Top 10 Coolest Employers to Work for in Orlando
Orlando Fl is not just a vacation destination and tourist spot, it’s also home to great companies who contribute to the thriving business scene in Orlando because of a common secret - they keep their employees happy.
Because of the extra effort these companies make to take care of their employees and keep them happy while motivating them to perform well, Orlando has become not just a famous vacation destination, but also a thriving business hub.
1. BishopBeale
A commercial real estate advisory company located in downtown Orlando, the mantra that best describes their work culture is “Work hard, play harder.” BishopBeale employees enjoy company-wide social events like Beach Day, Movie Day, Go-Kart Day, holiday parties complete with karaoke, and even bungee jumping. The company is currently working on providing upgraded working environments for their employees. Aside from giving the “Company Promise” Award to employees with excellent performance, the company also gives personal days and spontaneous gifts to those who have shown above-average work. The employees have a close-knit relationship and the atmosphere could be described as an environment that encourages conversations and teamwork.
2. Bowen, Miclette & Britt of Florida LLC
This commercial insurance agency gives its employees the flexibility to work on their own schedules. A recent change in their system that had a positive impact on not just the employees, but the environment as well, is the company’s initiative to go 100% paperless. They have added Apple TVs in conference rooms, break rooms, and all common areas to share company and employee news and accomplishments as well as to provide entertainment for employees during their break. The company has an extensive benefits program for its employees including health, dental, and life insurance, and employee discounts to their vendors, software, mobile phones, and local/ national attractions. On top of that, they offer free Yoga sessions every Monday. New hires are sent to their corporate headquarters to get a hands on experience of their company culture with a 3 to 6 month shadowing period with a seasoned employee.
3. Chatter Buzz Media
Chatter Buzz Media is an international award-winning social media marketing and SEO agency that empowers employees to showcase their individuality through a unique company program called “Lunch n’ Learn,” where employees discuss their role in the company and their interests over lunch. To further show the employees’ expertise and value to the organization, the company cross trains their employees, which also promotes a sense of community within the company.
4. ActivEngage
ActivEngage provides live chat solutions and professional managed chat services to car dealers. The company puts emphasis on unity among its employees and invests in efforts to make their employees happy by hosting Charity Challenge Events, intramural sports, and potlucks. Some of the perks their employees enjoy are free gym memberships, table tennis and foosball tables in break rooms, free lunch every 2 weeks care of local food trucks, and birthday cupcakes. The company even has a dedicated Human Connections Manager to ensure the happiness of their employees because the company believes that happy employees mean happy customers. Feedback from employees is encouraged, listened to, and addressed by management.
5. Purple Rock Scissors
Purple Rock Scissors is a digital creative agency that gives priority to the productivity, happiness, and comfort of its employees. Employees enjoy unlimited paid vacation times, free monthly exercise classes, free snacks/ drinks and company merchandise, and consultations with a nutritionist. They also have an intramural soccer team and enjoy summer activities like superhero movie outings and happy hour every Friday afternoon.
6. Kavaliro
Kavaliro is a recruiting agency that prides itself with employees that contribute to the company’s success with their innovative ideas, feedback on procedures and policies, and mentorship for peers. Kavaliro offers opportunities for volunteer work and fun perks like summer events, tickets to sport events, and an all-expense paid trip overseas to places like Jamaica or Mexico for the top performers who receive the “Ring of Fire”prize, which is their annual employee recognition. The employees who receive this award also get a custom silver ring in honor of their achievements. Employees get a free life insurance policy as well as tuition reimbursement.
7. One Hope United
The One Hope United organization was established in the early 2000’s in Orlando to provide community services to protect children and strengthen families. Top performers are recognized through monthly Star and Galaxy awards. Star awards are for excellent individuals while Galaxy awards are for outstanding team/department accomplishments. Every year, the organization holds a Staff Appreciation Week to honor its employees with a relaxing week of gifts and games. The company also has a Sunshine Coin program where employees who go above and beyond their work receive gold coins which they can exchange for privileges like a day off. The Executive Director Trophy is given every month to a team or individual who has done something special that goes beyond their scope of work and has the best interest of the child or family they are serving.
8. Cybis Communications
Cybis Communications is a fast-growing creative communications company where employees can be flexible with their work, creating graphics one day and then directing a show the next. The culture of flexibility goes beyond tasks and can be seen in their casual dress code and their flexible schedules. As part of its employee appreciation, the company has a Brag Box where employees can write brags about the team, to be opened in a few months and read aloud. Prizes are also given and hard work is always appreciated in this company.
9. Protiviti
This global business and consulting firm in Orlando has a multifaceted recognition program for its employees which includes bonuses, public recognition, and gift cards. Employees enjoy benefits like 20 sick, personal and vacation days per year, flexible working arrangements, a sabbatical program, and up to $5,000 tuition assistance per year. Protiviti focuses on making the workplace diverse and collaborative with programs like iGrow (Initiative for Growth and Retention of Women), and a Diversity and Inclusion program which offers employees opportunities to network and join other employees with the same interests. Employees can also earn travel points and exchange them for a gift of their choice.
10. Cross, Fernandez & Riley, LLP
This locally-owned public accounting firm is one of the largest in Central Florida. The company knows how to keep their employees happy during the busy tax season with perks including weekly lunches and dinners, in-house massages, happy hours, healthy/unhealthy snacks, and a very competitive game of bingo that can last for months. On the tax off season, employees can participate in group volunteer days, free fitness programs, and attend networking events. Year-round perks include flexible work hours and half day Fridays in the summer. This is probably the reason why Cross, Fernandez & Riley LLP was listed on Polk Works and WorkForce 2020 Best Places to Work for 5 years in a row.
These are the top 10 coolest companies to work in Orlando Fl because they empower their employees to do great things while having a great time and giving them proper recognition, incentives, and compensation. Keeping their employees happy makes them more productive and helps them contribute more to the growth of these businesses, so these programs and rewards are actually a great investment with a huge return on investment
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