Are you headed into January with hopes of a big new job? Then we’ve got great news: Now is a better time than ever to land a gig. If you need proof, take a look at these 20 companies that are all kicking off the brand new year by hiring like crazy for tons of different positions.
Is there a better way to start off 2017 than by scoring your dream job? Spoiler alert: Nope, there’s not.
1. Philips
Philips is a leading health technology company focused on improving people’s health and well-being. For over 125 years, Philips has leveraged advanced technology and deep clinical and consumer insights to deliver integrated solutions. The company is a leader in consumer health, home care, diagnostic imaging, image-guided therapy, patient monitoring, and health informatics. Philips employs over 17,000 employees across 50 offices in North America, all working to help create a healthier society.
Philips is currently hiring for hundreds of open positions (yes, you read that right). And, as a Philips employee, you’re in for an incredibly rewarding career with a team of passionate people, as well as an awesome office atmosphere. In fact, Philips has gone so far as to establish a Cultural Change Group, which is constantly looking for ways to improve the company culture.
2. Slack
Slack is a layer of the business technology stack that brings together people, data, and applications – a single place where people can effectively work together, find important information, and access hundreds of thousands of critical applications and services to do their best work. From global Fortune 100 companies to corner markets, businesses and teams of all kinds use Slack to bring the right people together with all the right information.
In the short number of years since Slack launched, the company has seen tremendous growth; in fact, new hires have more than tripled the employee count. As Slack continues to race forward, hiring remains a top priority, as evidenced by the numerous open roles the company is currently seeking to fill.
3. Dropbox
Dropbox is the world’s first smart workspace that helps people and teams focus on the work that matters. With more than 500 million registered users across 180 countries, the company is on a mission to design a more enlightened way of working. Dropbox is headquartered in San Francisco, CA, and has 12 offices around the world.
Dropbox employees benefit from a collaborative environment with opportunities to grow and a “work hard, play hard” philosophy. “We have fun every day. In fact, I think the culture of this office is built on having a good time. All we take seriously is the work,” says Justin Bethune, Diversity Program Manager. Sound like your idea of a good time? You know what to do.
5. GLG
GLG is helping its clients change the world every day by connecting them with the smartest experts. With a global presence across 22 offices in 12 countries, and more than 2,000 talented, passionate professionals, GLG is powering smarter business for a world that works better.
GLG employees work hard, but they also know how to do downtime right. When team members find their minds on information overload, GLG offers a number of ways to blow off a little steam. The office coffee bar is a common place for taking a quick break, as well as enjoying happy hours. Check out the 100+ open positions, and you could be toasting right along with the team.
8. Shutterstock
Serving the needs of creatives is the name of the Shutterstock game. With an easy-to-search marketplace of over 200 million photos, videos, illustrations, and music, Shutterstock is able to easily operate in more than 150 countries and 20 languages—adding the fast pace solutions of a tech company to the traditional stock agency model.
Employees report loving Shutterstock’s fast pace and the rate at which the company is growing. Need proof? Check out all of the open positions. And, as if impressively rapid growth wasn’t enough, team members also love the perks that come with being successful. Office favorites include daily lunches, weekly yoga classes, and in-office massages. Just let us know when we can come visit.
9. Mental Health Center of Denver
The Mental Health Center of Denver believes firmly that people can, and do, recover from mental illness. With a focus on recovery and resilience across a person’s lifespan, the Center provides services that enable adults to live more fulfilling and productive lives, that enable children to be more resilient, and that enable families to be happier and healthier.
If there’s one thing that brings employees together, it’s a shared passion for people and a genuine excitement about the impact their work is having in the community. “If you have the opportunity to work here at the Mental Health Center of Denver, then you really have the opportunity to enrich people’s lives,” explains Mallory Katz, Nurse Practitioner. “That’s what makes it the most fulfilling for me to come to work every day.”
10. Credit Karma
A lot of people feel confused or anxious about their finances—Credit Karma wants to change that. Launched in 2007, the company provides free credit scores and reports along with tools, tips, and education to help its members understand their finances and feel confident about their options. With over 75 million members and counting, they’re on a mission to make finance friendlier for everyone.
Credit Karma may no longer be a startup, but it has the energy of a company that’s just getting started. The company is always working on new products and tools to help its members take charge of their finances. What’s more, the team is still rapidly growing—as evidenced by the multitude of open roles at the company. “It feels like the sky’s the limit at Credit Karma,” adds Kyle Grochmal, Analytics.
11. MDA
A career at Muscular Dystrophy Association—or MDA—is a career with purpose. Through its innovations in science, MDA is accelerating the deveopment of therapies and cures, and through its innovations in care is providing programs and services that enhance the lives of people with neuromuscular disease. Employees aid in MDA's mission every day by finding research breakthroughs, caring for kids and adults, and empowering families with services and support.
If your goal for 2017 is to find purposeful work with an organization that has a rewarding mission and strong ties to a community, you’ll feel right at home with MDA. Teams end meetings with what they call “mission moments,” where employees take turn sharing stories about experiences they’ve had that exemplify the organization’s mission. As you can imagine, those conversations certainly inspire staff to work hard.
14. GSK
GSK dedicates itself to creating a healthier population the whole world over by researching and developing a broad range of innovative products in pharmaceutical, vaccine, and consumer healthcare arenas. The company boasts commercial operations in more than 150 countries, as well as 89 manufacturing sites and R&D centers in the UK, US, and Belgium.
At GSK, mentorship is a key part of the company’s culture. As a result, relationships are established as soon as a new employee joins the team, and each person discovers that they are able to get as much out of the company as they are willing to put into it. GSK finds that this philosophy creates a sense of ownership, accountability, and responsibility.
15. BMW of North America, LLC
The BMW Group manufactures, distributes, markets, and sells first-class automobiles in dealerships across North America, including the distinguished Rolls-Royce and premium MINI Cooper brands—delivering sophisticated and thrilling driving experiences.
“BMW is global, but within our campus it feels pretty small. You see people you know. It doesn’t feel anonymous,” says Kristen Cole, Option and Pricing Specialist, MINI. BMW maintains a familial atmosphere and keeps those staff bonds strong through regular happy hour celebrations and welcome lunches for new hires.
16. Backcountry
Backcountry’s mission is to connect people with their passions by offering carefully selected, premium gear and apparel that empowers modern adventure. Employees are avid skiers, campers, hikers, mountain bikers, climbers, and much more, and they use this firsthand knowledge to outfit customers and to inspire them to get outdoors.
There’s only one way for outdoor enthusiasts to describe what it’s like to work at Backcountry: positively dreamy. From company ski trips to biking excursions, Backcountry brings the outdoors in every single day—and many staffers ride their bikes to work or take shuttles to Crest Trail for a morning ride. In the office, employees bring their dogs along and are encouraged to share their passions for the great outdoors.
18. ServiceTitan
Ara and Vahe started ServiceTitan in 2012 to help their families manage their growing home service businesses. The founders wanted to help thousands of their peers in the home services industry that have traditionally been underserved by software. Today, they’re humbled that so many businesses use ServiceTitan to increase revenue and improve efficiency.
ServiceTitan has an intense passion for the service industry, which is only matched by the company’s passion for its constantly growing roster of employees. ServiceTitan keeps team members happy and engaged through a strong emphasis on work-life balance and tons of awesome perks—including in-office Zumba and yoga classes, as well as free lunches for the whole team every day.
20. 1-800-PetMeds
A fully-licensed online pet pharmacy with NABPs pharmacy accreditation, 1-800-PetMeds provides pet parents with access to affordably-priced pet medications and supplies. By using 1-800-PetMeds, pet parents can both save money and continue to ensure the health and well-being of their four-legged family members.
The company has already made quite the impact in the pet healthcare industry, but it doesn’t plan on slowing down soon. Primed for tremendous growth, 1-800-PetMeds is actively adding passionate and driven new members to its team. But, regardless of how much and how rapidly it expands, employees never worry about losing that tight-knit and familial atmosphere—which is what many love most.
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