THE BEST PLACE TO WORK IN 2016 - Part 5

Happy New Year 2016. The best 19 companies in the market that you will really like to be part of in 2016. Fabulous work place. 

N# 19: Adobe

Score: 4.1

Adobe is a software maker best known for its design and photo-editing software.

"Outstanding company benefits—the Employee Stock Purchase Plan is second to none.  Extremely progressive company that values employees. I truly feel needed and wanted with freedom to make decisions and have support at all levels."
 — Adobe employee

N# 18: Riot Games

Score: 4.1

Riot Games is a video-game publisher that makes the popular "League of Legends."

"Riot treats all of its employees incredibly well, from top tier benefits across the board, to the state of the art campus, free gourmet lunch and dinner. I really can't imagine a better place to work in games (or in tech around the greater LA area)."
— Riot Games senior staff

No. 17: H-E-B

Score: 4.1

H-E-B is a grocery chain.

"Flexible Hours. Ability to move up just as fast and much as you want depending on your self-motivation. Ability to find where you belong, department wise."
                                                 — H-E-B delirepresentative

N# 16: Expedia

Score: 4.1

Expedia is an online travel site.

"The atmosphere is positive, energetic and entrepreneurial. The combination of travel and technology creates a fast-paced and exciting place to be. Join us!"
— Expedia director

N# 15: Power Home Remodeling Group

Score: 4.1

Power Home Remodeling Group is a home-remodeling company best known for replacement windows, siding, roofing, and entry doors.

"Rapidly growing company with highly driven leadership. Inter-office camaraderie is a huge part of company culture. Multiple opportunities for upward movement in all departments within the company."
— Power Home Remodeling Group sales-support 

N# 14: Mindbody

Score: 4.2

Mindbody is a software firm for class- and appointment-based businesses.

"It's a culture of happiness! I've never been in such a positive environment. Management encourages you not only professionally, but in personal aspects of life too."
 — Mindbody technical-support employee

N# 13: In-N-Out Burger

Score: 4.2

In-N-Out Burger is a chain of fast-food burger restaurants.

"Pay, hours, benefits, company associate appreciation, bonuses, incentives, the list goes on and on. Coolest president ever."
                                                    — In-N-Out Burger employee

N# 12: World Wide Technology

Score: 4.3

World Wide Technology is a technology-consulting company.

"Flexible hours along with telecommute days. Family environment, fun and never bored — always work to be done! Benefits are excellent!"
— World Wide Technology employee

N# 11. Eastman Chemical

Score: 4.3

Eastman Chemical is a global chemical company.

"Employees are encouraged to volunteer, and those opportunities are spent working side by side with management and company executives. A balanced work and home life are also stressed by management — and they grant you the time to make that happen. They truly believe that happy, fulfilled people make the best employees."
— Eastman Chemical administrative assistant

N# 10: Zillow

Score: 4.3

Zillow is an online real-estate site.

"The views are amazing, the free food/snacks/drinks are great, and the benefits are great. I'm surrounded by smart people, and am constantly learning. Little red-tape and no business politics allow for us to immediately benefit the company and have a huge impact."
— Zillow data scientist

N# 9: Nestlé Purina PetCare

Score: 4.3

Nestlé Purina PetCare is a pet-food manufacturer.

"People-oriented company. Heavy investment in employees and endless opportunities. Strong work-life balance and a culture that stresses open communication."
                                                 — Nestlé Purina PetCare audit manager

N# 8: Google

Score: 4.3

Google is the world's largest internet search site that also offers email and office software and has its fingers in all sorts of tech projects, from self-driving cars to internet kites and balloons.

"Everyone works together to achieve big and have fun while doing it. The perks are unbelievable (food, massage, gyms, discounts, etc.) but the best part is being surrounded by such amazing talent. It's truly inspiring."
— Google interaction designer

N# 7: Boston Consulting Group

Score: 4.3

Boston Consulting Group is a global business and management-consulting company.

"The work is intellectually intense and challenging. Smart colleagues, great teams, excellent culture and some terrific clients."                                              — Boston Consulting Group project leader

N# 6: LinkedIn

Score: 4.4

LinkedIn is a job-hunting site and social network for business professionals.

"Our culture is about transformation, integrity, collaboration, humor, and of course results. This culture drives everything we do and is supported by the company's core values that every employee knows and lives each day. Our values are grounded in our members who come first always."
 — LinkedIn senior manager

N# 5: Facebook

Score: 4.4

Facebook is the world's largest social network.

"The culture is really amazing and in my opinion even better than the media portrays it. The perks are wonderful, but the professional experience is even better! I feel the energy everyday working here."
— Facebook product specialist

N# 4: HubSpot

Score: 4.4

HubSpot makes sales and marketing software.

"Leadership places a heavy emphasis on employee growth across all divisions, from tuition reimbursement to offering opportunities to take on challenges outside your core responsibilities. Transparent culture from top to bottom. Management actually listens to employees, and makes quick changes to structure if/when needed." — HubSpot employee

N# 3. Guidewire

Score: 4.5

Guidewire makes software for the insurance industry.

"Guidewire hits the sweet spot between 'startup culture' and 'big corporate culture.' There is the small company vibe, wherein you can talk to everyone and get things done. And there is enough room for flexibility in processes for individuals and teams to choose what works best for them, while having the support of the larger organization."
— Guidewire employee

N# 2: Bain & Co.

Score: 4.6

Bain & Co. is a management consulting firm.

"Incredibly supportive culture with an incredible focus on learning and mentoring. Highly intelligent, down-to-earth and fun people. Focused on making a real impact for our clients."



                                             — Bain & Co. associate consultant

N# 1: Airbnb

Score: 4.6

Airbnb is a travel-company phenomenon that helped invent a new market, matching those with spare rooms/condos/homes to rent with travelers wanting to rent them.

"The people that work here are some of the best I've met in my professional career. The culture is good. The founders are great people and I believe they have the best intentions for the company, the employees, and our community. There is a lot of opportunity to learn from different teams and possibly switch roles as departments grow and new team form."

— Airbnb employee