1. Google (GOOGL, -0.16%)

Employees say:"I love working for the greatest company in the history of the world! This place has been amazing and keeps getting better. There is nothing we can't accomplish and everyone walking the halls feels they can change the world."

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BEST COMPANIES The 25 Best Small and Medium Workplaces in New York"People talk about Google's perks, and they are great. But what makes Google truly special is the people. I worked at 5 other companies before coming to Google, and I have never been anywhere with coworkers that are this smart, this motivated, this caring and this awesome. Everybody above me in my management chain is smarter than me and works harder than me—I think that is amazing. Almost everybody here is world-class at something, and, oh yeah, has a hobby where they are also world-class. It's an amazing—sometimes intimidating—place to work, but that's what makes it a great place to work: working with the best people on world-class problems."Headquarters located in: United States
Industry: Information Technology
Number of Employees Worldwide: 56,300
Type of Company: Public
Countries where it ranks near the top: Argentina, Brazil, Canada, India, Switzerland, United StatesRead the Great Place to Work review here.

2. SAS Institute

Steve Muir

Employees say:"More than anywhere else I've experienced, our company feels like a small, interconnected and supportive community. The workplace values and culture, which extend beyond the office and working hours, spreads between all employees. When you need help, there is always someone willing to help. ... I couldn't be more excited to have become a part of the family at SAS.""After working for 12 years a science teacher, I made the decision to leave and explore my interests outside of the classroom. It was hard to walk away from a career I was so passionate about and had spent so much of my time and energy building—and then I found myself at SAS, a dream come true! It is truly a different world here, one where I look forward to going to work each day. From the start, everyone has been so kind, welcoming and supportive."Headquarters located in: United States
Industry: Information Technology
Number of Employees Worldwide: 13,741
Type of Company: Private
Countries where it ranks near the top: Australia, Canada, Germany, Greece, India, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, United StatesRead the Great Place to Work review here.

3. W. L. Gore & Associates

Stephen Ip

Employees say:"Associates are truly empowered to make decisions that drive towards success for the enterprise. Our lattice structure removes the red tape that you see in many hierarchical companies, and allows you to go directly to the most knowledgeable associate to move forward toward your goals. Every leader is truly accessible, including our CEO—something I saw first hand when an associate who directly leads one of the teams I’m responsible for emailed her. The CEO answered within 24 hours and provided an in-depth and well-thought-out answer to help us make the right decision.""Each and every interaction with associates across the company leaves you with the feeling that you want to work here forever. Everyone cares about your happiness, both personally and professionally, and wants you to succeed. The culture is wonderful!"Headquarters located in: United States
Industry: Manufacturing and production—Textiles and textile products
Number of Employees Worldwide: 10,428
Type of Company: Private
Countries where it ranks near the top: France, Germany, Greater China, Italy, Spain, Sweden, United StatesRead the Great Place to Work review here.

4. Dell EMC (EMC)

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Employees say:"The freedom and flexibility we're given to do our jobs is one of the main reasons EMC is a great place to work. We are not micromanaged, which allows us to take responsibility for our own actions. The people that that work at EMC are also a major part of why this is a great place to work—you feel a sense of belonging and 'team spirit' as we work towards the same goals, together.""We have a collaborative, inclusive environment and a camaraderie between all the professionals who work at EMC. There work is demanding, but the company always makes sure we have time for our family and ourselves. We get paid very well for what we do, which allows us and our families to have the resources we need to achieve our life goals. I am proud to belong to this company and family."Headquarters located in: United States
Industry: Information Technology—Storage/Data Management
Number of Employees Worldwide: 70,000
Type of Company: Public
Countries where it ranks near the top: Argentina, Austria, Brazil, Chile, Denmark, France, Germany, Greater China, India, Ireland, Italy, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Nigeria, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, The Netherlands, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom