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Best Companies to Work For 2009
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11. Adobe Systems
Previous Rank: 40
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What Makes It So Great: Software innovator known for its egalitarian culture was not immune to the slowdown but got kudos for humane treatment of 600 departing staffers.
Headquarters: 345 Park Avenue
San Jose, CA 95110
2007 Revenue ($ Millions): 3,158
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12. Recreational Equipment (REI)
Previous Rank: 34
What Makes It So Great: All employees are eligible for subsidized health-care coverage. Eligible workers receive an automatic 5 % yearly contribution to a retirement plan.
Headquarters: 6750 South 228th Street
Kent, WA 98032
2007 Revenue ($ Millions): 1,342
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13. Devon Energy
Previous Rank: 48
What Makes It So Great: Money gushes to employees at the oil and gas explorer and producer. A new 401(k) retirement plan calls for annual company contributions of 11% to 22%.
Headquarters: 20 N. Broadway
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
2007 Revenue ($ Millions): 11,362
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14. Robert W. Baird
Previous Rank: 39
What Makes It So Great: This Midwest-based employee-owned investment advisor thrived despite the meltdown, hiring more than 200 people in 2008.
Headquarters: 777 E. Wisconsin Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53202
2007 Revenue ($ Millions): 729
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15. W. L. Gore & Associates
Previous Rank: 15
What Makes It So Great: The maker of Gore-Tex celebrated its 50th birthday in 2008 by assembling an archive featuring more than 2,000 stories and images submitted by "passionate champions," or highly engaged employees.
Headquarters: 555 Paper Mill Road
Newark, DE 19711
2007 Revenue ($ Millions): 2,400
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