How Minnesota's 2018 Top Workplaces are finding strength in diversity
The state's best employers say that broadening their workforces is a sound business decision. Here are some strategies they use.
Top workplace companies of 2018
TOP 10 LARGE EMPLOYERS
TOP 10 MIDSIZE EMPLOYERS
| 1 | sdg |
| 2 | Cole's Salon and Spa |
| 3 | Right at Home |
| 4 | Tradition Companies |
| 5 | Bell Bank |
| 6 | Transport Corporation of America Inc. |
| 7 | Miller Auto & Marine |
| 8 | HelpSystems |
| 9 | Pediatric Home Service |
| 10 | Counselor Realty |
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Teamwork makes for happier employees — and a better bottom line
Midsize business leaders say fostering camaraderie and common purpose is essential to their companies' success.
Fundamentals and a sound company culture help worker recruitment, retention
Employees at top large workplaces say they appreciate extras beyond good pay and benefits.
Credit union leader Dave Larson takes a caring approach
Large companies: Affinity Plus president and CEO Dave Larson strove to improve employee retention.
IT firm executive Chris Heim wants employees to know the score
Midsize companies: CEO Chris Heim believes in sharing information and ownership with HelpSystems employees.
CEO of small marketing agency wants to 'fearlessly unlock potential'
Small companies: Ovative Group CEO Dale Nitschke learned his energy-boosting tactics from retail.
Companies earn special awards from direction to training
These companies received top marks from their employees in these categories. The companies explain how they did it: education, curiosity, teamwork.
Culture is key to employee retention at Top Workplaces
Surveys show that company culture and employee retention go hand in hand
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