The 10 Best Small Companies To Work For 2014

4. Ruby Receptionists

Ruby Receptionists, a virtual receptionist company based in Portland, has a "fostering happiness" philosophy where employees get funding for art classes, book clubs and yoga sessions.

"We have long been creating a unique and rewarding workplace culture that deserves recognition," said Jill Nelson, founder and CEO of the company and she also added that "We all come to work each day with a real passion and purpose for the work we do — and, more importantly, for the people we work with."

5. Studer Group

The Studer Group is a consulting company whose mission is to make healthcare better. Its employees describe a workplace where they "eat their own cooking" employing the same heavy focus on continuous learning and evidenced-based decisions they advise with their clients.

Employees here speak highly of the generous vacations and benefits and yearly bonuses. Studer offers a range of profit-sharing and incentive programs with the result that an outstanding 94 percent of all employees confirm they receive a fair share of the profits. Those people invested in improving their skills on a daily basis will be the best fit among this smart and driven group.

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