The 2008 100 Best Companies
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The 100 Best Companies to Work For in Oregon celebrated its 15th birthday with a remarkable 25,000 employees taking part in 2008. Oregon Business research editor Brandon Sawyer and research partner Davis, Hibbitts & Midghall calculated the rankings based on confidential employee surveys and a benefits report completed by each company. Welcome to The Best.  — THE EDITORS

 

TOP 50 LARGE COMPANIES TO WORK FOR IN OREGON

 
TOP 50 SMALL COMPANIES TO WORK FOR IN OREGON

 
ALPHABETICAL LISTING

 
100 BEST CATEGORY WINNERS

 
METHODOLOGY

 
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Keeping employees happy

It’s challenging enough to keep employees happy and workplace morale high during the best of times. But what about in the worst of times?  Some, like Northwest Newborn (No. 2 Small), have found ways to maintain a high sense of satisfaction and loyalty.

Lessons of the not-so-great

Companies can often learn more about their workplaces issues from negative comments than from praise. Here's a sampling from some of the 100 Best employee surveys of what doesn't work, even from some of the best workplaces in the state.

Ingredients of a great workplace

What do the Top 10 Best Companies do that keeps their employees motivated, loyal and upbeat? Paying 100% of health insurance premiums and ugly t-shirt contests are part of it. And don't forget the persuasive powers of company pups like Frankie from Stamp Connection (No. 3 Small).

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