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Best Companies to Work For in Florida - 2017
The Full List: Best Companies To Work For In Florida
The 100 companies that made the cut in our ninth annual Best Companies To Work For rankings.
• • • Best Large Companies (250 or more employees) | ||
Rank | Company, Headquarters, Industry | Notable |
1 | HFF, Dallas, Real Estate | Biometric screenings for all employees with prizes, snacks and massages |
2 | The Beck Group, Dallas, Design, Construction, Technology | Rooftop garden with a low-maintenance vegetated roof system |
3 | DPR Construction, Redwood City, Calif., Construction | Additional 10 days of time off after every five years |
4 | Hunton & Williams, Washington, Legal | Subsidized emergency child and adult care; subsidized concierge service |
5 | Edward Jones, St. Louis, Mo., Financial Services | 63% of advisers earned at least one all-expenses-paid trip by serving their clients well |
6 | Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa, Chicago, Hospitality, Hotels | Discounted and complimentary room nights at Hyatt hotels |
7 | UniFirst, Wilmington, Mass., Services | Quarterly contest to win a week’s paid vaction for getting a physical |
8 | PCL Construction Services, Denver, Construction | Ice cream truck celebrations; gifts to celebrate achievements |
9 | Duke Realty, Indianapolis, Real Estate | Educational scholarships for employee dependents |
10 | North Highland, Atlanta, Consulting | Unlimited personal leave time |
11 | Hanson Professional Services, Springfield, Ill., Engineering | $1,000 for employee referrals |
12 | Gunster, West Palm Beach, Legal | 12 days of Christmas breakfasts, holiday party, cookie exchange |
13 | Infinite Energy, Gainesville, Energy Supplier | Holiday party with $100,000 cash giveaway |
14 | Busey, Champaign, Ill., Financial Services | Wellness center, onsite coach, group and one-on-one coaching, health screenings |
15 | RCI, Parisippany, N.J., Travel, Hospitality | Free resort vacations with a travel allowance |
16 | Marriott Vacations Worldwide, Orlando, Hospitality | Discounted rates at resorts, properties and hotels |
17 | Goldberg Segalla LLP, Buffalo, N.Y., Legal | Free breakfast every Friday |
18 | Wiley Education Services, Hoboken, N.J., Services | College tuition aid for employees and their spouses |
19 | Meridian Technologies, Jacksonville, Technology | Game days; ice cream socials |
20 | The Execu/Search Group, New York, Staffing | Field days; ice cream socials |
21 | Memorial Healthcare System, Hollywood, Health Care | Nationally recognized safety record |
22 | American Strategic Insurance, St. Petersburg, Insurance | Among the 15 largest residential property insurers in the U.S. |
23 | Roth Staffing Cos., Orange, Calif., Staffing | 9/80 flex schedule; option to work 80 hours over nine days instead of 10 |
24 | CBIZ MHM LLC-Tampa Bay, Cleveland, Accounting | Annual overnight summer party for workers, families and friends |
25 | FCCI Insurance Group, Sarasota, Insurance | Free Thanksgiving turkeys for employees |
26 | Capital City Bank, Tallahassee, Banking | 10 paid holidays; $20 bonus at Thanksgiving |
• • • Best Midsized Companies (50 to 249 employees) | ||
Rank | Company, Headquarters, Industry | Notable |
1 | Elite SEM, New York, Advertising, PR, Marketing | Internet stipend, snack stipend, chance to fly to an office to attend office holiday parties |
2 | HomeBanc, Tampa, Banking | Unlimited incentive compensation for all employees; annual stock awards |
3 | Coastal Cloud, Palm Coast, IT and Business Consulting | Unlimited vacation |
4 | Atlantic Coast Bank, Jacksonville, Banking | Birthday off |
5 | Baldwin Krystyn Sherman Partners, Tampa, Insurance | Colleague recognition days |
6 | The Lord's Place, West Palm Beach, Non-Profit, Health & Human Services | Massages and yoga at work |
7 | CTI Resource Management Services, Jacksonville, Contractor | Themed parties and potlucks |
8 | Financial Design Associates, Springfield, Mass., Insurance | Unlimited earning potential with bonuses and raises |
9 | Apollo Bank, Miami, Banking | Quarterly wellness activities |
10 | Cole Engineering Services, Orlando, Technology | Unlimited beverages |
11 | Premier Eye Care, Tampa, Health Care, Insurance and Services | Valentine's Day gift bags; bi-weekly catered lunches |
12 | KAST Construction, West Palm Beach, Construction | Rolex watch after 10 years of service |
13 | Newman-Dailey Resort Properties, Miramar Beach, Real Estate, Vacation Rentals | Holiday party at CEO's home |
14 | Lanier Upshaw, Lakeland, Insurance | Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) company |
15 | AgileThought, Tampa, Technology | Fun committee for planning social outings and get-togethers |
16 | Pearson Bitman, Maitland, Legal | Bring children to work on any day |
17 | First Florida Credit Union, Jacksonville, Banking | Monthly breakfast at staff meetings |
18 | Cequint, Seattle, Telecommunications | 13 paid holidays a year |
19 | Momentum Consulting, Miami Lakes , Technology | Bowling event at an upscale venue |
20 | Convergence Consulting Group, Tampa, Consulting | Happy hours and tournaments Fridays |
21 | iVenture Solutions, Jacksonville, Technology | 100% paid paternity and maternity leave for six weeks |
22 | Daszkal Bolton, Boca Raton, Accounting | After-season celebration |
23 | MCCi, Tallahassee, Technology | Quarterly and Christmas bonuses |
24 | New Horizons Computer Learning Centers of South Florida, Plantation, Education | Franchise Fridays with margaritas, beers and cocktails |
25 | Gregory, Sharer & Stuart CPAs, St. Petersburg, Accounting | Wellness bucks to pay for healthy activities |
26 | Berkowitz Pollack Brant Advisors and Accountants, Miami, Accounting | No dress code year-round, summer work hours |
27 | Revcontent, Sarasota, Technology | Green building with automatic, motion sensor lights to conserve energy |
28 | Bouchard Insurance, Clearwater, Insurance | 'Casual for a Cause' jeans day every month; employees pay $5, with the funds donated to a charity |
29 | Security First Managers, Ormond Beach, Insurance | Annual employee/family activities (baseball game, ice cream social, etc.) |
30 | Kegel, Lake Wales, Manufacturing | Bring your pet to work day |
31 | Novation Settlement Solutions, West Palm Beach, Financial Services | Indoor Olympics during the Olympics |
32 | PowerDMS, Orlando, Technology | Unlimited personal time off with annual $500 vacation bonus |
33 | Allen & Company of Florida, Lakeland, Financial Services | Fully funded off-site Family Fun Day, Men's and Women's Weekend |
34 | KNOWBE4, Clearwater, Technology | Cash bonuses |
35 | DynaFire, Casselberry, Fire and Life Safety | Picnic field day |
36 | Examsoft Worldwide, Delray Beach, Technology | 100% paid employee benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, LTD) |
37 | Dufry America, Doral, Retail | $10 a month toward a weight loss program or gym membership |
• • • Best Small Companies (15 to 49 employees) | ||
Rank | Company, Headquarters, Industry | Notable |
1 | Jill S. Schwartz & Associates, Winter Park, Legal | Movie nights |
2 | CAREERXCHANGE, Miami, Staffing | Superior work rewarded with two hours off on any day |
3 | Bit-Wizards, Fort Walton Beach, Technology | Free beverages, dart board, flex time, monthly social events |
4 | Atlas Professional Services, Tampa, Technology | Weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual awards and contests |
5 | Patel, Greene & Associates, Bartow, Engineering | 100% company-paid health, dental and vision insurance premiums (for employee/spouse/family) |
6 | Alltrust Insurance, Palm Harbor, Health Insurance | Catered lunches weekly; appreciation gatherings monthly |
7 | Clickbooth.com, Sarasota, Advertising, PR, Marketing | Free gym access; beer cart Friday |
8 | Meenan P.A., Tallahassee, Legal | Year-end bonuses |
9 | Uproar PR, Orlando, Advertising, PR, Marketing | Half-day Fridays |
10 | Clearview Land Design, Tampa, Civil Engineering | Annual oyster roast |
11 | CPS Investment Advisors, Lakeland, Financial Services | Building equipped with solar panels to reduce electricity consumption |
12 | Diverse Computing, Tallahassee, Technology | Free lunch every day |
13 | Forcura, Jacksonville, Technology | Friday happy hours with beverages and games |
14 | ISGF, Orlando, Staffing | Mid-year cruise to the Bahamas |
15 | Partners in Association Management, Tallahassee, Association Management | Financial transparency policy and quarterly review of company financials |
16 | Markham Norton Mosteller Wright & Co., Fort Myers, Accounting | Fun committee for planning parties and activities to encourage friendships and productivity |
17 | Jimerson & Cobb P.A., Jacksonville, Legal | Competitions to boost morale, such as office mini golf and pumpkin bowling |
18 | Centauri Insurance, Sarasota, Insurance | Fully stocked kitchen with healthy meal options for breakfast and lunch |
19 | Foundation Art Services, Deerfield Beach, Manufacturing | Company pays half of gym fee up to $180 per month |
20 | Vaco Orlando, Orlando, Staffing | Weekly massages |
21 | Cardinal Management Group of Florida, Naples, Services | Summer hours |
22 | Net Conversion, Orlando, Advertising, PR, Marketing | Rap Fridays and Snuggies for the staff |
23 | JWB Real Estate Capital, Jacksonville, Real Estate | Catered lunch daily |
24 | Rogers, Gunter, Vaughn Insurance, Tallahassee, Insurance | On-site gym and shower |
25 | Worksite Employee Leasing, North Port, Services | Free lunch every Wednesday |
26 | Squaremouth, St. Petersburg, Insurance | Quarterly bonuses based on profit |
27 | Moore Communications Group, Tallahassee, Advertising, PR, Marketing | 100% of employee's health care premiums paid by company |
28 | Ennis, Pellum & Associates, Jacksonville, Accounting | Employees can leave at 1 p.m. on Fridays during the summer |
29 | CNP, Winter Haven, Advertising, PR, Marketing | Unlimited vacation/sick time |
30 | One Park Financial, Miami, Financial Services | Company happy hours and employee potlucks |
31 | Integrity Employee Leasing, Punta Gorda, Services | 4:30 Friday staff socials |
32 | Beck Partners, Pensacola, Real Estate & Insurance | Office closes for leadership seminars as a team |
33 | Horizon Innovations, Jacksonville, Advertising, PR, Marketing | Cash bonus, prizes, vacation getaways |
34 | Management Specialists Services, Gainesville, Association Management | 14 paid holidays a year |
35 | UberOps, Tallahassee, Technology | Flexibility to work from a co-working space or from home |
36 | Florida Skin Center, Fort Myers, Health Care Provider | Two staff appreciation events a year |
37 | Crippen & Co., Ocala, Accounting | Half-day Fridays outside of busy season; food brought in on Fridays during busy season |