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Every employee dreams of an ideal working environment, with nice people to work with, fair management and high remuneration. Unfortunately, the reality is tough and not only environment is dull or sometimes even hostile, but paycheck is not enough to cover urgent expenses. However, even during the current financial and credit crisis, there are companies that stand out for their great organizational culture, atmosphere and environment, which make them the best companies to work for.

Google

Google is repeatedly included in the list with the best companies to work for and the reasons for this are numerous. The company offers its employees everything to make them feel at home and work hard. Free gourmet meals, massage, yoga classes, laundry facilities, dry cleaning, oil change, babysitting, hairdresser, swimming pool, volleyball courts, all are offered for free during working hours and make Google Corporation a really fascinating place. Google's Human Resources receive nearly 1,300 resumes per day, which is explained by the fact that all these amenities make it difficult for employees to leave the office. But this is how the company justifies its expenses without raising its administrative costs.

Boston Consulting Group

Boston Consulting Group is considered one of the best companies to work for mostly for the benefits it offers to its employees. First of all, it has increased the percentage of recruited minorities to 25 percent of total staff as well as the percentage of trainee consultants. Offering first-class insurance, co-paying doctor visits and covering 100% fertility treatment, Boston Consulting Group consistently ranks on the top five companies to work for and has established an excellent reputation that attracts many candidates every year.

Goldman Sachs

Goldman Sachs is in the list of the best companies to work for, mostly because it is an equal employer that takes care of women and offers high salary jobs in the middle of a global financial and credit crisis. 3,000 employees were laid off, but more than 30 percent of female employees were promoted to partners and senior positions in the company, while numerous middle managers were offered exceptional career prospects. All these changes occurred in a competitive working environment, where salary and promotion matter, but not at the expense of teamwork and organizational vision. The company focuses on personal development and offers its employees a unique opportunity to shape their own careers with the

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