Google has once again topped the list of best companies to work for according to Fortune Magazine.  It is the second year in a row that Google has landed on top after not appearing on the list in 2006.  Chief rivals Microsoft and Yahoo have both slipped in the rankings the last couple years as can be seen in the table below.

Of the companies to make the list, Google had the second largest job growth as a percentage of total employees at 60% although Microsoft added more new jobs 3,409 to Google’s 3,039.  While it may not look like Yahoo is all that appealing, the average salary and average bonus of Yahoo employees was higher then both Google and Microsoft.  The average salary was $116,250 and the average bonus was $13,671 at Yahoo while neither Google nor Microsoft made the list.  Those employees probably do not have the same level of job security, however, as it has been widely reported that there are job cuts coming at Yahoo.   

Each company makes the list with some of the perks they offer.  Microsoft pays 100% of their employees’ health care premiums, while Yahoo is in the top 10 for telecommuting with 20% of their employees being “regular” telecommuters.  Google has some of the more unusual perks such as $1,000 towards a hybrid or electric car as well as a discount program for employees in California who install solar panels on their homes.     

To see them all check out the full list of 100 best companies to work for.   

Filed under: Off Topic on Thursday, January 24th, 2008 by Nate Linnell |
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