The following employers have been recognized by Top Companies to Work for in Arizona, a statewide program sponsored by Republic Media that aims to identify companies with commendable workplace practices and which received high scores in terms of employee engagement and satisfaction. The following entities are this year's leaders among medium-sized employers.
Small and large companies were also ranked. [1]
MEDIUM COMPANY RANKINGS
(U.S. employees: 100-999)
1. Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
Industry: Hospitality.
US/AZ Employees: 881/881.
Arizona location: Scottsdale.
Top US executive: Jack Miller, General Manager.
Website: scottsdaleprincess.com.
The resort sponsors several employee events, including a gala, a holiday kids party, a summer picnic and employee pep rallies hosted by the general manager. Employees also have opportunities to attend events such as the Waste Management Phoenix Open and the Barrett Jackson auto action. A company wellness program offers fitness classes and nutritional information, and employees can give back through the Titans Always Give program.
2. Trace3
Industry: Technology.
US/AZ Employees: 334/30.
Arizona location: Phoenix.
Top US executive: Tyler Beecher, CEO.
Website: trace3.com.
Full-time employees are eligible for an annual bonus program based on individual and company performance and for the SARs (Stock Appreciation Rights) program. The company's Spiffing Program allows employees to recognize their peers for a job well done. Trace3 also holds team-building events such as game night, movie night, Top Golf outings and visits to shooting ranges. The company gives back to the community through the Adopt-a-Family program.
3. American Technologies Inc.
Industry: Restoration/Construction.
US/AZ Employees: 900/95.
Arizona location: Phoenix.
Top US executive: Gary Moore, President.
Website: ATIrestoration.com.
The company always acknowledges employee efforts and encourages team support through such events as sports games, team building and parties for workers and their families. There also is an incentive program to encourage healthy eating and exercise. ATI's bonus structure and incentive plans inspire employees to go above and beyond throughout the year. There are internal contests with cash prizes and safety incentives such as free barbecue if 90 days pass without an accident.
4. Lovitt & Touché
Industry: Insurance (non-health care).
US/AZ Employees: 188/187.
Arizona location: Tempe.
Top US executive: Charles A. Touché, CEO.
Website: lovitt-touche.com.
Flexible work arrangements allow the majority of Lovitt & Touché service teams to telecommute one or two days a week. The company's C.A.R.E.S. committee gives back to the community through Jeans Thursdays, quarterly fundraising lunches, participating in local charity walks or volunteering employee time. The annual "Maintain Don't Gain" challenge helps employees stay within two pounds of their start weight during the Thanksgiving to New Year's holiday season.
5. Credit Union West
Industry: Banking.
US/AZ Employees: 171/171.
Arizona location: Banking.
Top US executive: Bob MacGregor, President/CEO.
Website: cuwest.org.
Credit Union West offers annual bonuses, incentive programs and company awards based on company and employee performance. All employees, full and part time, are eligible. There also is an annual employee rally and a wellness program that includes Fitbit fitness trackers and a multitude of quarterly creative wellness challenges offered to employees and their dependents.
6. ASU Foundation for A New American University
Industry: Non-profit.
US/AZ Employees: 177/175.
Arizona location: Tempe.
Top US executive: R.F. "Rick" Shangraw, Jr., CEO.
Website: asufoundation.org.
Employee health and wellness is a priority, with the foundation offering a private meditation room, standing workstations as a desk option, healthy snacks in the break room and free onsite yoga classes once a week. Employees get their birthdays off with pay. There also are quarterly happy hours so workers can interact with colleagues and support local businesses. Individualized development opportunities are available to high-performing employees.
7. Sentinel Technologies Inc.
Industry: Technology.
US/AZ Employees: 450/40.
Arizona location: Tempe.
Top US executive: Dennis Hoelzer, CEO.
Website: sentinel.com.
Sentinel employees can take 24 hours of paid volunteer time a year. The company sponsors biggest loser contests; charity events; health and wellness biometric screenings; healthy cooking contests; employee appreciation barbecues, breakfasts and social hours; and employee and spouse appreciation holiday parties. There also are programs designed to foster good compensation, character, mentorship of peers, teamwork and revenue generation.
8. Hyatt Regency Phoenix
Industry: Hospitality.
US/AZ Employees: 319/319.
Arizona location: Phoenix.
Top US executive: Mark Hoplamazian, Chairman and CEO.
Website: phoenix.hyatt.com.
Hotel employees receive complimentary Hyatt room nights anywhere in the world with discounts on spa services and food during their stay. They also receive tuition reimbursements for taking classes in any subject that will help them improve personally and professionally. The employee lounge offers free breakfast, lunch or dinner, Wi-Fi, computer access, flat-screen TV's and board games. Monthly drawings award prizes such as iPads, Keurig coffeemakers, Playstation and Xbox game consoles, bicycles and $250 gift cards.
9. New Horizons Learning Group
Industry: Technology.
US/AZ Employees: 137/25.
Arizona location: Tucson.
Top US executive: Kevin Landry, CEO.
Website: nhlearninggroup.com.
Management, instructors, support staff and supervisory personnel receive quarterly bonuses based on the profitability of the company. Bonuses of $100 are awarded to employees who exemplify the core company values of gratitude, respect, accountability, simplicity and people-first. The company provides weekly free fruit, catered lunches, Fitbit reimbursement and paid volunteer days, as well as free or discounted tickets to local family entertainment or sporting events.
10. Homeowners Financial Group USA LLC
Industry: Financial Services.
US/AZ Employees: 321/212.
Arizona location: Scottsdale.
Top US executive: William (Bill) Rogers, Founder and CEO
Website: homeownersfg.com
Employees have the option of working remotely and to volunteer with charities during work hours. Company events include casual Fridays, a holiday party, happy hours, picnics, softball games, ice skating and potlucks with catered food. All employees have a chance at winning an annual President's Club Trip. The company Culture Committee meets once a month to decide future outings and events. Employee referral bonuses of $1,000 are offered.
11. Learning A-Z
Industry: Technology.
US/AZ Employees: 241/168.
Arizona location: Tucson.
Top US executive: Bob Holl, President.
Website: www.learninga-z.com/index.html.
All non-commission-based employees qualify for a target bonus equal to a percentage of their salary, paid annually if the company meets specific metrics. Employee referral bonuses of up to $1,000 per referred employee are paid. Learning A-Z has created partnerships with local gyms, yoga centers and CrossFit gyms to provide discounts for employees. The company offers a holiday party, employee outings and quarterly employee meetings with lunch provided.
12. Bryan University
Industry: Education.
US/AZ Employees: 159/149.
Arizona location: Tempe.
Top US executive: Chad Evans, CEO.
Website: bryanuniversity.edu.
Bryan University's employee benefits include 24/7 telemedicine and matching 401(k) plans. To promote health and well being, the university offers chair massages, FUNtastic Fridays with employee-voted themed dress day, an annual company family barbecue and a wellness program with various fitness and wellness challenges throughout the year. Bryan University provides movie tickets and vending tokens to managers for use as incentives throughout the year to recognize star employees.
13. OneGuard Home Warranties
Industry: Insurance (non-health care).
US/AZ Employees: 110/110.
Arizona location: Phoenix.
Top US executive: Scott Smith, CEO.
Website: oneguardhomewarranty.com.
New employees receive a week of onboarding and orientation. Once they are members of the team, they enjoy onsite training classes, peer-to-peer bonuses, profit sharing and roundtable meetings with OneGuard's president. Each trimester OneGuard typically distributes 5 to 15 percent of profits to each full-time employee when the company and the employee have achieved certain performance targets and budgets for the trimester. Team member events include movie nights, tailgating and Christmas parties.
14. LifeLock
Industry: Identity Theft Protection.
US/AZ Employees: 829/481.
Arizona location: Tempe.
Top US executive: Hilary Schneider, CEO.
Website: lifelock.com.
LifeLock employees receive 24 hours of paid time off a year to do volunteer work. They also receive such benefits as health care, 401(k) matches and stock options. There is an annual performance-based bonus program and a spot bonus program that provides monetary recognition for performance throughout the year. Employee recognition programs include Flash Awards and Spark Plug Awards. The company hosts a Family Fun Day, holiday parties and in-office parties and provides a fun work environment with games and Bagel Mondays.
15. George Brazil Air Conditioning & Heating
Industry: HVAC.
US/AZ Employees: 175/175.
Arizona location: Phoenix.
Top US executive: Jim Probst, President.
Website: georgebrazilhvac.com.
George Brazil encourages an open-door policy that allows staff to communicate any ideas, issues or questions with managers. Monthly monetary bonuses are given to sales teams, service technicians, CSR's and quality assurance team members for quantity of positive customer reviews. Departments are often treated to breakfasts and lunches and engage in teamwork games and activities. The company gives back to the community – and has fun – through a "Dunk-A-Boss" event to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project.
16. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Arizona Properties
Industry: Real Estate.
US/AZ Employees: 100/32.
Arizona location: Scottsdale.
Top US executive: Mark Stark, CEO.
Website: BHHSAZ.com.
The company CEO calls all employees on their birthdays and provides them with gift cards. Berkshire Hathaway encourages group volunteering at local charities and food banks. Employee perks include discounts at cellphone carriers and bonuses paid for recruiting agents to the company. The employee of the year receives a gift card and a paid day off.
17. Larry H. Miller Avondale Dodge
Industry: Retail.
US/AZ Employees: 134/134.
Arizona location: Avondale.
Top US executive: Dean Fitzpatrick, President.
Website: avondaledodge.com.
Larry H. Miller Avondale Dodge offers a variety of employee incentive programs, including flexible work schedules and employee appreciation celebrations. All employees are eligible for a holiday bonus program and sales professionals are eligible for monthly incentive programs. Top service advisors can receive a $750 monthly bonus. The company also offers Christmas savings programs for employees, quarterly onsite blood drives and Saturday lunches.
18. Nextiva
Industry: Telecommunications.
US/AZ Employees: 501/419.
Arizona location: Scottsdale.
Top US executive: Tomas Gorny, CEO.
Website: nextiva.com.
Nextiva offers a casual work environment and dress code. The company provides Monday catered breakfasts and Friday catered lunches to employees. To promote employee health and wellbeing, the company offers a wellness program, a biggest loser weight-loss challenge and a game lounge. The monthly employee recognition program features cash prizes and electronics such as iPads.
19. EBCO Inc. dba La-Z-Boy of Arizona
Industry: Retail.
US/AZ Employees: 217/217.
Arizona location: Phoenix.
Top US executive: Ed Breunig III, Owner and CEO.
Website: lazboy.com/Arizona.
The company's business model involves the whole team in working together for a common goal. It offers a quarterly bonus, a 75 percent 401(k) match and a $100,000 profit-sharing contribution. All-expense-paid trips are offered to employees and spouses based on performance, great ideas and those nominated for Big Top Elite Performer. There is an employee assistance fund and a volunteer "CHAIRities" committee that is active in the community with the Ronald McDonald House and water-safety events.
20. MC Residential Communities
Industry: Real Estate.
US/AZ Employees: 259/148.
Arizona location: Scottsdale.
Top US executive: Lesley Brice, President.
Website: mcresidential.com.
The company's annual three-day Professional Development Summit focuses on both personal and professional growth based on a motivational book that everyone reads prior to the session. The corporate office game room provides employees with the chance to step away from their desks and have fun. Spontaneous field trips transform routine meetings into trips to the movies or a coffee shop. Several times throughout the year team members are encouraged to wear their PJs to work.
21. Zocdoc
Industry: Health Technology.
US/AZ Employees: 439/67.
Arizona location: Scottsdale.
Top US executive: Oliver Kharraz, Founder and CEO.
Website: zocdoc.com.
Teams and departments at Zocdoc frequently plan bonding activities and after-work outings such as go-carting, bowling, spring training games, golf outings and happy hours.Office ping-pong tables and lounge spaces allow employees to connect and relax. The company provides free healthy snacks and catered lunches every day. Weekly meetings called ZocTalk are held to discuss special projects and new initiatives. Monetary referral bonuses and performance bonuses are offered. Top sales performers receive all-expenses-paid trips to exotic destinations.
22. Alliance Home Loans
Industry: Banking.
US/AZ Employees: 209/181.
Arizona location: Phoenix.
Top US executive: Jamie Korus, President.
Website: alliancehomeloans.com.
Alliance Home Loans stresses work/life balance, providing employees flexibility with scheduling and allowing children and pets at work. The company sponsors monthly catered lunches for employees and provides onsite fitness classes. Community events include an annual softball tournament for charity and employees assemble and deliver bikes to every Head Start child at Mountain View Elementary at Christmas.
23. MedAire Inc.
Industry: Global Medical and Travel Risk Management Solutions.
US/AZ Employees: 174/158.
Arizona location: Phoenix.
Top US executive: Peter Tuggey, COO.
Website: medaire.com.
Flexible schedules allow employees to choose a three-day workweek or to telecommute from home. MedAire offers employee-recognition programs with generous gifts and rewards. The company Pedometer Challenge and Benefits Health Fair promote health and well being, while Friday casual jeans days, happy hours, picnics, holiday parties, Halloween costume contests and multicultural Thanksgiving potlucks promote team building and camaraderie.
24. HomeSmart International
Industry: Real Estate.
US/AZ Employees: 109/70.
Arizona location: Real Estate.
Top US executive: Matt Widdows, Owner and CEO.
Website: HomeSmartInternational.com.
HomeSmart's employee-recognition program includes "bail-out" certificates for free paid time off. Bonuses are paid based on quarterly and fiscal year performance. The company also offers paid time for employee charitable activities. The company provides food for staff lunches throughout the week, as well as birthday celebrations with cake and ice cream. There is a fully equipped gym and ultra lounge in the office.
25. Kitchell
Industry: Construction.
US/AZ Employees: 935/357.
Arizona location: Phoenix.
Top US executive: Jim Swanson, CEO.
Website: kitchell.com.
Kitchell invests in employee professional development and helps them plan for retirement. It also offers free identity theft protection to all employees. Employee-engagement events include ice cream socials, Kitchell Bash, Healthfair and onsite health screenings (flu shots, mammograms, bio-metric screenings, etc.). Sonic Boom Wellness Contests for employees and dependents provide cash rewards toward health savings accounts. The Kitchell Foundation contributes to non-profit organizations.
26. Salt River Pima-Maricopa Community Schools
Industry: Education.
US/AZ Employees: 370/370.
Arizona location: Scottsdale.
Top US executive: Greg Sackos, Superintendent of Schools.
Website: srpmic-ed.org.
The Salt River school system offers several levels of teacher incentive programs of up to $1,500 for highly performing teachers. Upon completion of the National Teacher Certification, individuals receive a $2,500 bonus. Ninety percent of all bonus funds are allocated to line staff as opposed to executives. There also are Employee of the Quarter and Employee of the Year awards. Employees are recognized at Board Of Education meetings.
27. First Fidelity Bank
Industry: Banking.
US/AZ Employees: 359/43.
Arizona location: Phoenix.
Top US executive: Lee Symcox, President and CEO.
Website: FFB.com.
The bank gives back to the community through a United Way bowling tournament, and the FFB Family Foundation provides assistance to employees during catastrophic events and unexpected disasters. There is an All Colleague bonus program as well as individual bonus and incentive programs. Employees receive free banking services and reduced-rate personal loans. They also receive such benefits as free Phoenix Zoo passes, travel benefits and reduced-rate movie tickets.
28. Terraces of Phoenix
Industry: Continuing Care Retirement Community.
US/AZ Employees: 197/197.
Arizona location: Phoenix.
Top US executive: John Cochrane, CEO.
Website: theterracesofphoenix.com.
Terraces offers its employees a tuition reimbursement and scholarship program; full access to a 24-hour gym, fitness classes and discounted personal training; a Team Member Crisis Fund that provides financial assistance in times of need; and $60 quarterly wellness gift cards for employees who complete a challenge. The company's Circle of Excellence program recognizes employees who submit cost-saving or innovative improvement ideas with cash prizes and chance to win trip to the home office in California.
29. Associated Asset Management
Industry: Homeowner Association Management.
US/AZ Employees: 521/409.
Arizona location: Tempe.
Top US executive: Laura Ziff, CEO.
Website: associatedasset.com.
Associated Asset Management offers a "very handsome" employee referral bonus as part of its recruiting efforts and an annual profit-sharing program. Employees praise the company for offering all-employee meetings and an Employee Appreciation Day, such as Costco Day. The company also sponsors industry specific education and certification, the AAM Annual Tradeshow, the Volunteer Recognition Program and the PTO raffle.
30. DP Electric, Inc.
Industry: Construction.
US/AZ Employees: 219/219.
Arizona location: Tempe.
Top US executive: Dan Puente, Founder and President.
Website: dpelectric.com.
DP Electric takes employee feedback to heart and strives to better itself, which creates an environment in which workers can complete the highest-quality work. Quarterly team-building events build unity. The company offers tuition reimbursement for apprentices and employee savings accounts that accrue a higher interest rate than at traditional institutions. Bonuses are paid based on project and department profitability.
References
- ^ Small and large companies were also ranked. (www.azcentral.com)
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