No one knows more about a workplace than its employees. Employee opinions reflect basic measures, such as pay, perks, benefits, and hours worked. But they are also influenced by factors such as a company’s culture, internal politics, and even general mood — intangibles that can be lost in internal audits and consultancy surveys.

While companies have websites, public relations teams, and recruiters to tailor their message to prospective hires, employees have far fewer forums to communicate their views. Glassdoor.com, a career community website, provides the opportunity for employees to give their own opinions, and for potential employees to research the company. To identify the 75 Best Companies to Work For, 24/7 Wall St. examined company ratings provided by current and former employees to Glassdoor.com. (See how we made our list on the last page of this article.)

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Employees in certain sectors are far more likely to offer a positive opinion of their employer than others. Technology companies are certainly well represented among the highest-rated employers, as are consulting firms. Of the 75 best companies, only 12 received an average rating of 4.0 or higher out of 5. Of these, four are in the technology space — Facebook, Google, LinkedIn, and Riverbed Technology — and three are consulting firms.

Being a market leader also appears to help. Many well-reviewed companies are the leaders in their respective industries, and as a result are financially successful. Apple, Intel, Procter & Gamble, and Walt Disney are all among the top-rated employers on Glassdoor.com and among the largest public companies in the world by market capitalization. Others are leaders in public relations, like Edelman and auditing giant EY, formerly Ernst & Young.

Many of the best companies to work for have cultivated an extremely strong reputation among the broader public as well. American Express, Facebook, Google, and SAP are all among the best companies to work for and among the top companies by brand value, according to brand consultancy BrandZ. Top employers also perform well according to other measures of brand awareness, such as CoreBrand and Interbrand.

Not surprisingly, companies with strong employee reviews also give CEOs good grades. It would seem leadership matters, not just for running a company and producing returns for shareholders, but also for promoting employee satisfaction. Among the 75 best companies to work for, 38 have CEOs with an approval rating of 90% or higher. In all, just 10 CEOs have an approval rating below 80%, and all have the endorsement of at least two-thirds of their employees.

Employees at these companies also frequently cite a good office culture and work-life balance. In many cases, employees also praise a company if it promotes learning or training opportunities and career development. At several of these companies, employees also note a good benefits package, which is uncommon in many industries, such as retail.

These are America’s Best Companies to Work For

1. LinkedIn
> Glassdoor rating: 4.5
> CEO rating: 97% (Jeff Weiner)
> Employees: 5,045
> Revenue: $1.5 billion

According to the company: “Founded in 2003, LinkedIn connects the world’s professionals to make them more productive and successful. With over 300 million members worldwide…LinkedIn is the world’s largest professional network on the Internet.”

LinkedIn is the nation’s best company to work for, based on ratings awarded by current and former employees at Glassdoor.com. Of course, high pay doesn’t hurt employee morale. According to Glassdoor.com, the average software engineer reported an annual salary of $127,817, while the average senior software engineer reported an annual salary of $145,192. Like other technology companies, LinkedIn has excellent perks and good, free food, but employees at the company also rave about good work-life balance and a confident, inspired leadership. In fact, 97% of reviewers have a high opinion of CEO Jeff Weiner, higher than all but a few other CEOs. However, LinkedIn is also proof no employer is perfect — the company recently agreed to pay $6 million to hundreds of employees for unpaid overtime, plus damages.

2. Facebook
> Glassdoor rating: 4.5
> CEO rating: 96% (Mark Zuckerberg)
> Employees: 6,337
> Revenue: $7.9 billion

According to the company: “Facebook’s mission is to give people the power to share and make the world more open and connected. People use Facebook to stay connected with friends and family, to discover what’s going on in the world, and to share and express what matters to them.”

Facebook is a rapidly growing and highly profitable company. It is also increasingly successful at reaching users on their mobile phones. The company’s success has not only captivated investors — Facebook’s market capitalization is currently $189 billion — but also potential employees. In fact, technology giant Google was so worried about employees leaving for Facebook that it began to provide a counter offer to employees recruited by Facebook within one hour, The Wall Street Journal recently reported. Strong benefits and perks are just one of the repeatedly mentioned advantages of working at Facebook, according to Glassdoor.com. A relatively flat hierarchy and a fast-paced workday are other characteristics of the company that employees enjoy.

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3. Eastman Chemical
> Glassdoor rating: 4.5
> CEO rating: 91% (Mark J. Costa)
> Employees: 14,000
> Revenue: $9.4 billion

According to the company: “Eastman is a global specialty chemical company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day.”

Specialty chemicals maker Eastman receives rave reviews from employees. Workers at Eastman frequently cite work-life balance, helpful colleagues and strong teamwork, as well as a good corporate culture in their reviews. Workers also praise the company’s dedication to workplace safety. According to the company, safety forms one of Eastman’s core values. The company publicly tracks and discloses its own safety track record, as well as its internal goals for workplace safety. The small town nature of Kingsport, Tennessee, where Eastman is headquartered, is among the few complaints occasionally mentioned in Glassdoor.com reviews.

4. Insight Global
> Glassdoor rating: 4.4
> CEO rating: 94% (Glenn Johnson)
> Employees: N/A
> Revenue: $918 million

According to the company: “Through a nationwide network of 37 regional offices, Insight Global provides clients exceptional IT technicians and consultants to meet the demanding technology challenges of today.”

Insight Global is an IT staffing firm, filling over 20,000 positions a year, according to the company. Workers who were assigned jobs through the company rave about its staffing practices, noting that Insight Global’s recruiters are polite and exceptionally helpful. Many reviewers on Glassdoor.com also note that they were placed very quickly. In one such review a worker notes, “I literally got a job in under 24 hours!” Insight Global says it is on track to exceed $1 billion in annual revenue by the end of 2014.

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5. Bain & Company
> Glassdoor rating: 4.4
> CEO rating: 99% (Bob Bechek)
> Employees: 5,500
> Revenue: $2.1 billion

According to the company: “Bain & Company is one of the world’s leading management consulting firms. We work with top executives to help them make better decisions, convert those decisions to actions, and deliver the sustainable success they desire.”

Bain & Company is the highest-rated consulting firm on this list, surpassing rivals McKinsey & Company and Boston Consulting Group. Bain notes on its website that, historically, client companies have dramatically outperformed the S&P 500. Also indicative of the company’s success, current worldwide managing director Bob Bechek received a nearly unanimous approval rating of 99%. Employees praise the company on multiple fronts, citing its emphasis on professional development and the quality of the workplace culture at Bain. When employees do complain, it is about long hours and demanding travel schedules.

6. Riverbed Technology
> Glassdoor rating: 4.3
> CEO rating: 94% (Jerry M. Kennelly)
> Employees: 2,556
> Revenue: $1.0 billion

According to the company: “We enable organizations to embrace location-independent computing to better leverage global resources, radically reduce the cost of running their business, and maximize employee productivity.”

In many reviews on Glassdoor.com, current and former employees at Riverbed say they enjoy the work-life balance the company promotes, while also noting that Riverbed’s products are were top notch. Most employees also approve of CEO Jerry Kennelly, who has a 94% approval rating among employees. However, weak earnings results of late have provided ammunition for activist hedge fund Elliott Management, which has pushed Riverbed to pursue a sale, and has itself offered to take the company private. The company has not accepted any of Elliott’s offers so far.

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7. Google
> Glassdoor rating: 4.2
> CEO rating: 96% (Larry Page)
> Employees: 47,756
> Revenue: $59.8 billion

According to the company: “Google’s mission is to organize the world’s information and make it universally accessible and useful.”

Google is famous for its employee perks. The company’s Mountain View, California campus contains fleets of bikes and scooters, seven fitness centers and 25 cafeterias, according to the company. Google also operates similarly well-equipped facilities in a number of other cities, including New York, Dublin, and London. Perks, too, are wide-ranging at Google. The company not only offers health and retirement benefits, but also travel insurance, legal aid, and education reimbursement, to name a few. However, employees note some concerns, including how hard it is to get promoted and how large the company feels at times. Google is also one of a number of technology companies criticized for the lack of diversity in its hiring.

8. Southwest Airlines
> Glassdoor rating: 4.2
> CEO rating: 91% (Gary C. Kelly)
> Employees: 44,831
> Revenue: $17.7 billion

According to the company: “The mission of Southwest Airlines is dedication to the highest quality of Customer Service delivered with a sense of warmth, friendliness, individual pride, and Company Spirit.”

Southwest Airlines employees routinely praise the company for its strong company culture and great benefits. Not only does the company offer free flights to employees and their families, but it also matches 401(k) contributions for a large chunk of employees’ salaries and maintains a profit-sharing plan that rewards workers for the company’s success. Southwest is often regarded as an innovator among discount airlines, having successfully introduced new strategies to reduce operating costs and increase efficiency.

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9. McKinsey & Company
> Glassdoor rating: 4.1
> CEO rating: 96% (Dominic Barton)
> Employees: 17,000
> Revenue: $7.8 billion

According to the company: “We work with leading organizations across the private, public and social sectors. Our scale, scope, and knowledge allow us to address problems that no one else can.”

Consulting firm McKinsey touts its team as being exceptionally skilled, noting that “we are diverse, but we all have one thing in common: we are exceptional problem solvers.” However, the partnership’s reputation was shaken when its former head, Rajat Gupta, was convicted of insider trading. Still, the firm remains a powerful force in global business. According to its website, McKinsey today serves the majority of the world’s largest companies. Employees, too, often rave about life at McKinsey. Although travel and work hours are frequent complaints, employees praise the wide ranging benefits the company offers, as well as the interesting work and their talented coworkers.

10. Boston Consulting Group
> Glassdoor rating: 4.1
> CEO rating: 95% (Rich Lesser)
> Employees: 9,700
> Revenue: $4.0 billion

According to the company: “With 50 years of experience in making change happen, we have developed unique, practical, and proven approaches to mobilizing and enabling organizations.”

Boston Consulting Group is one of the nation’s leading management consulting firms, with offices in 45 countries across the globe. BCG says of its consultants, “We value and utilize the unique talents that each individual offers.” Consultants at the firm feel well-treated and appear to value each others’ talents exceptionally highly. A large share of reviewers’ comments on Glassdoor.com highlight their coworkers as among the company’s greatest strengths.

11. Keller Williams
> Glassdoor rating: 4.1
> CEO rating: 92% (Mark Willis)
> Employees: 95,000 (associates)
> Revenue: $4.2 billion (commissions earned)

According to the company: “Created as a grand experiment, Keller Williams operates on the premise that if the company focuses all its resources on building its agents’ businesses, the agents in turn will build the company beyond all expectations.”

Keller Williams is the only real estate company among the best-rated places to work. According to the company, its primary focus is to help agents build out their businesses. Employees, too, largely value the company for the resources it offers them, including excellent training, as well as for how it rewards them, through profit sharing. Of course, working as a real estate agent is not a suitable career for everyone, and many employees complain about how hard it to get started in the industry.

12. Edelman
> Glassdoor rating: 4.0
> CEO rating: 96% (Richard W. Edelman)
> Employees: Over 5,000
> Revenue: $741 million

According to the company: “Edelman is the world’s largest public relations firm, with more than 5,000 employees in 65 cities, as well as affiliates in more than 35 cities.”

In addition to being the world’s largest public relations company, according to its website, Edelman is also the best PR firm to work for, according to its ratings on Glassdoor.com. Employees regularly describe the firm as fun and many also praise their coworkers. One of the most frequent comments from reviewers is that they learned a great deal in their time at Edelman. CEO Richard Edelman, who is also the founder’s son, received a 96% approval rating from current and former employees.

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13. Orbitz
> Glassdoor rating: 4.0
> CEO rating: 88% (Barney Harford)
> Employees: 1,300
> Revenue: $847 million

According to the company: “Orbitz Worldwide is a leading global online travel company that uses innovative technology to enable leisure and business travelers to search for, plan and book a broad range of travel products and services.”

While rival Priceline.com often commands significant attention for its high-flying stock price and profitability, much-smaller Orbitz is a higher-rated employer, according to reviews on Glassdoor.com. The company received a rating of 4.0 out of 5.0, on average, from past and present employees.The company emphasizes work-life balance, as well as having fun at work by sponsoring clubs, games, and parties that promote employee engagement.

14. Apple
> Glassdoor rating: 3.9
> CEO rating: 92% (Tim Cook)
> Employees: 80,300
> Revenue: $170.9 billion

According to the company: “Apple designs Macs, the best personal computers in the world,… leads the digital music revolution with its iPods and iTunes online store…. has reinvented the mobile phone with its revolutionary iPhone and App Store, and is defining the future of mobile media and computing devices with iPad.”

Apple is among the largest companies in the world by revenue and the largest by market capitalization, at nearly $569 billion. While the company is known for its secrecy surrounding product development, employees at Apple’s Cupertino, California headquarters hardly feel felt constricted. Workers cite a range of factors as positives of working at Apple. Store employees note strong benefits, although a few added that Apple jobs were often not all that different from those at other retailers. Among these reviews, one employee said it was “still retail at the end of the day,” and another added, “retail is retail no matter how you look at it.”

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15. Procter & Gamble
> Glassdoor rating: 3.9
> CEO rating: 92% (A.G. Lafley)
> Employees: 121,000
> Revenue: $84.2 billion

According to the company, “As the world’s largest multinational consumer goods company, Procter & Gamble Co. is the 4th largest corporation in the world by market capitalization.”

P&G is one of the world’s most well-known companies, and its employees are among its many admirers. Last year, P&G made Glassdoor.com’s Top 25 Companies for Career Opportunities list, as well as Universum’s 10th Most Attractive Employers list. Employee reviews seem to support these accolades. Numerous reviewers cite excellent opportunities for advancements and a positive experiences overall.

16. Chevron
> Glassdoor rating: 3.9
> CEO rating: 95% (John S. Watson)
> Employees: 64,600
> Revenue: 211.7 billion

According to the company: “Chevron is one of the world’s leading integrated energy companies. We are involved in virtually every facet of the energy industry.”

Employees praise energy industry giant Chevron, noting its emphasis on workplace safety as among its best attributes as an employer. According to one review, “safety is a priority in all things done both in the office and in the field.” Another reviewer added, “safety is a top priority for any company but it doesn’t compare to the safety here.”

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17. General Mills
> Glassdoor rating: 3.9
> CEO rating: 94% (Ken Powell)
> Employees: 43,000
> Revenue: $17.9 billion

According to the company: “We are among the world’s largest food companies. Our brands are known for quality, starting with Gold Medal flour in 1880, which today remains the No. 1 selling flour in the United States.”

General Mills strives to make lives “healthier, easier, and richer,” a motto that applies not only to its consumers, but also its employees. The company offers flexible scheduling for many jobs, so workers can better balance their work and personal lives. Employees are grateful for this flexibility in their reviews of General Mills, which, like many top-rated companies, was frequently praised for promoting work-life balance.

18. SAS Institute
> Glassdoor rating: 3.9
> CEO rating: 86% (Jim Goodnight)
> Employees: 13,777
> Revenue: $2.9 billion

According to the company: “SAS helps you make sense of the message. As the leader in business analytics software and services, SAS transforms your data into insights that give you a fresh perspective on your business.”

Employee reviews of SAS are generally exceptionally positive. SAS offers a health and fitness center at its corporate headquarters in Cary, North Carolina. In other offices without a fitness center, the company signed contracts with local fitness centers so employees can enjoy these benefits. In addition, the company provides day care, child summer camps, and college scholarships to employees’ children.

19. Intel
> Glassdoor rating: 3.8
> CEO rating: 83% (Brian M. Krzanich)
> Employees: 107,600
> Revenue: $52.7 billion

According to the company: “We are the world’s largest semiconductor chip maker, based on revenue. We develop advanced integrated digital technology, primarily integrated circuits, for industries such as computing and communications.”

Intel is an exceptionally well-regarded employer, even though it had more than 100,00 employees at the end of its latest fiscal year. Employees, in particular, praised the internal mobility the company offered. One reviewer said that “you can change jobs every couple of years internally without having to brave the waters of the open market.” Another reviewer corroborated this, noting that “you can have multiple jobs and even careers without changing your employer.”

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20. SAP
> Glassdoor rating: 3.8
> CEO rating: 93% (Bill McDermott)
> Employees: 66,572
> Revenue: $23.3 billion

According to the company: “SAP is the world leader in enterprise applications in terms of software and software-related service revenue. Based on market capitalization, we are the world’s third largest independent software manufacturer.”

German software maker SAP had more than 66,500 employees at the end of of fiscal 2013. That year, the company’s revenues totaled 16.8 billion euros, or $23.3 billion. According to SAP, “though the company has grown, [the] entrepreneurial spirit has remained throughout SAP history.” Whether or not employees agree with this particular statement, they most certainly endorse careers at the company. Employees rate the company a 3.8 out of 5.0. Also, 93% of reviewers approve of chief executive Bill McDermott, one of the highest CEO approval ratings.

21. Qualcomm
> Glassdoor rating: 3.8
> CEO rating: 94% (Steve Mollenkopf)
> Employees: 31,000
> Revenue: $24.9 billion

According to the company: “Qualcomm Incorporated is a world leader in 3G, 4G and next-generation wireless technologies… linking people everywhere more closely to information, entertainment and each other.”

Qualcomm’s U.S. employees seem satisfied with the company’s performance. Based on employee reviews, Qualcomm provides a competitive compensation and generous benefits. More than nine in 10 reviewers approved of CEO Steve Mollenkopf, and 85% of employees would recommend Qualcomm to a friend. Qualcomm recently announced it would invest roughly $150 million in Chinese startups. The company has made considerable advances into the Chinese market, having invested heavily in China over the last 10 years.

22. Costco Wholesale
> Glassdoor rating: 3.8
> CEO rating: 92% (Craig Jelinek)
> Employees: 143,500
> Revenue: $105.2 billion

According to the Company: “We are a membership warehouse club, dedicated to bringing our members the best possible prices on quality brand-name merchandise.”

Costco is among the best retailers to work for in the nation. This is hardly a surprise as Costco is well known for good benefits and fair wages, especially when compared to other retailers. On its website, Costco notes, “We believe great customer service starts with great employees, who enjoy what they do. That’s why we hire the best people and pay them the best wages in the industry.”

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23. Adobe
> Glassdoor rating: 3.8
> CEO rating: 71% (Shantanu Narayen)
> Employees: 11,847
> Revenue: $4.1 billion

According the company: “Adobe is the global leader in digital marketing and digital media solutions…. We help our customers make, manage, measure, and monetize their content across every channel and screen.”

In reviews on Glassdoor.com, employees cite positive and gratifying work experiences as reasons for awarding Adobe generally favorable ratings. The company prides itself in innovative products that reach millions of users. Employees, in turn, Adobe’s products as one of its core strengths as an employer.

24. Nike
> Glassdoor rating: 3.8
> CEO rating: 92% (Mark G. Parker)
> Employees: 56,500
> Revenue: $27.8 billion

According to the company: “NIKE Inc., based near Beaverton, Oregon, is the world’s leading designer, marketer and distributor of authentic athletic footwear, apparel, equipment and accessories for a wide variety of sports and fitness activities.”

Phil Knight and Bill Bowerman founded Nike in 1964 on the premise that they could improve the quality of running shoes. Nike’s continued focus on performance and self-improvement extends to its employees as well. Nike provides workers at its major offices across the globe with a wide range of amenities. Together, these benefits make employees feel as though they are making valuable contributions to the company, according to reviews.

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25. Citrix Systems
> Glassdoor rating: 3.8
> CEO rating: 92% (Mark B. Templeton)
> Employees: 9,166
> Revenue: $2.9 billion

According to the company: “Citrix is a leader in mobile workspaces, providing virtualization, mobility management, networking and cloud services to enable new ways to work better.”

Citrix notes on its website that “we measure the value of technology by how it benefits people.” Employees also note the company’s personal approach. In their positive reviews about Citrix, workers specifically cite the company’s benefits and its overall environment and culture. They also praised Citrix for allowing a flexible “work-from-home” option, when applicable.

26. Chick-fil-A
> Glassdoor rating: 3.8
> CEO rating: 83% (Dan T. Cathy)
> Employees: Over 1,000
> Revenue: $4.6 billion (incl. franchises)

According to the company: “Known for its original chicken sandwich, Chick-fil-A serves nutritious, freshly prepared food in more than 1,800 restaurants in 39 states and Washington, D.C.”

Employees of Chick-fil-A and its franchisees have very positive things to say about the chain. Comments on Glassdoor.com focused on the chain’s scheduling flexibility and on how great the company was for teenagers looking for part-time work. Free food was also a frequently cited perk. However, with franchisees able to determine their own policies and procedures, the employee experience is unlikely to be identical at all Chick-fil-A restaurants.

27. H-E-B
> Glassdoor rating: 3.8
> CEO rating: 95% (Charles C. Butt)
> Employees: 76,000
> Revenue: $20.0 billion

According to the company: “Our commitment to excellence has made us one of the nation’s largest independently owned food retailers. Yet our success hasn’t changed our commitment to exceptional service, low prices, and friendly shopping..”

H-E-B describes a career with the company as, “a chance to experience many good things and connect with many good people. Together, we create a place to work where the spirit of community comes to life every day.” While it is difficult to say whether workers experiences are consistent across all stores, current employees are exceptionally positive about their work experience. H-E-B’s management is reviewed very favorably, with 95% of employees approving of CEO Charles Butt.

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28. CareerBuilder
> Glassdoor rating: 3.8
> CEO rating: 93% (Matt Ferguson)
> Employees: 2,600
> Revenue: N/A

According to the company: “Through constant innovation, unparalleled technology, and customer care delivered at every touch point, CareerBuilder helps match the right talent with the right opportunity more often than any other site.”

CareerBuilder’s strong rating on Glassdoor.com is the result of several company features that set it apart. Foremost among these are benefits and culture — elements of the job frequently praised by past and present employees. The company, too, points out what CareerBuilder believes makes its culture special, stating on its website that “ours is a culture of learning, where candor goes hand in hand with encouragement.” And, “We empower employees to make decisions and own their accomplishments.”

29. Gartner
> Glassdoor rating: 3.8
> CEO rating: 87% (Gene Hall)
> Employees: 5,997
> Revenue: $1.8 billion

According to the company: “Gartner, Inc. is the world’s leading information technology research and advisory company. We deliver the technology-related insight necessary for our clients to make the right decisions, every day.”

Gartner employees repeatedly cite the potential for career and personal development as one of the best features of working at the company. Additionally, the company pays highly competitive salaries and strongly supports a work-life balance that keeps its employees happy. With its combination of name recognition and comprehensive benefits, it is easy to see why Gartner is one of the best companies to work for.

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30. Fluor
> Glassdoor rating: 3.8
> CEO rating: 89% (David T. Seaton)
> Employees: 38,129
> Revenue: $27.4 billion

According to the company: “Fluor Corporation is a global engineering and construction firm that designs and builds some of the world’s most complex projects.”

A number of current and past workers at Fluor emphasize how much they enjoy working on big projects across the globe. Fluor works on large-scale construction and engineering projects and is often involved in every stage of a project’s life cycle, from design and engineering to construction and maintenance. Projects the company has been involved in range from the Oyu Tolgoi copper mine in the Gobi Desert in Mongolia to Dow Chemical’s propylene plant in Freeport, Texas.

31. Starbucks
> Glassdoor rating: 3.7
> CEO rating: 88% (Howard D. Schultz)
> Employees: 182,000
> Revenue: $14.9 billion

According to the company: “Our stores are a neighborhood gathering place for meeting friends and family. Our customers enjoy quality service, an inviting atmosphere and an exceptional beverage.”

Starbucks currently serves millions of customers daily at more than 20,000 coffee shops in 65 countries. The company claims its products are served by “the finest people,” referred to as “partners.” Eligible employees have access to health care, as well as equity in the company through Starbucks’ Bean Stock program. These perks seem to contribute to an overall satisfactory working experience. Upper management is also well regarded. Roughly 88% of reviewers approve of CEO Howard Schultz.

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32. Goldman Sachs
> Glassdoor rating: 3.7
> CEO rating: 92% (Lloyd C. Blankfein)
> Employees: 32,900
> Revenue: $34.2 billion

According to the company: “The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. is a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm that provides a wide range of financial services to a substantial and diversified client base.”

Goldman Sachs claims to have built a culture “that values teamwork, collaboration and dialogue and a workplace where people know they will learn, that they’re valued, and that they will make an impact.” This company ethos seems to be largely reflected in employee reviews. A number of reviewers were grateful for the challenging projects and exposure to intelligent coworkers, describing their workloads as difficult, but ultimately rewarding. CEO Lloyd C. Blankfein is also well-regarded, with a 92% approval rate.

33. Intuit
> Glassdoor rating: 3.7
> CEO rating: 91% (Brad Smith)
> Employees: 8,000
> Revenue: $4.2 billion

According to the company: “Intuit Inc. creates business and financial management solutions that simplify the business of life for small businesses, consumers and accounting professionals.”

Company pitches like “your dreams are our passion” and “you’re bursting with new, innovative ideas” may contribute to employees feeling welcome and valued at Intuit. The company constantly strives to foster an “award-winning culture,” according to its profile on Glassdoor.com. And it offers a benefits package with top-notch coverage for employees and their families that workers routinely praise. Employees respond positively to these amenities, as evidenced by the company’s high rating and CEO Brad Smith’s 90% approval rate.

34. Publix
> Glassdoor rating: 3.7
> CEO rating: 85% (Ed Crenshaw)
> Employees: 158,000
> Revenue: $27.5 billion

According to the company: “Publix is the largest employee-owned retail grocery chain in the United States.”

According to the National Center for Employee Ownership, Publix is the nation’s largest employee-owned company by headcount, with 160,000 employees. The philosophy is simple: if workers own a portion of the company, they will be more invested in its success. Employees give the company high ratings, likely because of the great compensation and benefits package.

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35. NetApp
> Glassdoor rating: 3.7
> CEO rating: 84% (Tom Georgens)
> Employees: 12,490
> Revenue: $6.3 billion

According to the company: “NetApp is a leading vendor of innovative storage and data management solutions that help organizations around the world store, manage, protect, and retain their data.”

Like many other top companies, NetApp employees praise the firm’s work culture, as well as its commitment to work-life balance. NetApp generated more than $6.3 billion in revenue last year, and the company is currently valued at over $12.6 billion. However, NetApp has recently had to adapt to broad changes in the enterprise data storage industry, such as the move towards cloud storage.

36. Salesforce.com
> Glassdoor rating: 3.7
> CEO rating: 93% (Marc Benioff)
> Employees: 13,300
> Revenue: $4.1 billion

According to the company: “Salesforce.com is the enterprise cloud computing leader. Our social and mobile cloud technologies…help companies connect with customers, partners, and employees in entirely new ways.”

Salesforce.com is a company specializing in customer relationship management. It also earns frequent praise from employees. According to reviews, employees value the company’s strong focus on leadership and training opportunities. According to Salesforce.com’s website, “We take care of our employees every way we can, with comprehensive benefits, cool perks, fun offices… and unlimited gummy bears.”

37. Unilever
> Glassdoor rating: 3.7
> CEO rating: 91% (Paul Polman)
> Employees: 174,381
> Revenue: $68.6 billion

According to the company: “Unilever is one of the world’s leading fast-moving consumer goods companies with products sold in over 190 countries. More than 2 billion consumers worldwide use a Unilever product on any given day.”

Unilever employees frequently point to flexible scheduling as one of the best features of working at the company. Still, the Dutch-British consumer products company trails rival Procter & Gamble in employee ratings. While Unilever received a Glassdoor.com rating of 3.7 out of 5.0, its U.S.-based counterpart received a rating of 3.9.

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38. Walt Disney
> Glassdoor rating: 3.7
> CEO rating: 89% (Bob Iger)
> Employees: 175,000
> Revenue: $45.0 billion

According to the company: “The Walt Disney Company… is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with five business segments: media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive media.”

Walt Disney is a massive company with a variety of operations around the world, ranging from theme parks to TV networks, such as ABC and ESPN, to film studios like Marvel and Pixar. But even with such a diverse array of businesses, Disney remains popular with employees, earning an average rating of 3.7 out of 5.0 based on reviews on Glassdoor.com. More than three quarters of present and former employees said they would recommend the company to a friend.

39. National Instruments
> Glassdoor rating: 3.7
> CEO rating: 95% (James J. Truchard)
> Employees: 7,114
> Revenue: $1.2 billion

According to the company: “National Instruments equips engineers and scientists with tools that accelerate productivity, innovation, and discovery to meet not only grand but also daily engineering challenges in an increasingly complex world.”

Like many companies on this list, employee satisfaction at National Instruments may benefit from the favorable opinion of senior management. CEO James Truchard received a 95% approval rating. His popularity may be partly due to the company’s culture and engaging work. A number of current employees report a laid back atmosphere and interesting projects.

40. J. Crew
> Glassdoor rating: 3.7
> CEO rating: 92% (Mickey Drexler)
> Employees: 15,300
> Revenue: $2.4 billion

According to the company: “J. Crew debuted in 1983 with the mailing of its first catalog…Today, the business includes retail and outlet stores nationwide and an ever-growing online and catalog business.”

J. Crew’s more than 5,000 employees appear to be relatively happy with their jobs. Employment at J. Crew, as at many retail outlets, tends to be best-suited for younger, more temporary workers. Reviewers cite generous perks, such as commissions and discounts, and flexible hours.

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41. Roche

> Glassdoor rating: 3.7
> CEO rating: 77% (Severin Schwan)
> Employees: 85,080
> Revenue: 46.8 billion CHF ($52.5 billion)

According to the company: “Roche is the world’s largest biotech company, with truly differentiated medicines in oncology, immunology, infectious diseases, ophthalmology and neuroscience.”

Although biotech company Roche is based in Switzerland, its U.S. and global presence is substantial, with much of its success based on the work of U.S. drug maker Genentech, which has been fully owned by Roche since 2009. The company currently employs more than 85,000 people in more than 150 countries. Employees are satisfied with plenty of opportunity for advancement, travel, and competitive compensation, according to reviews.

42. John Deere
> Glassdoor rating: 3.7
> CEO rating: 90% (Samuel Allen)
> Employees: 67,044
> Revenue: $37.8 billion

According to the company: “Deere & Company is a world leader in providing advanced products and services and is committed to the success of customers whose work is linked to the land.”

John Deere employees frequently mentioned high pay and strong benefits as some of the best aspects of working for the company. According to Glassdoor.com figures, the average annual salary among 50 product engineers was $70,498. Salaried workers receive up to five weeks of vacation a year and have access to various retirement plans and a wide range of health insurance benefits, according to the company’s website.

43. REI
> Glassdoor rating: 3.7
> CEO rating: 78% (Jerry Stritzke)
> Employees: More than 10,000
> Revenue: $2.0 billion

According to the company: ”REI is a $2 billion national multichannel retail co-op headquartered outside of Seattle.”

REI, an outdoor clothing and equipment retailer, emphasizes its commitment to environmental stewardship. According to reviews on Glassdoor.com, corporate responsibility at REI also extends to the company’s treatment of its employees. Part of this philosophy may come from REI’s internal structure. It is the nation’s largest consumer cooperative, according to its website, which allows it to focus on what will benefit its members most in the long-term.

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44. Synopsys
> Glassdoor rating: 3.7
> CEO rating: 96% (Dr. Aart J. de Geus & Dr. Chi-Foon Chan)
> Employees: 8,573
> Revenue: $ 2.0 billion

According to the company: “A leader in electronic design automation and semiconductor IP, Synopsys delivers software, IP and services to help engineers address their design, verification, system and manufacturing challenges.”

Synopsys is just one of two companies on this list with two CEOs: founder Aart De Geus and longtime executive Chi-Foon Chan. Despite the unusual management structure, the two executives received a 96% approval rating from employees on Glassdoor.com, among the highest of any business reviewed.

45. Rackspace
> Glassdoor rating: 3.7
> CEO rating: 84% (Graham Weston)
> Employees: 5,651
> Revenue: $1.5 billion

According to the company: “Rackspace is the global leader in hybrid cloud and founder of OpenStack, the open-source operating system for the cloud.”

Since its founding in 1998, San Antonio,Texas-based Rackspace has become a leading provider of cloud technology. Rackspace employees — known as “Rackers” — report an excellent work environment that promotes a fun and well-balanced employee experience. While reviews are generally positive, some have questioned whether changes within the company, including the resignation of long-time CEO Lanham Napier earlier this year, will alter the company’s core values.

46. Wegmans
> Glassdoor rating: 3.7
> CEO rating: 89% (Danny Wegman)
> Employees: 43,753
> Revenue: $6.6 billion

According to the company: “Wegmans Food Markets is an 84-store supermarket chain with stores in New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Virginia, Maryland, and Massachusetts. The family-owned company, founded in 1916, is recognized as an industry leader and innovator.”

Wegmans has a long history of taking a unique approach to supermarket retail. The company has been repeatedly honored for hiring workers with disabilities. Additionally, Wegmans operates a culinary innovation center where chefs conduct research and development for the grocer. Employees, too, clearly endorse the company’s strategies, with 89% approving of CEO Danny Wegman.

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47. Overstock.com
> Glassdoor rating: 3.7
> CEO rating: 77% (Patrick M. Byrne)
> Employees: 1,500
> Revenue: $1.3 billion

According to the company: “Overstock.com is a discount online shopping retailer based in Salt Lake City, Utah that sells a broad range of products including furniture, rugs, bedding, electronics, clothing, jewelry and cars.”

Overstock.com CEO Patrick Byrne has made a name for himself by battling the practice of naked short selling on Wall Street and for endorsing bitcoin. Opinions on Byrne vary within the company. Overstock.com itself stresses a work-life balance, mentioning on its careers page that, “we believe that worker productivity is maximized when employees are well-rested and happy… We strive to offer a work experience that embraces hard work without the overwork.”

48. Monsanto
> Glassdoor rating: 3.7
> CEO rating: 93% (Hugh Grant)
> Employees: 21,900
> Revenue: $14.9 billion

According to the company: “Monsanto Company is a leading global provider of technology-based solutions and agricultural products that improve farm productivity and food quality.”

Monsanto aims to enable “both small-holder and large-scale farmers to produce more from their land while conserving more of our world’s natural resources.” Yet Monsanto has become notorious for monopolizing food chains and using patent law to aggressively defend its business. Its 22,000 employees, however, seem to appreciate Monsanto’s sophisticated research, competitive salaries, and opportunities for advancement.

49. MathWorks
> Glassdoor rating: 3.7
> CEO rating: 85% (Jack Little)
> Employees: 3,000
> Revenue: $750 million

According to the company: “MathWorks is the leading developer of mathematical computing software. Engineers and scientists worldwide rely on its products to accelerate the pace of discovery, innovation, and development.”

Like workers at a number of other top companies, MathWorks employees report a healthy work-life balance. In addition, employees have the opportunity to work with one of the world’s most widely used software, Matlab, which is considered essential in many engineering fields. MathWorks notes on its website that it has 3,000 employees, largely based in the U.S., serving over one million customers.

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50. Accenture
> Glassdoor rating: 3.6
> CEO rating: 93% (Pierre Nanterme)
> Employees: 293,000
> Revenue: $28.6 billion

According to the company: “Accenture is a global management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company, with more than 293,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries.”

Reviewers cite a diverse and ever-changing environment as a considerable benefit of working at Accenture. This year, Accenture received a perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index, which selected companies that promote LGBT equality and have conscientious corporate practices. In Accenture’s most recent full-year financial report, the company claimed, “Our most important asset is our people.”

51. Microsoft
> Glassdoor rating: 3.6
> CEO rating: 88% (Satya Nadella)
> Employees: 128,000
> Revenue: $86.8 billion

According to the company: “Founded in 1975, Microsoft is the worldwide leader in software, services, devices and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.”

Microsoft is highly regarded by employees, according to Glassdoor.com. However, the company has also experienced significant changes of late. Newly minted CEO Satya Nadella took over for Steve Ballmer earlier this year. Stephen Elop, the executive vice president of Microsoft’s Devices Group and previously CEO of Nokia, returned for a second stint at the company following its acquisition of Nokia’s devices and services business. These changes seem to have taken a toll on the company, which recently laid off thousands of employees. A letter on the matter from Elop generated controversy for burying the news in the 11th paragraph.

52. EY
> Glassdoor rating: 3.6
> CEO rating: 91% (Mark Weinberger)
> Employees: 175,000
> Revenue: $25.8 billion

According to the company: “EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. The insights and quality services we deliver help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over.”

EY is well liked by most of the company’s employees, who rate the accounting firm 3.6 out of 5.0 on Glassdoor.com. In their reviews, employees cite the work environment and the work-life balance as two important aspects of the company’s culture. CEO Mark Weinberger received a 91% approval rating, one of the higher ratings on Glassdoor.com.

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53. General Electric
> Glassdoor rating: 3.6
> CEO rating: 83% (Jeffrey R. Immelt)
> Employees: 307,000
> Revenue: $145.7 billion

According to the company: “GE is building the world by providing capital, expertise and infrastructure for a global economy. …We build appliances, lighting, power systems and other products that help millions of homes, offices, factories and retail facilities around the world work better.”

General Electric is one of the world’s largest companies, with nearly $146 billion in revenue and over 300,000 employees at the end of its last fiscal year, and a market capitalization of more than $253 billion. Despite its size, the company is able to provide employees with a generally well-reviewed workplace. As a conglomerate, GE operates a number of different businesses that can appeal to different workers, with operating segments in health care, aviation and financial services, among others.

54. American Express
> Glassdoor rating: 3.6
> CEO rating: 88% (Ken Chenault)
> Employees: 63,000
> Revenue: $30.9 billion

According to the company: “Each day, American Express makes it easier, safer and more rewarding for consumers and businesses to purchase the things they need.”

Headquartered in New York City, American Express is the world’s largest credit card company based on purchase volume, and employs roughly 63,000 people. Like many satisfied workers at other companies, American Express employees look forward to opportunities for growth as the company tends to promote internally. Numerous current and former employees cite excellent benefits and compensation as well.

55. Ericsson Worldwide
> Glassdoor rating: 3.6
> CEO rating: 87% (Hans Vestberg)
> Employees: 114,340
> Revenue: $35.4 billion

According to the company: “We are a world leader in the rapidly-changing environment of communications technology – providing equipment, software and services to mobile and fixed network operators all over the globe.”

With over 110,000 employees in more than 180 countries and roughly 40% of global mobile traffic running through its networks, Ericsson Worldwide is one of the largest communications technology providers in the world. Based on employee reviews, the company’s high Glassdoor.com rating is rooted in strong compensation and benefits packages, as well as the opportunity to work with industry leading technology.

56. Schlumberger
> Glassdoor rating: 3.6
> CEO rating: 89% (Paal Kibsgaard)
> Employees: 123,000
> Revenue: $45.3 billion

According to the company: “Schlumberger is the world’s leading supplier of technology, integrated project management and information solutions to customers working in the oil and gas industry worldwide.”

Past and present employees had have generally positive reviews of oilfield services company Schlumberger, helping the company score a rating of 3.6 out of 5.0 on Glassdoor.com. Unique among most highly rated companies, on-the-job training was one of the most frequently cited aspects of working at the company that employees endorsed.

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57. Johnson & Johnson
> Glassdoor rating: 3.6
> CEO rating: 89% (Alex Gorsky)
> Employees: 128,100
> Revenue: $71.3 billion

According to the company: “We embrace research and science – bringing innovative ideas, products and services to advance the health and well-being of people.”

One of the world’s largest health concerns,Johnson & Johnson has over 125,000 employees at more than 270 operating companies. Despite its massive size, employees appear satisfied, citing good compensation and a healthy work-life balance. According to the company, “caring for the world, one person at a time, inspires and unites the people of Johnson & Johnson.”

58. Whole Foods Market
> Glassdoor rating: 3.6
> CEO rating: 83% (John Mackey & Walter Robb)
> Employees: 65,950
> Revenue: $12.9 billion

According to the company: “Founded in 1978 in Austin, Texas, Whole Foods Market is the leading retailer of natural and organic foods and America’s first national ‘Certified Organic’ grocer.”

According to reviews on Glassdoor.com, current and former employees report accessible opportunities for advancement and an appreciation for the company’s healthy and conscientious culture and business model. The company has long stressed its commitment to organic food, animal welfare, and strict product standards. There are currently 386 Whole Foods stores in the U.S.

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59. Nokia
> Glassdoor rating: 3.6
> CEO rating: 70% (Rajeev Suri)
> Employees: 55,244
> Revenue: $17.5 billion

According to the company: “Nokia is a leader in the fields of network infrastructure, location-based technologies and advanced technologies.”

While Nokia received an average score of 3.6 on Glassdoor.com, the company is currently undergoing significant changes. Earlier this year, Nokia sold its mobile phone and smartphone business to Microsoft. Employees have a relatively lukewarm opinion of CEO Rajeev Suri, who has just a 70% approval rating, lower than most companies on this list.

60. Northwestern Mutual
> Glassdoor rating: 3.6
> CEO rating: 96% (John E. Schlifske)
> Employees: N/A
> Revenue: $25.9 billion

According to the company: “We are a more than 155-year-old mutual company serving the insurance and investment needs of more than three million clients.”

Northwestern Mutual operates as a mutual company, meaning that it has no shareholders and pays dividends to policyholders. Past and present employees have generally positive views of the company, and appear to be fans of CEO John Schlifske, who had a 96% approval rating. This was among the highest of any of the best companies to work for.

61. Marriott
> Glassdoor rating: 3.6
> CEO rating: 89% (Arne Sorenson)
> Employees: 123,000
> Revenue: $2.5 billion

According to the company: “Marriott International, Inc. is a global leading lodging company based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, with more than 4,000 properties, and more than 690,000 rooms in 78 countries and territories. ”

Maryland-based Marriott manages thousands of hotels across the globe. But even with its wide reach, employees remain happy. Based on employee reviews on Glassdoor.com, Marriott has managed to offer good opportunities for those seeking career development. Great benefits are also frequently touted as one of Marriott’s strengths. According to the company, founder Bill Marriott viewed employees as the foundation of the business’ enduring success.

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62. Texas Instruments
> Glassdoor rating: 3.6
> CEO rating: 71% (Rich Templeton)
> Employees: 32,209
> Revenue: $12.2 billion

According to the company: “Texas Instruments designs and manufactures analog, digital signal processing and DLP® chip technologies that help customers develop products that matter.”

Despite its strong rating, there are some common criticisms of Texas Instruments among employees.These include complaints about frequent reorganizations and layoffs, as well as a sales- and metric-driven company culture. One employee noted that TI “is a sales/revenue focused company through and through… This is no Google.”

63. FedEx
> Glassdoor rating: 3.6
> CEO rating: 90% (Fred Smith)
> Employees: 256,500
> Revenue: $45.6 billion

According to the company: “FedEx Corporation provides customers and businesses worldwide with a broad portfolio of transportation, e-commerce and business services.”

On its website, FedEx claims that it “provides a safe, diverse and rewarding environment where [its] people have opportunities to grow and succeed.” The claim appears to be sincere, as both full- and part-time employees report decent pay, good job security, and positive overall experiences. CEO Fred Smith is also relatively popular, with a 90% approval rating.

64. Ford Motor
> Glassdoor rating: 3.6
> CEO rating: 88% (Mark Fields)
> Employees: 181,000
> Revenue: $146.9 billion

According to the company: “Ford Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Mich., manufactures or distributes automobiles across six continents.”

. Ford concedes that founder Henry Ford opposed unionization and that the company’s union relations had a tumultuous start. Relations between Ford and workers today are much better. Workers have largely positive comments about the company, in particular citing excellent pay and great benefits. Ford had roughly 181,000 employees at the end of 2013. Most of the automaker’s U.S. plants and offices are located in Michigan, Ohio, and other states around what is typically considered the Rust Belt.

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65. BP
> Glassdoor rating: 3.6
> CEO rating: 86% (Robert Dudley)
> Employees: 79,600
> Revenue: $379.6 billion

According to the company: “We provide customers with fuel for transportation, energy for heat and light, lubricants to keep engines moving, and the petrochemicals products used to make everyday items as diverse as paints, clothes and packaging”

Despite garnering negative attention in 2010 when one of its oil rigs exploded, spilling oil into the Gulf of Mexico, BP employees are generally happy with their jobs. BP received an average rating of 3.6 on Glassdoor.com, and 86% of employees approved of CEO Robert Dudley’s leadership. Not all reviews were positive, however. Many workers complained of the bureaucracy that accompanies a business with roughly 80,000 employees.

66. Hyatt
> Glassdoor rating: 3.6
> CEO rating: 90% (Mark S. Hoplamazian)
> Employees: 45,000
> Revenue: $2.6 billion

According to the company: “We are a global hospitality company with widely recognized, industry leading brands and a tradition of innovation developed over our more than fifty-year history.”

International hospitality company Hyatt operates 549 properties throughout the world. To promote a more inclusive workplace, Hyatt established employee network groups. These groups are meant to foster professional development, mentoring, and support for particular communities. Hyatt employees report not only a positive professional community, but also competitive benefits packages.

67. IKEA
> Glassdoor rating: 3.6
> CEO rating: 87% (Peter Agnefjall)
> Employees:139,000
> Revenue: 28.5 billion EUR ($37.9 billion)

According to the company: “We are a values-driven company with a passion for life at home. Every product we create is our idea for making home a better place.”

Swedish furniture company IKEA was founded in 1943. There are currently more than 350 IKEA stores in 44 countries, with 38 in the U.S. alone. IKEA claims all of its employees “have a contribution to make to the success of the company, and that every single role is important in its own way.” This appreciation for the company’s workers appears to be more than just a mantra, as employees report strong work experiences, with reviews on Glassdoor.com also frequently citing great benefits.

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68. Agilent Technologies
> Glassdoor rating: 3.6
> CEO rating: 68% (Bill Sullivan)
> Employees: 20,600
> Revenue: $6.8 billion

According to the company: “Agilent’s singular focus on measurement helps scientists, researchers and engineers address their toughest challenges with precision and confidence.”

Agilent CEO Bill Sullivan received just a 68% approval rating on Glassdoor.com, tied with Dow Chemical’s Andrew Liveris for the lowest rating among the companies on this list. Despite this, employees have favorable opinions of the company. Like many other top companies, work-life balance is frequently cited as a plus. At Agilent, according to one reviewer, “the work-life balance is so ingrained in the culture that it’s just ‘how we do things.’”

69. Cummins
> Glassdoor rating: 3.6
> CEO rating: 85% (Tom Linebarger)
> Employees: 47,900
> Revenue: $17.3 billion

According to the company: “Cummins is a global power leader that designs, manufactures, sells and services diesel engines and related technology around the world.”

Engine maker Cummins’ nearly 50,000 employees appear to be quite satisfied with their work. A healthy work-life balance, particularly at the company’s headquarters in Indiana, is commonly cited by former and current employees. According to its website, Cummins has some 500 distributor facilities, as well as over 5,000 dealer locations across the globe.

70. Dow Chemical
> Glassdoor rating: 3.6
> CEO rating: 68% (Andrew N. Liveris)
> Employees: 52,731
> Revenue: $57.1 billion

According to the company: “Dow’s integrated, market-driven, industry-leading portfolio of specialty chemical, advanced materials, agrosciences and plastics businesses delivers a broad range of technology-based products and solutions to customers.”

Wall Street is divided over Dow’s business strategy. While CEO Andrew Liveris has legendary investor Warren Buffett’s seal of approval, activist investor Daniel Loeb has pushed for a breakup of the company. Just 68% of past and present employees approve of Liveris’ leadership, tied with Agilent Technologies’ Bill Sullivan for the lowest rating among the companies on this list.

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71. FactSet
> Glassdoor rating: 3.6
> CEO rating: 90% (Philip A. Hadley)
> Employees: 6,258
> Revenue: $858 million

According to the company: “FactSet is a leading provider of financial data and analytic applications for investment management and investment banking professionals around the globe.”

WIth more than 6,000 employees in 15 countries and over 50,000 users, FactSet is one of the largest financial data providers in the world. FactSet offers free lunch to its employees, a perk routinely cited in company reviews. CEO Philip Hadley is also well liked, with 90% of employees approving of his performance.

72. Eaton
> Glassdoor rating: 3.6
> CEO rating: 88% (Sandy Cutler)
> Employees: 102,000
> Revenue: $22.0 billion

According to the company: “Eaton provides energy-efficient solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power more efficiently, safely and sustainably.”

Power management company Eaton touts its values and culture as a driving force in the company’s business, writing that “the Eaton Philosophy describes a culture in which employees can achieve their full potential to make exceptional contributions, confident that these will be welcomed and rewarded.” Despite working for a company with over 100,000 employees in 60 countries around the world, Eaton’s U.S. workers are highly satisfied. A number of reviews praise the company for the opportunities it offers and its emphasis on career development.

73. Bristol-Myers Squibb
> Glassdoor rating: 3.6
> CEO rating: 89% (Lamberto Andreotti)
> Employees: 28,000
> Revenue: $16.4 billion

According to the company: “Bristol-Myers Squibb is a global BioPharma company firmly focused on its [m]ission to discover, develop and deliver innovative medicines that help patients prevail over serious diseases.”

Pharmaceutical giant Bristol-Myers Squibb makes this list with an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5.0. The company’s website notes that: “The health, safety, professional development, work-life balance and equitable, respectful treatment of our employees are among our highest priorities.” According to employee reviews, the company actually delivers on many of these promises.

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74. TIBCO Software
> Glassdoor rating: 3.6
> CEO rating: 77% (Vivek Y. Ranadivé)
> Employees: 3,856
> Revenue: $1.1 billion

According to the company: “TIBCO Software Inc. is a global leader in infrastructure and business intelligence software.”

TIBCO is one of the smaller companies on this list, with fewer than 4,000 employees at the end of last year. TIBCO reported slightly more than $1 billion in revenue in its 2013 fiscal year. According to the company’s website, “TIBCO is an established company that has retained the speed and agility of a start-up.” A number of employee reviews focus on the company’s fast-paced growth as both a pro and a con of working at TIBCO.

75. KBR
> Glassdoor rating: 3.6
> CEO rating: 79% (Bill Utt)
> Employees: 27,000
> Revenue: $7.2 billion

According to the company: “KBR is one of the world’s [premier] engineering, procurement, construction and services companies, employing approximately 27,000 people in more than 70 countries on six continents.”

KBR is perhaps best known for being a controversial U.S. government contractor during the Iraq War. In their reviews, current and former KBR employees cite a collaborative work environment, talented colleagues, and a healthy work-life balance among the company’s strengths. Numerous reviewers also report good pay and travel opportunities.

METHODOLOGY

In order to determine America’s best companies to work for, 24/7 Wall St. independently reviewed employee ratings and testimonials on Glassdoor.com. Among the more than 400 companies reviewed, 24/7 Wall St. identified the 75 businesses that received the highest overall scores.

To be considered, a company had to have at least 300 reviews. Employers were also excluded if they were a government agency or bureau, a non-profit, or a subsidiary of a larger company. An exception was made for CareerBuilder, which is majority-owned by publishing and broadcast firm Gannett, since it is a joint venture between several companies.

Employee totals and revenue figures represent the most recent fiscal year data available. Sources include: company documents, Securities and Exchange Commission filings, S&P Capital IQ, and Forbes’ America’s Largest Private Companies 2013. For companies that do not provide data, Forbes estimates revenue.

In the case of S&P Capital IQ, employee totals are calculated as the equivalent of full-time employees, treating a part-time worker as “half” of a full-time employee. Employee counts for companies with franchises only count workers employed by the company.

Dollar conversions from S&P Capital IQ were used for companies that publish financial statements in currencies other than the U.S. dollar. In the case of companies where data is not from S&P Capital IQ, we converted revenue into dollars based on the effective exchange rate at the end of the company’s fiscal year.

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