Why is it that certain people are content to work for the same employer for decades, while others jump ship for a different job every year or two? I think it comes down to how some businesses treat their employees.

It's not always about a bigger paycheck (although that certainly plays a part). Good companies know that many employees look for other benefits to keep them around such as terrific health insurance and paid time off.

According to a recent ranking, Massachusetts is being recognized for being home to THREE companies that are all about treating their employees not only fairly, but quite often, spectacularly!

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Recently Careerminds, a global outplacement and career development firm, decided to find out what makes a GREAT EMPLOYER. Careerminds polled over 3,000 workers to determine which employers are exceptional when it comes to retaining their employees.

The results, I felt, were pretty astonishing and proved that employees aren't necessarily looking for a fatter paycheck. Businesses that show they are more concerned with career growth, well-being, and financial security for employees make employees feel valued which keeps them motivated.

Before we look more closely at the Commonwealth, let's take a look at some companies across the country that know how to treat their employees, according to the poll from Careerminds.

THE TOP 5 COMPANIES TO WORK FOR (BASED ON PERKS & BENEFITS) NATIONALLY:

  1. Google - California
  2. The Coca-Cola Company - Georgia
  3. Ben & Jerry's - Vermont
  4. Hawaiian Airlines - Hawaii
  5. Nike - Oregon

None of those choices surprises me. They are all great companies to work for. As a matter of fact, Google's employee perks are so over the top, they're almost legendary. Now let's take a look at the most coveted businesses to work for in the Bay State.

MASSACHUSETTS' TOP 3 MOST COVETED EMPLOYERS TO WORK FOR:

  1. MASSMUTUAL - SPRINGFIELD
  2. BIOGEN - CAMBRIDGE
  3. HUBSPOT - CAMBRIDGE

Nice job, Massachusetts. Folks, find more info (including WHY the companies above are so great to work for) by visiting Careerminds' website here.

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