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FAQ's for Job Seekers

  1. Why is your website better than other career sites?
  2. I'm not currently looking for a job. Why would I want to find the best companies to work for in AZ on your website?
  3. Won't I find the same companies and careers listed elsewhere such as large job boards?
  4. How do I apply for a job at a Best Company?
  5. How can I be sure these are "Best" Companies?

best comapnies to work for in azWhy is your website better than other career sites?

Many local and national job seekers have told us that BestCompaniesAZ.com is the first place they visit to determine the best companies to work for in Arizona.  Our site is your research tool for finding future career opportunities and a desirable place to work that fits your personal and professional career interests and values. It helps narrow the search between a good company and the best companies.

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I'm not currently looking for a job. Why would I want to use BestCompaniesAZ website?

Many business professionals tell us that they use BestCompaniesAZ.com for:

  • Business development leads;
  • Networking opportunities with the BEST;
  • Career opportunities with a BEST company (today or in the future)
  • Information on local companies that have received national recognition.
  • Vendor information to help build a best place to work culture,
  • And more....

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Won't I find the same companies and careers listed elsewhere such as large job boards?

Yes, but again, use BestCompaniesAZ.com as your first point of contact. 

  • First, by visiting our site, you are assured you are looking at companies that have been
    voted a “best company to work for”     in Arizona by their employees. 
  • Second, you can click on their websites to gather valuable information about their
    industry, careers, mission, culture and values. 
  • Third, our careers target executive and professional level positions so you don’t have
    to weed through hundreds of jobs to find the perfect fit for you. 

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How do I apply for a job at a Best Company?

BestCompaniesAZ is the only website featuring Arizona BEST companies as voted by employees. If you see a company or career opening that interests you and fits your background:

  1. Click on the company’s site and apply through their online application process. 

    Then our advice is to:

  2. Do more research on the company.
  3. Join professional associations and networking groups to identify key management for
    your target company so that you can network into the company.. 
  4. Tell them you heard about their company through BestCompaniesAZ and why their
    company culture is a good fit for you.

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How can I be sure these are "Best" Companies?

The beauty about the lists showcased on our website is that we don’t rank companies based on popular vote by the company’s friends, family and employees. Instead, the lists of “Best” companies is based solely on surveys that the company’s employees answer and/or management or selected by a selection committee.

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FAQ's for Employers

  1. What are the Benefits associated with becoming a “best place to work” at a local or
    national level?
  2. How are companies selected for the "best places to work" in Arizona list?
  3. How can I prepare my company to become a national or state “Best Company”?
  4. My company has competed in the past for various "best place to work" lists but we want to improve our ranking and survey results to compete nationally. What can we do?
  5. Am I eligible to promote my company?
  6. Why should I promote my company?
  7. Who is eligible to promote in the Vendor Gallery?
  8. Can non-best companies post career openings?

What are the Benefits associated with becoming a “best place to work” at a local or national level?

Decades of research demonstrates a positive correlation between progressive people practices and increased financial performance. For instance, publicly held companies on Fortune magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For" list historically have far outperformed the stock market averages over recorded three, five and 10 year periods.

The same correlation can be found among local "Best Places to Work" companies when comparing their performance to the S&P 500. The Phoenix public companies showed a return
of almost double the S&P 12 month return.

Some specific areas of improved financial performance that firms with better workplace practices can typically expect are:

  • Lower turnover costs. Companies on "best lists" typically experience lower turnover
    rates that are about one-half that of their industries.
  • Ability to attract and retain higher quality candidates.
  • Lower costs associated with the negative aspects of bad workplaces - better attendance, lower medical costs resulting from stress-related illness, fewer on-the-job accidents.
  • Higher levels of autonomy, innovation and risk-taking.
  • Increased public profile and positive recognition increasing employee pride.
  • Higher degree of employee satisfaction resulting in high employee morale.
  • Higher degree of customer satisfaction.

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How are companies selected for the "best place to work" in Arizona lists?

Any Arizona-based employer that has received a “best company” award is eligible to showcase their company on BestCompaniesAZ.com. All award programs or “best lists” are reviewed and approved by BestCompaniesAZ’s Advisory board. Select a program below to view how companies are chosen for that specific "best list."

State Lists

National Lists

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How can I prepare my company to become a “Best Company”?

If you want to conduct an employee satisfaction survey and establish a benchmark, take advantage of TeamPulse, the same survey used in the “Best Places to Work” in the Valley program. With TeamPulse you can establish a benchmark to other local and national “best places to work” through our research partner, Quantum Market Research. By taking this
survey, you can see how your company compares to the top three companies in your region, the same-size employers in your region, and the industry nationwide.

The survey provides a number of customization options to meet your unique needs. Employees will be asked to evaluate your company in these areas:

  • Team Effectiveness
  • Retention Risk
  • Alignment with Goals
  • Trust with Coworkers
  • Individual Contribution
  • Manager Effectiveness
  • Trust in Senior Leaders
  • Feeling Valued
  • Work Engagement
  • People Practices

BestCompaniesAZ consultants specialize in the TeamPulse Survey and provide individualized consultation sessions. We provide:

  • Pre-planning assistance,
  • Coordination of the survey administration,
  • A detailed report highlighting the survey findings, and
  • Recommendations to build on your strengths and address your areas to develop.

As experts on building "best places to work", we can also assist in developing action plans
and communication strategies. Contact us today for more information.

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My company has competed in the past for various local “best company to work for lists” but we want to improve our ranking and survey results to compete nationally. What can we do?

BestCompaniesAZ specializes in helping companies build a “great place to work” culture at both local and national levels. As seasoned HR Consultants and corporate culture experts, we can help your company with the following:

  1. Analyze your survey results and provide an objective third-party summary of the
    findings. Our expert consultants can assist you in developing action plans to build on
    your strengths and address your areas to develop.
  2. Benchmark your company’s programs and benefits against local and national “best companies” benchmark data.
  3. Conduct an audit of your HR programs, policies, procedures and perks and provide
    “best practice” expertise to improve these areas.
  4. Facilitate focus groups to gather more in-depth information on areas that need
    improvement.
  5. Re-survey your employees each year to measure your progress or decline in specific areas and implement actions plans.

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Am I eligible to promote my company?

Any Arizona-based employer that has received a local or national “best company ” award or workplace excellence award (see list below) is eligible to showcase their company on BestCompaniesAZ.com.  Each of these programs has been reviewed and approved by the BestCompaniesAZ Advisory Board and considered eligible for inclusion on our website. 
Please note, each program below has certain criteria and independent evaluation committees
to help select award recipients.  For more information, please request our Award Winner Benefits & Promotional Kit.

best places to workLocal Metro-Phoenix Award Winning Companies:

  • “Best Places to Work” in the Valley (BestCompaniesAZ and The Phoenix Business Journal)'



State Award Winning Companies:best companies in arizona

  • Comerica Bank Arizona Companies to Watch (ASBA)
  • Copper Cactus Awards, Best Places to Work (Tucson)
  • Better Business Bureau Ethics Awards (BBB South and North AZ)
  • Sterling Awards, Best Places to Work (Scottsdale Chamber)
  • Top 25 Workplaces for Women (Arizona Women)
  • Workplace Excellence Awards (Tucson SHRM)
  • Workforce Diversity Award (AZSHRM)
  • Governor’s Celebration of Innovation (AZ Tech Council)
  • Spirit of Enterprise Awards (BizAZ)

National Award Winning Companies (doing business in Arizona): best companies in az

  • When Work Works Arizona
  • 100 Best Companies to Work for in America (Fortune)
  • Best Small and Medium Best Companies to Work for (HR Magazine)
  • FORTUNE's National & World’s Most Admired Companies
  • World’s Most Ethical Companies Award
  • Diversity Inc, 50 Top Diversity (Diversity Inc)
  • AARP Best Employers for Older Workers (AARP)
  • 100 Best Companies for Working Mother (Working Mother Magazine)
  • Best Places to Work in IT (ComputerWorld)

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niche sites employerWhy should I promote my company with BestCompaniesAZ?

The benefits of promoting with BestCompaniesAZ.com is best explained by requesting and downloading our Award Winner Benefits & Promotional Kit.

 

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Who is eligible to promote in the Vendor Gallery?

Any company that has unique product(s) or service(s) that can help to improve/enhance a company’s culture plus, are in good standing with the Better Business Bureau, can promote a company on BestCompaniesAZ.com upon approval from BestCompaniesAZ’s Advisory Board. Please contact us for Vendor Gallery Rates.

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Can non-best companies post career openings?

At this time, no.

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