To identify the state’s best places to work, Florida Trend magazine surveys companies that participate in its annual employer recognition program. We selected some of the winning companies in the large employer category along with stats on new hires in 2011.

Company	Location	Line of Business	New Hires*	Notable Perks
Memorial Healthcare System	Hollywood	Healthcare	1,128	Bonuses up to $250 a year; company picnic
Navy Federal Credit Union	19 branches throughout Florida	Banking	822	Discounted tickets to events; fitness center
Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center	Kissimmee	Hotel/Hospitality	374	Budget for motivational activities; “fun stops” with rewards for employees
Arthrex	Naples	Medical Devices	303	Fitness center; ice cream socials
North Highland	Jacksonville, Orlando, Tampa, Tallahassee	Consulting	288	Bonuses of up to 15% of base pay
DPR Construction	West Palm Beach	Construction	258	Annual bonuses; parties for project milestones
Residential Finance Corp.	Tampa, Fort Lauderdale	Financial Services	193	Group dinners; happy hours; field trips
Embraer	Fort Lauderdale	Aircraft Manufacturing	161	Annual football/soccer game and family picnic
Capital City Bank	Tallahassee	Banking	123	Incentive rewards for all associates
Edward Jones	387 Florida offices	Financial Services	95	24% of net profit distributed to associates

For the full list of Florida Trend’s Best Companies To Work For In Florida, visit www.floridatrend.com/best-companies .
*Full-time workers; new hires in 2011