When Glassdoor announced the 2016 Best Places to Work list, we highlighted tips from winning companies on how to become a better place to work. We found common themes in their advice, which were also present among the top companies on four lists — U.S. Large, U.S. SMB, UK and Canada.
Now, we’re happy to share videos from each of the #1 employers, which offer a behind the scenes look at these best of the Best Places to Work:
Airbnb: #1 Best Place to Work in the U.S.
Key to success: As you can see from its winning video, Airbnb is all about the mission “belong anywhere.” This mission statement resonates throughout everything Airbnb does as a company, including its employee experience, decisions it makes as a business and how Airbnb treats its employees.
Coolest perk: A quarterly travel voucher towards Airbnb, which shows Airbnb’s faith in its own product and how it values and embraces adventure.
See the entire U.S. Large list here.
Expedia: #1 Best Place to Work in the UK
Key to success: Its work hard, play hard culture. As you can see from Expedia’s video, what makes it a Best Place to Work is its winning, fun culture. The work hard, play hard culture isn’t just a social thing, it’s a part of Expedia’s business to its core. Employees feel valued and Expedia’s office gives off a fun, collaborative vibe.
Coolest perk: Employees are given a variety of ways to blow off steam, including a rooftop terrace, rooms with go-carts to go driving, and table games.
See the entire UK list here.
Earls Kitchen + Bar: #1 Best Place to Work in Canada
Key to success: The family atmosphere. Employees at Earls Kitchen + Bar in Canada are part of an “it’s your business” culture — employees are all encouraged to feel empowered to ask questions, learn more and challenge themselves. Employees boast feeling inspired to create a legacy and contribute what they want, not only just at Earls but in the greater community. Lastly, as you can see in the video, employees love the highly transparent vibe leadership instills, which is shown through weekly emails on company sales and statistics to the entire company.
Coolest perk: Learning and development opportunities.
See the entire Canada list here.
Madwire: #1 Best Small & Medium Companies to Work for in the U.S.
Key to success: Company culture is first, always. At Madwire, the emphasis on company culture begins as early as the interview process. Company leaders believe employees should always love the people they’re around, and if employees love their culture, even the tough times at work will be fun. Lastly, Madwire focuses on team satisfaction, and believes customer satisfaction is a direct result of happy, productive, empowered employees and teams.
Coolest perk: Benefits are great (including company gym as shown in the video), but for company leaders and many employees it comes down to the great culture.
See the entire Small & Medium list here.
Learn more about Best Places to Work
To learn more about the Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Awards and to see the 2016 awards full methodology, visit https://www.glassdoor.com/Awards-and-Trends/about-employees-choice-awards.htm.
