This month’s theme is: The most important qualities in an employer. Last week, I talked about what employees value most in an employer. Today, we are talking about what makes an amazing employer.

I chose three employers from this year’s Forbe’s list of top American employers. I chose companies from a range of industries who were amazing for very different reasons

Case Study #1 – Michelin North America

-Offers a “purpose-driven career with a purpose-driven company.”

-31% of their employees are Millennials; 22% of their workforce has a tenure of more than 20 years

-Dedicated to reducing CO2 emissions

-Employee Evaluations:

-Great Challenges: 91%

-Great Atmosphere: 89%

-Great Rewards: 85%

-Great Pride: 93%

-Great Communication: 88%

-Great Bosses: 88%

Some of the benefits at Michelin:

-Tire service/tire rebate for family members

-Health incentives / subsidized fitness

-Corporate jet shuttle

-Parental leave

-Business networks for LGBTQ, Hispanics, etc.

-Onsite health facilities

-Partnership with Yellowstone National Park for service

-Flexible work schedule

-Job sharing

-Remote work option

-Compressed work week

-Onsite amenities, like cafeterias, mother’s rooms, and entertainment

Case Study #2 – Costco

Although I couldn’t find the wealth of information about Costco that I found for Michelin, the consistent thing I did see was employee satisfaction with compensation and benefits. In fact, even part-time employees are eligible for benefits.

-Growth potential was another strength of Costco.

-I saw several articles that referenced the “family” atmosphere of the employees at Costco.

Case Study #3 – Google

Here are the key aspects to Google’s ranking:

-Job satisfaction

-Mission

-Compensation

-Telecommute

-Low-stress

Perks:

-Free meals

-Fitness facilities

-Paid parental leave

-On-site childcare

-Passion projects

What’s the message here? Many companies are great; many are not so great. The important thing is for you to do you self-homework so you know what is most important to you in an employer. Then, do your research to find those companies that offer what you are looking for.

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