Costco

5. Costco Wholesale


Issaquah, Washington

"They pay their employees well above the national rate by way of comparison," one reviewer writes. "Costco believes that employees are the most important assets in the company. The management staff truly believe in leading from the front and do a great job of instilling ownership and confidence into every employee. Work and life balance is not an issue with this company at all. Health insurance and holiday benefits are second to none."

Another reviewer writes that the most enjoyable thing about working for the company is "the way that they take care of their employees with salary and yearly bonuses."

[caption id="attachment_36949" align="alignleft" width="600"]Group of employees 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:
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Katie Kuehner-Hebert

Katie Kuehner-Hebert is a freelance writer based in Running Springs, Calif. She has more than three decades of journalism experience, with particular expertise in employee benefits and other human resource topics.