and year round early Fridays (closing at WEST LOS ANGELES the country’s leadership, the market was edgy, technology that serves faith organizations and 4pm on Fridays all year). Northwestern Mutual – West Los Angeles and BLAZE was forced to stay nimble, focus on nonprofits. Pray.com believes that such a mission enjoys a rich heritage as a provider of financial conversion and stay focused on targeting and attracts a certain type of employee. Its team is 3. PROVEN RECRUITING planning services. Its growing office has worked KPIs. Despite these challenges, BLAZE posted comprised of talented, passionate people from Proven Recruiting’s devotion to growing a diligently to help people achieve their goals one of the best years in its history, both in terms of varied backgrounds; some pray, some meditate, strong, tight-knit workforce resonates in every and dreams for financial growth and security by revenue and client acquisition. Internally strong some just want to see more empathy in the world. aspect of its business. From almost daily trainings, providing a broad range of financial products and connections and engagement on the things that They are all committed to building something to the family-like dynamic, the company has services, including life insurance, investment truly mattered made the difference to help the bigger than themselves – which makes pray.com a worked hard to make Proven Recruiting into a services, estate analysis, and employee benefit BLAZE staff bond and grow as a cohesive unit. really exciting place to work. Team members cheer place where people actually want to spend their services. The office is firmly committed to helping BLAZE focuses intently on being exceptionally on one another for working toward a common goal time every day. Since Day One of founding the create exceptional financial security, personal inclusive. All staffers are treated as valued, equal, and have developed a community together. company, the mission was “to create a place growth, and business success. The company strives and as having a true impact on business success. where recruiters liked coming to work and were to create a community that fosters personal and 9. KONNECT AGENCY allowed to focus on the things they were good intellectual growth by bringing together advisors, 7. MANSOUR TRAVEL As an agency, Konnect has attracted talented at.” For Proven Recruiting, it’s always been specialists, and staff from different backgrounds Mansour Travel Company has, for 37 years, people who exude positivity and help to create about supporting, uplifting, and empowering the and perspectives to engage in a mutual exchange been recognized as one of the premier providers a collaborative and inviting atmosphere for all employees to contribute to a workplace where of ideas and experiences. of travel to an upscale and discerning clientele. others to thrive in and enjoy. The agency supports everyone – from newbies to executives – can The seasoned team of professionals is drawn its team personally and professionally and invests flourish. 5. KARDENT DESIGN from varied backgrounds and collectively has in their development. Konnect even implements All of the employee perks and benefits function Kardent Design is a firm founded on the many years of experience. In keeping with growth plans that help employees know what to fortify Proven Recruiting’s underlying goal – of principles of establishing relationship with the upscale creativity of the brand, the staff steps they need to take to go to the next level in creating a workplace that allows people to be “happy clients”. To accomplish that, the company is a well-traveled, dynamic group of people, their best selves and to do their best work. No one starts with a focus on “happy staff.” Our team is knowledgeable and up-to-date in the leisure, Continued on page 34
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Continued from page 34 their insights, questions and to understand the from around the world to share, or helping with a opportunities for learning and development speak vision. Three levels of target goals are set each last minute client need, or accomplishing major to PlayQ’s emphasis on constant personal and their careers. The agency also pursues strengths quarter and this really brings everyone together. work milestones. Other perks include catered professional growth. assessments for every new team member so they The hardest or stretch goal is designed to give lunches, breakfast, happy hours and many other can be placed on accounts, with colleagues, who each employee bonuses. At year’s end, the hosted events that bring the team together on a 16. MURPHY RESEARCH will bring out the best of their abilities. company has a celebration noting each employee’s daily basis. Murphy Research is a boutique, full service specific/unique contribution. market research firm headquartered in Santa 10. NELSON HARDIMAN 14. VACO LOS ANGELES, LLC Monica. It was established out of a desire to Nelson Hardiman is the second-largest 12. CITADEL ENVIRONMENTAL Vaco offers consulting, contract and direct create a firm that is committed to providing the healthcare specialty law firm in California. It SERVICES, INC. hire solutions in the areas of accounting, finance, highest quality research in a creative, accessible has earned a reputation as a dynamic, forward- Those who work at the environmental services and technology. Vaco is dedicated to developing manner. Murphy’s team produces groundbreaking thinking firm at the forefront of an industry company Citadel, know that one of the best things creative client solutions, long-term relationships, qualitative and quantitative research through its growing exponentially. Coupling its healthcare about the company is its culture. Citadel operates and lifelong careers. Among its employees, Vaco focus on creative design, rigorous execution, and focus with the experience and expertise to attract as a team, is family oriented, and puts people before encourages an entrepreneurial spirit, flexible work enduring insights. Employees love the variety of top hospitals, universities, counties, and cutting- profits. Always striving to be best in class, Citadel life balance and the freedom to work hard and innovative clients they impact using a range of edge providers as clients, has led to substantial, also makes sure it rewards its employees for hard play hard. Perks include team building outings methodologies across industries. The firm’s rapid interesting, and challenging work for the team. work and acknowledges them for accomplishments. and events, the freedom to share ideas and be pace and quality-first culture creates a critical As such, its attorneys and staff are fully engaged It also challenges its workers to help them succeed heard flexible schedules and an emphasis on reliance on open and honest communication to doing meaningful work that is making a difference and reach their individual professional goals. healthy work life balance. Speaking of balance, drive the team to success, and fosters a culture in the lives of people in our communities and Employee perks also include a flexible work Vaco even provides regular yoga sessions in the where intellectual curiosity, resourcefulness, and beyond. The firm cares deeply about its attorneys environment and first class benefits, including office on a weekly basis. entrepreneurial learning thrives. and staff and regularly engages in firm-wide social strong medical and profit sharing programs. events and retreats. 15. PLAYQ INC. 17. GISH SEIDEN LLP 13. THINKNEAR BY TELENAV Mobile gaming company PlayQ is a small gish SEIDEN, a full-service CPA firm, has 11. SIGNATURE INVESTMENT Location technology company and full- business doing big things, which gives each of its been providing tax, accounting, and consulting ADVISORS, LLC service mobile advertising platform Thinknear team members the opportunity to make a serious services to clients for over 75 years. The public Signature Investment Advisors is an is a rewarding, welcoming and diverse place to impact on its products and company. The perks accounting profession can be very demanding independent registered investment advisor work. At its LA office, more than 15 different and benefits PlayQ offers rival those of much at times, and gish SEIDEN recognizes the headquartered in Los Angeles that provides an nationalities and languages are represented. larger organizations, and it continually strives to importance of ensuring that its employees investment management platform for advisors The company celebrates and practices a culture be a best place to work every single day. There is feel supported in both their professional and across the country. With its small tight knit group of diversity, collaboration and gratitude. Every a distinct focus on bolstering interdepartmental personal growth and well being. The firm of employees, every voice is heard. Monthly Wednesday afternoon, staff gathers together in communication and collaboration, making for makes a conscious effort to involve staff in many “check ins” and quarterly department meetings the main kitchen and gives kudos to coworkers – both strong solutions and a tightly connected aspects of the firm’s strategic initiatives. The serve as the platform for every employee to share thanking them for anything from bringing treats team, and recent efforts to develop additional entire firm participates in annual summits that
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set the organization’s objectives and direction paint ball, baseball and hockey games. Staff skills need to be ingrained and reinforced on a energies and resources to support them. for the following year. In addition, the entire members even receive personalized holiday gifts constant basis. Plus, there is a strong level of open firm participates in monthly meetings to discuss from the firm. communication between staff and management. 24. IFACTOR ongoing projects, issues and concerns. Infrastructure Factor Consulting, or 20. NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL – 22. FANTASTIC IT SOLUTIONS iFactor as it is best known, was established with 18. STONE | DEAN LLP LOS ANGELES Fantastic IT Solutions has a philosophy that is the goal of providing its clients with integrated, Stone | Dean Law is a premier business Northwestern Mutual – Downtown Los committed to finding the best seat on the bus for highly technical, strategic law firm located in Woodland Hills. Staff and Angeles enjoys a rich heritage as a provider of each of its employees. If employees find something solutions to their critical business needs, including attorneys exemplify a fantastic place to work financial planning services. Since 1961, when they want to do, they have the freedom to design and consulting services for buildings and through their integrity, dedication, and excellent Northwestern Mutual opened this office, the flesh ideas out and bring them to management. campuses across a wide range of markets. iFactor work quality. Stone | Dean is a small, close-knit growing firm has worked diligently to help people Management encourages creativity and thinking employees enjoy a number of perks, including organization where the staff regularly create achieve their goals and dreams for financial outside the box. While many employee-friendly half-day Fridays year round, a focus on healthy friendships and relationships that last outside the growth and security, while helping clients enjoy businesses now boast gyms, employee lounges work/life balance, flexible work hours, great workplace. The attorneys also develop strong what they have now and establish security for the and regular company BBQs, Fantastic IT, while wellness programs and company breakfasts every relationships with the staff, creating very little future. “Spend Your Life Living” is a theme that offering those things, also offers a heavily utilized Friday where the company sits around a table for a separation. There are regular communications extends to the team members as well. Regular Mario Kart station! The tech team often spends break over an amazing meal – a tradition that has and job performance reviews so employees public staff recognition, competitive benefits, breaks and downtime building camaraderie while been in existence since iFactor opened its doors know where they stand and perks include fun career coaching, and an entire committee duking it out on the racetrack. in 2006. events where everyone, including the attorneys, dedicated to team camaraderie are just some of participate, and there is a consistent sense of the elements that elevate the staff well above 23. HALBERT HARGROVE GLOBAL 25. YEPREMYAN LAW FIRM support and trust across the organization. their job titles. ADVISORS, LLC Yepremyan Law Firm specializes in Halbert Hargrove Global Advisors is a personal injury, business law, and 19. ADAMS STIRLING PLC 21. EPIC FREIGHT SOLUTIONS fiduciary investment management and wealth immigration law. The firm has existed for Adams Stirling is a small, boutique law firm Epic Freight is an entrepreneurial organization advisory firm serving quietly wealthy individuals over 20 years and has built itself based on a founded by two best friends, Adrian Adams and that prizes and rewards its employees. The and families. Halbert Hargrove is an employee strong core team. The firm is very close knit and Laura Whipple who have sought, for the past 18 company does not micromanage its team, but owned firm and a genuine team that believes in everyone treats each other like family. When years, to promote a company culture of teamwork, rather empowers them to make decisions and the importance of work/life balance and creating there is a new hire, the entire team introduces collaboration, family values and integrity. satisfy the company’s clients in all situations. a fun, encouraging environment that helps foster themselves and has a conversation with the new Although small, the firm has been able to provide The company has many recognition programs to growth in all its associates. The firm’s principles person to make them feel at home. The team also for its employees through insurance benefits reward and recognize employees – a practice that remain deeply rooted: family, loyalty, discipline, likes to participate in activities in and out of work. programs, flextime, and education. A positive is done daily, weekly, monthly and annually. The patient capital, an entrepreneurial spirit, freedom Ideas are constantly shared among departments to atmosphere is prevalent and perks for staff include company is founded on a set of core principles to excel, joy in work done well—and giving create better productivity and efficiency. monthly lunches, wine nights, parties, retreats, that is instilled in each person that is welcomed back. Employees appreciate that their firm deeply The environment is very professional, but allows and team building events such as escape rooms, onto the team. Epic understands that these values its communities, and dedicates meaningful for people to be themselves.
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Four Tips to Creating a Great Work Environment
By GAIL SCHAPER-GORDON, PH.D. As the leader and visionary, the CEO defines a dazzling CV, you might lose sight of the fact make more sense for them. Here, again, clear the company’s values, determines the company that the candidate is simply not right for your communication is key. It’s not about them being hen I owned a Prius, I would drive 18 culture and then hires for that culture. organization. If you want a workplace with good “bad,” it’s about a bad fit. miles to get it serviced. There were The importance of getting corporate culture work culture, hire the talent to fit the culture. None of the businesses on the Best Places Wplenty of service locations closer by, just right cannot be overstated. Years ago, I was To find the right fit, develop interview to Work list got there accidentally. Intentional but I enjoyed the customer experience at one brought in to consult with a law firm whose questions based on your corporate culture. For cultural alignment is the most important aspect particular dealership so much, I was willing to once-stellar workplace reputation had suddenly example, ask job candidates how they would of creating a great work environment. When make the drive. plummeted. I learned the firm had absorbed address different workplace situations. Do you hire for corporate culture and reward for it, Everyone at the dealership was friendly. lawyers from competing organizations very they say “I” a lot in their responses, or do their it will work for you, for your employees and for They were always smiling. Some days they quickly, without assessing those firms’ corporate answers reference their entire team? How they your customers. all wore Hawaiian shirts and made you feel as cultures. answer will illuminate the candidate’s values and though you were a valued guest at a big, happy While the growing law firm prided itself on clue you in about whether they align with yours. party. The joy of a great work environment is a culture of collaboration and respect, many palpable to employees, to management and, most of the new hires came from more hierarchical 3. SET EXPECTATIONS IMMEDIATELY. Make importantly, to customers. organizations. A culture clash ensued, resulting explicit your values and cultural expectations As a business psychologist and Chair of in conflict and deep unhappiness. After during your interview and then reinforce those Vistage CEO peer advisory groups, I work with identifying the issue and communicating the expectations when you hire. For instance, if CEOs and companies to create this same level firm’s core values, they engaged in some team your organization deeply values collaboration, of success. What I have found over the years is building and culling to get the organization back let new hires know right away that the people that a good corporate culture is not difficult to on track. they’re leading will be interviewed periodically Gail Schaper-Gordon is a Chair achieve. It just requires clear communication, about how well he or she coaches. By tying at Vistage Worldwide, a business focused hiring practices and – on the right 2. DEVELOP INTERVIEW QUESTIONS THAT performance expectations and outcomes to your performance and leadership occasions – Hawaiian shirts. HELP YOU FIND THE IDEAL FIT. There are culture, you strengthen that culture. advancement organization. three attributes companies usually look for She is also an organizational 1. IDENTIFY YOUR COMPANY CULTURE. A when they hire: talent, experience and cultural 4. IF IT’S BROKEN, FIX IT. If a person isn’t a consultant, renowned business party atmosphere might be perfect for a car fit. Not every candidate is going to possess all good fit for a job, they will not be happy – and psychologist and entrepreneur. dealership, but for the manufacturer of aviation three, but many companies make the mistake neither will anyone around them. In these Over several decades, she has used her wide range equipment, precision might be more valued. The of weighing experience above the other two. situations, it is important to help people either of experiences to build successful executive teams culture of your company has to align with your People with a lot of experience are like shiny transition into new roles at your company or and enhance performance for a wide range of mission and come from the top. objects. By allowing yourself to get distracted by find opportunities outside the company that organizations.
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Communicate Effectively with Your Staff
By BARTON GOLDSMITH, PH.D. quickly and are sometimes likely to respond To gain maximum interest, remember may be misinterpreting the sender’s message before you have finished talking. people are most interested in anything that because of cultural differences. It is important o understand how to effectively Kinesthetic, the third type, are feeling has to do with them. This isn’t egotistical - to be aware of mixed messages and not make communication in the workplace, you people. It doesn’t matter how things look it’s natural. Once you understand this, you assumptions about the meaning of non-verbal Thave to first understand some basic or sound to them, it needs to feel right (not can tailor your communications so that you communications. psychological truths about how we, as people, necessarily good). Still, others imagine receive maximum interest. Many people believe that when they speak, tend to communicate. their words are the primary transporters of their If we communicate to a person in the way thoughts. That’s just not the case. Become they understand best, that communication aware of nonverbal messages to harness your will be accepted and the team member will communication power. respond faster and with more motivation. Listen to how your team member communicates, There are three types of communicators. The they will use the key words for their type in normal DON’T LOSE IT first are the Visuals, those people that take in conversation. After you have discovered how they This final tip is one of the most powerful and process information through their eyes. things you should NOT do. If you get angry, They also prefer to think, or rather visualize communicate, speak with them in the same manner. you lose. When you “lose it” in front of team with their mind’s eye. To be effective with It will greatly enhance your interactions. members, their confidence is shaken and your them, you need to use key words such as credibility is undermined. If you start to get “look, see, picture,” etc. It is also valuable to over-excited, take 20 minutes to cool off and give them printed or written materials to go then reconvene your meeting. It may help you along with what it is you are communicating. to remember this quote by Thomas Jefferson; They prefer words that enable them to picture things in terms of movement, feeling and BE AWARE OF NON-VERBAL “Nothing gives one person so much advantage things. action. The famous scientist Einstein used COMMUNICATIONS over another as to remain cool and unruffled The second type are Auditory this kinesthetic type of thinking when he Our senses shape our thinking. We under all circumstances.” communicators, these people use their formulated his famous theory of relativity. remember and think about things as we saw, hearing to develop understanding. They talk Listen to how your team member heard, or felt them. Some individuals and Dr. Barton Goldsmith is a keynote speaker, to themselves in words that their minds can communicates, they will use the key words cultures stress one kind of thinking more than business consultant and author. Considered listen to. They like words that help them for their type in normal conversation. After others do, though all cultures use all of them at an expert on small business, he has spoken to hear things. When talking with them, use you have discovered how they communicate, one time or another. audiences worldwide. He may be contacted key words like “hearing, listening, sound,” speak with them in the same manner. It will You may not be sending the message you through his web site BartonGoldsmith.com or at etc. These people tend to process information greatly enhance your interactions. intend when dealing across cultures. You (818) 879-9996.
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Best Places To Work: What Today’s Employees Want
By BRIAN HEGARTY
hat does it take to be an employer of choice and best place to work in Wtoday’s full-employment economy? Across most industries in California, the answers are surprisingly similar based on MMA’s work with small- to mid-tier employers. The challenge for many is meeting the increasingly higher bar due to competitive pressures to attract and retain the best employees. The following is an overview of winning compensation and benefit strategies in today’s marketplace.
COMPENSATION THAT IS GOOD – VERY GOOD. Attractive pay is the attention- grabber that motivates candidates to look more closely at your firm. What is “attractive” compensation? Firms that tend to pay above market median in total compensation do the best. A company’s approach to salary increases can also make a decisive difference. Over the past decade, salary increase budgets have been relatively constant at 3% to 3.5%. At the same time, annual turnover has been consistent at 14% to 18%. Having a good process to identify and reward the top-performing employees can go a long way to retaining your most valuable people.
EMPLOYEE HEALTH AND BENEFITS THAT COVER ALL THE BASES, BUT AREN’T TOO ONEROUS IN TERMS OF CO-PAYS. Due to the rising cost of health care, employees are placing a high priority on coverage. That means medical, dental and vision plans that cover themselves and their dependents.
RETIREMENT BENEFITS THAT HELP EMPLOYEES GET AHEAD. With defined pension plans a thing of the past, employees are HELP MANAGING STUDENT LOAN DEBT. drawn to organizations with employer-funded Student loan repayment programs are among retirement programs, such as 401k or 403b the hottest new employee benefits. With the plans. Those organizations with an employer average borrower taking on $26,500 in debt contribution, which are increasingly common for a bachelor’s degree – and six-figure debt for have a better chance at recruiting employees. professional degrees for doctors and lawyers – employers that help employees pay down student more support is needed beyond paid maternity/ laundry service, free meals, healthy snacks, and EQUITY PARTICIPATION TO BENEFIT debt have a clear advantage in the marketplace. paternity leave, employers are providing programs grocery delivery services. Employers are realizing FROM THE COMPANY’S SUCCESS. Stock to help employees care for family members. Among that refreshed, less-harried employees are more options, restricted stock awards and employee them are on-site day care or subsidized childcare productive. stock purchase programs are some of the reasons service and on-site nursing/mother rooms; work- why so many people head to technology and from-home and flexible schedules; and financial FLEXIBLE VACATION AND PAID-TIME biotech firms. They can offer opportunities coaching and budgeting assistance, including short- OFF. A growing number of companies are to generate wealth. Companies that offer term loans repaid through payroll deductions. offering unlimited vacation time – a benefit equity ownership in some form have a greater that often sounds better on paper than it is in opportunity to win the hearts and minds of FAMILY PLANNING BENEFITS. Many reality. Whether an employee can take as much younger and more seasoned professionals. employees tend to put their careers ahead of time off as they want doesn’t matter. Unlimited everything else, but when they start a family, they vacation is another attention-grabbing benefit for A WELL-DEFINED CAREER PATH. may look to their employers for assistance. High employees who seeking work-life balance. Increasingly, employees are looking for a on the list of new benefits are fertility treatments, clear career path that includes professional which can be very expensive. To offset that cost, MMA is a proud sponsor of the LABJ Best development, training and mentorship. Top COMPREHENSIVE WELLNESS some employers are offering fertility treatments Places to Work Event. Learn how Marsh & performers have many options to go elsewhere. PROGRAMS. More employers are providing through a direct reimbursement model. McLennan Agency can help you put together a Forward-thinking employers are making a on-site medical clinics for health check-ups or Reimbursement for adoption services is another strong compensation plan and benefits program that commitment to their best employees to preempt flu shots because they keep their workers healthy popular benefit. Because the process can be so will attract and retain talent at MMA-West.com. them from looking elsewhere. and fit. These programs include telemedicine difficult and costly, employers are offering direct offerings; free, same-day prescription delivery; reimbursement for qualifying expenses. Some Brian Hegarty is a Principal A POSITIVE AND INCLUSIVE COMPANY on-site therapists and massages; and spaces where of the expenses include adoption fees, court and Managing Director of CULTURE/BRAND. Younger professionals in employees can take a mental break – sleep pods, costs, attorney fees, traveling expenses and other the L.A. office at Marsh & particular want work-life balance and prefer relaxation rooms, and game and arcade rooms. expenses incurred in the legal adoption of a child. McLennan Agency (MMA). employers that are trying to solve the world’s He specializes in employee problems. They want to be part of the solution, SUPPORT FOR CAREGIVERS. The majority INNOVATIVE NEW BENEFITS THAT HELP benefits programs for mid-size not the problem. Employees also want to work of caregivers are women, and about two-thirds OVERWORKED EMPLOYEES. Employees to large companies, working for employers who respect gender and racial miss work or take unpaid leave. According to totally focused on work often need help in other closely with many leading L.A. industries such diversity and demonstrate it in their hiring AARP, each caregiver costs a company $2,000 aspects of their lives. Employers are trying to as technology, entertainment, apparel, and practices. per year in lost productivity. Recognizing that ease the burden by providing on-site or pick-up hospitality, among others.
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Making Culture Count: Building a Unified Team in an Acquisition By KEN SIEGMAN
t West Monroe Partners, we believe that delivering the best results for our clients Adepends on investing in and nurturing the talent that makes it all possible. The first tenant of our values is “people first” – and, since day one, our leadership has focused on doing right by its people. To be most impactful, any policy or process change must be rooted in a strong focus on people and culture. This truth is most apparent during times of change, and there is no instance of greater change than during a merger or acqui- sition, when combining two organizations, two ways of operating, and two cultures. Acquisitions are an important part of our business and growth strategy. West Monroe has made four significant acquisitions in the past sev- eral years—including one last year in Los Ange- les, when we welcomed CAST Management Consultants to our team. The acquisition nearly doubled the size of our Los Angeles office, bringing tremendous change both for our new team members and our existing employees. To make this acquisition successful, we knew we had to consider our culture and our people throughout the deal process—from dili- gence through integration. IT DOESN’T STOP ON DAY ONE: TIPS FOR THE BOTTOM LINE: PAYING ATTENTION TO ly that most organizations will navigate a merger SUCCESSFUL CULTURAL INTEGRATION PEOPLE PAYS OFF or acquisition. Going into a transaction with a INCLUSION IS THE KEY TO REALIZING YOUR Strong cultural fit is an important founda- As a consulting organization, we are a num- healthy respect for how we can include our new ACQUISITION’S VALUE tion – but the work doesn’t stop when new team bers-driven group. When we integrate a new colleagues can go a long way toward successful As the Los Angeles office leader, making the members arrive at their new desks. Integration organization into ours, we measure client reten- integration and ultimately allow us to achieve team from CAST feel included—as rapidly as is an effort that requires a thoughtful, inclusive tion, attrition, and profits. But, we also need to the goals we set forth. possible—was one of my top priorities. When approach. Here are several lessons I took away consider and take responsibility for the “softer” employees immediately feel like part of their from our recent acquisition to help ensure new side of our business. If we do that well, the num- Ken Siegman is a managing new organization, they are more likely to stay colleagues feel included within our organization. bers will follow. At West Monroe, we’ve already director with West Monroe and and thrive, and when employees stay, the client • Be careful with words. Most importantly, reaped the rewards with our recent acquisition— a member of the executive team. relationships they brought with them are also avoid “us” and “them.” For example, it doesn’t we’ve collaborated on winning pursuits, inte- He founded and leads the firm’s more likely to remain with the firm. That feeds a feel inclusive when we talk about “their” clients grated our project teams, and even volunteered Los Angeles office, in addition to growing, profitable business. and “their” people, or when employees are intro- together. overseeing the West Coast Finan- Ignoring inclusion can lead to the development duced using their previous company name (“This In the current business environment, it is like- cial Services practice. of an “us versus them” mentality that prevents is Jim from CAST”). true team integration and erodes trust over time. • Integrate new colleagues rapidly into exist- It can also lead to poor adoption of operational ing work. The faster we can move beyond intro- practices, particularly when acquiring a smaller ductions to working together in the trenches, firm that may not be accustomed to processes of the more included our new colleagues feel and a larger company. These issues can lead to loss of the less attrition we experience. Make sure to productivity, poor morale, lack of engagement and include new team members into team activities eventually, attrition and slower growth. right away – for example, we asked one of our new senior managers to help develop materials BEFORE YOU SIGN, CONDUCT A CULTURAL for a quarterly company meeting shortly after the DILIGENCE deal closed. This was a great way for him to build Our culture is our single biggest differentiator relationships while getting a crash course in our in the market, both as an employer and as a ser- business and culture. vice provider. When we consider an acquisition, • Be thoughtful in navigating people through cultural fit is one of our most important areas of change. Making sure team members understand due diligence. even the little things, like how to report time What does a cultural diligence entail? We and expenses, make a tremendous difference as look at the people, roles, and types of jobs at the we look to run a fun and profitable business. We target organization to see how well they match assigned each team member a transition coach to with our roles. We look at travel and work-life help them navigate their new norms and serve as balance expectations. We look at the types of a sounding board. work people do to ensure they will continue • Show an openness to listen and willingness working on similar strategic initiatives. do things differently. We haven’t cornered the Perhaps most importantly, we look at the market on good ideas. The firms we’ve acquired expectations for spending time on team and cul- are successful for a reason, and chances are they ture development in their organization. If a target do some things better than us—and we can company’s employees spend 100% of their time benefit by listening to new ideas. For instance, on client delivery and no time on continuous CAST produced a regular newsletter to inform improvement, we know it will be a tough tran- their clients of market trends and the latest sition to our employee-owner culture where we financial services news. We’ve since adopted the expect everyone to serve clients and contribute newsletter and expanded the audience to our to building the company. joint client base.
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People Helping People: The Embodiment of a Great Place to Work t Cydcor, a leader in outsourced sales services, team members proudly refer Ato their company as a “people helping people business.” This is an idea woven through- out the fabric of Cydcor’s values, its business operations, and its corporate culture. Cydcor lives up to this fundamental principle by con- necting customers with products and services Smile, enough to heal more than 4,000 smiles. they need, helping clients achieve their revenue In addition to its support of Operation Smile, goals, championing team members’ continued the company also holds blood drives, organizes development and growth, cultivating a passion fundraisers on behalf of an orphanage in Belize, for community service, and arming its employees creates Thanksgiving care packages for a local with the tools, resources, and benefits they need food bank, and invites team members to mentor to achieve, succeed, and thrive. local high school students. The company believes that by contributing to the welfare of both the DESIGNED FOR PEOPLE local and global communities, team members The company headquarters, located in Agou- learn valuable leadership skills that help them ra Hills, facilitates human interaction with open become even better contributors to the Cydcor workspaces, large transparent conference rooms, community as well. multiple outdoor courtyards, and a vast employee kitchen and lounge aptly referred to as “The CARING FOR CYDCOR’S PEOPLE Heart.” Cydcor employees flock to The Heart to invested in the success of their team members, team-building events to escape rooms, paint Cydcor also supports its internal community enjoy the plentiful free coffee and snacks, cereal helping them build on their strengths, work nights, dinners on the town, and more. Twice by ensuring team members have the tools and bar, pool table, and cozy gathering spaces where to overcome weaknesses, and map out what is yearly, all-company meetings bring the entire resources they need to manage their personal, they can meet to brainstorm, or just share stories required to develop in their careers. team together for networking, development, financial, and mental health needs. The com- about their weekends. The airy workspace also Team members at all levels are invited to collaboration, and opportunities to reflect on pany offers a robust suite of benefits including boasts a fully equipped employee fitness center. attend leadership and development workshops company goals and its plans for the future. vision, dental, and multiple health coverage But the company’s stunning workspace is just a on topics ranging from effective communication options, 401K, flex accounts, Lifeworks counsel- bonus for Cydcor team members, who say it is and public speaking, to time management and PEOPLE HELPING THE COMMUNITY ling resources, and more. the company’s emphasis on developing its people conflict management. Cydcor maintains an Team members may take advantage of the Team members, managers, and leadership that drives them to work harder, be their best, open-door policy as well, that welcomes collab- company’s paid volunteer day benefit to serve the alike wholeheartedly embrace the idea that Cyd- and deliver results on behalf of Cydcor’s clients. oration and reaching out to leaders and other local community while gleaning some valuable cor’s success depends on its people and their pas- teammates for support when needed. Team mem- lessons in servant leadership. The paid service sion for serving and helping others achieve their DEVELOPING FUTURE LEADERS bers feel they have a network of passionate and day is just one of the many ways Cydcor encour- goals. The company culture is one where every Cydcor, named nine times to the LA Business knowledgeable co-workers with them at all times. ages its team members to engage with the com- individual sees it as his or her duty to mentor, Journal’s Best Places to Work in LA, including munity. Since 2010, the company has partnered serve, and support their colleagues, customers, in 2018, offers a comprehensive employee devel- CONNECTING PEOPLE BEHIND SHARED with Operation Smile, a volunteer-based organi- clients, and community. At Cydcor, “people opment program that spans goal setting, one-on- GOALS zation that provides free, life-saving reconstruc- helping people” isn’t just a catchy motto. It is at one coaching, leadership training courses, free Cydcor prides itself on fostering a culture tive cleft lip and palate surgeries to children in the heart of how we do business. online learning resources, and more, all designed of inclusion and unity that helps team mem- need. Through its yearly Day of Smiles and other to encourage and empower team members to bers build and grow connections with their fundraising events throughout the year, Cydcor Information for this article was provided by Cydcor. reach their professional goals. Managers are colleagues. Departmental teams plan frequent has helped raise nearly $1,000,000 for Operation To learn more, visit Cydcor.com
HR Professionals Indicate Recognition Programs Have Positive Impact on Retention and Recruitment mployers seeking to improve retention type of workplace program, organizations driven culture,” said Tanya Mulvey, SHRM September 27 to October 18, 2017, the survey and recruitment efforts may want to look offered a variety of programs to influence researcher. “While monetary investment is also has a margin of error of plus or Eto their employee recognition programs workplace culture. Others were health and important, the research found it had a more minus 4 percentage points. for assistance. wellness (70 percent) and learning and positive impact when recognition was core to Also of interest, SHRM’s recently released In a recent survey by the Society for development (68 percent), according to the organization’s talent strategy.” Science-to-Practice Series on Performance Human Resource Management (SHRM) the findings. In addition, 60 percent of HR The survey also asked HR professionals Management offers guidance on how to and Globoforce, a leading provider of social professionals said their organization helps about performance reviews, finding that 71 design and implement practical performance recognition and continuous performance employees celebrate life events such as having percent of respondents conducted annual management. development solutions, the majority of human a child, birthdays or retirement. performance reviews. However, HR is more The Society for Human Resource resource professionals said that recognition Findings from the survey also indicate likely to agree that reviews are a more accurate Management (SHRM) is the world’s largest programs have a positive impact on retention that employee recognition programs should appraisal of an employee’s work when they are HR professional society, representing 285,000 and recruitment, two of the current top HR be tailored to the organization to have the conducted semiannually or more often. members in more than 165 countries. For workforce challenges. most positive impact. Programs are rated HR professionals were nearly twice as likely nearly seven decades, the Society has been the In the survey, “Using Recognition more highly by HR professionals when they to agree their organization’s performance leading provider of resources serving the needs and Other Workplace Efforts to Engage are integrated with the organization’s talent reviews were accurate when reviews were of HR professionals and advancing the practice Employees,” 68 percent of HR professionals strategy and are aligned with organizational ongoing (90 percent) compared with being of human resource management. SHRM has agreed that employee recognition has a positive values. conducted on an annual basis (46 percent). more than 575 affiliated chapters within the impact on retention and 56 percent said such “Rewarding employees for performance that The survey polled 738 randomly selected United States and subsidiary offices in China, programs also help with recruitment. reinforces organizational values and contributes SHRM members who hold a title of manager India and United Arab Emirates. While employee recognition (cited by 80 to the organization’s overall business goals can or above and are employed at organizations percent of respondents) was the most common help engage employees and create a purpose- of 500 or more employees. Conducted from To learn more, visit shrm.org
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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 part time* part time* • male
1 West Monroe Partners www.westmonroepartners.com Consulting 950 Kevin McCarty 36 Ken Siegman 30 President & CEO Managing Director & Los Angeles Office 70 Leader
2 Alston & Bird www.alston.com Legal 1654 Richard Hays 151 Thomas Wingard 54 Managing Partner Partner in Charge of Alston & Bird’s 46 Los Angeles Office
3 Build Group www.buildgc.com Construction 275 Ross Edwards 32 Todd C. Pennington 11 CEO President 89
4 Aya Healthcare www.ayahealthcare.com Staffing 611 Alan Braynin 30 Alan Braynin 56 President and CEO President and CEO 44
5 DPR Construction www.dpr.com Construction 5520 George Pfeffer 440 Abel Gonzalez 15 President Business Unit Leader 85
6 Shawmut Design and www.shawmut.com Construction 1310 Les Hiscoe 95 Vincent Spataro 39 Construction CEO Director of Southern California 61
7 HKS Architects, Inc. www.hksinc.com Architecture 1197 Dan Noble 81 Scott Hunter 42 President, Chairman and CEO Principal and Pacific Region Director 58
8 Boingo Wireless www.boingo.com Technology 342 Dave Hagan 248 Dave Hagan 33 Chairman & CEO Chairman & CEO 67
9 Swinerton www.swinerton.com Construction 1835 Jeffrey Hoopes 513 Dave Callis 18 Chairman Senior Vice President, Regional Manager 82
10 Clune Construction Company www.clunegc.com Construction 494 Bill Abromitis 63 Bob Dahlstrom 15 Chief Executive Officer Regional President, Executive Managing 85 Director
11 Roth Staffing Companies www.rothstaffing.com Staffing 605 Adam Roth 67 George Pentaris 70 CEO Market Director 30
12 Harbor Distributing LLC www.harbordistributingllc.com Beverage Distribution 1209 Thomas Reyes 178 Scott Ripley 3 President Vice President 97
13 ServiceTitan, Inc. www.servicetitan.com Technology 345 Ara Madhessian 324 Ara Madhessian 33 CEO CEO 67
14 POSSIBLE www.possible.com Advertising/Public Relations/ 650 Martha Hiefield 65 Andrew Solmssen 48 Marketing - Design Global Chief Executive Officer Managng Director 52
15 Horizon Media www.horizonmedia.com Advertising/Public Relations/ 1519 Bill Koeningsberg 260 Serena Duff 72 Marketing President, CEO & Founder EVP, General Manager 28
16 Amobee www.amobee.com Advertising/Public Relations/ 583 Kim Perell 94 Matthew Gussin 42 Marketing CEO VP, Sales West Coast 58
17 Getty Images, Inc. www.gettyimages.com Photography 800 Dawn Airey 69 Kirstin Benson 55 CEO VP, Global Entertainment 45
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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 part time* part time* • male
18 Ryan, LLC www.ryan.com Corporate Tax Advisory Services 1591 Brint Ryan 46 John Lyon 64 Chairman and CEO Principal, Sales and Use Tax 36
19 Pariveda Solutions www.parivedasolutions.com Consulting 577 Bruce Ballengee 30 Liem Vu 30 CEO Office Managing Vice President 70
20 Stout Risius Ross LLC www.stoutadvisory.com Financial Services 812 Craige Stout 22 Christina Carroll 27 CEO Managing Director 73
21 Centerfield www.centerfield.com Technology - Digital Advertising 556 Jason Cohen and Brett Cravatt 84 Jason Cohen and Brett Cravatt 32 Co-Presidents Co-Presidents 68
22 Insperity www.insperity.com Services 2900 Paul J. Sarvadi 156 Chairman and CEO
23 Kelley Drye & Warren LLP www.kelleydrye.com Legal 634 Lewis Rose 25 David Fink 56 Firmwide Managing Partner Managing Partner 44
24 IA Interior Architects www.interiorarchitects.com Architecture 650 David Mourning 34 Helen Watts 65 Chairman of the Board of Directors Managing Principal 35
25 Buchalter www.buchalter.com Legal 405 Adam J. Bass 224 Adam J. Bass 52 President and Chief Executive Officer President and Chief Executive Officer 48
26 PCL Construction Services, www.pcl.com Construction 1653 Dave Filipchuk 216 Cathy Orquiola 24 Inc. CEO District Manager 76
27 Hudson Pacific Properties www.hudsonpacificproperties.com Real Estate 305 Victor Coleman 115 Victor Coleman 59 Chairman and CEO Chairman and CEO 41
28 Brookfield Properties www.brookfieldproperties.com Real Estate 964 Bruce Flatt 190 Bert Dezzutti 37 Senior Managing Partner, President Executive Vice President, Western Region 63 & CEO
29 Cresa Los Angeles www.cresa.com Real Estate - Commercial 796 Gerald A. Porter 51 Gerald A. Porter 37 Managing Principal Managing Principal 63
30 Protiviti www.protiviti.com Consulting 2000* Joseph Tarantino 105 Barbara Cabello President & CEO Managing Director
31 Accenture www.accenture.com Consulting 49166 Julie Sweet 1355 David Wolf 33 Chief Executive Officer, North America Office Managing Director, Southern 67 California
32 Transwestern www.transwestern.com Real Estate 1998 Larry Heard 51 David Rock 74 Chief Executive Officer Executive Vice President 26
33 Pardee Homes www.pardeehomes.com Real Estate 1301 Doug Bauer 55 Dave Little 45 CEO President – Pardee Homes, Pasadena/LA 55
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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 part time* part time* • male
1 BAMKO www.bamko.net Advertising/Public Relations/ 61 Phil Koosed 53 Phil Koosed 57 Marketing President President 43
2 Hughes Marino www.hughesmarino.com Commercial Real Estate 83 Jason Hughes 16 Jason Hughes 38 Chairman, CEO and Owner Chairman, CEO and Owner 63
3 The PENTA Building Group www.pentabldggroup.com Construction 173 John Cannito 29 Paul Dutmer 12 COO Director of Los Angeles 88
4 Currency www.currencycap.com Financial Services 180 Charles Anderson 49 Charles Anderson 41 CEO CEO 59
5 Onica www.onica.com Technology 94 Stephen Garden 50 Stephen Garden 24 CEO CEO 76
6 UberMedia www.ubermedia.com Technology 63 Gladys Kong 41 Gladys Kong 50 Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer 50
7 Elite SEM www.elitesem.com Advertising/Public Relations/ 208 Ben Kirshner 16 Kathleen Cardenas 75 Marketing CEO Sr. Talent Acquisition Manager 25
8 TicketManager www.ticketmanager.com Technology 55 Tony Knopp 33 Tony Knopp 15 CEO CEO 85
9 P2S Inc. www.p2seng.com Engineering 208 Kevin Peterson 189 Kevin Peterson 26 CEO & President CEO & President 74
10 MediaAlpha www.mediaalpha.com Technology 54 Steve Yi 26 Steve Yi 33 CEO CEO 67
11 FloQast, Inc. www.floqast.com Technology - Accounting 92 Michael Whitmire 88 Michael Whitmire 22 CEO CEO 78
12 Goetzman Group www.goetzmangroup.com Consulting 61 Greg Goetzman 61 Greg Goetzman 48 CEO CEO 52
13 Connexity Inc. www.Connexity.com Technology 158 William (Bill) Glass 138 William (Bill) Glass 34 CEO CEO 66
14 Murphy O'Brien Public www.murphyobrien.com Advertising/Public Relations/ 58 Karen Murphy O'Brien 58 Karen Murphy O'Brien 92 Relations Marketing Chairman & CEO Chairman & CEO 8
15 tk1sc www.tk1sc.com Engineering 212 Roger Carter 28 Louise Belair 30 Partner/Principal Principal 70
16 123 Home Care www.123homecares.com Healthcare - Provider 51 Gray Freeman 41 Gray Freeman 41 CEO CEO 59
17 Paramount Global Services www.paramountglobalservices.com Distribution 77 Jay Gample 77 Jay Gample 33 President President 67
18 GumGum www.gumgum.com Technology 236 Ophir Tanz 154 Ophir Tanz 54 CEO CEO 46
19 CoverHound www.coverhound.com Insurance (non-healthcare) 157 Keith Moore 90 Keith Moore 46 CEO & President CEO & President 53
20 ModernHR www.modernhr4u.com Services - Human Resources 134 Harold Walt 134 Harold Walt 61 Outsourcing CEO CEO 39
21 Bolton & Company www.boltonco.com Insurance (non-healthcare) 184 Steve Brockmeyer 174 Steve Brockmeyer 65 President and CEO President and CEO 35
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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 part time* part time* • male
22 W.E. O'Neil Construction Co. www.weoneil.com Construction 226 Brian Ramsay 226 John Finn 20 CEO President 80
23 NORTHSTAR MOVING www.northstarmoving.com Moving and Storage 89 Ram Katalan 89 Ram Katalan 30 COMPANY President/CEO President/CEO 70
24 The Liberty Company www.libertycompany.com Insurance (non-healthcare) 92 Jerry Pickett 38 Jerry Pickett 54 Insurance Brokers CEO CEO 47
25 Windes www.windes.com Accounting 135 John Di Carlo 98 John Di Carlo 60 President/Managing Partner President/Managing Partner 40
26 Signature Estate & www.seia.com Financial Services 95 Brian D. Holmes 50 Brian D. Holmes 35 Investment Advisors President & CEO President & CEO 65
27 VHA Corp www.vhacorp.com Telecommunications 79 Vincent Huang 40 Vincent Huang 64 Owner Owner 36
28 Tremor Video DSP www.tremorvideodsp.com Technology 165 Lauren Wiener 15 Abbey Thomas 66 CEO CMO 33
29 Prodege, LLC www.prodege.com Ecommerce 202 Chuck Davis 166 Chuck Davis 30 Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer 70
30 Slickdeals www.slickdeals.net Internet Publishing 91 Josh Meyers 42 Josh Meyers 36 CEO CEO 64
31 Raines Feldman LLP www.raineslaw.com Legal 58 Jonathan Littrell 58 Jonathan Littrell 62 Managing Partner Managing Partner 38
32 CallFire Inc. www.callfire.com Telecommunications 95 Michel Veys 72 Michel Veys 25 CEO CEO 75
33 Beach Cities Health District www.bchd.org Government 76 Tom Bakaly 76 Tom Bakaly 74 Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer 26
34 ALBERT & MACKENZIE LLP www.albmac.com Legal 139 Bruce H. Albert 65 Bruce H. Albert 63 Senior Managing Partner Senior Managing Partner 37
35 SADA Systems, Inc. www.sadasystems.com Technology 179 Tony Safoian 179 Tony Safoian 26 CEO CEO 74
36 Pango Group www.pangogroup.com Escrow Services 236 Scott Akerley 179 Scott Akerley 82 CEO, Owner CEO, Owner 18
37 Flexport www.flexport.com Transportation 54 Ryan Petersen 54 Stuart Leung 30 CEO VP, Operations & Logistics 70
38 GlobalWide Media www.GlobalWideMedia.com Digital Marketing 60 Farshad Fardad 56 Farshad Fardad 52 CEO CEO 48
39 TRAVELSTORE www.travelstore.com Travel Management 144 Wido Schaefer 69 Osvaldo Ramos 75 Chairman CEO 25
40 Cydcor LLC www.cydcor.com Sales/Marketing 158 Gary Polson 158 Gary Polson 48 Chairman & Chief Executive Officer Chairman & Chief Executive Officer 52
41 Vox Network Solutions www.vhacorp.com Telecommunications 118 Scott Landis 17 Scott Landis 42 President, CEO President, CEO 58
42 Los Angeles Federal Credit www.lafcu.org Financial Services 158 Richard Lie 157 Richard Lie 68 Union CEO CEO 32
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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 full and part time* full and part time* • male
1 Structural Focus www.structuralfocus.com Engineering 20 David Cocke 20 David Cocke 35 President President 65
2 Miracle Mile Advisors www.miraclemileadvisors.com Financial Services 18 Brock Moseley 18 Brock Moseley 33 Managing Partner Managing Partner 66
3 Proven Recruiting www.provenrecruiting.com Staffing 48 Ingram Losner 15 Ingram Losner 60 Co-Founder and Co-CEO Co-Founder and Co-CEO 40
4 Northwestern Mutual - West www.westlosangeles.nm.com Insurance (non-healthcare) 27 Juan Baron, CFP, CLU, ChFC 27 Juan Baron, CFP, CLU, ChFC 52 Los Angeles Managing Director Managing Director 48
5 Kardent Design www.kardentdesign.com Architecture & Engineering 19 Richard Dilday 19 Richard Dilday 68 President President 32
6 BLAZE PR www.blazepr.com Advertising/Public 16 John Davies 15 Matt Kovacs 73 Relations/Marketing CEO / Chairman President 27
7 Mansour Travel Company www.mansourtravel.com Travel Management 16 Virginia Kay Mansour 16 Virginia Kay Mansour 46 Company President President 54
8 pray.com www.pray.com Technology 26 Steve Gatena 26 Steve Gatena 15 CEO CEO 85
9 Konnect Agency www.konnectagency.com Advertising/Public 41 Sabina Gault 29 Sabina Gault 93 Relations/Marketing CEO CEO 7
10 Nelson Hardiman www.nelsonhardiman.com Legal 48 Harry Nelson 48 Harry Nelson 62 Managing Partner Managing Partner 38
11 Signature Investment www.SignatureIA.com Financial Services 15 Brian Holmes 15 Brian Holmes 20 Advisors,LLC President President 80
12 Citadel Environmental www.citadelenvironmental.com Consulting 43 Loren Witkin 43 Michelle Torres 41 Services, Inc. CEO Manager, Business Development / 56 Marketing-Corp. Branding
13 Thinknear by Telenav www.thinknear.com Advertising/PR/Marketing - 49 Brett Kohn 49 Mandana Mellano 29 Technology President, General Manager VP of Marketing 71
14 Vaco Los Angeles, LLC www.vaco.com Staffing 32 32 Frances Moreno 66 Managing Partner 34
15 PlayQ Inc. www.playq.com Entertainment 31 Joseph Aigboboh 31 Joseph Aigboboh 31 CEO CEO 69
16 Murphy Research www.murphyresearch.com Consulting 40 Charles Murphy 40 Charles Murphy 78 President President 23
17 gish SEIDEN LLP www.gishseiden.com Accounting 38 Maureen O'Gara-Adford 38 Maureen O'Gara-Adford 50 Managing Partner Managing Partner 50
18 Stone | Dean LLP www.stonedeanlaw.com Legal 20 Kristi W. Dean 20 Kristi W. Dean 75 Managing Partner Managing Partner 25
19 Adams Stirling PLC www.AdamsStirling.com Legal 34 Adrian J. Adams 16 Adrian J. Adams 56 CEO and Managing Partner CEO and Managing Partner 44
20 Northwestern Mutual Los www.losangeles.nm.com Financial Services - 47 John Schlifske 47 Matt Plocher 57 Angeles Insurance CEO Managing Director 43
21 Epic Freight Solutions www.epicfs.com Transportation 23 John Moran 23 Robert Reis 44 CEO COO 56
22 Fantastic IT Solutions www.fantasticit.com Technology 25 Thomas Rowe 25 Thomas Rowe 9 President President 91
23 Halbert Hargrove Global www.hhga.com Financial Services 33 Russ Hill 26 Russ Hill 50 Advisors, LLC Chairman, CEO Chairman, CEO 50
24 iFactor www.ifactor.com Engineering 41 Brittany Dianat 41 Brittany Dianat 20 CEO CEO 80
25 Yepremyan Law Firm www.VYLawfirm.com Legal 25 Vahan Yepremyan 17 Vahan Yepremyan 53 Founder Founder 47
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1 2 AT THE EVENT
1 Peter Burke (Best Companies Group), Diamond Sponsor Danone Simpson (Montage Insurance Solutions), Platinum Sponsor Brian Hegarty (Marsh & McLennan Agency)
2 #2 Best Medium Company (Hughes Marino)
3 #9 Best Large Company (Swinerton)
4 #2 Best Large Company (Alston & Bird)
5 Gold Sponsor and #22 Best Medium Company (W.E. O’Neil Construction Co.)
6 Platinum Sponsor Dr. Gail Schaper-Gordon (Vistage), #3 Best Large Company (Build Group)
7 #3 Best Small Company (Proven Recruiting)
8 #40 Best Medium Company and Silver Sponsor (Cydcor, LLC)
9 #2 Best Small Company (Miracle Mile Advisors)
10 #3 Best Medium Company (The PENTA Building Group)
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