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• <h5> USAA</h5> <p> <strong>Rank:</strong> 20 (Previous rank: 17)</p> <p> <strong>What makes it so great?</strong></p> <p> Employees at the financial services firm for military members work in the largest private office building in the U.S. Among its features: a medical clinic, an indoor walking path, and tennis, basketball, and volleyball courts.</p> <p> <strong>Headquarters:</strong> 9800 Fredericksburg Rd.<br /> San Antonio, TX 78288</p> <p> <strong>2010 revenue ($ millions):</strong> 17,946</p> <p> <strong>Website:</strong> <a href="http://www.usaa.com/" target="_blank">www.usaa.com</a></p> <p> <em><a href="http://aol.careerbuilder.com/jobs/company/USAA/?siteid=cbaol95int" target="_self">See jobs at USAA</a></em></p> <p> <a href="http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/best-companies/2012/full_list/" target="_blank">view the full list on CNN Money</a>.</p>
• <h5> Intuit</h5> <p> <strong>Rank:</strong> 19 (Previous rank: 44)</p> <p> <strong>What makes it so great?</strong></p> <p> The TurboTax maker uses its culture to spark innovation, with &quot;idea jams,&quot; formal rotation programs for new employees, and four hours of &quot;unstructured time&quot; per week for employees to work on projects of their own.</p> <p> <strong>Headquarters: </strong>2632 Marine Way<br /> Mountain View, CA 94043</p> <p> <strong>2010 revenue ($ millions): </strong>3,455</p> <p> <strong>Website:</strong> <a href="http://www.intuit.com/" target="_blank">www.intuit.com</a></p> <p> <em><a href="http://aol.careerbuilder.com/jobs/company/Intuit/?siteid=cbaol95int" target="_self">See jobs at Intuit</a></em></p> <p> <a href="http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/best-companies/2012/full_list/" target="_blank">view the full list on CNN Money</a>.</p>
• <h5> Chesapeake Energy</h5> <p> <strong>Rank: </strong>18 (Previous rank: 32)</p> <p> <strong>What makes it so great?</strong></p> <p> A sleek new 63,000-square-foot child-care center that's big enough for 300 children is the largest such facility in the state -- and the latest addition to the natural-gas producer's perk-filled headquarters.</p> <p> <strong>Headquarters:</strong> 6100 N. Western Avenue<br /> Oklahoma City, OK 73118</p> <p> <strong>2010 revenue ($ millions):</strong> 9,366</p> <p> <strong>Website:</strong> <a href="http://www.chk.com/" target="_blank">www.chk.com</a></p> <p> <em><a href="http://aol.careerbuilder.com/jobs/company/Chesapeake+Energy/?siteid=cbaol95int" target="_self">See jobs at Chesapeake Energy</a></em></p> <p> <a href="http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/best-companies/2012/full_list/" target="_blank">view the full list on CNN Money</a>.</p>
• <h5> JM Family Enterprises</h5> <p> <strong>Rank:</strong> 17 (Previous rank: 16)</p> <p> <strong>What makes it so great?</strong></p> <p> The country's largest Toyota distributor offers profit-sharing, free haircuts, and a state-of-the-art child-care center. In the spirit of founder Jim Moran, it keeps a fleet of yachts for use by employees during appreciation events.</p> <p> <strong>Headquarters:</strong> 100 Jim Moran Blvd.<br /> Deerfield Beach, FL 33442</p> <p> <strong>2010 revenue ($ millions):</strong> 9,300</p> <p> <strong>Website:</strong> <a href="http://www.jmfamily.com/" target="_blank">www.jmfamily.com</a></p> <p> <em><a href="http://aol.careerbuilder.com/jobs/company/JM+Family+Enterprises/?siteid=cbaol95int" target="_self">See jobs at JM Family Enterprises</a></em></p> <p> <a href="http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/best-companies/2012/full_list/" target="_blank">view the full list on CNN Money</a>.</p>
• <h5> Kimpton Hotels &amp; Restaurants</h5> <p> <strong>Rank:</strong> 16 (Previous rank: 83)</p> <p> <strong>What makes it so great?</strong></p> <p> Traditions like the &quot;Housekeeping Olympics,&quot; which features blindfolded bedmaking and the &quot;vacuum dash,&quot; and a $10,000 employee prize for best service keep this hotel operator from feeling like a big chain.</p> <p> <strong>Headquarters: </strong> 222 Kearny Street, Suite 200<br /> San Francisco, CA 94108</p> <p> <strong>2010 revenue ($ millions):</strong> 780</p> <p> <strong>Website:</strong> <a href="http://www.kimptonhotels.com/" target="_blank">www.kimptonhotels.com</a></p> <p> <em><a href="http://aol.careerbuilder.com/jobs/company/Kimpton+Hotels+and+Restaurants/?siteid=cbaol95int" target="_self">See jobs at Kimpton Hotels &amp; Restaurants</a></em></p> <p> <a href="http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/best-companies/2012/full_list/" target="_blank">view the full list on CNN Money</a>.</p>
• <h5> NuStar Energy</h5> <p> <strong>Rank: </strong>15 (Previous rank: 30)</p> <p> <strong>What makes it so great?</strong></p> <p> The company has never had a layoff, pays 100% of its workers' health insurance premium, and matches 401(k) contributions up to 6% of pay. It also lends the corporate jet to employees in times of crisis.</p> <p> <strong>Headquarters:</strong> 2330 N. Loop 1604 West<br /> San Antonio, TX 78248</p> <p> <strong>2010 revenue ($ millions):</strong> 4,403</p> <p> <strong>Website:</strong> <a href="http://www.nustarenergy.com/" target="_blank">www.nustarenergy.com</a></p> <p> <em><a href="http://aol.careerbuilder.com/jobs/company/NuStar+Energy/?siteid=cbaol95int" target="_self">See jobs at NuStar Energy</a></em></p> <p> <a href="http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/best-companies/2012/full_list/" target="_blank">view the full list on CNN Money</a>.</p>
• <h5> DreamWorks Animation</h5> <p> <strong>Rank: </strong>14 (Previous rank: 10)</p> <p> <strong>What makes it so great?</strong></p> <p> What animates the animators here is the accessibility of CEO Jeffrey Katzenberg, who welcomes new hires and sends a daily update to the staff. As one employee puts it, &quot;He makes it feel like 200 people work here, not 2,000.&quot;</p> <p> <strong>Headquarters:</strong> 1000 Flower Street<br /> Glendale, CA 91201</p> <p> <strong>2010 revenue ($ millions):</strong> 785</p> <p> <strong>Website:</strong> <a href="http://www.dreamworksanimation.com/" target="_blank">www.dreamworksanimation.com</a></p> <p> <em><a href="http://aol.careerbuilder.com/jobs/company/DreamWorks/?siteid=cbaol95int" target="_self">See jobs at DreamWorks Animation</a></em></p> <p> <a href="http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/best-companies/2012/full_list/" target="_blank">view the full list on CNN Money</a>.</p>
• <h5> DPR Construction</h5> <p> <strong>Rank: </strong>13 (Previous rank: 22)</p> <p> <strong>What makes it so great?</strong></p> <p> The construction firm wins praise for its open culture: Employees are free to attend all quarterly meetings, and workers feel listened to. Says one: &quot;If I have a good idea, I am empowered to move it forward.&quot;</p> <p> <strong>Headquarters: </strong> 1450 Veterans Blvd.<br /> Redwood City, CA 94063</p> <p> <strong>2010 revenue ($ millions): </strong>1,432</p> <p> <strong>Website:</strong> <a href="http://www.dpr.com/" target="_blank">www.dpr.com</a></p> <p> <em><a href="http://aol.careerbuilder.com/jobs/company/DPR+Construction/?siteid=cbaol95int" target="_self">See jobs at DPR Construction</a></em></p> <p> <a href="http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/best-companies/2012/full_list/" target="_blank">view the full list on CNN Money</a>.</p>
• <h5> Mercedes-Benz USA</h5> <p> <strong>Rank: </strong>12 (Previous rank: 15)</p> <p> <strong>What makes it so great?</strong></p> <p> To celebrate the 125th anniversary of Karl Benz's invention of the automobile, the company gave bonuses based on tenure -- workers in the U.S. with more than 14 years of service got $1,400.</p> <p> <strong>Headquarters:</strong> One Mercedes Drive<br /> Montvale, NJ 7645</p> <p> <strong>2010 revenue ($ millions):</strong> 1,200</p> <p> <strong>Website:</strong> <a href="http://www.mbusa.com/" target="_blank">www.mbusa.com</a></p> <p> <em><a href="http://aol.careerbuilder.com/jobs/company/Mercedes+Benz/?siteid=cbaol95int" target="_self">See jobs at Mercedes-Benz USA</a></em></p> <p> <a href="http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/best-companies/2012/full_list/" target="_blank">view the full list on CNN Money</a>.</p>
• <h5> Zappos.com</h5> <p> <strong>Rank:</strong> 11 (Previous rank: 6)</p> <p> <strong>What makes it so great?</strong></p> <p> Now in its second year under Amazon.com, Zappos maintains its zany culture. New last year: Zfrog awards, which let employees pitch new business ideas, and on-site &quot;laughter yoga&quot; classes.</p> <p> <strong>Headquarters:</strong> 2280 Corporate Circle<br /> Henderson, NV 89074</p> <p> <strong>2010 revenue ($ millions):</strong> 1,640</p> <p> <strong>Website:</strong> <a href="http://www.zappos.com/" target="_blank">www.zappos.com</a></p> <p> <em><a href="http://aol.careerbuilder.com/jobs/company/Zappos/?siteid=cbaol95int" target="_self">See jobs at Zappos.com</a></em></p> <p> <a href="http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/best-companies/2012/full_list/" target="_blank">view the full list on CNN Money</a>.</p>
• <h5> Quicken Loans</h5> <p> <strong>Rank:</strong> 10 (Previous rank: 29)</p> <p> <strong>What makes it so great?</strong></p> <p> Employees of the online mortgage lender take immense pride in its move from the suburbs to downtown Detroit: &quot;We're taking [the city] from its lowest point and bringing it back to the spotlight it deserves.&quot;</p> <p> <strong>Headquarters: </strong> 1050 Woodward Avenue<br /> Detroit, MI 48226</p> <p> <strong>2010 revenue ($ millions): </strong>1,300</p> <p> <strong>Website:</strong> <a href="http://www.quickenloans.com/" target="_blank">www.quickenloans.com</a></p> <p> <em><a href="http://aol.careerbuilder.com/jobs/company/Quicken+Loans/?siteid=cbaol95int" target="_self">See jobs at Quicken Loans</a></em></p> <p> <a href="http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/best-companies/2012/full_list/" target="_blank">view the full list on CNN Money</a>.</p>
• <h5> CHG Healthcare Services</h5> <p> <strong>Rank:</strong> 9 (Previous rank: 27)</p> <p> <strong>What makes it so great?</strong></p> <p> The staffing agency routinely acts on suggestions made by employees. This year it revamped its drug plan, built a gym at its Fort Lauderdale office, and made Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday a paid holiday.</p> <p> <strong>Headquarters:</strong> 6440 South Millrock Drive, Suite 175<br /> Salt Lake City, UT 84121</p> <p> <strong>2010 revenue ($ millions):</strong> 536</p> <p> <strong>Website:</strong> <a href="http://www.chghealthcare.com/" target="_blank">www.chghealthcare.com</a></p> <p> <em><a href="http://aol.careerbuilder.com/jobs/company/CHG+Healthcare+Services/?siteid=cbaol95int" target="_self">See jobs at CHG Healthcare Services</a></em></p> <p> <a href="http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/best-companies/2012/full_list/" target="_blank">view the full list on CNN Money</a>.</p>
• <h5> Recreational Equipment (REI)</h5> <p> <strong>Rank:</strong> 8 (Previous rank: 9)</p> <p> <strong>What makes it so great?</strong></p> <p> The adventure-gear retailer scaled new heights last year with its first Manhattan store. Outdoor-loving employees take advantage of sabbaticals, free equipment rentals, and hefty discounts on merchandise.</p> <p> <strong>Headquarters:</strong> 6750 South 228th Street<br /> Kent, WA 98032</p> <p> <strong>2010 revenue ($ millions): </strong>1,659</p> <p> <strong>Website: </strong><a href="http://www.rei.com/" target="_blank">www.rei.com</a></p> <p> <em><a href="http://aol.careerbuilder.com/jobs/company/REI/?siteid=cbaol95int" target="_self">See jobs at REI</a></em></p> <p> <a href="http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/best-companies/2012/full_list/" target="_blank">view the full list on CNN Money</a>.</p>
• <h5> Camden Property Trust</h5> <p> <strong>Rank: </strong>7 (Previous rank: 7)</p> <p> <strong>What makes it so great?</strong></p> <p> This apartment-management firm, which manages properties that house 100,000 people in 13 states, is generous with employees -- last year it doled out surprise bonuses, from $100 to $5,000.</p> <p> <strong>Headquarters: </strong> 3 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1300<br /> Houston, TX 77046</p> <p> <strong>2010 revenue ($ millions):</strong> 610</p> <p> <strong>Website:</strong> <a href="http://www.camdenliving.com/" target="_blank">www.camdenliving.com</a></p> <p> <em><a href="http://aol.careerbuilder.com/jobs/company/Camden+Property+Trust/?siteid=cbaol95int" target="_self">See jobs at Camden Property Trust</a></em></p> <p> <a href="http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/best-companies/2012/full_list/" target="_blank">view the full list on CNN Money</a>.</p>
• <h5> NetApp</h5> <p> <strong>Rank:</strong> 6 (Previous rank: 5)</p> <p> <strong>What makes it so great?</strong></p> <p> The data storage firm's pay-for-performance program triggered huge bonuses last year when revenues shot up from $3.9 billion to $5 billion. Employees received payouts of up to 31% of their salary.</p> <p> <strong>Headquarters: </strong> 495 East Java Drive<br /> Sunnyvale, CA 94089</p> <p> <strong>2010 revenue ($ millions):</strong> 5,123</p> <p> <strong>Website: </strong><a href="http://www.netapp.com/" target="_blank">www.netapp.com</a></p> <p> <em><a href="http://aol.careerbuilder.com/jobs/company/NetApp/?siteid=cbaol95int" target="_self">See jobs at NetApp</a></em></p> <p> <a href="http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/best-companies/2012/full_list/" target="_blank">view the full list on CNN Money</a>.</p>
• <h5> Edward Jones</h5> <p> <strong>Rank: </strong>5 (Previous rank: 11)</p> <p> <strong>What makes it so great?</strong></p> <p> With some 11,000 offices across the country, the investment firm escaped the recession with nary a layoff. Says managing partner Jim Weddle: &quot;It's a great time not to be a bank -- or to be owned by one.&quot;</p> <p> <strong>Headquarters:</strong> 12555 Manchester Road<br /> St. Louis, MO 63131</p> <p> <strong>2010 revenue ($ millions):</strong> 4,183</p> <p> <strong>Website:</strong> <a href="http://www.edwardjones.com/" target="_blank">www.edwardjones.com</a></p> <p> <em><a href="http://aol.careerbuilder.com/jobs/company/Edward+Jones/?siteid=cbaol95int" target="_self">See jobs at Edward Jones</a></em></p> <p> <a href="http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/best-companies/2012/full_list/" target="_blank">view the full list on CNN Money</a>.</p>
• <h5> Wegmans Food Markets</h5> <p> <strong>Rank:</strong> 4 (Previous rank: 3)</p> <p> <strong>What makes it so great?</strong></p> <p> The family-owned grocery chain has made employee health a religion: More than 2,000 workers have enrolled in a free smoking-cessation program since 2009; this year it opened a new 24/7 health hotline.</p> <p> <strong>Headquarters:</strong> 1500 Brooks Ave<br /> Rochester, NY 14624</p> <p> <strong>2010 revenue ($ millions):</strong> 5,687</p> <p> <strong>Website:</strong> <a href="http://www.wegmans.com/" target="_blank">www.wegmans.com</a></p> <p> <em><a href="http://aol.careerbuilder.com/jobs/company/Wegmans/?siteid=cbaol95int" target="_self">See jobs at Wegmans</a></em></p> <p> <a href="http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/best-companies/2012/full_list/" target="_blank">view the full list on CNN Money</a>.</p>
• <h5> SAS Institute</h5> <p> <strong>Rank: </strong>3 (Previous rank: 1)</p> <p> <strong>What makes it so great?</strong></p> <p> Subsidized Montessori child care, unlimited sick time, intramural sports leagues, and a free health care center are just some of the perks at the software company's lushly landscaped campus.</p> <p> <strong>Headquarters: </strong> 100 SAS Campus Drive<br /> Cary, NC 27513</p> <p> <strong>2010 revenue ($ millions):</strong> 2,430</p> <p> <strong>Website:</strong> <a href="http://www.sas.com/" target="_blank">www.sas.com</a></p> <p> <em><a href="http://aol.careerbuilder.com/jobs/company/SAS/?siteid=cbaol95int" target="_self">See jobs at SAS</a></em></p> <p> <a href="http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/best-companies/2012/full_list/" target="_blank">view the full list on CNN Money</a>.</p>
• <h5> Boston Consulting Group</h5> <p> <strong>Rank:</strong> 2 (Previous rank: 2)</p> <p> <strong>What makes it so great?</strong></p> <p> A perennial of the top five of our list, the global consultancy invests 100-plus hours and thousands of dollars to recruit each consultant; once hired, they earn an average of $139,000 a year.</p> <p> <strong>Headquarters:</strong> One Beacon Street<br /> Boston, MA 2108</p> <p> <strong>2010 revenue ($ millions): </strong>3,050</p> <p> <strong>Website: </strong><a href="http://www.bcg.com/" target="_blank">www.bcg.com</a></p> <p> <em><a href="http://aol.careerbuilder.com/jobs/company/Boston+Consulting+Group/?siteid=cbaol95int" target="_self">See jobs at Boston Consulting Group</a></em></p> <p> <a href="http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/best-companies/2012/full_list/" target="_blank">view the full list on CNN Money</a>.</p>
• <h5> Google</h5> <p> <strong>Rank:</strong> 1 (Previous rank: 4)</p> <p> <strong>What makes it so great?</strong></p> <p> Everything was up at Google last year -- revenue, profits, share price, paid search clicks, hiring -- and so, too, was employee love; the search giant climbed three slots in our ranking to reclaim the top spot. The reason? Employees rave about their mission, the culture, and the famous perks of the Plex: bocce courts, a bowling alley, eyebrow shaping (for a fee) in the New York office. Then there's the food: some 25 caf&eacute;s companywide, all gratis. Wrote one Googler: &quot;Employees are never more than 150 feet away from a well-stocked pantry.&quot;</p> <p> <strong>Headquarters: </strong> 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway<br /> Mountain View, CA 94043</p> <p> <strong>2010 revenue ($ millions):</strong> 29,321</p> <p> <strong>Website:</strong> <a href="http://www.google.com/" target="_blank">www.google.com</a></p> <p> <em><a href="http://aol.careerbuilder.com/jobs/company/Google/?siteid=cbaol95int" target="_self">See jobs at Google</a></em></p> <p> <a href="http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/best-companies/2012/full_list/" target="_blank">view the full list on CNN Money</a>.</p> <p> More from CNN Money:</p> <p> - <a href="http://money.cnn.com/galleries/2012/pf/jobs/1201/gallery.best-companies-pay.fortune/index.html">25 top-paying companies to work for </a></p> <p> - <a href="http://money.cnn.com/galleries/2012/pf/jobs/1201/gallery.best-companies-hiring.fortune/index.html">56,000+ job openings: They&rsquo;re hiring! </a></p>