Let me be clear upfront – this list of top workplaces for millennials is based off of the top 100 places to work for in 2015 put together by our friends at Fortune.
Each of the ten workplaces on this list is hyperlinked to the company’s profile on the list from Fortune. You’ll notice that these companies have different rankings on our list, but none of them are ranked differently in their relation to each other. For example, Yodle and SquareSpace are 77 and 53 respectively, but are 10 and 9 on our list. With that being said, here are our top workplaces for millennials.
Industry: Advertising & Marketing
HQ Location: New York, New York
Total Employees: 1,233
Percentage of Millennial Employees: 71%
Why Millennials Love Working Here: Yodle puts a strong emphasis on a team culture. They have a giant gong in the office that they ring when someone does something worthy of recognition. This type of appreciation from management is perfect for millennials.
Industry: Information Technology
HQ Location: New York, New York
Total Number of Employees: 501
Percentage of Millennial Employees: 89%
Why Millennials Love Working Here: Unlimited vacation time, flexible scheduling, and the company card on file at restaurants and bars near the office – need I say more? Millennials also love that 89% of their co-workers are around their age. It makes the on-boarding process virtually seamless.
Industry: Retail
HQ Location: St. Louis, Missouri
Total Employees: 4,264
Percentage of Millennial Employees: 77%
Why Millennials Love Working Here: Build-A-Bear is a retail corporation that cares about its employees. Nearly 95% of employees take advantage of flexible scheduling options, and employees also receive a paid day off on their birthdays. It’s also the perfect job for dog-lovers, as employees are encouraged to bring their pup to work on any day they choose.
Industry: Information Technology
HQ Location: San Francisco, California
Total Employees: 3,121
Percentage of Millennial Employees: 91%
Why Millennials Love Working Here: Yelp is one of those companies that embraces an office culture which blurs the lines between work and play. Breaks are encouraged at Yelp, and at any given time there can be a heated game of ping pong, billiards, or air hockey. The Yelp office also has a fully stocked fridge so employees never have to spend their hard-earned money on meals.
Industry: Healthcare/Non-Profit
HQ Location: Arlington, Texas
Total Employees: 21,100
Percentage of Millennial Employees: 27%
Why Millennials Love Working Here: Texas Health Resources is on this list because it is a faith-based non-profit, which makes it a great choice for those who want their faith to be a part of their work. The millennials who work here love doing so because of the direct impact their work makes on the lives of their patients.
Industry: Information Technology
HQ Location: San Francisco, California
Total Employees: 3,231
Percentage of Millennial Employees: 65%
Why Millennials Love Working Here: What millennial wouldn’t love working for this social media giant? Twitter treats its employees to happy hours every Friday and reimburses them up to $100 a month for their gym memberships.
Industry: Retail
HQ Location: Fairfax, Virginia
Total Employees: 1,113
Percentage of Millennial Employees: 79%
Why Millennials Love Working Here: The perks are a big reason why CustomInk employees love their jobs. These perks include free food, no-interest loans, cheap health insurance, and a comprehensive stock-ownership program.
Industry: Media
Location: Santa Monica, California
Total Employees: 1,460
Percentage of Millennial Employees: 73%
Why Millennials Love Working Here: Riot Games is the company behind hit mobile game “League of Legends.” Not surprisingly, a wonderful work atmosphere is cited by many employees as one of the best parts of working with this company. There is something called the Champions Cup, which is awarded to the team or individual who most exhibits one or all of the qualities in the Riot Manifesto.
2. Pinnacle Financial Partners
Industry: Financial Services & Insurance
HQ Location: Nashville, Tennessee
Total Employees: 775
Percentage of Millennial Employees: 12%
Why Millennials Love Working Here: Although only 12% of employees are millennials at Pinnacle, the millennials who do work there love it because of the generous stock options, cash bonuses, and a focus on work-life balance.
1. Power Home Remodeling Group
Industry: Construction & Real Estate
Location: Chester, Pennsylvania
Total Employees: 1,386
Percentage of Millennial Employees: 84%
Why Millennials Love Working Here: Heading up our list of top workplaces for millennials is Power Home Remodeling Group. Some of the reasons they make the top of our list is their annual Mexico trip, quarterly leadership conferences, and a mentor program called The Blueprint Club.
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