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Position2020 BEST EMPLOYERS in NORTH CAROLINA

In today's competitive business environment, companies have to go above and beyond in order to recruit and retain top talent. In BUSINESS NORTH CAROLINA'S 2020 list of Best Employers in the state, companies are thinking outside of the box to offer their payroll creative perks such as unlimited paid time off, ugly Christmas sweater competitions, a monthlong Oktoberfest celebration, on-site yoga classes, free tickets to local sporting and arts events, and trips for top performers. In its annual survey, Best Companies Croup polled employees and their employers on dozens of topics, from recruiting practices to recognition programs. Topping the list are The Brooks Croup, a Greenboro-based sales-training company; Hickory-based accounting firm Martin Starnes & Associates; and Edward Jones, a financial-services organization based out of St. Louis. Employment numbers are as of Jan. 1, 2020.

BEST EMPLOYERS SMALL EMPLOYER CATEGORY (15-49 U.S. EMPLOYEES)

1 The Brooks Group Greensboro, sales training U.S. Employees: 32 | N.C. Employees: 32

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The company encourages work-life balance with unlimited PTO and fun activities such as bowling, yoga and food truck Fridays during work hours. Employees are treated to a special catered breakfast once a month.

2 Blackman & Sloop Chapel Hill, accounting U.S. Employees: 36 | N.C. Employees: 36

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Workers stay connected with monthly socials, happy hours, potluck lunches and outint to bowling alleys and Frankie's Fun Park. The company's wellness committee promotes initiatives such as walking challenges, spin class, yoga and boxing classes.

3 Independent Insurance Agents of North Carolina Cary, nonprofit U.S. Employees: 31 | N.C. Employees: 31

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The nonprofit's matching gift program will match civic, educational or cultural affairs charitable donations by an employee up to $500 annually. Summer outings to venues such as an arcade and baseball games keep workers connected outside the office.

4 Mackenzie Ryan Raleigh, staffing U.S. Employees: 18 | N.C. Employees: 18

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The staffing company hosts a variety of fun employee events throughout the year including Work Olympics, Get Active Week, workday cookouts and a day of service.

5 Lynch Mykins Raleigh, engineering U.S. Employees: 37 | N.C. Employees: 18

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Lynch Mykins' Raleigh office includes a "burnout room" that can be used as a lactation room or a private space to decompress. Each employee receives 16 hours of paid volunteer hours to give back to the community.

6 Johnson Price Sprinkle Asheville, accounting U.S. Employees: 49 | N.C. Employees: 49

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The accounting firm celebrates its payroll's diversity with Heritage Day events including a potluck where employees can share a special dish that reflects their family history. Holiday gatherings entail an ugly sweater contest in December and a Halloween costume competition.

7 Nottingham Rocky Mount, financial services U.S. Employees: 33 | N.C. Employees: 33

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Each October, workers celebrate a monthlong Oktoberfest celebration with a themed costume competition, prizes and food. Employees hankering for an afternoon snack have access to a coffee and espresso machine and a popcorn maker in the office kitchen.

8 Versado Training Raleigh, life sciences U.S. Employees: 21 | N.C. Employees: 21

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Workers bond over teambuilding activities such as ax throwing, yard games including cornhole and darts, and shooting pool. Versado offers two unique holidays specific to the company values: Vee Day--named after the company mascot--on Feb. 24 and You Do You Day on Aug. 17.

9 Falcone Crawl Space & Structural Repair Charlotte, construction U.S. Employees: 41 | N.C. Employees: 41

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The company warehouse is a place for employees to kick back, with pingpong and foosball tables, disc golf and a keg of beer for after-work relaxation. Incentives such as dinners, team outings, free breakfast and lunches, gift cards, and bonuses are awarded to workers when weekly, monthly and annual goals are met.

10 VisionPoint Marketing Raleigh, marketing U.S. Employees: 47 | N.C. Employees: 47

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One Friday per quarter, employees participate in a fun activity during normal working hours, including playing games, going bowling and volunteering for local nonprofits. The company offers monthly lunch-and-learns that focus on professional development, problem solving and presentation skills.

11 Capital Investment Cos. Raleigh, financial services U.S. Emplovees: 42 | N.C. Employees: 42

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Capital Investment Cos. keeps things relaxed with a quarterly on-site massage therapist, monthly on-site yoga classes and an annual corporate beach retreat. The company also hosts bingo, ugly Christmas sweater parties and potluck lunches throughout the year.

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