Seize this opportunity to find out what your employees think about their workplace, and see how you rank.

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As always, there are no participation fees. Privately and publicly held companies, subsidiaries and divisions are all eligible. A minimum of 15 employees and at least 10% of a participating company’s Oregon workforce is required to complete the employee survey. A management representative will also need to complete the employer survey of benefits.

For more information about how the 100 Best Companies to Work for in Oregon survey works, click here.

100 Best Companies deadlines:

BY NOVEMBER 10: Companies sign up online for the survey at http://oregonbusiness.com/2024register
BY NOVEMBER 17: Companies invite all their Oregon-based full- and part-time employees to take the anonymous online survey.
BY NOVEMBER 17: A management representative completes the online employer survey.
MID-DECEMBER: Participants are notified if they ranked (though not where) among the 100 Best. Reports detailing employee satisfaction, priorities and comments, as well as comparisons against other peer groups, are available to all qualifying participants.
MARCH 2024: We will release the actual rankings of the 2024 100 Best Companies to Work For in Oregon in the March 2024 issue of Oregon Business. Opportunities to celebrate your achievement will be made available at the conclusion of the survey period.

The 100 Best Companies to Work For in Oregon were celebrated at a gala happy hour March 2 at the Oregon Convention Center. Click here to see the photos.

These companies have demonstrated a commitment to being great places to work, per survey results from employees across the state.

The past three years have seen massive disruption in the way we live and work, and employers are still navigating a post-pandemic “new normal.” Despite recent large-scale layoffs, mostly in the tech sector, Oregon is still reporting record-low levels of unemployment — making recruitment and retention more important than ever, if also more difficult.

A review of comments from this year’s surveys shows that flexibility is still crucial when it comes to attracting and keeping great employees. While a number of employers have called employees to return to the office full-time, others have made work-from-home and hybrid-workplace schedules a permanent part of the way they operate. A large number of workers who took this year’s survey also praised their employers for offering flexible working hours and for creating cultures that let them prioritize their families.

Everybody wants to feel like their work is seen and valued: Some of the most enthusiastic comments came from employees who felt like they were part of a supportive team and had clear opportunities for advancement. Multiple commenters mentioned they felt like their employers trusted them to do their jobs properly and avoided micromanaging them. Employees also singled out managers who were willing to roll up their sleeves and help frontline staff amid staffing shortages, and praised perks that include office lunches, employee-recognition events and free snacks — but also profit-sharing bonuses and even discounts on the purchase of a new home.

The companies on this list have demonstrated that employers who adapt readily to shifting norms — and who go out of their way to make their employees feel valued, trusted and appreciated, and to create a family-friendly team environment — continue to garner accolades, and to attract and keep great employees in a tight, competitive labor market.
— OB Staff

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Large Companies — More than 100 Oregon employees
Medium Companies — 35 to 99 Oregon employees
Small Companies — 15 to 34 Oregon employees

1. Lorentz Bruun Construction

Location: Portland
Website: lbruun.com
Oregon Employees: 104
Score: 644.33

“The culture at Lorentz Bruun Construction is one that inspires collaboration and is rewarding, engaging, inclusive, and fun. An organization is nothing more than the collective capacity of its people to create value. LBC understands this, and it is evident within the company culture,” one employee writes.

2. UScellular

Location: Medford
Website: uscellular.com
Oregon Employees: 121
Score: 624.58

“My company continuously evolves its social practices, treatment of employees and business decisions in order to bring the best products and services to the customer and wireless industry,” writes one employee of this cellular provider. Another described it as having a “small-town company feel with an amazing culture.”

3. LMC Construction

Location: Tualatin
Website: lmcconstruction.com
Oregon Employees: 150
Score: 618.81

“I love the culture and the people,” writes one employee of this Tualatin-based construction company. “We are one big family, and there is always someone to go to with questions. Endless support and encouragement.”

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At LMC, our employees are the building blocks of our success! It is their commitment to the communities that we build and serve that makes us who we are. We are honored to be acknowledged as one of the top 100 Best Companies to Work for in Oregon!

4. Directors Mortgage

Location: Lake Oswego
Website: directorsmortgage.com
Oregon Employees: 153
Score: 616.33

Top performers at this mortgage firm go on a trip to Mexico as part of the company’s Circle of Excellence program, which allows team members to recognize their peers’ growth and performance. “I learn new things every day and get terrifically well compensated to help people with an extremely important part of their lives — their home,” one employee writes.

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Directors Mortgage takes a people-focused approach to earning our clients’ confidence and trust to become their Mortgage Specialist for life. Thank you to our dedicated team members for making us one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in Oregon.

5. Harper Houf Peterson Righellis

Location: Portland
Website: hhpr.com
Oregon Employees: 118
Score: 615.35

“The people are genuine, honest and hardworking. This has been the best company I have worked for so far in my career,” writes one worker at this firm, which offers civil engineering, planning, landscape architecture and surveying services.

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HHPR provides comprehensive engineering, survey, landscape architecture, and planning services for public infrastructure and private development. We are honored to be named 100 Best and its reflection of our greatest asset, our people!

6. Express Employment Professionals

Location: Tualatin
Website: expresspros.com
Oregon Employees: 150
Score: 614.67

“Our management team is so great about acknowledging a job welldone,” writes one employee of this staffing firm. “They are available for us at any time and really encourage us to continue to grow within the company. The staff they have put together work well together. It is fun to celebrate our accomplishments together!”

7. Swinerton

Location: Portland
Website: swinerton.com
Oregon Employees: 145
Score: 606.85

“Swinerton is a completely employee-owned company, meaning everyone has a shared interest in the overall good of the company vs. just looking out for an individual person or office,” writes one employee of this construction firm. Perks include a snack and cereal bar, cold drinks and coffee, a gym, and numerous work environments, as well as opportunities for community involvement.

8. Aldrich

Location: Salem
Website: aldrichadvisors.com
Oregon Employees: 220
Score: 606.29

“Everyone is incredibly kind and caring. After being here so long, I would say I like the significant majority of people I interact with. They place an emphasis on cultural fit when hiring and it shows,” writes one employee of this accounting, consulting and wealth-management firm. “Management is clear about their values and acts consistent with them.”

9. Hayden Homes

Location: Redmond
Website: hayden-homes.com
Oregon Employees: 140
Score: 604.64

Employees of this home builder receive a $45,000 home-purchase discount that can be used every 18 months. They also get company-paid access to a financial advisor for retirement planning, quarterly and annual profit-sharing bonuses, and VIP access to concerts at Hayden Homes Amphitheater in Bend, with company-paid lodging, meals and drinks.

10. Parametrix

Location: Portland
Website: parametrix.com
Oregon Employees: 112
Score: 603.48

This multidisciplinary engineering firm is 100% employee-owned and has an “ethos of accountability and independence. Not too many rules to constrain people,” writes one employee. “The staff are overall motivated and exemplify great teamwork. Leadership is very transparent about how the company is doing financially and strategies moving forward. Good social events to meet people.”

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11. Adroit Construction

Location: Ashland
Website: adroitbuilt.com
Oregon Employees: 130
Score: 600.95

“One of the things that impressed me most during my interview process was their answer to my question: ‘What makes you lose sleep at night?’” one employee writes. “1) They want to ensure all that all team members go home safe at the end of each day, and 2) that the leadership team is working hard to ensure new projects are continually in the pipeline so that everyone has work.”

12. Slalom

Location: Portland
Website: slalom.com
Oregon Employees: 167
Score: 600.57

“People care deeply about each other and are given the freedom to pursue their passion with the support of the broader organization and community,” writes one employee of this business and technology consultancy. “We live our values, not just profess them. I am grateful to work with such a dedicated group of intelligent people!” writes another.

13. Embassy Suites by Hilton, Portland Washington Square

Location: Tigard
Website: portlandwashingtonsquare.embassysuites.com
Oregon Employees: 103
Score: 598.74

This hotel offers free employee meals for each shift, free employee parking, hotel room discounts and ongoing employee-recognition events. “Just about everyone in the company supports and encourages each other, regardless of management, supervisory or line-level employees,” one worker writes.

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Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Washington Square is the place to work in the hospitality industry. Our associates are the bedrock of our success. We are proud of our placement on the 2023 100 Best list.

14. Turner Construction Company

Location: Portland
Website: turnerconstruction.com
Oregon Employees: 135
Score: 596.03

“Turner has demonstrated a commitment to promoting inclusivity and equality within our industry,” writes one employee. “They’ve expressed this on a national and especially on a local level. I’m impressed at their responsiveness to fostering productive dialogue between all levels of the company.”

15. Rogue Credit Union

Location: Medford
Website: roguecu.org
Oregon Employees: 600
Score: 594.98

This credit union offers weekly on-site yoga, two on-site gyms, monthly wellness challenges and incentives, plus community-involvement opportunities. The company also offers telehealth and mental health care to all employees and their households free of charge. The company’s health savings account includes a monthly employer contribution between $100 and $200 a month.

16. Zapproved

Location: Portland
Website: zapproved.com
Oregon Employees: 105
Score: 593.78

This technology firm offers a robust wellness program that includes a six-week-long wellness challenge, a two-week wellness fair and a summer wellness series. The company also offers free bike tune-ups up to twice a year, as well as a home office stipend. “The culture we have is impossible to beat,” one employee writes. “Everyone from the top to the bottom feels welcome and like they matter.

17. Pacific Landscape Management

Location: Hillsboro
Website: pacscape.com
Oregon Employees: 343
Score: 593.25

This landscape company holds an annual company picnic for employees and their families, biweekly barbecues during the summer and an end-of-year party. The company also gives employees store passes to the Nike, Adidas and Columbia Sportswear stores, as well as tickets to Timbers and Trail Blazers games.

18. The Partners Group

Location: Portland
Website: thepartnersgroup.com
Oregon Employees: 131
Score: 592.18

This insurance brokerage offers continuing education funds, an annual charitable contribution match, an all-company winter volunteer day and wellness incentives. A staffer writes: “They continuously show us they care by listening to our pain points, being available when we need them to be, and providing us with tools to make us successful at our job and in life.”

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Founded over 40 years ago, The Partners Group is a purpose-driven, employee-owned organization that offers employee services, insurance, and financial consulting. Our intent is to make a difference in our communities and inspire others to do the same.

19. Vernier Science Education

Location: Beaverton
Website: vernier.com
Oregon Employees: 107
Score: 592.00

“I value our mission of working with teachers to help create a STEM-literate society — this is the single most significant motivator for me,” writes one employee of this producer of science education materials. “Helping teachers be effective in introducing their students to the wonders of this world is key.”

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Vernier Science Education is honored to have been on the 100 Best Oregon companies list more than 20 times. We are thankful to all of our employees for making us one of the Best Companies to Work For in Oregon again.

20. Crystal Greens Landscape

Location: Clackamas
Website: crystalgreenslandscape.com
Oregon Employees: 234
Score: 591.00

“What makes this company great is the culture and care for the employees (both at work and in home life), the care for the customer experience, and the growth mindset to continue to close gaps and move forward to accomplish the mission we have set as a team,” one employee writes.

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21. PAE Consulting Engineers

Location: Portland
Website: pae-engineers.com
Oregon Employees: 226
Score: 590.99

This multidisciplinary engineering firm has an on-site gym in its Portland office and offers a fitness reimbursement for employees based elsewhere. The company offers non-remote employees a commuter-benefit stipend program, the option to telecommute as many as four days per week and flexible work schedules, as well as up to six weeks of paid wellness leave.

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PAE | LUMA specializes in regenerative engineering and lighting design. We celebrate the talent and leadership that are integral to our firm culture, and are honored to receive Oregon 100 Best for the past seven years in a row.

22. David Evans and Associates

Location: Portland
Website: deainc.com
Oregon Employees: 308
Score: 590.71

This engineering, architecture and planning firm offers a holistic wellness program to support multiple types of health, as well as a $200 lifestyle spending account. The company also offers grants for career development. “There is a lot of freedom to choose the path that will bring you the most personal and professional success,” one worker writes.

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At David Evans and Associates, Inc., our talented engineers, surveyors, planners, hydrographers, landscape architects, and scientists are committed to improving the quality of life. We give outstanding professionals the freedom and support to do what they do best.

23. Fitzpatrick Painting

Location: Corvallis
Website: fitzpatrickpainting.com
Oregon Employees: 100
Score: 588.96

“The rate at which you can move up in pay or responsibility is outrageous!” writes a staffer. “Hard work is rewarded and successes are celebrated. When management fumbles, they’ll own that and focus more on retaining the employee’s dignity rather than wanting to prove themselves right.” The company also provides medical benefits and a 401(k) match.

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At Fitzpatrick Painting & Construction, we provide quality. High quality hires, with industry-leading training and supervision produce the highest quality work. We are so proud of our team and the way they serve our customers each day!

24. JE Dunn Construction

Location: Portland
Website: jedunn.com
Oregon Employees: 180
Score: 587.59

“JE Dunn has clear objectives and practices great mentorship and communication across the board. There is a strong willingness to help and support each others’ peers,” writes an employee. “The teamwork makes this company great. We’ve got an awesome support system with a work culture that encourages lifting each other up and sharing knowledge,” says another.

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25. Oregon Community Credit Union

Location: Springfield
Website: myoccu.org
Oregon Employees: 544
Score: 586.19

This credit union offers interest-free loans and credit cards to its employees and facilitates a co-worker recognition program, language pay for bilingual employees, employer-paid disability and life insurance coverage, as well as the ability to earn merit-based paid time on top of regular PTO.

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26. Perlo Construction

Location: Tualatin
Website: perlo.biz
Oregon Employees: 140
Score: 585.09

This construction company offers an employee assistance program, an on-site fitness room, a platform for all employees to share ideas for improvement, regular happy hours, team lunches and social events. A worker writes: “What makes Perlo great is how everyone (middle management on up to executives) is willing and volunteering to jump into the trenches.”

27. Summit Bank

Location: Eugene
Website: sbko.bank
Oregon Employees: 109
Score: 580.82

This bank offers regular team-building events, three company-paid volunteer days, a vacation buy-up program, free drinks and snacks, a $500 health insurance deductible reimbursement, a professional dress reimbursement, and sponsored tickets to Ducks and Blazers games as well as concerts. “Summit truly cares about its employees, and they understand that family comes first.”

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With offices in Eugene, Central Oregon and Portland, Summit Bank is Oregon’s preferred bank for business.  We are proud to make the 100 Best list for the third year in a row. Our mission is to be the best community bank for businesses, professionals, colleagues and shareholders.

28. PWCC Marketplace

Location: Tigard
Website: pwccmarketplace.com
Oregon Employees: 100
Score: 580.16

All full-time employees at this Tigard-based trading cards and collectibles marketplace are eligible for a company-wide quarterly bonus tied to individual achievements and company results. Employees also praised the company’s flexibility in scheduling, upward mobility and on-site accommodations.

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29. Lone Rock Resources

Location: Roseburg
Website: lonerockresources.com
Oregon Employees: 101
Score: 578.61

“The people and the leadership make it great. They care about their people and in turn you take great pride in your company,” writes one employee of this timber company. “The company is family-oriented, dynamic, diversified, does what it says it’s going to do, is forward-looking, and committed to the long term,” writes another.

30. Emery & Sons Construction Group

Location: Salem
Website: emeryandsons.com
Oregon Employees: 203
Score: 570.44

“We have a great family feel, even though we’re 200-plus employees,” writes one employee of this construction company, who also praised the support from managers and a benefits package that includes insurance, profit sharing and paid time off that increases with seniority.

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Emery & Sons Construction Group is one of Oregon’s leading heavy civil contractors. Family values, loyalty and a commitment to excellence are the key factors to our success. Over the past 55 years, our employees have been instrumental in building and upholding these values to create a company reputation and culture 2nd to none. Being part of the 100 Best is something we are extremely proud of.

31. Gee Automotive Companies

Location: Milwaukie
Website: geeautomotive.com
Oregon Employees: 1006
Score: 570.11

This car-dealership company offers four medical plans, two dental plans, pet insurance and additional life insurance for employees, spouse and children. “When assistance is needed, someone always steps up,” one employee writes. “The company will promote from within, and that is very important to me. Having lunch once in a while really perks up the team!”

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The heart of our inspiring culture is built from our values, Team, Trust, Excellence, Family, Integrity, and Learning.  We celebrate our dedicated, engaged employees for the continuing success that makes us a Best Company to Work For in Oregon.

32. R&H Construction

Location: Portland
Website: rhconst.com
Oregon Employees: 202
Score: 569.29

This construction company offers 100% employer-paid dental and vision for employees and family members; Thanksgiving turkeys and pies for all team members; employee holiday gifts and bonuses provided at the end of the year; a $35-per-month fitness incentive; virtual supper clubs; and includes employee-led wellness, community service, safety and diversity, equity and inclusion committees.

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33. Sunriver Resort

Location: Sunriver
Website: sunriverresort.com
Oregon Employees: 450
Score: 566.33

This resort gave $100 gift cards for gas to every employee between May and October of 2022. The company also offers a $500 referral bonus for employees who refer anyone to work at the company; discounts at local vendors; and free or discounted services and purchases on the resort. The company also has a “silver linings” fund between $250 and $500 for employees experiencing hardship.

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Sunriver Resort is the Pacific Northwest’s treasured outpost for adventure. Our staff is the foundation of the family-like atmosphere that sets Sunriver apart, and this recognition is a testament to their hard work and dedication. We are incredibly honored.

1. AYUMETRIX

Location: Lake Oswego
Website: ayumetrix.com
Oregon Employees: 38
Score: 639.76

“The hours are flexible, which helps create a healthy atmosphere for a work-life balance,” writes one employee of this medical testing company. “Everyone is very kind and genuinely enjoys being around one another. The environment is very team-focused, and anyone is willing to lend a hand to help someone else or answer questions.”

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2. Oregon Restoration

Location: Tigard
Website: oregonrestoration.com
Oregon Employees: 45
Score: 632.21

This provider of repair and restoration services offers a comprehensive benefits package, including access to a service that helps employees negotiate their medical bills; membership in the SmartDollar money management program; reimbursement for AAA memberships; professional development opportunities; ID theft protection; and travel emergency assistance.

3. NAI Elliott

Location: Portland
Website: naielliott.com
Oregon Employees: 64
Score: 629.73

“I love the team energy at NAI Elliott!” writes one employee of this commercial real estate company. “I perform best when I’m in an environment where everyone takes pride in what they do, works together to achieve excellence and performs at the highest level in all situations…the people are what make NAI Elliott great!”

4. Energy 350

Location: Portland
Website: energy350.com
Oregon Employees: 36
Score: 625.19

“Energy 350 offers an awesome team environment that consists of great people who support and motivate each other, which in turn makes the job very enjoyable and rewarding,” writes one employee of this energy-efficiency services provider. “Management prioritizes the well-being of employees over the bottom line while running a very successful business.”

5. Steele Electric

Location: Beaverton
Website: nwsteele.com
Oregon Employees: 35
Score: 623.20

“We all work together very well. The main concept is that we are a team, and combined efforts make us as a company great!” writes one employee of this Beaverton-based provider of commercial electrical services. “I think that the owner genuinely cares about his employees and his community,” writes another.

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6. Markowitz Herbold

Location: Portland
Website: markowitzherbold.com
Oregon Employees: 65
Score: 621.94

This Portland law firm pays for bus passes and employee parking in downtown Portland, holds a twice-monthly wine party for all employees, a summer barbecue, gives year-end discretionary bonuses, puts on a holiday party, as well as an annual firm open house for clients and lawyers in the legal industry.

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7. Avista Utilities

Location: Medford
Website: myavista.com
Oregon Employees: 64
Score: 620.47

“The efforts made by the company to support each employee in their journey while offering an open path to multiple opportunities of growth is unmatched and makes it very welcoming to come to work and give it your all each and every day,” writes one employee of this Medford-based utility company.

8. Colas Construction

Location: Portland
Website: colasconstruction.com
Oregon Employees: 50
Score: 617.60

“Colas Construction welcomes people from all different backgrounds to learn and grow as a team, encouraging us to celebrate our differences and lean on each other’s strengths,” writes one employee of this Portland construction firm. “Great co-workers. Great leadership. A company to be proud to work for,” writes another.

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9. KDP Certified Public Accountants

Location: Medford
Website: kdpllp.com
Oregon Employees: 52
Score: 615.79

“The people and management make KDP great. They support and care for the employees as actual people. The work-life balance is taken seriously, and those overworking are not rewarded,” writes one employee of this accounting firm. “Fantastic folks, brilliant culture and always puts the client first,” writes another.

10. Farleigh Wada Witt

Location: Portland
Website: fwwlaw.com
Oregon Employees: 37
Score: 614.88

“What makes our company great is the fact that you have the opportunity to grow and expand your knowledge on a daily basis,” writes one employee of this law firm. “Everyone does their share to maintain a well-balanced workload without having the stress be put on one individual.”

11. Hagan Hamilton Insurance Solutions

Location: McMinnville
Website: haganhamilton.com
Oregon Employees: 45
Score: 613.76

“Hagan Hamilton is a great company to work for. We are like family. We can trust and depend on one another,” writes one employee of this McMinnville insurance brokerage. Employees praised the health benefits, 401(k) and well-organized, supportive management.

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Hagan Hamilton provides thoughtful insurance solutions throughout Oregon and the Pacific Northwest.  Our team is the heartbeat behind everything we do.  We are honored to be part of the 100 Best Companies to work for 14 years in a row!

12. MorningStar of Happy Valley

Location: Happy Valley
Website: morningstarseniorliving.com
Oregon Employees: 40
Score: 612.56

Employees of this Happy Valley senior-living facility praised the team atmosphere, where senior staff will help out on the floor when needed. “Morningstar of Happy Valley is a great place to work; they listen and hear our concerns,” one employee writes.

13. Garrison’s Home

Location: Central Point
Website: garrisons.com
Oregon Employees: 64
Score: 611.53

“I think our culture is what makes this an amazing company to work for. There’s never a day I dread coming to work,” writes one employee of this Central Point home-furnishings store. “Communication throughout the company makes it easy to share thoughts and ideas for improvement. The culture is great. Everyone is friendly and helpful.”

14. Holst Architecture

Location: Portland
Website: holstarc.com
Oregon Employees: 47
Score: 610.02

“Holst is a place that doesn’t judge you based on your background but elevates you based on your determination to learn,” writes one worker at this Portland architecture firm, where employees receive an annual year-end bonus and have monthly volunteer opportunities, and where there is an internal mentorship/advocate program.

15. Emerick Construction

Location: Tualatin
Website: emerick.com
Oregon Employees: 75
Score: 608.17

Employees praised the work-life balance, communication and opportunities for growth and support at this construction company. “The management structure encourages people to problem solve and think independently, while being supportive. The culture is one of hard work, but there’s also a fun camaraderie that comes along with it,” one employee writes.

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Emerick Construction provides general contracting services for the A/E/C industry. Our employees are the foundation of our success over the past 80 years strong.  Our team made it possible to be on the 100 Best list, an honor we are very proud of.

16. Rich Duncan Construction

Location: Salem
Website: richduncanconstruction.com
Oregon Employees: 36
Score: 607.90

Employees of this Salem construction firm praised the company’s communication, team environment and support for the community, with one describing it as “one big family working toward the same goals for success.” Another wrote that there is little micromanagement: “They let me take control of my projects like they are my own.”

17. Eugene Gastroenterology Consultants

Location: Springfield
Website: eugenegi.com
Oregon Employees: 45
Score: 607.11

“I love our company’s benefits. They have an extremely great 401(k) plan that includes profit sharing so they are putting upwards of 16% to 18% in our account,” writes one employee at this medical clinic. “The doctors and management also do little things constantly to make us feel appreciated, including gifts, bonuses, lunches.”

18. Pfeifer Roofing

Location: Salem
Website: pfeiferroofing.com
Oregon Employees: 75
Score: 606.27

Staff at this Salem roofing company enjoy an outdoor seating area, deck, coordinated carpooling and a putting green. The company offers paid training and supports education for personal growth and development. “Pfeifer Roofing treats all employees like family. Hard-work ethic in a fast-paced industry, but always trying to have fun and keep things light,” one employee writes.

19. Sussman Shank

Location: Portland
Website: sussmanshank.com
Oregon Employees: 59
Score: 605.18

This law firm offers full-remote work capabilities for all nonessential personnel. Employees praised the employer’s flexibility, access to free parking and catered lunches. “Everyone is incredibly kind and supportive, and the environment my co-workers create makes the office a safe place to ask questions and seek advice from one another,” says one employee.

20. Metal Masters

Location: Medford
Website: metalmasters-inc.com
Oregon Employees: 75
Score: 601.98

“The owners and managers value the work-life balance. They encourage taking time off and applaud ingenuity and effort,” writes one employee of this Medford HVAC service. Employees will find dental insurance, no cap on PTO earnings and a management team trained to provide a safe working culture.

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Metal Masters has been providing HVAC services to southern Oregon since 1968. We are incredibly grateful for—and congratulate—our employees for their every-day dedication and contribution to making Metal Masters a great company to work for!

21. Outlier Construction

Location: Medford
Website: outlierbuilt.com
Oregon Employees: 68
Score: 599.47

This construction company offers jobsite lunches, gift cards on employees’ birthdays and holidays, quarterly all-employee check-ins, and a summer barbecue. “The owners are all-in. They work harder and longer than most anyone. …They also really care about making sure we get our hours, but that we are still able to make it home to the family and have our weekends.”

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Outlier Construction has become the contractor of choice for building in Southern Oregon. We strive to remain grounded in our core values of teamwork, tenacity and top-notch performance, and our success is a testament to our dedicated and hardworking team. Being on the 100 Best list is something we are very proud of.

22. TZ Medical

Location: Portland
Website: tzmedical.com
Oregon Employees: 74
Score: 599.43

Employees of this medical-equipment manufacturer praised the company’s work-life balance, “chill” environment and lack of micromanaging. “I have to honestly say I have the best bosses ever,” says one employee. “They care about each employee. They care about us outside work, and we have full support from them.”

23. Solutions YES

Location:  Portland
Website: solutionsyes.com
Oregon Employees: 35
Score: 598.07

“Solutions Yes is the best company I have ever worked for. They expect you to do your job, but they don’t micromanage you,” says one employee of this Tigard-based provider of managed print services. “They are very supportive when it comes to special pricing for equipment and will work with you on both work and personal needs.” Other employees praised company culture and teamwork.

24. Kinco

Location: Portland
Website: kinco.com
Oregon Employees: 60
Score: 597.30

This glove manufacturer provides employees with paid gym memberships, fitness apps and meditation apps. During the pandemic, the company offered free laptops for employees’ children, free school pictures at the office and a tutor for children at risk of falling behind. “I worked at my previous job for 23 years and wish I would have quit sooner to work for Kinco,” one employee writes.

25. Tec Laboratories

Location: Albany
Website: teclabsinc.com
Oregon Employees: 46
Score: 596.99

This maker of over-the-counter dermatology products offers paid training and an educational assistance program with 100% tuition reimbursement. “The flexibility through COVID to work remotely was amazing,” says one employee. “I also just found out at a meeting that we have two people who have earned their master’s degrees while working full-time, and Tec paid for it.”

26. Timberlab

Location: Portland
Website: timberlab.com
Oregon Employees: 47
Score: 595.91

“Employees truly believe in our mission statement, make their best effort to help co-workers and aren’t afraid to ask for help themselves,” says one worker at this Portland-based mass timber manufacturer and construction company. “There is a great culture of fun, respect for time outside of work hours, and opportunities for travel and promotions. I can’t say enough about how much I love this company.”

27. Pepper Foster Consulting

Location: Portland
Website: pepperfoster.com
Oregon Employees: 38
Score: 595.81

This management consultancy offers employees eight floating holidays, monthly social events, an annual all-expenses-paid team retreat, training reimbursement plus paid time off to volunteer. “Pepper Foster provides an enormous amount of flexibility in how we do our work and in how we balance work with other life commitments,” says one employee.

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We value autonomy, diversity, and growth at this consulting firm. Employee-run special interest groups foster a culture of inclusion. There is a high level of transparency from leadership. An annual training budget and frequent internal mentorship provide consistent support.

28. CIDA Architects and Engineers

Location: Portland
Website: cidainc.com
Oregon Employees: 36
Score: 595.70

“I personally had a situation recently where I was preoccupied with a family emergency for numerous days, and CIDA allowed me to travel and was accepting of the limited work I was able to accomplish,” says one employee. Workers praise CIDA’s regular happy hour, potlucks and team-building environments. “Management at CIDA truly treat their employees like family.”

Sponsored enhanced listing:

CIDA is a woman-owned, multidisciplinary architecture and engineering design firm in Portland. We are thrilled to once again be named a 100 Best Company in Oregon and strive to create an inclusive and collaborative work environment for our team.

29. First Federal Savings and Loan

Location: McMinnville
Website: firstfedweb.com
Oregon Employees: 79
Score: 595.49

This savings and loan offers employees two hours of paid personal time each month plus eight hours of paid volunteer time annually. “The past year, our company has gone above and beyond to make us feel appreciated,” writes one worker. “Emphasis is placed on valuing staff and maintaining a robust and well-thought-out benefits package,” writes another.

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First Federal provides banking and lending services for consumers and businesses. We have proudly served our community for over 100 years, and dedicate our continued success to our employees. Being recognized on the 100 Best list is an honor.

30. Work Sharp

Location: Ashland
Website: worksharptools.com
Oregon Employees: 92
Score: 594.08

This manufacturer of knife and tool sharperners offers culture training, paid volunteer time, dental reimbursement and a $500 bonus for employees who take five consecutive vacation days. Leadership regularly makes burritos in the morning and runs a coffee bar for co-workers. “Work Sharp makes meaningful investments in each of us,” says one employee.

31. Kernutt Stokes

Location: Eugene
Website: kernuttstokes.com
Oregon Employees: 65
Score: 592.78

This accounting firm offers movie nights, pumpkin-patch visits and tailgating during games at University of Oregon and Oregon State.  “Kernutt Stokes walks the walks of its culture and values. Employees are treated both well and — more important — fairly,” says one employee. “Annual compensation increases, generous PTO and health benefits also allow Kernutt Stokes to stand out.”

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Kernutt Stokes has been providing accounting and business consulting to Oregon businesses for more than 75 years. We know it’s our people who make us great, and we are honored to be named a 100 Best Company to Work For.

32. General Pacific

Location: Fairview
Website: genpac.com
Oregon Employees: 48
Score: 592.32

This utility-distribution supplier does not place limits on sick-time accrual, and a balance above 1,300 hours of sick time can be converted to vacation time. One employee praises “the incredible benefits towards retirement, the medical plans, the support management provides and the open communication throughout the company. Everyone wants to see each other succeed.”

33. MassMutual Oregon

Location: Lake Oswego
Website: oregon.massmutual.com
Oregon Employees: 62
Score: 591.12

This financial-planning firm holds company holiday parties, awards dinners and happy hours. Employees enjoy incentive trips and management that encourage work-life balance. “I am so thankful to be part of such a great organization. The culture, continued growth and team collaboration we have is unmatched,” says one employee.

34. Kidder Mathews

Location: Portland
Website: kidder.com
Oregon Employees: 69
Score: 590.45

Employees receive a benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, mental health, alternative care programs, long-term disability, pet insurance and identify theft protection. “The Oregon office is particularly great because the managing director, Steven Klein, is willing to help everyone and genuinely wants them to succeed,” says one employee.

1. Hermanson

Location: Tigard
Website: hermanson.com
Oregon Employees: 20
Score: 667.01

“Hermanson is a fantastic place to work. The company values actually state that family matters and character counts. Their values are targeted to the employees and their families,” says one employee of this Tigard mechanical contractor. “This is an up-and-coming company. Glad to be a part of the growth!” says another.

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Since 1979, Hermanson has been a leader in mechanical construction, engineering, and maintenance in the Pacific Northwest. Thank you to our team, and we’re honored to be recognized by Oregon Business as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in 2023.

2. WestPac Wealth Partners

Location: Lake Oswego
Website: westpacwealth.com
Oregon Employees: 23
Score: 656.33

Employees of this financial-planning firm praise the company’s emphasis on learning and development, as well as a culture that prizes work-life balance. “The culture is amazing and the biggest reason I stay here… the group of people I get to work with each day are second to none!” writes one worker.

3. Meadow Outdoor Advertising

Location: The Dalles
Website: meadowoutdoor.com
Oregon Employees: 24
Score: 640.35

Employees at this advertising firm enjoy a pet-friendly office and company leadership that trusts the staff. “This small family-owned business does create flexibility for the employees,” one worker writes. “The employees are able to do their jobs without having micromanagement occur.”

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We develop and sell billboard advertising to give local and regional clients visibility and voice to drive commerce and public information, creating economic vibrancy in the communities we serve.

4. Vista Capital Partners

Location: Portland
Website: vistacp.com
Oregon Employees: 27
Score: 637.92

The financial-planning firm provides flexible PTO, paid sabbaticals, charitable giving and volunteer days, development days, and a 401(k) with profit sharing. “Vista is extremely employee-focused. They value and listen to their employees and strive to make Vista the best place to work,” one employee writes.

Sponsored enhanced listing:

As a career destination for investment and financial planning professionals, we’re proud to be named one of Oregon’s top employers! Our mission is to help clients live happy and prosperous lives, and that applies to our employees as well.

5. Root Mortgage

Location: Clackamas
Website: rootmortgage.com
Oregon Employees: 27
Score: 632.18

“This company is led by people who believe in changing the way the mortgage industry is run and want it to be an education-first firm. My peers are some of the best in the industry, and it’s very team-oriented,” writes one employee of this Clackamas mortgage lender.

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Root Mortgage, based in Clackamas, was founded in 2014 to fill a void. The growing amount of technology in the market had outpaced traditional mortgage lenders. We were determined to start fresh; to adapt to the market changes and wield new technology for good.

6. A&R Solar

Location: Tualatin
Website: a-rsolar.com
Oregon Employees: 25
Score: 631.62

Workers at this solar-equipment installer receive reimbursement for continued education and for purchases related to home offices as well as employee discounts. “A&R is about as close to the ideal as I could reasonably imagine,” one worker writes. “The company really places value on our interpersonal relationships and makes efforts to get us all together.”

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A&R Solar installs solar and battery storage systems on homes and businesses. As an employee-owned B Corporation, we are honored to appear on the 100 Best list, and we are proud of each of our employees.

7. Percipio Consulting Group

Location: Portland
Website: percipiogroup.com
Oregon Employees: 30
Score: 628.78

Employees of this management consultancy praise the company’s team environment and its commitment to its employees’ growth. “The culture at Percipio is like none other — The people are incredible; everyone is so helpful and willing to make themselves available to be a mentor or sounding board,” one employee writes.

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Rooted in the Pacific Northwest, Percipio Consulting Group aspires to contribute to a more prosperous future for the region. We provide an open and supportive home for our team, while cultivating a synergistic environment where everyone thrives.

8. ProFocus Technology

Location: Portland
Website: profocustechnology.com
Oregon Employees: 18
Score: 628.27

Employees at this IT staffing company get counseling sessions through the company’s wellness program, a comprehensive sales performance incentive plan and a rewards program, which has included all-expenses-paid trips to Las Vegas and Bend. “The care goes beyond just treating us well at work,” notes one employee.

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ProFocus Technology is a tech staffing agency dedicated to creating exceptional experiences for all our candidates, clients, and teammates. We’re honored to be recognized alongside our phenomenal team, whose hard works makes this all possible.

9. Cell Staff

Location: Portland
Website: cellstaff.com
Oregon Employees: 16
Score: 628.23

This Portland-based medical staffing agency offers managers free gym memberships and a college-loan reimbursement program. “Cell Staff really values its employees, and the company goes out of its way to show us,” one employee writes. “Compensation is well above average, and the work environment is engaging and fun.”

10. Madden Industrial Craftsmen

Location: Beaverton
Website: mici.com
Oregon Employees: 20
Score: 622.59

“The Madden family encourages our personal growth both inside and outside the workplace,” writes one employee of this Beaverton industrial staffing agency. “They promote a work-life balance and are understanding of sudden appointments, kids’ recitals and the need for time off to navigate life outside work.”

11. S+B James Construction Management

Location: White City
Website: sbjames.com
Oregon Employees: 34
Score: 616.33

Workers at this White City contractor praise the family-feel environment and high levels of personal support. “They keep morale high and always take care of their employees, and when someone is sick or has a family issue, they provide gifts and try to ease their worry by providing meals or other helpful items,” one employee writes.

12. Davidson Benefits Planning – An Alera Group Company

Location: Tigard
Website: davidsonbenefitsplanning.com
Oregon Employees: 25
Score: 615.58

Staff praise this benefits-planning company’s unlimited PTO policy and supportive leadership. One worker noted the company management’s “innovation, striving to always improve the culture for employees, relentless energy to create synergies, and shared responsibilities to always excel to our fullest extent.”

13. RHT Energy

Location: Medford
Website: rhtenergy.com
Oregon Employees: 16
Score: 614.96

This Medford-based engineering and energy consulting firm’s employees are given healthy office refreshments, a pet-friendly workspace and massage chairs, as well as the opportunity to work remotely.  “Flexibility in working from the office or home has been great the last two years, as well as work-life balance,” one worker writes.

14. Cascade Insights

Location: Portland
Website: cascadeinsights.com
Oregon Employees: 15
Score: 613.77

Workers at this market-research firm enjoy a fully remote company with flexible schedules; reimbursement up to the IRS maximum for medical, dental and vision insurance premiums; as well as one paid day off per year to allow employees to volunteer in their community. “Family is top priority, and this is demonstrated by example,” one employee writes.

15. Barran Liebman

Location: Portland
Website: barran.com
Oregon Employees: 28
Score: 611.72

Workers at this law firm praise its emphasis on family, flexibility and work-life balance. “We invest our company profits into any opportunity to celebrate one another,” writes one employee. “When my husband was in the hospital, people volunteered to help with my projects and bring us food, and even offered babysitting. I was overwhelmed with the support.”

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Barran Liebman represents employers in employment advice, employment litigation, labor relations, employee benefits, and higher education compliance.  With a focus on proactive workplace solutions and guiding our clients toward quality workplace decisions, we are proud to lead by example.

16. Upward Technology

Location: Portland
Website: upward-technology.com
Oregon Employees: 15
Score: 607.57

Staff at this managed service provider and cybersecurity consultancy in Portland praise the company’s flexible management structure and unlimited PTO. This year Upward added 100% coverage for dental and vision to its benefits package. “Upward is constantly reevaluating how we can grow as a company in all areas of our business,” one employee writes.

Sponsored enhanced listing:

We provide Managed IT & Cybersecurity Services that help our clients to become better businesses. We are grateful for our wonderful employees, who make this award (and our outstanding services) possible!

17. Healing Motion Physical Therapy

Location: Philomath
Website: healingmotionpt.com
Oregon Employees: 25
Score: 607.51

“From the first day on the job, the owners go above and beyond to ensure each team member is valued and appreciated,” says one employee of this Philomath physical therapy provider. “There is flexibility with scheduling, family and health are always first priory. They have appreciation parties twice a year to let all the staff know how much they matter.”

18. 3J Consulting

Location: Beaverton
Website: 3jconsulting.com
Oregon Employees: 33
Score: 607.06

Benefits at this engineering and planning firm include an in-office gym, an in-office shower, company vehicles, and season tickets to the Portland Timbers and Thorns. “I’m extremely happy that 3J provides 16 hours per year for paid volunteering time,” one employee writes. “I’m also happy that 3J allows me to seek out training opportunities that interest me.”

19. Mad Fish Digital

Location: Portland
Website: madfishdigital.com
Oregon Employees: 22
Score: 606.89

The digital marketing agency offers unlimited PTO, mental health days, 401(k) matching, 100% paid benefits and monthly stipends for home offices or wellness plans. “My company understands that we need to be doing well as a person before we can do well at work. The flexibility when it comes to work hours, to PTO, to ease of sharing with my manager make it great,” one employee writes.

20. Anning-Johnson

Location: Wilsonville
Website: anningjohnson.com
Oregon Employees: 15
Score: 606.83

This construction company shares profits with all workers. The company took a trip to Hawaii this year and hosts breakfasts every month for its field-supervisor meetings. “This has been a great company to work for,” writes one employee. “Stock options, profit sharing. Reward trips. Flexibility for doctor appointments. Everyone works together to get the work done.”

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Anning-Johnson is a commercial specialty architectural and interiors contractor that is proud to be a part of the 100 Best and share the honor with so many other great Oregon companies.

21. Cable Hill Partners

Location: Portland
Website: cablehill.com
Oregon Employees: 20
Score: 604.99

“Every employee is able to weigh in and provide their own perspective for company-wide efforts and changes,” writes one employee of this Portland-based wealth-management firm, adding, “Cable Hill has been a place of encouragement to be the greatest version of yourself possible, and you are given resources and the ability to do so.”

Sponsored enhanced listing:

Cable Hill Partners, a personalized wealth management firm, believes the best investments start with the right people. Nearing a decade of excellence, we understand the importance of company culture and empowering our employees. We’re proud to receive this award for a fourth year running!

22. Brighton Jones

Location: Portland
Website: brightonjones.com
Oregon Employees: 20
Score: 604.18

This Portland financial planner offers unlimited PTO for volunteering, as well as mindfulness-based emotional and social-intelligence training, and works with a DEI firm to provide employee training. “Brighton Jones is very unique in that it truly believes in giving back to its people and team,” says one employee.

23. Evergreen Consulting Group

Location: Beaverton
Website: evergreen-efficiency.com
Oregon Employees: 33
Score: 603.83

“We all work from home offices, which heightens our sustainability efforts and our work-life balance. You’d think working remote would feel isolating, but there is an outreach protocol internally to make sure employees, new or old, are welcomed and supported,” writes one employee of this business consultancy.

24. Brainium

Location: Portland
Website: brainium.com
Oregon Employees: 33
Score: 602.91

This mobile-game developer offers paid vacation travel, 50% reimbursement for iPhones and matching donations to complement employees’ volunteer hours. “They provide a gorgeous office, meals, snacks, beverages, team events several times a month and fantastic benefits. And the office is dog-friendly,” says one employee. “The culture is wonderful, and everyone vibes really well.”

Sponsored enhanced listing:

Thank you and congratulations to everyone at Brainium for earning this recognition! We strive to make Brainium a great place for our team to do their best work – and have fun doing it. We’re proud of all we’ve accomplished together!

25. Matrix Networks

Location: Portland
Website: mtrx.com
Oregon Employees: 19
Score: 600.50

Employees at this information technology and communication company praise the firm’s supportive team environment and support of remote work and work-life balance. “Matrix Networks is a community of wonderful people, made up of our employees, customers and vendors. We enjoy working together and share a common vision,” one worker writes.

26. Rizzo Mattingly Bosworth

Location: Portland
Website: rizzopc.com
Oregon Employees: 17
Score: 597.55

Workers praise work-life balance and flexible work remote/in-office policies at this law firm, as well as the “kind and sympathetic” management team. “We’re very big on teamwork in my department and very understanding when life happens,” one employee writes. “Everyone is extremely down to earth while also being hard workers and great team players,” says another.

27. Kelly’s Automotive Service

Location: Grants Pass
Website: kellysautomotive.com
Oregon Employees: 27
Score: 595.65

“I have been in this field my entire professional career of 38 years and have never been treated so well,” writes one employee of this auto repair shop. “I can honestly say that I look forward to going to work every day. If all companies were run as well as Kelly’s, there would be a lot of happy people, employees and customers alike.”

28. Jackson County Physical Therapy

Location: Medford
Website: jc-pt.com
Oregon Employees: 27
Score: 594.76

Employees praise this Medford clinic’s schedule flexibility, and the amount of time they get to spend with patients and one another. “The people I work with and for make the office a fun and inviting environment,” one worker writes. “I look forward to coming to work knowing that I will be supported both at work and in my personal life.”

29. Fairway America

Location: Portland
Website: fairwayamerica.com
Oregon Employees: 28
Score: 594.26

“My company truly values day-to-day work-life balance. They don’t just say it, but they truly enact it,” says one employee of this Tigard investment manager. “I have never been made to feel guilty when I need to reorganize or shift things for work. All of our goals are team-oriented, which promotes a great culture.”

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Founded in 1992, Fairway America is a leading alternative investments manager focused on middle-market commercial real estate. As a team, we’re united by our obsession to provide consistent quality to our investors and co-manager partners.

30. NFM Lending

Location: Oregon City
Website: nfmlending.com
Oregon Employees: 20
Score: 592.89

Employees at this Oregon City mortgage lender have access to telehealth, wellness programs, yoga and discounted gym memberships and a financial advisor. “We have an amazing team leader who invests in your future and cares about how you are growing in your personal and professional life,” writes one employee.

31. Wicks Emmett

Location: Roseburg
Website: wicksemmett.com
Oregon Employees: 22
Score: 592.30

“Even in a front-desk role, where there is less flexibility in schedule, I can take the time off that I need, be it vacation or sick [leave] or a family emergency,” says one employee at this Roseburg accounting firm. “There are always a slew of coffee cards or gift cards to local food establishments as reward for jobs well done, extra days off, you name it.”

32. Watkinson Laird Rubenstein

Location: Eugene
Website: wlrlaw.com
Oregon Employees: 18
Score: 592.23

This law firm offers 2.5 hours of free PTO on 10 Friday afternoons during the summer, a holiday party and a 105(h) plan for health care costs. “This company is progressive and excited to hear new ideas and incorporate them. They are compassionate about their employee needs and extremely flexible with time off, working from home, and maintaining a healthy home-work life.”

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At WLR, our legal professionals genuinely enjoy working together while providing the highest level of service to our clients and communities. We strive for a workplace where our people can thrive. We are honored to be among the 100 Best!

33. NW Staffing Resources

Location: Portland
Website: nwstaffing.com
Oregon Employees: 29
Score: 589.31

This staffing firm offers hybrid work options for all employees, and workers praise the company’s commitment to work-life balance. “The leadership is very interested in the well-being of their employees, including their happiness within their role,” says one employee. “The culture is kind and attentive, [valuing] an inclusive and welcoming environment.”

Sponsored enhanced listing:

NW Staffing Resources is a regional staffing service, proudly connecting good people with great jobs since 1985.  It is an honor to have the opportunity to celebrate our company culture and staff by being recognized on the 100 best list.

A word from our presenting sponsor

Welcome to our yearly roster of the 100 Best Green Workplaces in Oregon. The following list showcases companies and nonprofits whose employees rate their employers’ sustainability efforts highly.

The pandemic has redefined and transformed many workplace norms. Being a sustainable workplace can take extra effort. But the past 15 months have taught us that challenges that seemed difficult to overcome before the pandemic now appear more surmountable, and may even accelerate the adoption of a more sustainable way of living and working. 

Congratulations to this year’s listed organizations. 

1 Bartlett Tree Experts

Location: Clackamas
Website: bartlett.com
Oregon employees: 35 | Score: 297.16
Tree care company

2 Green Acres Landscape

Location: Salem
Website: greenacreslandscapeinc.com
Oregon employees: 100 | Score: 291.21
Landscaping contractor

Sponsored enhanced listing:

Our mission is to provide an unequalled landscape solution and value to each client while always respecting and protecting the environment. Our staff make us who we are and we are endlessly grateful for their continued commitment to sustainability!

3 Energy 350

Location: Portland
Website: energy350.com
Oregon employees: 35 | Score: 285.84
Energy-efficiency consulting firm

4 RHT Energy

Location: Medford
Website: rhtenergy.com
Oregon employees: 16 | Score: 282.48
Engineering consulting firm

5 Vernier Software & Technology

Location: Beaverton
Website: vernier.com
Oregon employees: 109 | Score: 282.10
Manufacturer and seller of STEM technology

Sponsored enhanced listing:

As Vernier celebrates 40 years in business, we are pleased to be ranked again as one of the top green companies in Oregon. Our focus on respect for the environment continues today through the actions of new generations of employees.

TIE 6 Hartmann & Forbes

Location: Tualatin
Website: hartmannforbes.com
Oregon employees: 52 | Score: 280.30
Maker of window and wall coverings

Sponsored enhanced listing:

For over 20 years we have been continually seeking ways to minimize our impact throughout the harvesting, weaving, and finishing processes, as well as drive change within our industry. It’s our journey to a sustainable way of doing business.

TIE 6 Pepper Foster Consulting

Location: Portland
Website: pepperfoster.com
Oregon employees: 26 | Score: 280.30
Business consulting firm

8 American College of Healthcare Sciences

Location: Portland
Website: achs.edu
Oregon employees: 39 | Score: 277.98
Higher education provider

9 Sponsors

Location: Eugene
Website: sponsorsinc.org
Oregon employees: 40 | Score: 277.67
Nonprofit provider of reentry services

10 Ecology in Classrooms & Outdoors

Location: Portland
Website: ecologyoutdoors.org
Oregon employees: 6 | Score: 277.02
Nonprofit providing ecology lessons and field trips to K-12 students

11 Lorentz Bruun Construction

Location: Portland
Website: bruunconstruction.com
Oregon employees: 54 | Score: 276.10
General construction firm

12 Rose Villa

Location: Portland
Website: rosevilla.org
Oregon employees: 200 | Score: 275.63
Continuing-care retirement community

13 Opinion Dynamics

Location: Portland
Website: opiniondynamics.com 
Oregon employees: 15 | Score: 275.06
Energy-efficiency research and consulting company

14 Environmental Law Alliance Worldwide

Location: Eugene
Website: elaw.org
Oregon employees: 11 | Score: 275.00
Nonprofit advocating for environmental potection and public health through law

15 Softstar Shoes

Location: Philomath
Website: softstarshoes.com
Oregon employees: 28 | Score: 274.34
Shoe manufacturer

16 Mt. Ashland

Location: Ashland
Website: mtashland.com
Oregon employees: 180 | Score: 273.11
Ski and recreational area

17 Living Room Realty

Location: Portland
Website: livingroomre.com
Oregon employees: 150 | Score: 272.97
Real estate brokerage and property management firm

Sponsored enhanced listing:

As a B-Corp, Living Room is dedicated to driving a global movement of people using business as a force for good. We are honored to be recognized as one of Oregon’s 100 Best Green Companies!

18 Wagner Dental Care

Location: Portland
Website: wagnerdentalcare.com
Oregon employees: 15 | Score: 272.35
Dental office

19 PAE Consulting Engineers

Location: Portland
Website: pae-engineers.com 
Oregon employees: 221 | Score: 272.08
Mechanical and electrical engineering firm

TIE 20 NAI Elliott

Location: Portland
Website: naielliott.com
Oregon employees: 60 | Score: 270.53
Commercial real estate services provider

TIE 20 Pacific Landscape Management

Location: Hillsboro
Website: pacscape.com
Oregon employees: 273 | Score: 270.53
Commercial landscape management company

22 Barran Liebman

Location: Portland
Website: barran.com
Oregon employees: 40 | Score: 269.32
Employment, labor and benefits law firm

Sponsored enhanced listing:

Barran Liebman represents employers in employment advice, employment litigation, labor relations, employee benefits, and higher education compliance. In addition to focusing on effective and sustainable workplace solutions, we are proud to support a sustainable future for our environment and community.

23 Ninkasi Brewing

Location: Eugene
Website: ninkasibrewing.com
Oregon employees: 110 | Score: 269.21
Craft brewery

24 Elephants Delicatessen

Location: Portland
Website: elephantsdeli.com
Oregon employees: 234 | Score: 269.04
Retail delicatessen

25 Energy Trust of Oregon

Location: Portland
Website: energytrust.org
Oregon employees: 104 | Score: 267.57
Energy-efficiency consulting nonprofit

26 Genentech Access Solutions

Location: Portland
Website: gene.com 
Oregon employees: 215 | Score: 267.49
Health services firm

27 Rogue Creamery

Location: Central Point
Website: roguecreamery.com
Oregon employees: 48 | Score: 266.87
Artisan cheese producer

28 Sokol Blosser Winery

Location: Dundee
Website: sokolblosser.com
Oregon employees: 33 | Score: 265.65
Vineyard, winery and tasting room

29 Western Environmental Law Center

Location: Eugene
Website: westernlaw.org
Oregon employees: 10 | Score: 265.07
Environmental law advocacy group

30 Oregon Wild

Location: Portland
Website: oregonwild.org
Oregon employees: 12 | Score: 264.81
Environmental nonprofit

31 Mt. Hood Kiwanis Camp

Location: Portland
Website: mhkc.org
Oregon employees: 11 | Score: 264.77
Outdoor recreational programming for people with disabilities

32 Image Pressworks

Location: Portland
Website: imagepressworks.com
Oregon employees: 35 | Score: 264.68
Commercial printer

33 Northwest Family Services

Location: Portland
Website: nwfs.org
Oregon employees: 80 | Score: 263.68
Social services nonprofit

34 BRING Recycling

Location: Eugene
Website: bringrecycling.org
Oregon employees: 16 | Score: 263.36
Nonprofit providing education and technical assistance programs to reduce wasteful consumption

35 Dogs for Better Lives

Location: Central Point
Website: dogsforbetterlives.org
Oregon employees: 34 | Score: 262.50
Nonprofit that trains dogs to help people with hearing impairment

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36 Green Hammer

Location: Portland
Website: greenhammer.com
Oregon employees: 35 | Score: 261.69
Design-build firm

37 Bonneville Environmental Foundation

Location: Portland
Website: b-e-f.org 
Oregon employees: 21 | Score: 261.58
Environmental nonprofit

38 Cascades Academy

Location: Bend
Website: cascadesacademy.org
Oregon employees: 41 | Score: 261.49
Nonprofit school

39 Adroit Construction

Location: Ashland
Website: adroitbuilt.com
Oregon employees: 130 | Score: 260.87
Commercial construction firm

40 Sussman Shank

Location: Portland
Website: sussmanshank.com
Oregon employees: 63 | Score: 260.54
Law firm

41 Centro Latino Americano

Location: Eugene
Website: centrolatinoamericano.org
Oregon employees: 19 | Score: 260.23
Social services nonprofit serving the Latino community

42 Crystal Greens Landscape

Location: Clackamas
Website: crystalgreens.com
Oregon employees: 180 | Score: 260.09
Landscaping firm

43 Swinerton

Location: Portland
Website: swinerton.com
Oregon employees: 130 | Score: 259.98
General contractor

TIE 44 NW Staffing Resources

Location: Portland
Website: nwstaffing.com
Oregon employees: 19 | Score: 259.77
Recruiting and outsourcing services firm

TIE 44 Mt. Hood Meadows

Location: Mt. Hood
Website: skihood.com
Oregon employees: 170 | Score: 259.77
Ski resort

46 Health Bridges International

Location: Portland
Website: hbint.org
Oregon employees: 4 | Score: 259.61
Nonprofit that advances health care for underserved populations

47 Evergreen Consulting Group

Location: Beaverton
Website: evergreen-efficiency.com
Oregon employees: 54 | Score: 259.25
Energy-efficiency consulting firm

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48 AYUMETRIX

Location: Lake Oswego
Website: ayumetrix.com
Oregon employees: 17 | Score: 259.00
Clinical laboratory

49 Rogue Retreat

Location: Medford
Website: rogueretreat.com
Oregon employees: 53 | Score: 258.88
Emergency shelter and transitional housing provider

50 Adelante Mujeres

Location: Forest Grove
Website: adelantemujeres.org
Oregon employees: 71 | Score: 258.67
Nonprofit providing education and support for Latinas and families

51 Rich Duncan Construction

Location: Salem
Website: richduncanconstruction.com
Oregon employees: 33 | Score: 258.32
General contractor

52 LifeSource Natural Foods

Location: Salem
Website: lifesourcenaturalfoods.com
Oregon employees: 116 | Score: 256.92
Natural-foods grocery store

53 Meals on Wheels People

Location: Portland
Website: mowp.org
Oregon employees: 155 | Score: 256.19
Nonprofit providing meals to seniors

54 Child Foundation

Location: Portland
Website: childfoundation.org
Oregon employees: 12 | Score: 255.71
Charity that helps children living in poverty remain in school

55 Gates Home Furnishings

Location: Grants Pass
Website: gatesfurniture.com
Oregon employees: 26 | Score: 255.59
Furniture store

56 Cushman & Wakefield of Oregon

Location: Portland
Website: cushmanwakefield.com
Oregon employees: 93 | Score: 255.43
Commercial real estate agency

57 Upward Technology

Location: Portland
Website: moveitupward.com
Oregon employees: 17 | Score: 255.23
Computer services provider

58 Logos Public Charter School

Location: Medford
Website: logoscharter.com
Oregon employees: 72 | Score: 255.12
K-12 public charter school

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59 Ash Creek Forest Management

Location: Tigard
Website: ashcreekforestry.com
Oregon employees: 35 | Score: 255.11
Consultant in habitat restoration

60 Tucker Maxon School

Location: Portland
Website: tuckermaxon.org
Oregon employees: 30 | Score: 254.02
Nonprofit independent school

61 Neil Kelly Company

Location: Portland
Website: neilkelly.com
Oregon employees: 135 | Score: 253.87
Design-build and remodeling firm

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62 Rizzo Mattingly Bosworth

Location: Portland
Website: rizzopc.com
Oregon employees: 18 | Score: 253.21
Law firm

63 Virtual Supply

Location: Beaverton
Website: virtualsupply.com
Oregon employees: 56 | Score: 252.96
Internet fulfillment and wholesale distribution firm

64 Earth Advantage

Location: Portland
Website: earthadvantage.org
Oregon employees: 22 | Score: 252.76
Nonprofit providing training, certifications, research and product development

65 Oregon Restoration

Location: Tigard
Website: oregonrestoration.com
Oregon employees: 32 | Score: 252.65
Restoration and construction firm

66 Self Enhancement

Location: Portland
Website: selfenhancement.org 
Oregon employees: 150 | Score: 252.37
Youth services nonprofit

67 Farleigh Wada Witt

Location: Portland
Website: fwwlaw.com
Oregon employees: 33 | Score: 252.33
Law firm

68 Carr Auto Group

Location: Beaverton
Website: carrauto.com
Oregon employees: 340 | Score: 252.22
Car dealer

69 Avista Utilities

Location: Medford
Website: myavista.com
Oregon employees: 60 | Score: 251.12
Energy services provider

70 JLL

Location: Portland
Website: jll.com/portland
Oregon employees: 426 | Score: 249.31
Commercial real estate firm

TIE 71 S&B James Construction

Location: White City
Website: sbjames.com 
Oregon employees: 28 | Score: 249.24
Design and build contractor

TIE 71 ThinkShout

Location: Portland
Website: thinkshout.com
Oregon employees: 30 | Score: 249.24
Digital agency

73 The Joinery

Location: Portland
Website: thejoinery.com
Oregon employees: 22 | Score: 248.89
Furniture maker

74 Ausland Group

Location: Grants Pass
Website: auslandgroup.com
Oregon employees: 70 | Score: 248.04
Architecture and engineering firm

75 Childpeace Montessori School

Location: Portland
Website: childpeace.org
Oregon employees: 67 | Score: 247.91
Montessori school

76 Steele Electric

Location: Beaverton
Website: nwsteele.com
Oregon employees: 21 | Score: 247.30
Consulting and engineering firm

77 Terwilliger Plaza

Location: Portland
Website: terwilligerplaza.com
Oregon employees: 177 | Score: 247.21
Senior living community

78 DeSantis Landscapes

Location: Salem
Website: desantislandscapes.com
Oregon employees: 85 | Score: 247.20
Landscaping firm

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79 Systems West Engineers

Location: Springfield
Website: systemswestengineers.com
Oregon employees: 34 | Score: 247.18
Mechanical and electrical engineering firm

80 NTEN

Location: Portland
Website: nten.org
Oregon employees: 10 | Score: 246.81
Nonprofit providing training in technology

81 HomePlate Youth Services

Location: Beaverton
Website: homeplateyouth.org
Oregon employees: 10 | Score: 246.75
Homeless youth advocacy group

82 Oregon Lions Sight & Hearing Foundation

Location: Portland
Website: olshf.org
Oregon employees: 25 | Score: 246.59
Nonprofit serving people with hearing and sight impairements

83 Tec Labs

Location: Albany
Website: teclabs.com
Oregon employees: 50 | Score: 246.44
Pharmaceutical manufacturer

84 Star Body Works

Location: Medford
Website: starbodyworks.com
Oregon employees: 50 | Score: 245.76
Auto body shop

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85 ColumbiaCare Services

Location: Medford
Website: columbiacare.org
Oregon employees: 520 | Score: 245.49
Behavioral health care services nonprofit

TIE 86 KDP Certified Public Accountants

Location: Medford
Website: kdpllp.com
Oregon employees: 43 | Score: 244.21
Accounting firm

TIE 86 T-Mobile

Location: Salem
Website: t-mobile.com
Oregon employees: 662 | Score: 244.21
Mobile telecommunications services provider

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88 New Buildings Institute

Location: Portland
Website: newbuildings.org
Oregon employees: 18 | Score: 243.86
Nonprofit working to improve energy efficiency of commercial buildings

89 Willamette Valley Hospice

Location: Salem
Website: wvh.org
Oregon employees: 121 | Score: 243.84
Hospice

90 David Evans and Associates

Location: Portland
Website: deainc.com
Oregon employees: 287 | Score: 243.52
Chartered surveyor

91 Cook Security Group

Location: Portland
Website: cooksecuritygroup.com 
Oregon employees: 176 | Score: 243.05
Security systems company

92 Fortis Construction

Location: Portland
Website: fortisconstruction.com
Oregon employees: 310 | Score: 242.60
Construction firm

93 Essex General Construction

Location: Eugene
Website: essexgc.com
Oregon employees: 62 | Score: 242.28
Construction firm

94 Konell Construction & Demolition

Location: Sandy
Website: konell.net
Oregon employees: 43 | Score: 241.31
Construction and demolition firm

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95 Growing Gardens

Location: Portland
Website: growing-gardens.org
Oregon employees: 27 | Score: 240.50
Nonprofit promoting growing foods in schools, backyards and correctional facilities

96 Perlo Construction

Location: Tualatin
Website: perlo.biz
Oregon employees: 165 | Score: 240.33
Construction firm

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97 Willamette Valley Vineyards

Location: Turne
Website: wvv.com
Oregon employees: 245 | Score: 240.11
Winery

98 Advocates for Life Skills and Opportunity

Location: Portland
Website: alsoweb.org
Oregon employees: 290 | Score: 239.94
Nonprofit providing support to people with developmental disabilities

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99 Club Northwest

Location: Grants Pass
Website: clubnw.com
Oregon employees: 98 | Score: 239.88
Fitness center

100 College Housing Northwest

Location: Portland
Website: chnw.org
Oregon employees: 51 | Score: 239.79
Nonprofit providing affordable student housing

Welcome to the 2020 100 Best Nonprofits to Work For in Oregon. The following list showcases organizations with best-in-class workplace practices. Employees at these organizations rated their employers highly for creating welcoming and inspiring places to work.

Scores are out of a total of 700. Employees rate their satisfaction with five features of the workplace: work environment; management and communications; mission and goals; career development and learning; and benefits and compensation.

Participating nonprofits are also independently scored on their employee benefits. Read more on the survey guidelines and methodology here.   

Congratulations to all the nonprofits that made it into the list this year.

– The OB Team 

First, a message from our sponsor, Columbia Bank. 

Following is a message from Lilisa Hall of the Nonprofit Association of Oregon.

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1 Baker Charter Schools

Location: Baker City
Website: bakercharters.org
Oregon employees: 150 | Score: 629.03

Staffers appreciate flexible schedules and the transparency with which decisions are made at this school specializing in online education. Teachers give a thumbs-up to the trust administrators have in staff to do their jobs. “Employees are kept abreast of decisions that need to be made, and input is routinely sought from rank-and-file employees.”

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2 Logos Public Charter School

Location: Medford
Website: logoscharter.com
Oregon employees: 72 | Score: 610.46

Teachers enjoy that they are involved in decision-making at this charter school. A close relationship between administrators and teachers makes for a feel-good work environment. “I appreciate our administration seeks our opinion about making things work. I am thankful that we are treated as professionals and not micromanaged,” says a staffer.

3 Self Enhancement

Location: Portland
Website: selfenhancement.org
Oregon employees: 150 | Score: 603.24

Staff praise this social services nonprofit serving the African American community for holding true to its standards of integrity and respect, which are memorized by each employee upon hire. One employee likes that they feel automatically welcomed and appreciated as soon as they walk into the office.  “The working environment is calm but energetic.”

4 Ronald McDonald House Charities of Oregon and SW Washington

Location: Portland
Website: rmhcoregon.org
Oregon employees: 58 | Score: 600.07

Employees trust leaders of this nonprofit that supports the health and well-being of children. One employee notes how they have the tools they need and that the organization always has their back. “I am always impressed by the effective and timely communication that we receive from the executive leadership team.”

5 Rose Villa

Location: Portland
Website: rosevilla.org
Oregon employees: 200 | Score: 599.99

Employee appreciation programs are part of the fabric of keeping staff content at this senior-living retirement community. “Having fun and being creative are encouraged alongside hard work and productivity,” says a staffer. Workers appreciate that they are involved in decisions, and managers are flexible when it comes to employees’ personal needs.

6 Willamette Valley Hospice & Palliative Care

Location: Salem
Website: wvh.org
Oregon employees: 121 | Score: 596.32

“I have never felt like a question/concern of mine has gone unanswered” is how an employee describes working at this hospice. “Everyone is gentle, friendly and welcomes with open arms.” Another staffer enjoys the freedom they have to pursue ideas on how to improve operations.

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7 Adelante Mujeres

Location: Forest Grove
Website: adelantemujeres.org
Oregon employees: 71 | Score: 596.06

This nonprofit serving Latina women and their families created a paid “COVID-19 Mental Health Day” to deal with the stresses of the pandemic, as well as two months of paid COVID-19 leave. Employees enjoy a flexible workplace that allows staffers to work remotely and keep a balance between work and family.

8 NeighborImpact

Location: Redmond
Website: neighborimpact.org
Oregon employees: 200 | Score: 590.11

This Central Oregon social services nonprofit raised pay on average by 22% during the pandemic, assisted with child care subsidies for essential workers and supplied optional food boxes to employees. Staffers praise the benefits, focus on flexibility and work-life balance, and the opportunity to develop professionally.

9 Emerald People’s Utility District

Location: Eugene
Website: epud.org
Oregon employees: 78 | Score: 589.80

This utility’s medical and retirement plans are the best in the local area, says one satisfied employee. Flexible schedules and good salary make this a best nonprofit to work for. “Culture overall is good, with employees empowered to make decisions and take ownership over projects and tasks,” says another employee.

10 Life Flight Network

Location: Aurora
Website: lifeflight.org
Oregon employees: 240 | Score: 588.81

This nonprofit’s health benefits are second to none. Employees pay no premiums for health insurance. Staffers are offered one week of paid time a year to volunteer in times of national and international crisis.  “Dedication to the benefit, empowerment, and well-being of its employees is as high as the organization’s dedication to its mission.”

11 Energy Trust of Oregon

Location: Portland
Website: energytrust.org
Oregon employees: 104 | Score: 588.71

Leaders make an effort to include staff in decision-making and strategy, says one satisfied employee. “I’m given unlimited opportunities to take on new work and challenge myself.” The environmental organization is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, says another staffer. A flat hierarchy contributes to a positive work vibe.

12 Meals on Wheels People

Location: Portland
Website: mowp.org
Oregon employees: 155 | Score: 587.03

This nonprofit that delivers meals to seniors has a four-day work week paid at full-time rates.  Employees appreciate the opportunity to grow professionally, including the ability to shadow managers at different locations. “Upper management allows us to be creative in our approach to projects, events and coming together for ideas.”

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13 HIV Alliance

Location: Eugene
Website: hivalliance.org
Oregon employees: 80 | Score: 585.42

This nonprofit offers two weeks of paid sabbatical. Fair pay and benefits and work-life balance keep up employee morale. Workers appreciate that managers listen to their concerns and make accommodations to employees in need. “I feel like I’ve learned a lot and been given the opportunity to cross-learn from fellow co-workers.”

14 Pathway Enterprises

Location: Medford
Website: pathway-inc.org
Oregon employees: 160 | Score: 584.53

During the pandemic in April through July, this social services nonprofit paid out extra bonuses. Staff say they feel heard and listened to. “Everyone has a voice in this organization, from management to support staff to custodians,” says an employee. Opportunities for personal and professional growth make employees feel valued.

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15 Lines for Life

Location: Portland
Website: linesforlife.org
Oregon employees: 141 | Score: 577.81

During COVID-19, Lines for Life organized several social activities to keep staff connected while working remotely, including virtual cooking classes, fitness and meditation sessions, book clubs, and even a virtual bingo challenge. Mental health of employees is prioritized. It provided an additional day of paid time off during the pandemic.

16 Capital Manor

Location: Salem
Website: capitalmanor.com
Oregon employees: 250 | Score: 569.90

Generous benefits are on offer at this retirement community. Up to 30 paid days of short-term disability, scholarships, discounted meals, and gym and pool access are among the perks. Employees rave about the family-feel environment. “I really like how everyone works as a team and we can be open about any concerns we may have.”

17 Partnerships in Community Living

Location: Monmouth
Website: pclpartnership.org
Oregon employees: 675 | Score: 568.93

This organization acknowledges employee achievements with “Staff of the Month” and celebrates birthdays, anniversaries, graduations. Staffers say managers take employee recommendations seriously and make sure workers are happy in their positions. “They care about their employees. They show this regularly with events, constant training and opportunities to improve as professionals.”

18 Rogue Retreat

Location: Medford
Website: rogueretreat.com
Oregon employees: 53 | Score: 568.60

Employees say there are plenty of opportunities to grow in this nonprofit that serves the homeless. A large portion of the organization’s staff went through the program themselves. Leaders are compassionate and committed. “The leadership is open and listens and understands how to get the best from employees,” says one contented staffer.

19 Lumina Hospice & Palliative Care

Location: Corvallis
Website: luminahospice.org
Oregon employees: 52 | Score: 566.43

Staff say leaders are open to change and respect the opinions and ideas of all employees to help shape policies and procedures. Workers also appreciate the ability to set their schedules. Room for growth and good salary go down well too, as well as the focus on employee wellness.

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20 Advocates for Life Skills and Opportunity

Location: Portland
Website: alsoweb.org
Oregon employees: 290 | Score: 564.80

This organization serving people with developmental disabilities makes an effort to promote staff. “The communication between the office staff, the administration and staff in general is great,” says a satisfied staffer. A family-feel work environment contributes to making this a best nonprofit to work for.

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21 Metropolitan Family Service

Location: Portland
Website: metfamily.org
Oregon employees: 97 | Score: 563.40

This nonprofit takes staff training on equity seriously and has made efforts to hire more diverse staff to better represent the people it serves. “It’s a place where people are encouraged to learn, think critically, and ask questions about why we do the things we do and how,” says an employee.

22 CareOregon

Location: Portland
Website: careoregon.org
Oregon employees: 947 | Score: 562.94

A top-notch benefits package makes this a best nonprofit to work for. Commuter pass, wellness reimbursement, tuition assistance, paid volunteer hours and annual bonuses are on offer. “The organization spends a great deal of time considering the goals we set for ourselves and creates a plan for how we will achieve them.”

23 Adapt

Location: Roseburg
Website: adaptoregon.org
Oregon employees: 390 | Score: 561.96

Fully paid health insurance and flexible schedules are part of the attraction of working for this mental health and addiction services organization. Staff feel their voices are heard and that leaders act on their feedback. “There is lots of learning and growth and open communication that creates a great atmosphere.”

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24 Neurotherapeutic Pediatric Therapies and Medford Children’s Therapy

Location: Canby/Medford
Website: nt4kids.org
Oregon employees: 61 | Score: 561.46

Opportunities for growth are endless, says an employee. Staff enjoy the support they need to do their jobs and feel their opinions are heard and welcomed. “I feel listened to and an integral part of the team,” says a staffer.

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25 Willamette Family

Location: Eugene
Website: wfts.org
Oregon employees: 221 | Score: 561.24

Employees praise leaders for offering flexibility to staff to take time off for personal needs. “I have never worked at a place that gives you so much time off. They really want their staff to have the time to unwind and recharge,” says a contented staffer. Workers are also encouraged to pursue higher education.

26 The DPI Group

Location: Portland
Website: thedpigroup.com
Oregon employees: 51 | Score: 560.64

Staff can take the time off they need without being bound to an accrual system at this organization that provides workplace services for people with disabilities. A culture of open communication fosters trust in leaders. “Leadership provides clear and transparent communications and keeps us moving forward,” says an employee.

27 Cascade Health

Location: Eugene
Website: cascadehealth.org
Oregon employees: 229 | Score: 559.36

This nonprofit offers a package of strong benefits, including some unusual ones such as bereavement paid time off, free flu shots and annual service awards. Employees say leaders are open to staff feedback on how to improve. “I think being so up-front and approachable is one of the things that makes this company great.”

28 Wallace Medical Concern

Location: Portland
Website: mywallace.org
Oregon employees: 66 | Score: 556.82

A focus on employee wellness and professional growth makes this low-cost health clinic a best place to work. The organization has “worked tirelessly” to try to keep staff safe during the pandemic by providing protective gear. Staff even received bonuses during these uncertain economic times.

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29 Care Partners

Location: Hillsboro
Website: carepartnersor.org
Oregon employees: 52 | Score: 552.78

This hospice seeks to foster a caring work environment that inspires staff to provide excellent end-of-life care. “You can feel the compassionate care from the top down, which creates a positive workplace and employees who feel cared for and supported,” says a staffer. Employees have freedom to make and maintain their own schedule.

30 College Housing Northwest

Location: Portland
Website: chnw.org
Oregon employees: 51 | Score: 550.88

Unlimited sick days, a fitness and wellness stipend, and financial support for educational courses are part of the attraction of working at this nonprofit. Leaders encourage staff feedback and promote self-care and mental health support. “All of our concerns are never downplayed or swept under the rug,” says one employee.

31 Childpeace Montessori School

Location: Portland
Website: childpeace.org
Oregon employees: 67 | Score: 550.38

Employees like the family-oriented work environment where staff have a voice and feel valued.  “Each person deeply cares about the school and larger community,” says a contented staffer. Financial support for professional development and public transport passes are a boon too. “Great people and environment to work in.”

32 Trauma Intervention Program NW

Location: Portland
Website: tipnw.org
Oregon employees: 205 | Score: 546.84

Volunteers say they are well trained and have important work to do at this nonprofit that provides support to victims of trauma. “There is no useless busywork here,” says one volunteer. It is also a “warm, welcoming environment” with staff “going above and beyond with communication, planning and motivating the team.”

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33 Looking Glass Community Services

Location: Eugene
Website: lookingglass.us
Oregon employees: 264 | Score: 543.72

This 50-year-old organization that provides mental health and addiction counseling offers opportunities for training and professional growth. Staff have the flexibility to set their schedule. “I feel strongly supported in my job,” says an employee. Good benefits and competitive salaries go down well too.

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34 Northwest Family Services

Location: Portland
Website: nwfs.org
Oregon employees: 80 | Score: 541.49

This social services nonprofit has an employee assistance program that offers free short-term counseling and follow-up services to employees who have personal or work-related problems. A culture of open communication and flexible schedules contribute to a positive work environment. “The flexibility and emphasis on self-care is great,” says a staffer.

1 Oregon Lions Sight & Hearing Foundation

Location: Portland
Website: olshf.org
Oregon employees: 25 | Score: 626.38

Work-life balance is core to the culture at this organization. Staff can bring their infants and kids to the office if schools are closed. A sense of teamwork and freedom to voice opinions keep staff content. “Management encourages staff to speak up and criticize procedures as a way to continually improve as an organization.”

2 Inclusion

Location: Portland
Website: inclusioninc.org
Oregon employees: 22 | Score: 615.94

This nonprofit’s philosophy is that the better an employee is taken care of, the better they will perform. Unlimited time off, 100% paid-for health plan and up to 10% contribution to a 401(k) round out the benefits. “Inclusion allows us to be successful while trusting us to work in our own time and space.”

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3 Creative Supports

Location: Medford
Website: creativesupports.org
Oregon employees: 26 | Score: 615.74

A feel-good atmosphere pervades at this nonprofit serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Leaders work with employees to ease stress or navigate work and personal challenges. Employees feel empowered to grow in their roles. “Everyone who wants to try their hand at a special project is supported to do so.”

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4 B’nai B’rith Camp

Location: Beaverton
Website: bbcamp.org
Oregon employees: 20 | Score: 614.51

Employees receive free housing and meals when they are on-site at this youth camp’s locations. Mentoring and support for professional development are on offer. “Incredible and open communication from leadership” is how one staffer describes working here. A sense of inclusivity and good pay are also part of the culture.

5 Bonneville Environmental Foundation

Location: Portland
Website: b-e-f.org
Oregon employees: 21 | Score: 609.19

Good benefits and professional development opportunities are perks of working at this environmental nonprofit. A commitment to work-life balance and flexible schedules are a boon too. There is an “openness to make progress on important ethical, environmental and racial justice issues,” says one contented staffer.

6 Parenting With Intent

Location: Portland
Website: parentingwithintent.org
Oregon employees: 39 | Score: 607.24

This nonprofit values continued learning and professional growth. It supports staff’s pursuit of education by allowing altered schedules or temporary part-time work. A commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion to better serve the community, as well as a leadership open to feedback, contribute to a sense of teamwork.

7 Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon

Location: Portland
Website: mhaoforegon.org
Oregon employees: 44 | Score: 601.19

This organization provides paid volunteer hours and up to three paid hours a month to participate in another organization’s board or advisory council. Managers ask for and act on feedback from staff. Leaders are also accessible. “The flexibility and recognition of work-life balance makes us all feel cared for,” says one staffer.

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8 Klamath Hospice and Palliative Care

Location: Klamath Falls
Website: klamathhospice.org
Oregon employees: 38 | Score: 598.83

This family-oriented employer participates in events such as holiday parties and parades, and encourages family involvement. An open-door policy and culture of open communication add to the positive atmosphere. Diversity in age and background of employees makes the work environment “interesting and challenging,” says a staffer.

9 Sponsors

Location: Eugene
Website: sponsorsinc.org
Oregon employees: 40 | Score: 596.22

This nonprofit, which helps people coming out of prison, makes it a practice to hire individuals with criminal histories. Fully paid health insurance and a generous pension program go down well with staff. One staffer is proud of the commitment the organization has in having “difficult conversations and self-reflection around diversity, equity and inclusion.”

10 Summit Learning Charter

Location: Eagle Creek
Website: summitlearningcharter.org
Oregon employees: 44 | Score: 595.86

This charter school empowers teachers to use their skills and creativity to meet the needs of students, says one satisfied staffer. Flexible work schedules and staff involvement in decision-making make workers feel valued. “Everyone has a voice. Everyone can make a change,” says another employee.

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11 Growing Gardens

Location: Portland
Website: growing-gardens.org
Oregon employees: 27 | Score: 595.43

Staff parties, dogs in office and access to gardening advice are a few of the perks at this nonprofit that advocates for growing food in schools, backyards and correctional facilities. Employees say the organization is committed to equity and has prioritized hiring staff from within the communities it serves.

12 Dogs for Better Lives

Location: Central Point
Website: dogsforbetterlives.org
Oregon employees: 34 | Score: 591.48

This 43-year-old nonprofit that rescues and trains assistance dogs pays 100% of employees’ medical and disability benefits. Leaders are constantly striving to improve and adapt, say employees. “We have a great work-life balance culture, and there are opportunities for improving our job skills and advancing in the organization.”

13 Project Access NOW

Location: Portland
Website: projectaccessnow.org
Oregon employees: 29 | Score: 588.47

This social services nonprofit seeks to be inclusive in its decision-making by involving staff at all levels of the organization. Employees appreciate the training they have received in diversity, equity and inclusion. “I feel like I am heard and seen and acknowledged as an individual and as a team member.”

14 Earth Advantage

Location: Portland
Website: earthadvantage.org
Oregon employees: 22 | Score: 586.19

Weekly happy hours, bi-weekly “lunch and learns,” and an annual holiday party and retreat are some of the perks of working at this nonprofit that advocates for sustainable buildings. During the pandemic, employees received home office stipends, and support was given to employees unable to work because of school and day-care closures.

15 Eugene Mission

Location: Eugene
Website: eugenemission.org
Oregon employees: 44 | Score: 584.54

This homeless shelter provides employees and volunteers with breakfast, lunch and dinner. Employees can take any extra food home. The nonprofit fully pays for health benefits. Leaders encourage staff to learn on the job through hands-on experience and trainings. “We are always able to bring our questions and concerns to the table and be heard.”

16 Crater Lake Charter Academy

Location: Eagle Point
Website: craterlakecharter.org
Oregon employees: 26 | Score: 583.54

Leaders are dedicated to the mission of this charter school and help employees grow with the organization, according to a staffer. Another describes the environment as fun and welcoming. “The support and transparency of head staff, the team vibe and willingness to listen” is how one staffer describes the attraction of working here.

17 Oregon Community Warehouse

Location: Portland
Website: communitywarehouse.org
Oregon employees: 28 | Score: 583.08

“Open communication and a safe space for candid and vulnerable conversations” is the reason one employee loves working for this nonprofit furniture bank, which collects household goods and redistributes to families in need. Staff feel comfortable learning from mistakes. “There is a definite spirit of community and family in the workplace.”

18 Hearts With A Mission

Location: Medford
Website: heartswithamission.org
Oregon employees: 49 | Score: 582.11

Employees at this faith-based youth shelter enjoy a workplace where prayer and worship are respected. Staff are supported to try out new ideas and programming. “I love that we are able to try new things like classes, groups and marketing. It’s amazing to be able to fall forward with support.”

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19 Cascades Academy

Location: Bend
Website: cascadesacademy.org
Oregon employees: 41 | Score: 580.61

Staff of this nonprofit school enjoy a beautiful campus, a warm community, competitive benefits and a caring administration. “It is a space where I am positively challenged, have space to grow, and is a working environment that acts as a home away from home; a true family,” says one worker.

20 Jackson Street Youth Services

Location: Corvallis
Website: jacksonstreet.org
Oregon employees: 40 | Score: 575.13

Employees at this 20-year-old at-risk youth services nonprofit will find a structure that supports career goals. Managers offer continuing education opportunities each year. The organization has a “strong emphasis on self-care” as well as diversity, equity and team-building activities. Many employees go on to become caseworkers and drug and alcohol counselors.

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21 Coastal Home Health & Hospice

Location: Brookings
Website: coastalhhh.org
Oregon employees: 37 | Score: 575.11

Workers at this hospice receive tuition and cell phone plan reimbursement, discounts to stores and gym memberships. The organization increased financial support during the COVID-19 crisis, with staff receiving an extra week of vacation. “It’s like family. Best place I have ever worked,” says one content staffer.

22 The Freshwater Trust

Location: Portland
Website: thefreshwatertrust.org
Oregon employees: 39 | Score: 566.45

Oregon employees: 39 Score: 566.45
“The mission, the people and the benefits are unmatched,” says one staffer at this environmental nonprofit. The employer offers six weeks’ paid time off after two years of service, a 5% contribution to 401(k), and paid-for educational courses. Cell phone and internet reimbursement, office happy hours and staff parties round out the perks.

23 Bethlehem Inn

Location: Bend
Website: bethleheminn.org
Oregon employees: 30 | Score: 565.52

This homeless shelter fosters a trauma-informed environment, which takes care of the special mental health needs of its employees. Staff receive training and career development courses to understand how trauma impacts people’s lives. Excellent medical benefits are also on offer. “It is a huge relief that our medical is top notch.”

24 Center for Hope & Safety

Location: Salem
Website: hopeandsafety.org
Oregon employees: 27 | Score: 559.74

“Management is constantly finding ways to improve and support staff, and that is very appreciated,” says an employee of this domestic abuse crisis center. The organization’s wellness team sent employees COVID-19 care packages during the pandemic, and paid employees for a 40-hour week while scheduling them for 35.

25 Jesuit Volunteer Corps Northwest

Location: Portland
Website: jvcnorthwest.org
Oregon employees: 20 | Score: 554.66

“There’s a very honest understanding that not all the work done by Jesuits historically has been culturally responsive,” says one employee of this Milwaukie volunteer corps. The organization did a racial equity assessment to research its impact in communities of color. Employees will also find a commitment to work-life balance.

26 SMART Reading

Location: Portland
Website: smartreading.org
Oregon employees: 35 | Score: 553.00

This children’s literacy nonprofit offers cell phone reimbursements and a $100 per month stipend to go toward health care co-pays. It offers a family-friendly, flexible work environment. Managers always seek ways to get feedback from staff, and they are involved at all levels of decision-making, described as “democracy in action.”

27 Forth

Location: Portland
Website: forthmobility.org
Oregon employees: 26 | Score: 549.56

“We have almost no staff turnover because people are really happy with their jobs,” says an employee of this electric mobility advocacy nonprofit. Employees enjoy competitive pay and benefits, and access to electric vehicles. Staffers can also take advantage of the organization’s professional development budget to cover expenses for education.

28 Urban League of Portland

Location: Portland
Website: ulpdx.org
Oregon employees: 49 | Score: 545.48

Employees at one of Oregon’s oldest civil rights organizations will find the opportunity to directly impact the lives of African Americans. “We are not only allowed but empowered to demonstrate cultural pride,” says an employee. The organization shows appreciation for staff with free tickets to Blazers games, and art and music events.

29 Cat Adoption Team

Location: Sherwood
Website: catadoptionteam.org
Oregon employees: 37 | Score: 544.92

Employees cite supportive managers and a collaborative team as reasons to work for this cat rescue nonprofit. “Our bosses give us opportunities to grow,” says an employee. Workers will find an employee-assistance program and free healthy snacks. Staff also have access to discounts for pet food and supplements.

30 CASA for Children of Multnomah, Washington and Columbia Counties

Location: Portland
Website: casahelpskids.org
Oregon employees: 24 | Score: 541.23

“I have been consistently inspired by the compassion and drive of the team I work with,” says one content employee of this child welfare nonprofit. Staff members go on regular fun outings, such as taking the afternoon off to go outdoors or going curling for their holiday celebration.

31 Raphael House of Portland

Location: Portland
Website: raphaelhouse.com
Oregon employees: 42 | Score: 540.50

In addition to focusing on professional development and fun team-building events, the pandemic did not cause any employee at this domestic violence shelter to lose their job. Recently, leaders improved pay equity and transparency, which was “a blessing and a true act of social justice,” according to one employee.

32 Store to Door

Location: Portland
Website: storetodooroforegon.org
Oregon employees: 24 | Score: 531.47

Staff at this grocery delivery service for seniors and people with disabilities enjoy flexible schedules to manage work-life balance. Employees appreciate the opportunity to learn new skills. “The amount of work this team has demonstrated through the COVID-19 pandemic is truly awe-inspiring in terms of teamwork, collaboration, program adjustments, and decisiveness.”

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33 Smart Living, Learning & Earning With Autism

Location: Eugene
Website: sllea.org
Oregon employees: 27 | Score: 521.95

This nonprofit that supports young adults living on the autism spectrum has a collaborative and supportive team, which creates “layers of support” for both staff and students. Health and dental benefits are paid at 90%. Despite fewer scheduled hours due to COVID-19, the organization paid employees for regular hours to ease financial strain.

1 CASA of Jackson and Josephine Counties

Location: Medford
Website: jacksoncountycasa.org
Oregon employees: 19 | Score: 635.43

“There are no words for the support we receive, both personally and professionally,” says one employee of this advocacy group for abused and neglected children. Management cultivates a supportive environment, requesting everyone’s input for equitable problem solving. Team meetings start with staff appreciation. Employees receive two weeks of paid bereavement leave.

2 NTEN

Location: Portland
Website: nten.org
Oregon employees: 10 | Score: 633.90

“It’s the kind of place you look forward to going to on a Monday morning,” says an employee of this community of technology professionals. Staff receive 32 days of paid time off during the first year of employment and 37 thereafter. Six weeks of paid parental leave is offered to all parents.

3 Western Environmental Law Center

Location: Eugene
Website: westernlaw.org
Oregon employees: 10 | Score: 633.50

Employees go to work in a sustainable building, and will find a flexible work schedule and work-from-home options. Three months of paid sabbatical leave is on offer after five years of employment. Staff are well paid and treated with respect, says a staffer. “We are given the opportunity to be creative and innovative.”

4 Ecology in Classrooms & Outdoors

Location: Portland
Website: ecologyoutdoors.org
Oregon employees: 6 | Score: 622.35

“The people here are ridiculously passionate,” says one employee. The board and the staff are invested in the mission and the success of both the organization and the personal career development goals of the staff. “We have a highly flexible and supportive work-life balance,” says another staffer.

5 Clackamas Workforce Partnership

Location: West Linn
Website: clackamasworkforce.org
Oregon employees: 10 | Score: 621.68

Employees praise the organization’s commitment to flexible schedules, which was helpful to parents dealing with school closures due to the pandemic. One employee describes this job-placement nonprofit as a “family-first” organization. The employer is also expanding the conversations it is having about diversity, equity and inclusion in economic development.

6 Together We Are Greater Than

Location: Portland
Website: togethergreater.org
Oregon employees: 12 | Score: 615.16

Employees are encouraged to prioritize self-care and family needs at this education nonprofit. To support working parents and care providers, it offers flexible hours and work-from-home options. “The organization is responsive and centers the well-being of its employees just as much as the community and families we serve,” says one worker.

7 Rural Development Initiatives

Location: Eugene
Website: rdiinc.org
Oregon employees: 10 | Score: 606.83

In addition to 24 hours of paid volunteer time each year, employees will find opportunities to grow professionally. “RDI provides opportunities for all employees to grow and branch into new areas of interest,” says one employee. “Professional development and volunteering within the community are strongly encouraged.”

8 Environmental Law Alliance Worldwide

Location: Eugene
Website: elaw.org
Oregon employees: 11 | Score: 605.88

Staff are motivated by their work to advance environmental justice, and enjoy collaborating with colleagues around the world to challenge environmental abuses and protect communities. “We are a small organization with a big impact,” says an employee. An atmosphere of camaraderie makes this a best place to work.

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9 Health Bridges International

Location: Portland
Website: hbint.org
Oregon employees: 4 | Score: 603.88

Employees enjoy travel opportunities, flexible schedules and a vacation plan that allows employees to choose their time off without having to accrue or count their hours. Employees cite the unique, personal approach to health care delivery espoused by the organization. “We believe that everyone has the power to change their world.”

10 Volunteers in Medicine Clinic of the Cascades

Location: Bend
Website: vim-cascades.org
Oregon employees: 10 | Score: 602.84

This health care nonprofit that serves low-income people has supportive managers who listen to employees. “I have never heard a cross word from any of the administration or bosses. I have never had a better boss in all my years of working.” The employer is also committed to creating a diverse workforce.

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11 Mt. Hood Kiwanis Camp

Location: Portland
Website: mhkc.org
Oregon employees: 11 | Score: 601.79

This outdoor camp for people with developmental disabilities empowers employees to innovate. “I love that as an employee, my voice is heard and I am able to design, implement and dream up new programs,” says a staffer. The nonprofit also strives to be a beacon of diversity, equity and inclusion.

12 Birch Community Services

Location: Portland
Website: bcsi.org
Oregon employees: 13 | Score: 600.92

This financial literacy nonprofit offers staff a flexible schedule that allows them to work from home when possible. Employees receive retention bonuses, and managers are open to change and employee feedback. “We have a very close group of people working here. We get a lot done, but have fun doing it.”

13 Neighborhood Partnerships

Location: Portland
Website: neighborhoodpartnerships.org
Oregon employees: 11 | Score: 599.74

“Since I’ve been there, the organization has stepped up its equity and inclusion efforts internally and externally,” says an employee of this social services nonprofit. The organization ensures there is a budget for career development and provides staff with flexibility on how to work. Staff also praise the generous benefits.

14 Good Neighbor Center

Location: Tigard
Website: goodneighborcenter.org
Oregon employees: 14 | Score: 598.86

“It’s the only place I have worked that gives sick and vacation time to part-time staff. Everyone truly works as a team like a big family,” says a staffer. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the nonprofit scaled down its operation to four leadership staff members, but continued to pay the non-working staff for their regularly scheduled hours.

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15 CASA of Clackamas County

Location: Oregon City
Website: casa-cc.org
Oregon employees: 10 | Score: 593.84

The dedication of managers to the organization’s mission encourages a focused and dedicated workforce, comments one employee. Staff have flexibility to balance work and family needs. One worker praises the supportive and receptive management team, saying they are “always willing to listen to ideas and input from employees.”

16 BRING Recycling

Location: Eugene
Website: bringrecycling.org
Oregon employees: 16 | Score: 590.45

This recycling and reuse nonprofit has a wellness program that lets staff convert unused sick time to vacation time or be paid out. The organization offers interest-free loans to employees, a 50% discount in the store and work-life balance. “We’ve had a long string of wonderful female leadership,” says a staffer.

17 Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Southern Oregon

Location: Medford
Website: improvedcredit.org
Oregon employees: 8 | Score: 589.88

“Since new leadership has arrived, benefits have increased, we have added staff and are serving more people,” says one employee of this financial counseling nonprofit. Employees feel leaders prioritize the well-being of staff, and employees praise the friendliness of the workplace and the passion of co-workers to help others.

18 Youth 71Five Ministries

Location: Medford
Website: 71Five.org
Oregon employees: 19 | Score: 588.92

“Each person is a contributing member of the team, and the organization values the team as well as those we serve,” says an employee of this faith-based youth ministry. Workers put a high value on the trust earned by the leadership and a workplace culture of kindness.

19 Western Energy Institute

Location: Portland
Website: westernenergy.org
Oregon employees: 18 | Score: 587.94

This trade association representing the electricity and natural gas sectors “provides exceptional work-life balance, telecommuting, generous PTO and sick leave, in addition to already flexible schedules.” Eligible employees can take up to four weeks off at full salary. Staff can use air miles from business purchases on the company credit card for personal travel.

20 Centro Latino Americano

Location: Eugene
Website: centrolatinoamericano.org
Oregon employees: 19 | Score: 587.20

Employees will find resources available for self-care and professional development through a wide variety of training options, such as suicide prevention, mental health first aid and trauma mitigation. “The culture is welcoming, inclusive and friendly,” says one worker. Leaders invest in the growth and development of all staff.

21 CASA of Lane County

Location: Springfield
Website: casa-lane.org
Oregon employees: 17 | Score: 584.95

This child-welfare nonprofit has a wellness plan that promotes mental health and resiliency among staff.  Employees will find training for stress management, compassion fatigue and secondary traumatic stress. Flexible work schedules, staff and family picnics, cell phones, and a $350 monthly stipend to offset health care costs are among of the benefits.

22 Oregon Wild

Location: Portland
Website: oregonwild.org
Oregon employees: 12 | Score: 578.87

This conservation nonprofit hosts an annual staff sledding day on Mt. Hood, an outdoor-themed mini-retreat in the spring, a three-day camping retreat in the summer and more. “Our organization still manages to charge full-steam ahead while also allowing ample time off. I think Oregon Wild has really nailed the work-life balance.”

23 Child Foundation

Location: Portland
Website: childfoundation.org
Oregon employees: 12 | Score: 578.03

This international charity dedicated to helping impoverished children remain in school in five countries around the world offers staff training programs, flexible hours, work-from-home options and a full slate of health insurance benefits. “We have the same goal and have a good and friendly environment,” says a staffer.

24 The Northwest Catholic Counseling Center

Location: Portland
Website: nwcounseling.org
Oregon employees: 15 | Score: 576.24

During COVID-19, this nonprofit provided employees with financial support and extra time off in addition to remote-working options. Staff are encouraged to pursue professional development opportunities and take on new responsibilities within the organization, says one employee. “Management is supportive of new ideas and taking risks,” says another.

25 Social Venture Partners Portland

Location: Portland
Website: svpportland.org
Oregon employees: 6 | Score: 569.28

Employees have unlimited days off as long as it can be arranged with the team. “Respect for work-family life balance, committed and caring colleagues, and an important mission that is personally meaningful to me” is how one employee describes working at this organization that advocates for social-impact investing.

26 Klamath & Lake Community Action Services

Location: Klamath Falls
Website: klcas.org
Oregon employees: 17 | Score: 567.58

Employees praise this nonprofit for showing adaptability in the face of this year’s pandemic. Employees have been given “a lot of room to be creative,” and leaders encourage staff to change programs to better suit employees and clients. Staff feel “able to approach management and the board with any concerns.”

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27 Community Energy Project

Location: Portland
Website: communityenergyproject.org
Oregon employees: 15 | Score: 566.73

“Our organization serves an amazing mission, while providing its employees flexibility, security and growth opportunities,” says one employee of this renewable-energy nonprofit. “Management seems to support the best interest of staff through work-life balance.” The organization doubled staff’s sick days in response to COVID-19.

28 SPOON

Location: Portland
Website: spoonfoundation.org
Oregon employees: 11 | Score: 566.21

This organization, which fights against malnutrition in children, allows employees who do not travel as a normal part of their job to join a trip after two years of employment. “We are able to punch above our weight because of our amazing staff and our egalitarian, action-oriented work culture,” says one worker.

29 ABC House

Location: Albany
Website: abchouse.org
Oregon employees: 19 | Score: 566.19

This child abuse prevention nonprofit supports staff with daily invitations to exercise, book clubs, creative group art activities and by shouting out praise for one another in a variety of formats. These small gestures help create the basis of its work culture, and give the staff a strong foundation as a team to meet work challenges.

30 HomePlate Youth Services

Location: Beaverton
Website: homeplateyouth.org
Oregon employees: 10 | Score: 565.95

This youth-services nonprofit encourages staff to be aware of their emotional and physical needs, and maintain work-life balance. Weekly paid lunches, retreats, wellness days, and training and coaching sessions are perks of working here. The organization recently put diversity, equity and inclusion at the forefront of its operations.

31 The Dougy Center for Grieving Children & Families

Location: Portland
Website: dougy.org
Oregon employees: 19 | Score: 564.93

This nonprofit, which provides bereavement counseling, offers competitive wages and benefits. Staff feel respected and honored for their work. A supportive, mission-driven leadership team helps keep up staff morale. “Senior management provides strong support to line staff,” says a worker.

32 WorldOregon

Location: Portland
Website: worldoregon.org
Oregon employees: 12 | Score: 562.33

This nonprofit dedicated to deepening public awareness about international affairs provides staff with the unique opportunity to connect with international visitors. Training and education are a priority. “We have great leadership and a supportive board,” says one employee. “It is great to work with a positive, supportive group of people,” says another.

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33 New Buildings Institute

Location: Portland
Website: newbuildings.org
Oregon employees: 18 | Score: 562.24

Flexible schedules, ability to work remotely, and good compensation and benefits are reasons employees enjoy working at this organization, which works to improve energy performance in commercial buildings. Employees receive plenty of training and can join professional associations for free to network with others in their field.

Congratulations to the companies and nonprofits on the 2020 100 Best Green Workplaces in Oregon list. This year’s Best Green workplaces were determined by 357 companies and nonprofits that took part in two anonymous surveys: the 2019 100 Best Nonprofits to Work For in Oregon and the 2020 100 Best Companies to Work For in Oregon.

Employees rated their satisfaction with and the importance they attach to 11 statements related to workplace sustainable practices, such as green mission and goals, recycling and waste reduction, support for public transit, energy and water conservation, and buying local.

Employers were also independently scored on 15 questions about their sustainability practices.

You can read more about the 100 Best Green Workplaces in Oregon survey here.    

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1 Wagner Dental Care

Location: Portland
Website: wagnerdentalcare.com
Oregon employees: 15 | Score:293.43
Dental office

2 BRING Recycling

Location: Eugene
Website: bringrecycling.org
Oregon employees: 16 | Score:289.02
Nonprofit providing education and technical assistance programs to reduce wasteful consumption

3 Mt. Ashland

Location: Ashland
Website: mtashland.com
Oregon employees: 180 | Score:282.63
Ski and recreational area

4 RHT Energy

Location: Medford
Website: rhtenergy.com
Oregon employees: 17 | Score:280.48

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5 American College of Healthcare Sciences

Location: Portland
Website: achs.edu
Oregon employees: 36 | Score:279.26

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6 NAI Elliott

Location: Portland
Website: naielliott.com
Oregon employees: 45 | Score:279.23
Commercial real estate services provider

7 Energy 350

Location: Portland
Website: energy350.com
Oregon employees: 31 | Score:279.22
Energy-efficiency consulting firm

TIE 8 Hummingbird Wholesale

Location: Eugene
Website: hummingbirdwholesale.com
Oregon employees: 45 | Score:277.98

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TIE 8 Lorentz Bruun Construction

Location: Portland
Website: bruunconstruction.com
Oregon employees: 45 | Score:277.98
General construction firm

10 Rogue Creamery

Location: Central Point
Website: roguecreamery.com
Oregon employees: 53 | Score:277.72
Artisan cheese producer

11 Vernier Software & Technology

Location: Beaverton
Website: vernier.com
Oregon employees: 111 | Score:277.67

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12 GreenSavers

Location: Portland
Website: greensavers.com
Oregon employees: 34 | Score:276.51
HVAC system, insulation and window installation firm

13 Green Acres Landscape

Location: Salem
Website: greenacreslandscapeinc.com
Oregon employees: 90 | Score:276.04
Landscape contractor

14 Boly:Welch

Location: Portland
Website: bolywelch.com
Oregon employees: 38 | Score:275.71
Consulting and recruiting firm

15 Bartlett Tree Experts

Location: Clackamas
Website: bartlett.com
Oregon employees: 35 | Score:275.09
Tree care company

16 Crystal Greens Landscape

Location: Clackamas
Website: crystalgreenslandscape.com
Oregon employees: 180 | Score:274.44
Landscaping firm

17 Softstar Shoes

Location: Philomath
Website: softstarshoes.com
Oregon employees: 32 | Score:273.64
Shoe manufacturer

18 Adelante Mujeres

Location: Forest Grove
Website: adelantemujeres.org
Oregon employees: 64 | Score:273.46
Nonprofit providing education and support to Latina women and families

19 Oregon Wild

Location: Portland
Website: oregonwild.org
Oregon employees: 14 | Score:270.90
Environmental nonprofit

20 LifeSource Natural Foods

Location: Salem
Website: lifesourcenaturalfoods.com
Oregon employees: 114 | Score:270.51
Natural foods grocery store

21 Hartmann&Forbes

Location: Tualatin
Website: hartmannforbes.com
Oregon employees: 54 | Score:270.45

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22 Pacific Landscape Management

Location: Hillsboro
Website: pacscape.com
Oregon employees: 275 | Score:270.19

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23 Ecology in Classrooms & Outdoors

Location: Portland
Website: ecologyoutdoors.org
Oregon employees: 12 | Score:269.82
Nonprofit providing ecology lessons and field trips to K-12 students

24 Ninkasi Brewing Company

Location: Eugene
Website: ninkasibrewing.com
Oregon employees: 92 | Score:269.81
Craft brewery

25 ZGF Architects

Location: Portland
Website: zgf.com
Oregon employees: 266 | Score:269.76
Design and architecture firm

26 PAE Consulting Engineers

Location: Portland
Website: pae-engineers.com
Oregon employees: 232 | Score:269.50

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27 Systems West Engineers

Location: Springfield
Website: systemswestengineers.com
Oregon employees: 37 | Score:266.80
Consulting and engineering firm

28 Earth Advantage

Location: Portland
Website: earthadvantage.org
Oregon employees: 23 | Score:266.67
Nonprofit providing training, certifications, research and product development

29 Sussman Shank

Location: Portland
Website: sussmanshank.com
Oregon employees: 68 | Score:266.39
Law firm

30 Rizzo Mattingly Bosworth

Location: Portland
Website: www.rizzopc.com
Oregon employees: 18 | Score:265.69
Legal services firm

31 Virtual Supply

Location: Beaverton
Website: virtual-supply.com
Oregon employees: 54 | Score:265.26
Internet fulfillment and wholesale distribution firm

32 Cascades Academy

Location: Bend
Website: cascadesacademy.org
Oregon employees: 41 | Score:264.45
Nonprofit school

33 Green Hammer

Location: Portland
Website: greenhammer.com
Oregon employees: 27 | Score:264.12
Design-build firm

34 Sunnyside Sports

Location: Bend
Website: sunnysidesports.com
Oregon employees: 24 | Score:263.64
Bicycle and cross-country ski shop

35 Barran Liebman

Location: Portland
Website: barran.com
Oregon employees: 41 | Score:263.44

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36 Bonneville Environmental Foundation

Location: Portland
Website: b-e-f.org
Oregon employees: 20 | Score:262.85
Environmental nonprofit

37 Sponsors

Location: Eugene
Website: sponsorsinc.org
Oregon employees: 46 | Score:262.40
Nonprofit provider of outpatient mental health and addiction treatment

38 Jesuit Volunteer Corps Northwest

Location: Portland
Website: jvcnorthwest.org
Oregon employees: 21 | Score:261.74
Volunteer placement provider

39 NW Staffing Resources

Location: Portland
Website: nwstaffing.com
Oregon employees: 24 | Score:260.67
Recruiting and outsourcing services firm

40 The Environmental Center

Location: Bend
Website: envirocenter.org
Oregon employees: 12 | Score:260.57
Environmental nonprofit

41 Children’s Center

Location: Oregon City
Website: childrenscenter.cc
Oregon employees: 26 | Score:260.40
Provider of child abuse assessment, treatment and prevention

42 Swinerton

Location: Portland
Website: swinerton.com
Oregon employees: 105 | Score:259.96
General contractor

43 Nossa Familia Coffee

Location: Portland
Website: nossacoffee.com
Oregon employees: 43 | Score:259.62
Coffee retailer and wholesaler

44 The Cupcake Girls Portland

Location: Portland
Website: thecupcakegirls.org
Oregon employees: 63 | Score:259.44
Nonprofit providing sex industry and trafficking case management

45 AYUMETRIX

Location: Lake Oswego
Website: ayumetrix.com
Oregon employees: 15 | Score:259.37
Clinical laboratory

46 PlanB Consultancy

Location: Lake Oswego
Website: planbconsult.net
Oregon employees: 39 | Score:259.28
Consulting company

47 Ruffwear

Location: Bend
Website: ruffwear.com
Oregon employees: 37 | Score:258.29
Outdoor gear manufacturer for dogs

48 AnywhereWorks

Location: Portland
Website: anywhereworks.com
Oregon employees: 74 | Score:258.15
Software company

49 Portland YouthBuilders

Location: Portland
Website: pybpdx.org
Oregon employees: 31 | Score:257.06
Alternative high school for low-income youth

50 The Joinery

Location: Portland
Website: thejoinery.com
Oregon employees: 32 | Score:257.01
Furniture maker

51 Northwest Family Services

Location: Portland
Website: nwfs.org
Oregon employees: 85 | Score:256.73
Social services nonprofit

52 Sokol Blosser Winery

Location: Dundee
Website: sokolblosser.com
Oregon employees: 49 | Score:256.65
Vineyard, winery and tasting room

53 Living Room Realty

Location: Portland
Website: livingroomre.com
Oregon employees: 23 | Score:256.37

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54 ThinkShout

Location: Portland
Website: thinkshout.com
Oregon employees: 31 | Score:256.14
Digital agency

55 Friends of Trees

Location: Portland
Website: friendsoftrees.org
Oregon employees: 35 | Score:255.81
Tree-planting nonprofit

56 Free Geek

Location: Portland
Website: freegeek.org
Oregon employees: 43 | Score:255.80
Recycler of computers and e-waste

57 Energy Trust of Oregon

Location: Portland
Website: energytrust.org
Oregon employees: 110 | Score:254.32
Energy-efficiency consulting nonprofit

58 Forth

Location: Portland
Website: forthmobility.org
Oregon employees: 20 | Score:254.17
Nonprofit advocating for electric transporation and shared mobility

59 JLL

Location: Portland
Website: us.jll.com
Oregon employees: 350 | Score:254.16
Commercial real estate firm

60 Meals on Wheels People

Location: Portland
Website: mowp.org
Oregon employees: 125 | Score:254.07
Nonprofit providing meals to seniors

61 Hopworks Urban Brewery

Location: Portland
Website: hopworksbeer.com
Oregon employees: 96 | Score:253.79
Eco-brewpub

62 Mad Fish Digital

Location: Portland
Website: madfishdigital.com
Oregon employees: 17 | Score:252.78
Marketing agency

63 Cushman & Wakefield

Location: Portland
Website: cushmanwakefield.com
Oregon employees: 101 | Score:252.74
Commercial real estate services firm

64 Elephants Delicatessen

Location: Portland
Website: elephantsdeli.com
Oregon employees: 410 | Score:252.28
Retail delicatessen

65 Oregon’s Finest

Location: Portland
Website: oregons-finest.com
Oregon employees: 29 | Score:252.17
Recreational cannabis dispensary

66 ReBuilding Center

Location: Portland
Website: rebuildingcenter.org
Oregon employees: 31 | Score:251.28
Thrift store and community education center

67 Rich Duncan Construction

Location: Salem
Website: richduncanconstruction.com
Oregon employees: 30 | Score:250.68
General contractor

68 Gee Automotive/Tonkin

Location: Milwaukie
Website: geeautomotive.com
Oregon employees: 769 | Score:250.51

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69 Evergreen Consulting Group

Location: Beaverton
Website: evergreen-efficiency.com
Oregon employees: 54 | Score:250.24

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70 Tucker Maxon School

Location: Portland
Website: tuckermaxon.org
Oregon employees: 32 | Score:249.92
Nonprofit independent school

71 Pepper Foster Consulting

Location: Portland
Website: pepperfoster.com
Oregon employees: 30 | Score:249.49
Consulting firm

72 Tec Laboratories

Location: Albany
Website: teclabsinc.com
Oregon employees: 47 | Score:249.43
Pharmaceutical manufacturer

73 Wild Salmon Center

Location: Portland
Website: wildsalmoncenter.org
Oregon employees: 17 | Score:249.29
Wild salmon conservation nonprofit

74 Point B Management Consultants

Location: Portland
Website: pointb.com
Oregon employees: 56 | Score:248.98
Management consulting firm

75 IDX

Location: Eugene
Website: idxbroker.com
Oregon employees: 58 | Score:248.85
Software company

76 Childpeace Montessori School

Location: Portland
Website: childpeace.org
Oregon employees: 75 | Score:248.34
Montessori school

77 Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity

Location: Bend
Website: bendredmondhabitat.org
Oregon employees: 25 | Score:248.15
Affordable-housing developer

78 The Dougy Center

Location: Portland
Website: dougy.org
Oregon employees: 18 | Score:247.35
Social services nonprofit

79 Urban League of Portland

Location: Portland
Website: ulpdx.org
Oregon employees: 50 | Score:246.94
Civil rights nonprofit

80 Opus Interactive

Location: Hillsboro
Website: opusinteractive.com
Oregon employees: 21 | Score:246.61

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81 Oregon Restoration

Location: Tigard
Website: oregonrestoration.com
Oregon employees: 28 | Score:246.59
Restoration and construction firm

82 Mt. Hood Meadows

Location: Mt. Hood
Website: skihood.com
Oregon employees: 190 | Score:246.54
Ski resort

83 Wauna Credit Union

Location: Clatskanie
Website: waunafcu.org
Oregon employees: 106 | Score:246.32
Credit union

84 Essex General Construction

Location: Eugene
Website: essexgc.com
Oregon employees: 72 | Score:246.20
Commercial general contractor

85 Adroit Construction

Location: Ashland
Website: adroitbuilt.com
Oregon employees: 100 | Score:245.45
Commercial construction firm

86 Bethlehem Inn

Location: Bend
Website: bethleheminn.org
Oregon employees: 28 | Score:245.30
Homeless advocacy nonprofit

87 Summit Bank

Location: Eugene
Website: sbko.bank
Oregon employees: 92 | Score:244.76

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88 Mazama Media

Location: Bend
Website: mazamamedia.com
Oregon employees: 19 | Score:244.60
Digital marketing agency

89 Mazamas

Location: Portland
Website: mazamas.org
Oregon employees: 160 | Score:244.53
Provider of educational, activity and conservation programs

TIE 90 Matrix Networks

Location: Portland
Website: matrixnetworks.com
Oregon employees: 21 | Score:243.65
Technology services provider

TIE 90 Wayfair

Location: Springfield
Website: wayfair.com
Oregon employees: 235 | Score:243.65
Online e-commerce company

92 Centro Latino Americano

Location: Eugene
Website: centrolatinoamericano.org
Oregon employees: 31 | Score:243.38
Social services nonprofit for Latinos

93 Maul Foster & Alongi

Location: Portland
Website: maulfoster.com
Oregon employees: 61 | Score:243.08
Professional consulting services firm

94 Rose Villa

Location: Portland
Website: rosevilla.org
Oregon employees: 180 | Score:242.99
Continuing-care retirement community

95 JE Dunn Construction

Location: Portland
Website: jedunn.com
Oregon employees: 126 | Score:242.61

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96 Work & Co

Location: Portland
Website: work.co
Oregon employees: 58 | Score:242.55
Design and technology firm

97 HomePlate Youth Services

Location: Beaverton
Website: homeplateyouth.org
Oregon employees: 13 | Score:242.12
Youth homeless advocacy nonprofit

98 Watson Creative

Location: Portland
Website: watsoncreative.com
Oregon employees: 25 | Score:241.45
Design and marketing firm

99 Logos Public Charter School

Location: Medford
Website: logoscharter.com
Oregon employees: 74 | Score:241.37
K-12 public charter school

100 Oregon Lions Sight & Hearing Foundation

Location: Portland
Website: olshf.org
Oregon employees: 27 | Score:241.28
Social services nonprofit

Welcome to the 2020 100 Best Companies to Work For in Oregon. The following list showcases the companies that are at the top of their game in creating workplaces with the most satisfied employees.

More than 10,000 employees from a variety of companies across the state responded to this year’s survey. Staffers rated their satisfaction on six workplace practices: work environment, management & communications, decision-making & trust, career development & learning, and benefits & compensation. 

To find out more about how the survey works click here.

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1. Hayden Homes

Location: Redmond
Website: hayden-homes.com
Oregon employees: 130 | Score: 636.48
This homebuilder offers an array of generous benefits, including a $35,000 discount off the listed price of a new home. Training and educational opportunities abound. The company brings in external experts, including Harvard Law School professors, to conduct workshops. “The opportunities to grow both professionally and personally are endless.”

2. Crystal Greens Landscape

Location: Clackamas
Website: crystalgreenslandscape.com
Oregon employees: 180 | Score: 629.37
Employees rave about the family-feel culture at this landscaping company. Strong health benefits and a 401k are a boon too. “I have never felt like I am constrained or limited here, and have had the opportunity to take on new responsibilities that have helped me to grow,” says a staffer.

3. TTR

Location: McMinnville
Website: gettaxright.com
Oregon employees: 107 | Score: 625.87
Staffers enjoy plenty of office perks, including an on-site chef, a gym and fitness classes, and 120 hours of professional development time annually. One employee at this McMinnville tax consulting firm says: “It is fantastic to have leaders who look around at what really works, what people really want, and take action to ensure that we do well.”

4. U.S. Cellular

Location: Medford
Website: uscellular.com
Oregon employees: 128 | Score: 617.72
This mobile-network operator offers staff rewards for wellness activities, such as taking a health assessment, daily fitness tracking and self-directed learning courses. Financial support for education is valued. One staff member describes the employer as having “all of the benefits of a large corporation with the feel of a small business.”

5. Wayfair

Location: Springfield
Website: wayfair.com
Oregon employees: 235 | Score: 611.23
Employees who work in the Springfield office of this national homeware e-commerce company receive a full benefits package on the first day of work, including 16 weeks of paid leave for new parents. Free snacks go down well too. “I know my efforts are always recognized and rewarded,” says one staffer.

6. Adroit Construction

Location: Ashland
Website: adroitbuilt.com
Oregon employees: 100 | Score: 604.13
Staff praise leaders at this Southern Oregon construction firm for helping staff to grow and develop in their positions. Employees feel their opinions and suggestions for improvement are valued. Leaders foster a family-feel culture and provide catered meals, gift giveaways and good compensation.

7. Express Employment Professionals

Location: Tualatin
Website: expresspros.com
Oregon employees: 150 | Score: 603.98
A family-friendly workplace is cultivated at this staffing firm. Employees can bring family into the office to spend time with them during work. Managers foster career pathways and offer bonuses and training to keep workers engaged

8. Perlo Construction

Location: Tualatin
Website: perlo.biz
Oregon employees: 132 | Score: 602.17
A philanthropy program allows employees to get involved in community work, such as doing pro bono construction work for schools and charities. Staffers feel empowered to make decisions and act on ideas. Free swag, an on-site gym and company events build morale. “They give us the tools, training and support to conquer our tasks.”

9. Rogue Credit Union

Location: Medford
Website: roguecu.org
Oregon employees: 450 | Score: 598.60
Perks of working at this Southern Oregon credit union include free bikes for commuting, tuition reimbursement, an employer-sponsored wellness clinic, interest-free loans and an on-site fitness center. “The care and concern for employees is outstanding. They make sure to let us all know that our opinions matter to them,” says one happy staffer.

10. Swinerton

Location: Portland
Website: swinerton.com
Oregon employees: 105 | Score: 598.36
Outings that bring workers and their families together are a focus at this employee-owned building firm. One such event is an annual winter trip to Bend where employees and significant others can spend the weekend together. Staffers appreciate the opportunities for growth and promotion.

11. T-Mobile: Salem Customer Experience Center

Location: Salem
Website: t-mobile.com
Oregon employees: 783 | Score: 597.16
Employees can kick back and enjoy a games room with arcade-style games and a TV. An on-site cafe, a fitness center and quiet rooms with massage chairs are perks too. “I love the diversity of our location, and I love how we always have fun events happening.”

12. Andersen Construction

Location: Portland
Website: andersen-const.com
Oregon employees: 201 | Score: 596.10
Monthly wellness lunches and webinars that teach employees about nutrition, mental health and financial planning are a feature at this construction firm. A profit-sharing plan that contributes 15% of an employee’s annual salary into a retirement plan is also on offer.

13. Mortgage Express

Location: Portland
Website: mtgxps.com
Oregon employees: 112 | Score: 595.13
Flexible work schedules and generous paid time off are benefits of working for this home-loan lender. A laid-back environment, office parties and opportunities for advancement are part of the appeal. “Really pleasant work atmosphere and lots of flexibility for families” is how one employee describes the workplace.

14. Vernier Software & Technology

Location: Beaverton
Website: vernier.com
Oregon employees: 111 | Score: 595.07
Managers go above and beyond to make employees feel appreciated at this maker of STEM education products. On-site exercise instructors, showers and a fitness room are part of the company’s focus on wellness. Employee appreciation weeks with games and prizes are perks too.

15. Turner Construction

Location: Portland
Website: turnerconstruction.com/portland
Oregon employees: 129 | Score: 591.13
Management is always willing to hear new ideas and is accepting of differing opinions, says one employee at this construction firm. Another enjoys the flexibility to manage a work-life balance. A family atmosphere and sense of collaboration contribute to the positive workplace culture.

16. PAE Consulting Engineers

Location: Portland
Website: pae-engineers.com
Oregon employees: 232 | Score: 590.85
A wealth of benefits is on offer at this engineering design firm. Flexible schedules, telecommuting, sabbaticals, an on-site fitness center and massages, paid community service time and transit passes are just some of the perks. “The flexibility we have with our home life is amazing.”

17. Pacific Landscape Management

Location: Hillsboro
Website: pacscape.com
Oregon employees: 275 | Score: 590.28
Company parties and summer BBQs, gifts to recognize years of service, and free tickets to see Portland Timbers and the Trail Blazers are some of the benefits of working for this landscaping company. Employees appreciate being treated equally and feel empowered to speak to managers.

18. Hallmark Inns & Resorts

Location: Lake Oswego
Website: hallmarkinns.com
Oregon employees: 278 | Score: 588.35
This employee and family-owned hotel group treats its staffers like family. Employees can donate vacation time to those in need. The company gives gift certificates to staffers who perform well. Holiday parties, trainings and promotional opportunities are part of the appeal.

19. Gee Automotive/Tonkin

Location: Milwaukie
Website: geeautomotive.com
Oregon employees: 769 | Score: 586.17
Employees receive discounts on the purchase of vehicles, as well as on service and parts, at this car dealership’s locations. Staffers feel their opinions are heard and that managers act on staff feedback. “We have all worked together for a long time and treat each other like family.”

20. Aerotek

Location: Beaverton
Website: aerotek.com
Oregon employees: 150 | Score: 585.54
Employees say managers care about their personal development, reward high performers and help those who are underperforming. “They are willing to invest time and money in their employees,” says one team member at this staffing firm. Others appreciate the uncapped commissions, stock options and focus on mentorship.

21. Slalom

Location: Portland
Website: slalom.com
Oregon employees: 140 | Score: 584.52
Coaching, training and working toward personal career goals are part of the mantra at this business consulting firm. “They try to make every employee happy and able to succeed,” says a staffer. “We get to create our own path, lean in to what interests us and stay challenged on a regular basis,” says another.

22. Oregon Pacific Bank

Location: Florence
Website: opbc.com
Oregon employees: 118 | Score: 584.02
A peer-recognition program encourages staff to acknowledge each other for doing good work. Employees have opportunities to advance. Several staffers were promoted from entry-level positions to senior management roles. Four hours of paid volunteer time a month is popular, too.

23. SheerID

Location: Portland
Website: sheerid.com
Oregon employees: 119 | Score: 583.74
“A collaborative environment where I feel welcome and appreciated” is how one staffer describes working at this tech firm. Employees praise leadership for caring about the well-being of employees and valuing feedback. “We have an incredible amount of transparency within the company, and I feel like I always know what is going on.”

24. Fortis Construction

Location: Portland
Website: fortisconstruction.com
Oregon employees: 350 | Score: 583.24
A culture of collaboration and care is a common way staffers describe working for this construction company. The focus on teamwork and transparency over company decisions is appreciated by staff. Employer-matched charitable contributions and company-sponsored volunteer efforts are popular too.

25. Abby’s Legendary Pizza

Location: Eugene
Website: abbys.com
Oregon employees: 110 | Score: 581.91
Employees say managers show respect for staff at this pizza chain. “I’ve never worked with a CEO or upper management who care more about their employees and know the business just as well,” notes one worker. Another enjoys the flexibility to work around the needs of their family.

26. Darex

Location: Ashland
Website: worksharptools.com
Oregon employees: 110 | Score: 579.21
Employees appreciate the atmosphere of open communication and ability to say what is on their minds at this Southern Oregon manufacturer. A strong commitment to work-life balance and personal development go down well too. “I love all the opportunity to learn and grow here,” says a staffer.

27. JLL

Location: Portland
Website: us.jll.com
Oregon employees: 350 | Score: 574.47
Well-being programs abound at this commercial real estate firm. Employees can attend classes on diabetes reversal, nutrition, chronic condition management and weight loss. Volunteer opportunities and flexible working hours are on offer too. Clear paths for career development and opportunities to grow and stay challenged are also appreciated.

28. LifeSource Natural Foods

Location: Salem
Website: lifesourcenaturalfoods.com
Oregon employees: 114 | Score: 573.00
Employees rave about the generosity of the owner at this organic grocery store. Staff appreciate flexible hours. Profit sharing and a subsidized gym membership round out the benefits. “The company is dedicated to providing a healthy, happy workplace with great benefits and real-life living wages.”

29. The Partners Group

Location: Portland
Website: thepartnersgroup.com
Oregon employees: 100 | Score: 568.36
This financial services firm offers employees 32 hours a year of paid volunteer time and company matching on donations to nonprofits. Profit sharing is a popular benefit too. A focus on wellness comes in the form of on-site biometric screenings, flu shots, mental health awareness classes and standing desks.

30. Cushman & Wakefield

Location: Portland
Website: cushmanwakefield.com
Oregon employees: 101 | Score: 567.68
“Universal and global but managed like a small firm” is how one employee describes this commercial real estate company. Another tells how managers provide opportunities for employees to grow and learn. A “cool workspace” and commitment to embracing new technology are bonuses too.

31. D.A. Davidson

Location: Portland
Website: dadavidson.com
Oregon employees: 155 | Score: 567.40
Volunteering is taken seriously at this employee-owned financial services firm. The company matches employee donations to nonprofits by up to $800 a year. Two annual events are held to reward employees for community service. Profit sharing and tuition reimbursement are part of the attraction of working here.

32. Cook Security Group

Location: Portland
Website: cooksecuritygroup.com
Oregon employees: 163 | Score: 565.83
Rewarding staff for good performance is the name of the game at this security systems tech company. Employee appreciation weeks — which include gift cards, care packages and lunches — are on the agenda. Employees are paid for their commute time and reimbursed for continuing education classes.

33. Thesis

Location: Portland
Website: thesis.agency
Oregon employees: 120 | Score: 565.01
A relaxed, low-stress environment is how one employee describes working at this creative agency. Leaders who are accessible and transparent about company performance also add to the feel-good atmosphere. The company is committed to hiring people with diverse backgrounds. “The diversity drive from our CEO is something that inspires me every day.”

1. Lorentz Bruun Construction

Location: Portland
Website: bruunconstruction.com
Oregon employees: 55 | Score: 646.62
Everyone’s opinion is valued is a common refrain at this construction firm. Employees feel they can grow and take advantage of promotional opportunities. “Collaborative management and decision approach is rewarding as you get to see your opinions and decisions applied and implemented.”

2. NAI Elliott

Location: Portland
Website: naielliott.com
Oregon employees: 45 | Score: 642.45
Flexible hours that encourage work-life balance, a focus on employee growth and advancement, and a cool workspace are lauded by employees of this commercial real estate firm. “They lead by example and create a positive collaborative environment that I’m proud to work in,” says an employee.

3. Point B

Location: Portland
Website: pointb.com
Oregon employees: 56 | Score: 634.19
This employee-owned business consulting firm includes employees’ family members in festivities. Each year partners are invited on a fully paid, three-night getaway. Staff are reimbursed for anything wellness-related, including gym memberships and nutrition classes. Associates are also provided training to serve on nonprofit boards to hone leadership skills.

4. The Gunter Group

Location: Portland
Website: guntergroupconsulting.com
Oregon employees: 38 | Score: 631.64
The business consulting firm strives to create a family-oriented work environment. Lunch-hour trainings are provided so employees can learn more about co-workers’ expertise. Frequent company happy hours and an annual off-site retreat for employees and their families are part of the appeal.

5. Barran Liebman

Location: Portland
Website: barran.com
Oregon employees: 41 | Score: 615.19
This law firm says it is intentional about creating a workplace where team members thrive. It holds frequent celebratory events for employees and families, including holiday and wine-tasting parties, aimed at building connections among team members. Employees praise the firm’s leaders for encouraging open communication and valuing their feedback.

6. KDP Certified Public Accountants

Location: Medford
Website: kdpllp.com
Oregon employees: 42 | Score: 614.96
Work-life balance is a defining feature at this accounting firm. Employees have flexible schedules to work around family commitments. Workers also praise the opportunities for professional and personal growth, including support for continued education.

7. Evergreen Consulting Group

Location: Beaverton
Website: evergreen-efficiency.com
Oregon employees: 54 | Score: 614.85
Employees appreciate the lack of commuting hassles at this virtual consulting firm. The work-at-home policy enables flexibility to balance work and personal life. Further-education support and retirement and financial planning are popular benefits with staffers too.

8. Emerick Construction

Location: Tualatin
Website: emerick.com
Oregon employees: 64 | Score: 614.55
“They get that their biggest asset is people,” says one employee at this construction firm. Staffers appreciate that managers trust workers to take care of business rather than micro-manage. Empowering others to make decisions is an “underrated facet” of workplace culture, says another.

9. Hagan Hamilton Insurance

Location: McMinnville
Website: haganhamilton.com
Oregon employees: 52 | Score: 613.47
An annual education stipend of $750 for each employee is on offer at this insurance company. Profit sharing and regular bonuses are a boon too. The focus on work-life balance and recognition of family commitments is praised by workers. Volunteering and charitable giving are encouraged.

10. PlanB Consultancy

Location: Lake Oswego
Website: planbconsult.net
Oregon employees: 39 | Score: 613.34
The consulting firm encourages employees to volunteer at a variety of organizations at home and abroad. It provides generous benefits, including a 7% match on employee 401(k) contributions. Employees say they feel their feedback and suggestions are welcome and valued. “It is encouraged to take time off,” adds a staffer.

11. Boly:Welch

Location: Portland
Website: bolywelch.com
Oregon employees: 38 | Score: 612.46
Family-friendly policies rule at this staffing firm. Employees can bring infants to work up to the first six months of life. Staff are also encouraged to bring their children to the office during school closures. On-site massage, dry-cleaning service, nap room and numerous discounts make this a popular place to work.

12. Mid-Valley Commercial Construction

Location: Salem
Website: mid-valleyinc.com
Oregon employees: 75 | Score: 612.12
The construction firm has a “share-the-wealth philosophy” that includes distributing profits with twice-yearly bonuses for all employees. A summer BBQ and holiday party for staff and their families keep up morale.