BEST COMPANIES TO WORK FOR 2019.

• Author: Bicknell, Lindsay

Every year, we want to know which companies are the best to work for. So, we asked their employees, and after hearing their honest thoughts, we found the best of the best. It's time to dust off your resume and get to work on your cover letter because these are the companies you should be working for this year.

THE COMPLETE BUSINESS TOOLBOX

From the first phone call to the final payment, Weave's unique integration of hardware and software solutions help businesses grow, retain and communicate across the entire customer journey.

WEAVE PHONES

Smart phone system that can help you identify customers, heavy call times, and opportunities to schedule an overdue appointment or collect an overdue balance.

WEAVE MESSAGES

Powerful two-way texting-wherever you are-to communicate with customers, send updates, schedule appointments and collect payments.

WEAVE CUSTOMER INSIGHT

All your customer information in one place to give you a complete customer profile-manage, organize and view customer information for every interaction.

WEAVE SCHEDULING

Easily view and manage your schedule-send appointment reminders, confirm or reschedule appointments and fill gaps in your schedule.

WEAVE PAYMENTS

Full payment processing and easy collections with text to pay.

WEAVE TEAM

Easy team communication wherever you are with Team Chat.

WEAVE ANALYTICS

Powerful analytics to help you make better business decisions--Call Analytics, Payment Analytics.

MICRO COMPANIES 25-50 FULL TIME EMPLOYEES

ALBION FINANCIAL

INDUSTRY: Investment Management

LOCATION: Salt Lake City, UT

FULL-TIME UTAH EMPLOYEES: 27

FAVORITE PERKS: Fully covered health premiums, 401k with profit sharing, H SA, flexible schedules, wellness program, annual bonus, and healthy work-life balance.

WHAT EMPLOYEES ARE SAYING: "I have [worked] at previous firms in the SLC area. It's hard to explain the difference in culture and environment, but I knew it was what i've been looking for my whole career. Everyone cares so deeply about our clients that there is no room for office politics or negative environments."

GRANT VICTOR

INDUSTRY: Financial Services

LOCATION: Kaysville, UT

FULL-TIME UTAH EMPLOYEES: 35

FAVORITE PERKS: Wellness program, flexible schedules, 401k, yoga classes, special paid leave, supplemental insurance, volunteer opportunities, and daycare savings account.

WHAT EMPLOYEES ARE SAYING: "I enjoy coming to work each day. It is fun to be able to be a part of something where we have a trusting work environment. I enjoy the fun atmosphere we have while we work and the people here. Management is great at helping us feel included and appreciated."

IDENT SOLUTIONS

INDUSTRY: Computer Software

LOCATION: Farmington, UT

FULL-TIME UTAH EMPLOYEES: 40

FAVORITE PERKS: 401k and H SA with company match, fully covered health premiums, Lagoon day, vacation condos in St. George and Bear Lake, unlimited PTO, work from home days, and external career development opportunities.

WHAT EMPLOYEES ARE SAYING: "Ident Solutions has exposed me to a standard all companies should strive to achieve. I regularly tell my wife that the health of the culture within this company is almost too good to be true. There isn't a day that goes by that I remind myself not to take it for granted."

MONUMETRIC

INDUSTRY: Online Media

LOCATION: Farmington, UT

FULL-TIME UTAH EMPLOYEES: 26

FAVORITE PERKS: Unlimited PTO, flexible schedule, audiobook library, work-life balance, professional development budget, life insurance, company trip to Maui, and $1,000 pathway budget.

WHAT EMPLOYEES ARE SAYING: "We do 'Brain Nuggets' each week where an employee takes the week to discuss/teach a passion of theirs. It's a very cool way to learn about the nerdy/geeky stuff your coworkers are into."

STRATUS.HR

INDUSTRY: Human Resources

LOCATION: Sandy, UT

FULL-TIME UTAH EMPLOYEES: 40

FAVORITE PERKS: Pet insurance, yoga, 401k match, flexible schedule, all expenses paid employee of the year trips, and on-site flu clinic.

WHAT EMPLOYEES ARE SAYING: "Most of our management team were promoted within our company. They know the work that all of us are doing and they make sure each employee has a positive work environment. Our owners are in the office with an open-door policy."

TESANI COMPANIES

INDUSTRY: Information Technology & Services

LOCATION: Provo, UT

FULL-TIME UTAH EMPLOYEES: 40

FAVORITE PERKS: Free catered lunches every day, free audible account access, unlimited PTO, Maverick speaker series, and monthly hangouts.

WHAT EMPLOYEES ARE SAYING: "I really appreciate the daily company lunches. They have really helped me meet more people in the company in various departments. I feel more unified."

YOUR EMPLOYMENT SOLUTIONS

INDUSTRY: Staffing & Recruiting

LOCATIONS: Logan, UT: North Salt Lake, UT: Ogden, UT; Salt Lake City, UT: West Valley City, UT

FULL-TIME UTAH EMPLOYEES: 42

FAVORITE PERKS: Flexible schedule, 401k match, work from home, gym membership. holiday gifts, company swag, and training opportunities.

WHAT EMPLOYEES ARE SAYING: "YES allows me to change my schedule according to my clients' needs, all while being very flexible with my 'mom duties' with pick-up and drop-off for my son's school schedule. This is a huge benefit to me because it was the most stressful thing to worry about while looking for employment!"

ZAMPHR

INDUSTRY: Human Resources

LOCATION: Orem, UT

FULL-TIME UTAH EMPLOYEES: 30

FAVORITE PERKS: Flexible schedule, monthly $100 bonus card, 401k match, movie days and baseball nights, stocked break room, and monthly birthday parties.

WHAT EMPLOYEES ARE SAYING: "Every employee is made to feel important and that they play a critical role in the company. Management makes our mission clear and show through their actions that they truly believe in the company mission."

SMALL COMPANIES 51-100 FULL TIME EMPLOYEES

CICERO GROUP

INDUSTRY: Management Consulting

LOCATION: Salt Lake City, UT

FULL-TIME UTAH EMPLOYEES: 90

FAVORITE PERKS: Education/training reimbursement, generous PTO policy, local discounts, pool and ping-pong tables, a nap room, flexible hours, standing desks, competitive pay, mentorship program, and transportation and cell phone stipends.

WHAT EMPLOYEES ARE SAYING: "They paid for my MBA, which was great. Really top-notch support for continued personal development."

DIVERSIFIED INSURANCE GROUP

INDUSTRY: Insurance

LOCATION: Salt Lake City, UT

FULL-TIME UTAH EMPLOYEES: 62

FAVORITE PERKS: Flexible schedule, meditation sessions, office contests, long weekends, unlimited PTO, on-site gym, quarterly activities, and monthly birthday lunches.

WHAT EMPLOYEES ARE SAYING: "I have worked for many different companies but have never felt more like I am part of the bigger picture in an organization."

FINCH

INDUSTRY: Marketing & Advertising

LOCATION: Salt Lake City, UT

FULL-TIME UTAH EMPLOYEES: 32

FAVORITE PERKS: Catered lunches, unlimited PTO, flexible schedule, employee international exchange program, dogs in the office, and paid parental leave.

WHAT EMPLOYEES ARE SAYING: "[Management is] engaged and inclusive; we are addressing a very large problem in the biggest industry on the planet and they are extremely ambitious in their work."

GPS CAPITAL MARKETS

INDUSTRY: Financial Services

LOCATION: South Jordan, UT

FULL-TIME UTAH EMPLOYEES: 52

FAVORITE PERKS: Gym reimbursement, free lunch, flexible schedule, 401k match, and break room games.

WHAT EMPLOYEES ARE SAYING: "They have video games. Nothing is cooler than a company that has video games in the break room."

GROOVE ENTERTAINMENT TECHNOLOGIES

INDUSTRY: Information Technology & Services

LOCATION: Salt Lake City, UT

FULL-TIME UTAH EMPLOYEES: 75

FAVORITE PERKS: Unlimited snack bar, professional and behavioral coaching, incentive trips, massage therapy, free coffee, 401k match, and volunteer options.

WHAT EMPLOYEES ARE SAYING: "I feel that Groove is a rocketship that is about to launch and disrupt the industry more than it already has."

KODIAK CAKES

INDUSTRY: Food & Beverages

LOCATION: Park City, UT

FULL-TIME UTAH EMPLOYEES: 64

FAVORITE PERKS: Bear Bucks, early out Fridays, flexible schedules, work from home, company fleet of mountain bikes, company equity, outdoorsy culture, and flapjack Fridays.

WHAT EMPLOYEES ARE SAYING: "Bear Bucks is our 'active living' allowance. Each employee is offered a percentage on top of their salary to spend toward gym memberships, outdoor activities, fitness events, races, etc. It sets the expectation that your health is a...