The 2012 list: top 33 large companies to work for in Oregon


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Our annual ranking of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in Oregon turns 19 this year with more than 14,000 employees participating. The large size category is comprised of the top 33  highest-scoring companies with 100 or more Oregon employees.

 

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Our annual ranking of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in Oregon turns 19 this year with more than 14,000 employees participating. Oregon Business research editor Brandon Sawyer and DHM Research calculated the rankings based on employee surveys and a benefits report from each company.

The large size category is comprised of the top 33 highest-scoring companies with 100 or more Oregon employees.


 

LARGE COMPANIES — 100 OR MORE OREGON EMPLOYEES
RANK ’12’11COMPANYCITY / HEADQUARTERSOREGON SENIOR EXECUTIVE / TITLEEMPLOYEES OR/TOTALDESCRIPTIONSCORE EMPLOYEE/ EMPLOYERTOTAL SCORE
14Perkins Coie LLPPortland
Seattle
Robert L. Aldisert
Portland Managing Partner
120
1,850
Law firm447.4
84.0
531.37

No. 1 Large Company: Perkins Coie LLP

One employee of this Portland law firm has already put in 15 years and easily sees quite a few more in the future. “I love it here,” the employee says, “and firmly intend to happily work here for the next 20 years, leaving only by being carried out feet first!” Such praise and dedication may come from Perkins Coie’s true team atmosphere, its upper management’s transparency, its paid sabbaticals, or the simple fact that so many people just seem to enjoy working together here.

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LARGE COMPANIES — 100 OR MORE OREGON EMPLOYEES
RANK ’12’11COMPANYCITY / HEADQUARTERSOREGON SENIOR EXECUTIVE / TITLEEMPLOYEES OR/TOTALDESCRIPTIONSCORE EMPLOYEE/ EMPLOYERTOTAL SCORE
2NRWalsh Construction Co.PortlandMike Steffen
GM
106
176
General contractor451.6
76.7
528.27

No. 2 Large Company: Walsh Construction Co.

This Portland construction firm may offer free yoga, a quarterly happy hour party, and annual rafting trips, golf outings and trap shoots, but to many employees, the biggest benefit of working here is the family-like atmosphere. “I’m proud to work here,” says one employee. “I think that they treat their employees like family. We also have a lot of fun, and I consider my co-workers an extension of my family.”

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LARGE COMPANIES — 100 OR MORE OREGON EMPLOYEES
RANK ’12’11COMPANYCITY / HEADQUARTERSOREGON SENIOR EXECUTIVE / TITLEEMPLOYEES OR/TOTALDESCRIPTIONSCORE EMPLOYEE/ EMPLOYERTOTAL SCORE
311PwCPortland
London
Steve Terry
Portland Office Leader
150
169,000
Global assurance, tax and advisory services447.1
76.7
523.77

No. 3 Large Company: PwC

This professional services and accounting firm keeps its employees happy in part through its flexible work arrangements, financial incentives for healthy and responsible behaviors and for closing during the holidays. Many people who work here also appreciate all the opportunities they’re afforded. One employee likes “the dynamic opportunities to work with various clients, which is challenging and promotes continuous growth.”

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The large size category of Oregon Business magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For list is comprised of the top 33 highest-scoring companies with 100 or more Oregon employees. Winning companies this year ranged from Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants to U.S. Cellular to Oregon Community Credit Union. The list contains quality information on the 100 Best Companies in Oregon, answering questions such as:

  • How do the benefits and compensation at Wieden+Kennedy compare to the benefits and compensation at Waggener Edstrom Worldwide?
  • Where did PacificSource Health Plans rank for its work environment?
  • How did Rosendin Electric rank when it comes to on-the-job training and educational support?

 

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