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Best Companies to Work For | 2019

Every year, we want to know which companies are the best to work for. So, we asked their employees to weigh in and 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 in the coming year.

MICRO COMPANIES | Companies with 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, HSA, 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 HSA 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 | Companies with 51-100 total 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 priority!”

LUX CATERING & EVENTS

Industry: Events Services

Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Full-Time Utah Employees: 37

Favorite Perks: Flexible schedules, free food, LUX Bux rewards, VASA gym membership, 401k match, travel vouchers, team building activities, and floral classes.

What employees are saying: “I love that there are so many diverse people that are employed here. It makes for fun opportunities to learn from others’ cultures.”

OPTCONNECT

Industry: Wireless

Location: Kaysville, UT

Full-Time Utah Employees: 53

Favorite Perks: Gym membership, no commission cap, work from home, tuition reimbursement, flexible schedules, profit sharing, and seasonal parties.

What employees are saying: “It’s an absolute pleasure to watch this company grow and change. As the company gets bigger, I feel more and more valued as a long-standing employee”

PDQ.COM CORPORATION

Industry: Computer Software

Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Full-Time Utah Employees: 50

Favorite Perks: Covered medical premiums for the whole family, on-site gym, 401k match, catered lunches, Utah Jazz suite, four-day work week, season Lagoon passes, fully stocked breakroom, and travel reimbursement.

What employees are saying: “I enjoy being part of this nerdy tech culture.”

REDX

Industry: Real Estate

Location: Orem, UT

Full-Time Utah Employees: 64

Favorite Perks: Unlimited PTO, 401k match, volunteer opportunities, flexible schedules, and company parties.

What employees are saying: “Culture is number one here. Instead of just talking about employee satisfaction like some places, here concrete steps are taken to make sure employees are happy and engaged.”

TAZWORKS

Industry: Computer Software

Location: Draper, UT

Full-Time Utah Employees: 70

Favorite Perks: Free lunch and snacks, cross training opportunities, profit sharing, flexible schedules, 401k match, meditation breaks, linkedin Learning accounts, standing desks, annual hackathon, and service projects.

What employees are saying: “We had a mindfulness training for the company, and more are scheduled. There was a week of connectedness where we did kind things for one another and the company reimbursed us. It was a fun week and I looked forward to going to work.”

TESTOUT CORPORATION

Industry: Computer Software

Location: Pleasant Grove, UT

Full-Time Utah Employees: 95

Favorite Perks: Fully covered healthcare, company trips, on-site gym, service opportunities, 401k match, and family birthday gifts.

What employees are saying: “I like our focus on student success. We help students who use our courses develop the skills they need to get jobs!”

MEDIUM COMPANIES | Companies with 101-500 full-time employees

ACCESS DEVELOPMENT

Industry: Marketing & Advertising

Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Full-Time Utah Employees: 145

Favorite Perks: Flexible schedules, travel reimbursement, 401k and HSA match, tuition reimbursement, employee discount program, theme park and national park pass reimbursement, paid paternity leave, monthly town hall meetings, yoga, and raffles.

What employees are saying: “They’ve supported and sponsored my career growth and development, including a detour into school. Most companies don’t have the time, tolerance, or willingness to invest financially in an employee to take a leave of absence to go to school and then come back and employ them in a new role. But that’s what they did, and it changed my life.”

ASEA, LLC

Industry: Health, Wellness, & Fitness

Location: Pleasant Grove, UT

Full-Time Utah Employees: 201

Favorite Perks: Quarterly massages, ping-pong table, outdoor eating area, immediate 401k vesting, flexible schedules, fitness reimbursement, free product, incentive trips, and service projects.

What employees are saying: “I love working for ASEA because the ethos of the company is exemplified by my coworkers. Everyone here cares and puts people first.”

BAMBOOHR

Industry: Computer Software

Location: Lindon, UT

Full-Time Utah Employees: 471

Favorite Perks: 401k and HSA match, $2,000 paid toward travel expenses, flexible and remote working opportunities, parental leave, no vesting period, access to Financial Peace University, company swag, generous PTO policy, and low insurance premiums.

What employees are saying: “I enjoy [working for] a company that is run by actual human beings who recognize the value of giving benefits to employees. Bamboohr management is different from other tech companies in the valley who give only the benefits they want and do so begrudgingly. Bamboohr offers all the benefits I need for a work-life balance.”

CRICUT, INC.

Industry: Consumer Electronics

Location: South Jordan, UT

Full-Time Utah Employees: 392

Favorite Perks: Pet insurance, 401k match, flexible schedules, free gym membership, floating holidays, phone reimbursement, profit sharing, paid parental leave, paid short-term disability, fertility benefits, tuition reimbursement, on-site massages, and town hall meetings.

What employees are saying: “We are becoming more diverse and inclusive. It’s great to see people from all over the world join our team, and we are just getting bigger.”

DRIP

Industry: Computer Software

Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Full-Time Utah Employees: 47

Favorite Perks: Unlimited PTO, flexible schedules, 401k match, dogs in the office on Fido Fridays, snacks, team lunches, and spacious office.

What employees are saying: “The management team at Drip is fantastic. Managers are not ‘too cool’ to have conversations with others that may be lower in the company. There is no ego here. We’re all building a fast-growing startup and push each other to be better.”

G&A PARTNERS

Industry: Human Resources

Location: South Jordan, UT

Full-Time Utah Employees: 55

Favorite Perks: Flexible and remote schedules, 401k match, wellness programs, gym reimbursement, Costco/Sam’s Club membership, and monthly massages.

What employees are saying: “I have yet to meet a person within my organization that isn’t friendly and who doesn’t like their job. I know if I ever need help, I have a team around me that will jump in at any time and It’s a great feeling to feel supported.”

HIREVUE

Industry: Computer Software

Location: South Jordan, UT

Full-Time Utah Employees: 187

Favorite Perks: Unlimited PTO, flexible schedules, remote working opportunities, 401k and HSA match, stock options, gym and phone reimbursement, zen room, nursing mothers lounge, tuition reimbursement, and monthly yoga.

What employees are saying: “You feel the hirevue pride and culture when you first take a tour of hirevue. Our values are energizing, and team members are happy to be here. I feel our work-from-home option is valued by many and I have personally heard how grateful team members are to have this wonderful benefit at hirevue.”

 MX

Industry: Financial Services

Location: Lehi, UT

Full-Time Utah Employees: 300

Favorite Perks: 401k match, flexible schedules, unlimited PTO, employee autonomy, catered lunches, crash pads, candy cove, paid parental leave, quiet library, massage therapist, Frontrunner pass, on-site gym, game room, inexpensive health premiums, and mental health benefits.

What employees are saying: “MX is the first company where I actually feel like I’m being treated as a ‘person,’ and we are all one family working towards the company’s mission and purpose. Because there is this type of work environment, the company expects that people can grow within to gain more knowledge and experience to rise up with the company.”

NAV

Industry: Financial Services

Location: Draper, UT

Full-Time Utah Employees: 113

Favorite Perks: Unlimited PTO, paid parental leave, company equity, flexible schedules, remote working opportunities, catered lunches, pet insurance, gender parity, HSA match, flu shots, mental health benefits, and on-site dental visits.

What employees are saying: “I have never felt any sort of discrimination. In fact, the company is super fair with opportunities for everyone. We have great women engineers, which is usually hard to find in most tech companies. Nav truly supports everyone and is super diverse. This is by far the most amazing thing to see in a tech startup.”

NEARMAP

Industry: Information Technology & Services

Location: South Jordan, UT

Full-Time Utah Employees: 49

Favorite Perks: Stock purchase plan, bonus structure, flexible schedules, phone reimbursement, stocked kitchen, covered HSA premium, wellness benefits, paid parental leave, and monthly in-house massages.

What employees are saying: “It’s a fast-paced environment which demands a lot, but it also generates and produces passion within the team. We are driven by core values that help us make decisions and keep everyone a cohesive member of the team.”

SIMPLUS

Industry: Information Technology & Services

Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Full-Time Utah Employees: 61

Favorite Perks: Unlimited PTO, 401k and HSA match, remote working opportunities, employee autonomy, mentorship program, on-site gym, rooftop lounge, public transit pass, and house cleaning service.

What employees are saying: “I am proud that my company does boot camps for non-technology applicants to come into Simplus to learn a tech job. We bring in people from all over, especially rural job seekers, and allow them to work remotely without requiring them to relocate to a larger city. We have won awards for our commitment to employ our Military Veterans.”

SQUIRE & COMPANY, PC

Industry: Accounting

Locations: Orem, UT; Salt Lake City, UT

Full-Time Utah Employees: 141

Favorite Perks: Flexible schedules, public transit passes, remote working opportunities, training programs, profit sharing, company retreats, 401k and HSA match, employee autonomy, wellness programs, catered lunches, and tuition reimbursement.

What employees are saying: “I love that Squire promotes work/home balance. I feel supported and appreciated by my co-workers and supervisors.”

TANNER LLC

Industry: Accounting

Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Full-Time Utah Employees: 153

Favorite Perks: Flexible and remote schedules, unlimited PTO, 401k and HSA match, company trip to Disneyland, catered lunches, and coaching program.

What employees are saying: “At Tanner, LLC, they give you the opportunity to grow and learn at a fast-paced environment. All the while making sure you absorb everything taught to you like a sponge! Tanner gives you room for expansion and support in gaining the best possible ethical work experience any company could ever offer.”

THOMASARTS

Industry: Marketing & Advertising

Location: Farmington, UT

Full-Time Utah Employees: 143

Favorite Perks: Catered lunches, phone and gym reimbursements, unlimited PTO, remote working opportunities, flexible schedules, training programs, snacks, company swag, 401k match, and paid bereavement leave.

What employees are saying: “The in-house availability of training resources is great. Online academies and courses are highly encouraged and very well provided to anyone who wants to take advantage of the offering.”

WILSON ELECTRONICS

Industry: Wireless

Locations: Salt Lake City, UT; St. George, UT

Full-Time Utah Employees: 268

Favorite Perks: Flexible and remote schedules, profit sharing, four-day work week, volunteer opportunities, quarterly bonus, pet insurance, HSA and 401k match, wellness program, telehealth, and tuition reimbursement.

What employees are saying: “I both respect and admire my management team. I’m never treated as a subordinate. I have a personal/friendly relationship with everyone on the management team.”

 XYNGULAR

Industry: Health, Wellness, & Fitness

Location: Lehi, UT

Full-Time Utah Employees: 140

Favorite Perks: Flexible and remote schedules, unlimited PTO, running shoes, profit sharing, healthy life reimbursements, 401k match, massage breaks, paid parental leave, and recess.

What employees are saying: “Before Xyngular, I’d never worked in an organization where ‘culture’ extended beyond a foosball table or free snacks. The values the business organization lives by, they really live by them. Everyone is on the same page, and it feels great to enjoy coming to work each day.”

LARGE COMPANIES | Companies with 501-2,500 total full-time employees

1-800 CONTACTS

Industry: Consumer Goods

Location: Draper, UT; Salt Lake City, UT

Full-Time Utah Employees: 850

Favorite Perks: Employee autonomy, flexible schedules, on-site restaurant, paid bereavement leave, wellness program, discounts on contacts and eyeglasses, on-site gym with personal trainers, game room, discount movie tickets, company swag, on-site farmers market, and UTA passes.

What employees are saying: “The culture of 1-800 Contacts is a reason why I returned to work for this company after a short hiatus. They live values of taking care of their internal and external customers and operate with extreme integrity.”

BIG-D CONSTRUCTION

Industry: Construction

Locations: Lindon, UT; Ogden, UT; Salt Lake City, UT

Full-Time Utah Employees: 707

Favorite Perks: Fully covered healthcare premiums, profit sharing, flexible schedules, career mapping, employee autonomy, family activities, HSA contributions, travel reimbursement, free life insurance, and EAP benefits.

What employees are saying: “Big-D keeps me safe. If my kids want to work construction when they get old enough, I wouldn’t want them to work for anyone else because I know Big-D will watch after them and keep the safe and teach them safe habits.”

DOMO

Industry: Computer Software

Location: American Fork, UT

Full-Time Utah Employees: 539

Favorite Perks: Catered lunches, employee stock purchase program, HSA contributions, wellness benefits, paid parental leave, on-site chiropractor, fertility benefits, fitness benefits, on-site dental, remote working opportunities, and Domopalooza.

What employees are saying: “Domo is the best company i’ve ever worked for in my 20-year career. They encourage innovation and promote good ideas. Domo employees are, by far, the most intelligent and driven individuals i’ve ever worked with.”

GOLDENWEST CREDIT UNION

Industry: Financial Services

Location: Headquartered in South Ogden with branch locations across Utah

Full-Time Utah Employees: 614

Favorite Perks: Wellness program, gym reimbursement, quarterly bonus, flexible schedules, tuition contribution program, pension plan, counseling services, volunteer opportunities, and discounts on loan rates.

What employees are saying: “Goldenwest has a strong service culture. We strive to take the best care of our members and, in turn, the credit union takes great care of its employees. The environment is one that is accepting and helpful. Everyone gets along well, and you know that management notices employee’s performance. We watch out for each other here.”

HEALTH CATALYST

Industry: Information Technology & Services

Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Full-Time Utah Employees: 455

Favorite Perks: Paid parental leave, flexible and remote schedules, unlimited PTO, fitness and home office reimbursement, 401k and HSA match, tuition and conference reimbursement, wellness discounts, stock options, and snacks.

What employees are saying: “I work remote, and Health Catalyst is very supportive of on-site and/or remote work by employees. If you are able to do your job well, it doesn’t matter if you work within a physical office or at home. The culture is very supportive to each team member.”

IMPACT HEALTHCARE

Industry: Healthcare

Location: Provo, UT

Full-Time Utah Employees: 101

Favorite Perks: Flexible schedules, working from home four days a week, weekly meetings with management, generous PTO policy, company parties, and regular training.

What employees are saying: “We’re in hyper-growth mode and the leaders are focused on making sure each team member is recognized for their work and aligned in the best position for their success. Opportunities here right now seem limitless.”

INSTRUCTURE

Industry: Information Technology

Locations: Pleasant Grove, UT; Salt Lake City, UT

Full-Time Utah Employees: 800

Favorite Perks: Fully covered healthcare premiums, flexible and remote schedules, catered lunches, stock options, wellness and financial education, free snacks, transportation benefits, fitness incentives, company swag, mobile salon, and chiropractor.

What employees are saying: “We have the strongest and most employee-oriented company of any I have worked at. The goal of Instructure isn’t to dominate the market. It’s to build the best work environment, find the best employees, and then empower them to make awesome stuff.”

LEAVITT GROUP

Industry: Insurance

Location: Headquartered in Cedar City with agencies across Utah

Full-Time Utah Employees: 923

Favorite Perks: Flexible schedules, stress busting activities, local discounts, employee autonomy, wellness incentives, casual dress code, on-site flu shots and dental exams, and profit sharing.

What employees are saying: “The reason I am at the Leavitt Group is that they were able to paint a picture for growth and development far better than my two previous employers. The amazing thing is that that picture has not only met initial expectations but exceeded them.”

LUCID SOFTWARE

Industry: Computer Software

Location: South Jordan, UT

Full-Time Utah Employees: 552

Favorite Perks: Annual company retreats, flexible schedules, fitness reimbursements, employee autonomy, sabbatical, free UTA passes, lunch and learn, wellness Wednesdays, yoga and meditation classes, game room, and paid parental and caregiver leave.

What employees are saying: “Lucid has one of the best executive and management teams i’ve been a part of. They communicate vision and initiatives openly and regularly, which helps align all of the employees to pull in the same direction. Very refreshing!”

PODIUM

Industry: Computer Software

Location: Lehi, UT

Full-Time Utah Employees: 570

Favorite Perks: Catered meals, on-site gym with professional trainer, unlimited PTO, employee autonomy, 401k and HSA match, games and competitions, flexible schedules, yoga, and paid parental leave.

What employees are saying: “I really like the culture of peer-to-peer recognition at Podium. We regularly have ‘wins, fails, and shout outs,’ at the end of meetings where employees can stand and recognize other people on their teams for times that they have helped with a difficult problem or accomplished something important. This helps to create a kind of feedback loop of a collaborative culture, because it keeps people thinking about the importance of working together and recognizing the successes of others.”

PROGRESSIVE LEASING

Industry: Financial Services

Location: Draper, UT

Full-Time Utah Employees: 1,000

Favorite Perks: Flexible schedules, on-site gym, catered lunches, company swag, charity projects, UTA reimbursement, local discounts, pet insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, Lagoon day, volunteer opportunities, and free snacks.

What employees are saying: “I have never felt so valued as an employee. I love that they actively provide opportunities to move up in your career and really help each individual person set & achieve their goals to get promoted.”

SELECTHEALTH

Industry: Insurance

Location: Murray, UT

Full-Time Utah Employees: 1,583

Favorite Perks: Casual dress code, flexible schedules, tuition reimbursement, pension plan and 401k, HSA match, Tuesday massages, remote working opportunities, pet insurance, on-site gym, live well incentives, and remote working opportunities.

What employees are saying: “There isn’t a company in the state of Utah that can beat the culture found at selecthealth. When I think of culture, I think of the ‘personality’ found within an organization. I have never worked for a company that has such a positive atmosphere found here at selecthealth.”

WEAVE

Industry: Computer Software

Location: Lehi, UT

Full-Time Utah Employees: 596

Favorite Perks: Unlimited PTO, flexible schedules, paid parental leave (includes one year of diapers and wipes, 12-week maid service, and $50/day for food), team activities, free on-site hair salon, public transit discounts, on-site car detailing, a zen den for naps or meditation, and unlimited snacks. 

What employees are saying: “i’ve been really impressed with the company. I’ve kept tabs on company cultures throughout Utah throughout the years and when it came time for a job move, Weave was my first pick because they’re so awesome to work for.”

WORKFRONT

Industry: Computer Software

Location: Lehi, UT

Full-Time Utah Employees: 614

Favorite Perks: Tuition reimbursement, unlimited PTO, gym and phone reimbursement, food truck vouchers, chair massages, free legal and financial advice, catered meals, discount UTA passes, flexible schedules, paid parental leave, and childcare bonus.

What employees are saying: “I’m proud to be part of Workfront. Leaving my house in the morning, I’m not dreading showing up, or watching the clock the entire time waiting until I get off and can head home. The environment is relaxed; need to take a phone call? Need breathing time after a difficult task? That’s not only allowed but encouraged. Take a break and come back refreshed and ready to work!”

YOUNG AUTOMOTIVE GROUP

Industry: Automotive

Locations: Brigham City, UT; Layton, UT; Logan, UT; Morgan, UT; Ogden, UT; South Ogden, UT

Full-Time Utah Employees: 811

Favorite Perks: Vehicle allowance, 401k, training opportunities, Roth IRA, volunteering opportunities, life insurance, flexible schedules, team events, and work-life balance.

What employees are saying: “This company is very conscious of its employees’ needs and situations. They go out of the way to make sure the culture is implemented into our lives. They give to the community and invest in my future.”

EXTRA LARGE COMPANIES | Companies With 2,501 Or More Full-Time Employees

AMERICA FIRST CREDIT UNION

Industry: Financial Services

Locations: Headquartered in Ogden with branch locations across Utah

Full-Time Utah Employees: 3,231

Favorite Perks: Flexible schedules, tuition reimbursement, running club, local discounts, 401k match, separate vacation and sick days, wellness incentives, remote working opportunities, pension plan, profit sharing, and bonus structure.

What employees are saying: “I love how America First listens to feedback. They genuinely want to do what is best for their members and their employees. AFCU has a mission statement and every decision they make refers back to it.”

ARUP LABORATORIES

Industry: Healthcare

Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Full-Time Utah Employees: 3,700

Favorite Perks: Free on-site family health clinic, profit sharing, quarterly bonuses, pension plan, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance, wellness classes, low insurance premiums, free diabetic supplies, seven days on seven days off work schedule, discount UTA passes, and on-site gym.

What employees are saying: “Before ARUP I worked for about 6 different companies with an average of 3 years on job. After starting at ARUP, I knew it would be my last. 10 years later I was correct, and I plan on retiring here. Outstanding company and people.”

DELL TECHNOLOGIES

Industry: Information Technology

Location: Draper, UT

Full-Time Utah Employees: 1,100

Favorite Perks: Corporate games, paid parental and bereavement leave, on-site cafe and gym, 401k match, flexible and remote schedules, fitness reimbursement, family activities, assisted fertility and adoption programs, healthy living benefits, tuition reimbursement, and yearly bonus structure. 

What employees are saying: “Dell EMC encourages and rewards volunteering. We also very actively promote a workplace of inclusion. As an employee of Dell EMC, I have personally selected charity organizations I believe in and Dell EMC donated money in my name to this organization.”

EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES

Industry: Medical Devices

Location: Draper, UT

Full-Time Utah Employees: 1,100

Favorite Perks: Tuition reimbursement, 401k match, paid parental leave, flexible schedules, remote working opportunities, on-site cafe, wellness program, paid Christmas vacation, on-site gym and fitness classes, on-site nurses, and four-day work week.

What employees are saying: “I love the passion that the other employees have in regard to being a patient focused company. It is really cool that we do a yearly patient experience day where we get to see/meet some of the patients we are helping.”

GALLAGHER

Industry: Insurance

Locations: Farmington, UT; Midvale, UT; Salt Lake City, UT; South Jordan, UT; South Ogden, UT; Roosevelt, UT

Full-Time Utah Employees: 90

Favorite Perks: Flexible and remote schedules, employee autonomy, 401k match, charitable donation match up to $1,000/year, stock options, Top Golf membership, and annual fitness events.

What employees are saying: “Our leaders are constantly asking about what we would like our career path to look like. I feel like I have control over my destiny here and can achieve any professional goals I have.”

HEALTHEQUITY

Industry: Financial Services

Location: Draper, UT

Full-Time Utah Employees: 1,195

Favorite Perks: Tuition reimbursement, wellness program and incentives, fitness reimbursement (Movement Money), stock options, flexible schedules, catered meals, company activities, 401k and HSA match, and mentorship program.

What employees are saying: “healthequity has provided opportunities for promotion, development, training and learning. Through our mentorship program, Leadership Trainings, lunch and learns, certifications, etc. I am able to grow and be supported.”

VIVINT SMART HOME

Industry: Consumer Electronics

Location: Provo, UT

Full-Time Utah Employees: 3,952

Favorite Perks: On-site health clinic, unlimited PTO, employee autonomy, meal tickets, Sundance passes, 401k match, on-site gym, NBA-sized basketball court, Utah Jazz tickets, on-site cafe, local discounts, paid parental leave, and flexible schedules.

What employees are saying: “I look forward to going to work each day because of the culture that Vivint has created. Free lunches every day, rocking board shorts in the office, playing basketball on my breaks, and banking in $70k a year, what could be better?!”

Lindsay Bicknell is the project coordinator for Utah Business magazine. A native of Cincinnati, Ohio, she graduated from Miami University of Oxford with a degree in communications. She has a background in television, print, and web media, as well as public relations and event planning. As a transplant to Salt Lake City, she can't get enough of the mountains and loves snowboarding.