[caption id="attachment_36949" align="alignleft" width="600"] Being surrounded by smart, fun, hardworking and helpful teammates is mentioned repeatedly in reviews of the Top-Rated Workplaces. (Photo: Shutterstock)[/caption] What does it take for a company to make Indeed's Top-Rated Workplaces in 2018? "Organizations that stood out among top-rated companies have worked hard to listen to the specific needs of their employees to provide an outstanding experience through strategic and thoughtful workplace programs," says Paul Wolfe, Indeed's senior vice president of HR. Related: Former employees can damage your company's image Another recurring theme in company reviews on the jobsite is the importance of "people." Being surrounded by smart, fun, hardworking and helpful teammates is mentioned repeatedly in reviews of the Top-Rated Workplaces. This, enhanced by good management, helps contribute to overall employee experience. Here's what current and former employees had to say about the top five workplaces: