These are the best workplaces of 2019

Great Place to Work Australia is a global research and consulting firm focusing on employee engagement, organisational alignment and the effect it can have on high-performance workplace cultures. Each year they release a much-anticipated publication, 50 Best Places to Work . The report is based on research conducted by surveys and evaluation of a company’s policies and procedures.

A key finding of the report is that the hiring process plays an important role in retention rates of employees — almost 80% of organisations consider employee retention to be their biggest challenge. Artificial intelligence is assisting in the acquisition of skilled workers in most organisations. It can analyse, predict and filter what the organisation needs from each employee.

The report is sectioned into three different categories based on size: 1,000 or more employees, 100 to 999 employees, and 100 or fewer employees.

1,000+ employees

IT giant Salesforce took the top spot — an impressive accomplishment in addition to powering the world’s number one CRM and empowering companies to connect with their customers in a whole new way. Salesforce believes that honouring their 1,473 employees is key to leading an organisation — every presentation begins with a ‘thank you’ slide in recognition of their peers’ hard work and efforts.

Second place goes to Cisco Systems Australia, who develop tech equipment for consumers and other businesses. Cisco takes pride in a culture that promotes and encourages personal and professional development. Global hospitality chain Hilton nabbed third place due to a priority on team recognition and occasional shout-outs from the president and CEO, guests and team members.

100–999 employees

Healthcare manufacturer Stryker ranked first as best place to work in the middle-sized category. The organisation installs different development programs for their employees, such as the Women Without Limits program and the Emerging Leaders Program for employees who show potential. Graphic design website Canva placed second after finishing first in 2018. Upon hiring new employees, Canva introduces an ice-breaker activity in the style of a treasure hunt, in which they’re given clues to look for locations and staff members.

Fewer than 100 employees

Finishing first was Avenue Dental, an Australian company that aims to ‘positively transform dentistry’. Their 65 employees say that the organisation reinforces positive values and recognises and rewards staff who perform well. Employees recognise each other’s efforts during weekly meetings by reading out positive feedback given by their patients or co-workers.

Below is a summary of the top 10 in each category from the report 50 Best Places to work 2019:

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