| • • • Best Large Companies (250 or more employees) | ||
| Rank | Company, Headquarters, Industry | Notable |
| 1 | HFF, Dallas, Real Estate | Biometric screenings for all employees with prizes, snacks and massages |
| 2 | The Beck Group, Dallas, Design, Construction, Technology | Rooftop garden with a low-maintenance vegetated roof system |
| 3 | DPR Construction, Redwood City, Calif., Construction | Additional 10 days of time off after every five years |
| 4 | Hunton & Williams, Washington, Legal | Subsidized emergency child and adult care; subsidized concierge service |
| 5 | Edward Jones, St. Louis, Mo., Financial Services | 63% of advisers earned at least one all-expenses-paid trip by serving their clients well |
| 6 | Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa, Chicago, Hospitality, Hotels | Discounted and complimentary room nights at Hyatt hotels |
| 7 | UniFirst, Wilmington, Mass., Services | Quarterly contest to win a week’s paid vaction for getting a physical |
| 8 | PCL Construction Services, Denver, Construction | Ice cream truck celebrations; gifts to celebrate achievements |
| 9 | Duke Realty, Indianapolis, Real Estate | Educational scholarships for employee dependents |
| 10 | North Highland, Atlanta, Consulting | Unlimited personal leave time |
| 11 | Hanson Professional Services, Springfield, Ill., Engineering | $1,000 for employee referrals |
| 12 | Gunster, West Palm Beach, Legal | 12 days of Christmas breakfasts, holiday party, cookie exchange |
| 13 | Infinite Energy, Gainesville, Energy Supplier | Holiday party with $100,000 cash giveaway |
| 14 | Busey, Champaign, Ill., Financial Services | Wellness center, onsite coach, group and one-on-one coaching, health screenings |
| 15 | RCI, Parisippany, N.J., Travel, Hospitality | Free resort vacations with a travel allowance |
| 16 | Marriott Vacations Worldwide, Orlando, Hospitality | Discounted rates at resorts, properties and hotels |
| 17 | Goldberg Segalla LLP, Buffalo, N.Y., Legal | Free breakfast every Friday |
| 18 | Wiley Education Services, Hoboken, N.J., Services | College tuition aid for employees and their spouses |
| 19 | Meridian Technologies, Jacksonville, Technology | Game days; ice cream socials |
| 20 | The Execu/Search Group, New York, Staffing | Field days; ice cream socials |
| 21 | Memorial Healthcare System, Hollywood, Health Care | Nationally recognized safety record |
| 22 | American Strategic Insurance, St. Petersburg, Insurance | Among the 15 largest residential property insurers in the U.S. |
| 23 | Roth Staffing Cos., Orange, Calif., Staffing | 9/80 flex schedule; option to work 80 hours over nine days instead of 10 |
| 24 | CBIZ MHM LLC-Tampa Bay, Cleveland, Accounting | Annual overnight summer party for workers, families and friends |
| 25 | FCCI Insurance Group, Sarasota, Insurance | Free Thanksgiving turkeys for employees |
| 26 | Capital City Bank, Tallahassee, Banking | 10 paid holidays; $20 bonus at Thanksgiving |
| • • • Best Midsized Companies (50 to 249 employees) | ||
| Rank | Company, Headquarters, Industry | Notable |
| 1 | Elite SEM, New York, Advertising, PR, Marketing | Internet stipend, snack stipend, chance to fly to an office to attend office holiday parties |
| 2 | HomeBanc, Tampa, Banking | Unlimited incentive compensation for all employees; annual stock awards |
| 3 | Coastal Cloud, Palm Coast, IT and Business Consulting | Unlimited vacation |
| 4 | Atlantic Coast Bank, Jacksonville, Banking | Birthday off |
| 5 | Baldwin Krystyn Sherman Partners, Tampa, Insurance | Colleague recognition days |
| 6 | The Lord's Place, West Palm Beach, Non-Profit, Health & Human Services | Massages and yoga at work |
| 7 | CTI Resource Management Services, Jacksonville, Contractor | Themed parties and potlucks |
| 8 | Financial Design Associates, Springfield, Mass., Insurance | Unlimited earning potential with bonuses and raises |
| 9 | Apollo Bank, Miami, Banking | Quarterly wellness activities |
| 10 | Cole Engineering Services, Orlando, Technology | Unlimited beverages |
| 11 | Premier Eye Care, Tampa, Health Care, Insurance and Services | Valentine's Day gift bags; bi-weekly catered lunches |
| 12 | KAST Construction, West Palm Beach, Construction | Rolex watch after 10 years of service |
| 13 | Newman-Dailey Resort Properties, Miramar Beach, Real Estate, Vacation Rentals | Holiday party at CEO's home |
| 14 | Lanier Upshaw, Lakeland, Insurance | Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) company |
| 15 | AgileThought, Tampa, Technology | Fun committee for planning social outings and get-togethers |
| 16 | Pearson Bitman, Maitland, Legal | Bring children to work on any day |
| 17 | First Florida Credit Union, Jacksonville, Banking | Monthly breakfast at staff meetings |
| 18 | Cequint, Seattle, Telecommunications | 13 paid holidays a year |
| 19 | Momentum Consulting, Miami Lakes , Technology | Bowling event at an upscale venue |
| 20 | Convergence Consulting Group, Tampa, Consulting | Happy hours and tournaments Fridays |
| 21 | iVenture Solutions, Jacksonville, Technology | 100% paid paternity and maternity leave for six weeks |
| 22 | Daszkal Bolton, Boca Raton, Accounting | After-season celebration |
| 23 | MCCi, Tallahassee, Technology | Quarterly and Christmas bonuses |
| 24 | New Horizons Computer Learning Centers of South Florida, Plantation, Education | Franchise Fridays with margaritas, beers and cocktails |
| 25 | Gregory, Sharer & Stuart CPAs, St. Petersburg, Accounting | Wellness bucks to pay for healthy activities |
| 26 | Berkowitz Pollack Brant Advisors and Accountants, Miami, Accounting | No dress code year-round, summer work hours |
| 27 | Revcontent, Sarasota, Technology | Green building with automatic, motion sensor lights to conserve energy |
| 28 | Bouchard Insurance, Clearwater, Insurance | 'Casual for a Cause' jeans day every month; employees pay $5, with the funds donated to a charity |
| 29 | Security First Managers, Ormond Beach, Insurance | Annual employee/family activities (baseball game, ice cream social, etc.) |
| 30 | Kegel, Lake Wales, Manufacturing | Bring your pet to work day |
| 31 | Novation Settlement Solutions, West Palm Beach, Financial Services | Indoor Olympics during the Olympics |
| 32 | PowerDMS, Orlando, Technology | Unlimited personal time off with annual $500 vacation bonus |
| 33 | Allen & Company of Florida, Lakeland, Financial Services | Fully funded off-site Family Fun Day, Men's and Women's Weekend |
| 34 | KNOWBE4, Clearwater, Technology | Cash bonuses |
| 35 | DynaFire, Casselberry, Fire and Life Safety | Picnic field day |
| 36 | Examsoft Worldwide, Delray Beach, Technology | 100% paid employee benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, LTD) |
| 37 | Dufry America, Doral, Retail | $10 a month toward a weight loss program or gym membership |
| • • • Best Small Companies (15 to 49 employees) | ||
| Rank | Company, Headquarters, Industry | Notable |
| 1 | Jill S. Schwartz & Associates, Winter Park, Legal | Movie nights |
| 2 | CAREERXCHANGE, Miami, Staffing | Superior work rewarded with two hours off on any day |
| 3 | Bit-Wizards, Fort Walton Beach, Technology | Free beverages, dart board, flex time, monthly social events |
| 4 | Atlas Professional Services, Tampa, Technology | Weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual awards and contests |
| 5 | Patel, Greene & Associates, Bartow, Engineering | 100% company-paid health, dental and vision insurance premiums (for employee/spouse/family) |
| 6 | Alltrust Insurance, Palm Harbor, Health Insurance | Catered lunches weekly; appreciation gatherings monthly |
| 7 | Clickbooth.com, Sarasota, Advertising, PR, Marketing | Free gym access; beer cart Friday |
| 8 | Meenan P.A., Tallahassee, Legal | Year-end bonuses |
| 9 | Uproar PR, Orlando, Advertising, PR, Marketing | Half-day Fridays |
| 10 | Clearview Land Design, Tampa, Civil Engineering | Annual oyster roast |
| 11 | CPS Investment Advisors, Lakeland, Financial Services | Building equipped with solar panels to reduce electricity consumption |
| 12 | Diverse Computing, Tallahassee, Technology | Free lunch every day |
| 13 | Forcura, Jacksonville, Technology | Friday happy hours with beverages and games |
| 14 | ISGF, Orlando, Staffing | Mid-year cruise to the Bahamas |
| 15 | Partners in Association Management, Tallahassee, Association Management | Financial transparency policy and quarterly review of company financials |
| 16 | Markham Norton Mosteller Wright & Co., Fort Myers, Accounting | Fun committee for planning parties and activities to encourage friendships and productivity |
| 17 | Jimerson & Cobb P.A., Jacksonville, Legal | Competitions to boost morale, such as office mini golf and pumpkin bowling |
| 18 | Centauri Insurance, Sarasota, Insurance | Fully stocked kitchen with healthy meal options for breakfast and lunch |
| 19 | Foundation Art Services, Deerfield Beach, Manufacturing | Company pays half of gym fee up to $180 per month |
| 20 | Vaco Orlando, Orlando, Staffing | Weekly massages |
| 21 | Cardinal Management Group of Florida, Naples, Services | Summer hours |
| 22 | Net Conversion, Orlando, Advertising, PR, Marketing | Rap Fridays and Snuggies for the staff |
| 23 | JWB Real Estate Capital, Jacksonville, Real Estate | Catered lunch daily |
| 24 | Rogers, Gunter, Vaughn Insurance, Tallahassee, Insurance | On-site gym and shower |
| 25 | Worksite Employee Leasing, North Port, Services | Free lunch every Wednesday |
| 26 | Squaremouth, St. Petersburg, Insurance | Quarterly bonuses based on profit |
| 27 | Moore Communications Group, Tallahassee, Advertising, PR, Marketing | 100% of employee's health care premiums paid by company |
| 28 | Ennis, Pellum & Associates, Jacksonville, Accounting | Employees can leave at 1 p.m. on Fridays during the summer |
| 29 | CNP, Winter Haven, Advertising, PR, Marketing | Unlimited vacation/sick time |
| 30 | One Park Financial, Miami, Financial Services | Company happy hours and employee potlucks |
| 31 | Integrity Employee Leasing, Punta Gorda, Services | 4:30 Friday staff socials |
| 32 | Beck Partners, Pensacola, Real Estate & Insurance | Office closes for leadership seminars as a team |
| 33 | Horizon Innovations, Jacksonville, Advertising, PR, Marketing | Cash bonus, prizes, vacation getaways |
| 34 | Management Specialists Services, Gainesville, Association Management | 14 paid holidays a year |
| 35 | UberOps, Tallahassee, Technology | Flexibility to work from a co-working space or from home |
| 36 | Florida Skin Center, Fort Myers, Health Care Provider | Two staff appreciation events a year |
| 37 | Crippen & Co., Ocala, Accounting | Half-day Fridays outside of busy season; food brought in on Fridays during busy season |
To identify Florida’s best employers, Florida Trend partners with the Best Companies Group, which surveyed firms that chose to participate. Any firm with at least 15 employees in Florida, including firms based outside the state, could participate at no cost.
The first part of the survey involved a questionnaire about company policies, practices and demographics. The second part went to a randomly selected group of each firm’s employees, who responded — anonymously — to 78 statements on a five-point agreement scale.
The survey also included two open-ended questions and seven demographic questions. The questions focused on eight themes: Leadership and planning; corporate culture and communications; role satisfaction; work environment; relationship with supervisor; training, development and resources; pay and benefits; and overall engagement.
Contract employees were not included in employee surveys and not added to employee counts.