Think having a job means dreading Mondays and sighing every time you park yourself in front of your computer? Well, that doesn’t have to be the case—particularly when you work at one of these 20 places.
That’s right—employees at these companies head into work each day with a spring in their step, a smile on their face, and excitement to conquer their to-do list. And the best part? All of these teams are looking for new folks to join them.
So, dust the cobwebs off that resume, submit your application, and you’ll no longer have to live for the weekends.
4. Galileo
Since 2002, Galileo has inspired collaborative ways to excel by making educational summer camp programs available within communities. Galileo strives to boost creativity and innovation in children by nurturing and exploring their intellectual talents. The potential of each individual camper is brilliantly shaped by excellent teams of instructors, counselors, and interns—using out-of-the-box learning tools that incorporate art, science, technology, and outdoor play.
According to employees, working at Galileo is truly an all-around win-win. With incredible professional direction from management and co-workers, no goal is out of reach. Even better? They don’t feel like just another cog in a wheel. “The future of Galileo belongs to everyone here—it’s not just a group of executives behind an iron curtain,” says Viva Asmelash, Outreach Manager.
6. Vrbo
Vrbo, a world leader in the vacation rental industry, is the place to book beach houses, cabins, and condos with more than two million places to stay in 190 countries. The site makes it easy to find and book the perfect vacation rental for any getaway, often for less than the cost of traditional hotel accommodations. Vrbo is part of the Expedia Group family of brands.
There’s no place like home. That is, unless you work for HomeAway—in which case, you love your work so much that you’d probably rather be at the office. The company keeps employees enthusiastically coming back with its supportive and familial atmosphere, emphasis on mentorship, and forward-thinking mission of changing the way people travel.
12. Upwork
With talented freelancers offering services in more than 3,500 areas of expertise on the platform, Upwork makes it easy for businesses and independent workers to connect—and team up on projects that range from web development to accounting. Both desktop and mobile versions of the platform are available, so clients can locate, interview, collaborate, and pay freelancers quickly and securely to get work done without jumping through hoops.
With a “work hard, play hard” philosophy and unlimited paid vacation time, there’s plenty to appreciate when you’re an Upwork employee. But, perks aside, it’s the company’s rewarding mission that fulfills team members the most. “I am extremely proud to work for a company that provides economic opportunities for talent across the world. I love that we make the world a bit smaller each day,” adds Karen Nguyen, Mid-Market Team Lead.
14. Convene
Convene designs and services premium places to work, meet, and host inspiring events. Through strategic partnerships with prominent commercial landlords, Convene operates a network of hospitality-driven locations in Class A office buildings across major U.S. cities, with plans to expand globally. Convene has raised $260M in equity funding to date, and has been named one of America’s 100 Most Promising Companies by Forbes and a Best Workplace by both Inc. and Fortune Magazine.
Convene has built a team of driven and passionate lifelong learners, who love the fact that learning and development are core pillars of the company’s culture. During onboarding, employees receive comprehensive orientations, and are taken on a tour of all departments and facilities to understand how the company works and who oversees each aspect.
15. Lever
Lever builds powerful, modern recruiting software for teams to source, interview, and hire top talent. By making recruiting collaborative, seamless, and, above all, human, Lever is on a mission to help the world hire with conviction.
While Lever employees love their work, they also genuinely enjoy being together. And, the company fosters these close-knit bonds through things like an office book club and daily lunches where colleagues can chat about everything from work issues to their passions outside of the office. Lever’s team members, known as Leveroos, consider themselves more than just co-workers—they’re also friends.
16. Symphony
Symphony is the cloud-based messaging and collaboration platform that connects markets, organizations, and individuals—securely. Powered by an open and growing app ecosystem, and protected with customer-owned encryption keys, Symphony's communication platform increases workflow productivity while maintaining global regulatory compliance. Already the platform of choice for the financial services industry, Symphony eliminates inefficient workflows to boost productivity in information-driven businesses.
One of Symphony’s core values is, “Work should be fun, or why bother?”—a motto that’s reflected in nearly everything they do. The Symphony office is no stranger to Nerf gun battles, team-building fitness events, and fun and informal offsite events. The company’s employees are constantly dreaming up new traditions that allow them to connect outside of just the occasional coffee pot chat.
20. HealthcareSource
HealthcareSource is a leading provider of talent management solutions for the healthcare industry, serving more than 3,000 organizations across the United States. The company’s Quality Talent Software Suite helps healthcare organizations build a more patient-centered workforce by selecting, aligning, continuously developing, and retaining highly engaged people. The company’s cloud-based platform of software, content, services, and analytics assists with applicant tracking, reference checking, behavioral and skills-based competency assessments, compensation analysis, performance and learning management, e-learning courseware, education, and advisory services.
Ask any HealthcareSource team member what their favorite part of the company is, and they’ll all be quick to mention the awesome culture. It’s not just the benefits and perks—although they have some great ones—but a core set of “Live It!” values that help the team to be the best versions of themselves and exceed expectations.
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