The Best Large Companies to Work For
More than 150 full-time Washington employees
Mutual Of Enumclaw Insurance Co.
Insurance
The company turned 125 this year, and company executives say their purpose is to build a 500-year-old organization. Mutual says its Gallup employee engagement scores are in the 99th percentile of the insurance industry.
President and CEO: Eric Nelson
Edward Jones
Insurance
Every associate has an opportunity to own part of the firm, a unique reward that few companies off er. Approximately 65% of associates are owners.
Managing Partner: Penny Pennington
IMPINJ
Manufacturing
Workers unwind in the designated creative room stocked with games and a ping-pong table. The executive leadership team provides bagels at weekly meetings, where employees are encouraged to share their thoughts on company actions.
CEO: Chris Diorio
Parametrix
Engineering
The employee-owned company holds an annual United Way Pie-in-the-Face fundraiser and hosts regular office lunches. It also off ers a comprehensive in-house training and professional development program.
Coo (Spokane): Roger Flint
Sequoyah Electric
Construction
This company holds annual cornhole tournaments, a Halloween costume contest, and an employee golf tournament for charity. It also has several robust, in-house training and development programs.
HR Director: Michele Klika
Astronics Aes
Manufacturing
An ice cream truck and bike-to-work day keep Astronics employees engaged and productive. The company contributes money to promote team-building activities, including launching miniature rockets.
President (Kirkland): Jonathan Neal
Bob’s Heating & Air Conditioning
Services
A Halloween costume contest, summer barbecues, and an espresso stand brought to the office are just a few perks that keep workers humming. There’s also an all-company party at Wild Waves complete with a catered barbecue lunch, as well as half days and extra time off around the holidays.
President: Vern Olson
Icertis
Technology
“Icertians” can take seven paid days annually to volunteer with an organization of their choice. The company provides 16 paid holidays and closes the office the week of July 4.
CEO: Samir Bodas
MG2
Architecture
Employees donated a cumulative total of more than 2,500 hours through the annual fi rm-wide Day of Giving last year. The annual Swing for the Cure charity golf tournament and auction raised $275,000 for Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center.
CEO: Mitch Smith
Barghausen Consulting Engineers, Inc.
Engineering
Fridays are celebration days. Team members get free breakfasts and only work half-days. Onsite cornhole tournaments are common.
President: Tom Barghausen
Washington Energy Service
Services
Team members’ families are all invited to a party at Wild Waves. Awards are handed out at a year-end celebration breakfast, and workers also receive employee discounts on company products.
President: Vern Olson
Panda Restaurant Group Inc.
Food & Beverage
Panda Cares, the philanthropic arm of the business, has raised more than $329 million. All employees qualify for what the company calls “no-cap” bonuses.
Vice President Of Operations: Philip Chang
Jacksons Food Stores
Retail
The company aids employees and their families in need through the Bonnie and John Foundation, a nonprofit named after the founders. All employees are eligible for twice-annual profit-sharing plans, and Jacksons also off ers various bonus programs.
Regional Manager (Seattle): Mike Kurtz
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