THE BEST PLACE TO WORK IN 2016 - Part 1

Hey Everyone, thinking of getting a new job in 2016? I have some news for you. We scanned a massive database of employer listings to find the 50 companies with the most satisfied workers, according to employees who submitted ratings and reviews on the site.

N# 44: Gartner

Score: 3.9

Gartner is a global-market research firm that specializes in covering the technology industry.

"At Gartner you work with brilliant people and sit at the cutting edge of IT. People are supportive and collaborative. It's also known for integrity." — Gartner director

N# 43: Stryker

Score: 4.0

Stryker manufactures medical devices and equipment that specializes in orthopedic technology.

"Big organization that has kept the small company feel. Feels like working amongst long-time friends which builds a culture of employees invested in each other as well as the company's long term success." — Stryker director

N# 42: Southwest Airlines

Score: 4.0

Southwest Airlines is a major US airline that focuses on low-cost fares.

"Opportunities for growth, change, location movement, department movement. The company provides job stability, generous benefits, and performance-based salary. The company supports the communities it services with air travel and not only promotes charitable giving and volunteer service, but makes it easy to do so as an employee." — Southwest Airlines senior manager

N# 41: GE Aviation

Score: 4.0

GE Aviation designs and manufactures aircraft engines, systems, and services for the commercial aircraft, military, marine, and business markets.

"Work-life balance is the best I have ever seen! Management is very understanding of any personal issues and work closely to help you as much as possible. The staff are incredibly friendly and greatly care about the things they and the company achieve."

 — GE Aviation fleet data specialist

N# 40: Costco Wholesale

Score: 4.0 

Costco Wholesale is a membership-based chain of retail stores that sells wholesale goods to the public and businesses.

"Great work environment and work-life balance. Very strong ethics and values are embedded in the culture. They mean it when they say 'We are a family.'" — Costco Wholesale business data analyst