Rank1
Prev Rank1
Number of Years on List8
IndustryMedia
HQ LocationMountain View, CA
Year Founded1998
Type of OrganizationPublic
Google’s stock climbed past $1,000 in 2013 — a boon for Googlers, all of whom are stockholders. CEO Larry Page urged them to be “audacious,” especially in philanthropy. Google donates $50 for every five hours an employee volunteers. Last year a new program sent employees to Ghana and India to work on community projects.

Employees

Total US Employees42,162
Total Employees outside the U.S.-

Jobs

New jobs (1 year)4236
FT Job Growth in the past Year20.10%
% voluntary turnover-
Number of job applicants past 12 months excluding current employees-
Number of Openings (as of 1/2/14)4000

Pay

Job function or title of largest number of FT salaried employeesSoftware Engineer
Total Compensation for Salaried Position-
Job function or title of largest number of FT hourly employees-
Total Compensation for FT Hourly Position-

Benefits

Offers Fully Paid SabbaticalsNo
Offers Onsite ChildcareNo

Health

Pays for 100% of Healthcare CostsNo
Offers onsite fitness centersYes
Subsidizes Offsite Gym MembershipsYes

Work-Life

Offers job sharingNo
Offers compressed work weeksNo

Diversity

% Minorities-
% Women-

Training

Hours/Year
Average hours of training per year that regular FT salaried employees receive-
Average hours of training per year that regular FT hourly employees receive