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We tallied the scores for 55 different 417-land companies and found 12 that earned points heads and tails above the rest. They are the Best Places to Work in 417-land, and what they have to offer might surprise you.
By Katie Pollock
(page 14 of 14)
What About You?
You spoke out on the 417mag.com reader survey to tell us what you think of your workplaces, co-workers and bosses. Here are a few of your responses.
“I have the privilege of being a 25-plus year employee of Herschened Family Entertainment. I am here for so long because of what the company stands for and how it lives what it stands for.”—Bob Burton, Herschend Family Entertainment
“I am my own boss. Of course I like her!”—Amy Shumway, Jordan Essentials
“[My boss] is great about bringing his smoker to the office on Fridays and cooking us lunch, and he always includes our families in the invitation!”—Karen Carrell, Insurance Specialties & Investments, Inc., West Plains
“Everyone is friends, everything is casual and relaxed, I truly feel proud of the food I serve, and Colleen Smith only makes us listen to Steely Dan sometimes.”—Ingrid Bohnenkamp, Tea Bar and Bites, Springfield
“We have no cubicle walls. There are 10 of us in a room, and we call ourselves the ‘bull pen.’ It’s such a fun environment!”–Holly Pepe, Bass Pro Shops, Springfield
“My supervisor is a truly wonderful woman… She provides encouragement when needed and acknowledges a job well done, but she also keeps us on track durning crunch time, allowing us to shine in our accomplishments.”—Tami Atkisson, St. John’s Home Care Administration, Springfield
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