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http://www.omniture.com --> Sections Home Page Local News AP News Blogs Archives Business Classifieds Event Calendar Forums Life Opinion Obituaries Multimedia Photo Gallery Readers Photo Gallery Sports Tempo Weather Road Cams Special Coverage 2006 Britt Festivals --> Shop Our Valley AutoFinder HomeFinder JobFinder Search Our Valley Special Sections Distinctly Northwest Readers' Choice Homelife Magazine Joy Magazine Oregon Golf Info Oregon Wine Info Other Publications Local Links Ashland News eSouthernOregon Newspapers In Education Personals Moving Here Movie Listings TV Listings Volunteer Customer Service Advertise With Us Media Kit Place Classified Ad Contact Us FAQ's Home Delivery Site Map --> Email Story to a Friend March 6, 2007 Best companies criteria For Oregon Business magazine's annual ratings, large companies must have a minimum of 250 employees and small companies need at least 15 workers. Nearly 31,000 workers, representing 1.7 percent of Oregon's work force, rated 342 employers on 50 workplace qualities including: Benefits and compensation: Health coverage, fitness program, retirement plan, salary and bonuses, employee retention. Work environment: Scheduling, diversity, family balance, teamwork, fun, technology, community work, policies and procedures. Decision-making and trust: Collaboration, trust and openness, cooperation across divisions, organizational pride, ethical standards. Performance management: Performance feedback and goals, employee accountability, rewards and incentives. Career development and learning: Opportunities, promotions, employee training, educational support, company communications. Employer benefits are also taken into consideration with company representatives answering 45 questions covering a comprehensive set of benefits including health and wellness plans, time off, family-friendly policies, work scheduling, incentives, retirement plans and corporate culture. Would you like to respond to this story? If so Click Here to visit our forums. Advertisement Copyright © 1997-2007 Mail Tribune, Inc. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions | Website Feedback online casinos news Home Security Systems Online Casino Reviews Trunks, Footlocker Fundraisers UK Homeowner Loans Casinos Canada Cord Blood Banking Discount Hotel Reservations Texas Electric Choice Compare Electric rates in Texas Windermere Van Vleet Men's Clothing Debt Help New Hampshire Primary