1 Oregon Lions Sight & Hearing Foundation PORTLAND olshf.org Oregon employees: 29 Score: 633.04 Employees of this nonprofit say all staff, board and many volunteers are included in decision-making. They also say their medical and dental benefits are fully funded by the organization, and employees enjoy a great retirement program and flexibility for those facing family or health challenges. “I can’t imagine working anywhere else,” one employee writes. 2 Creative Supports MEDFORD creativesupports.org Oregon employees: 29 Score: 618.77 Employees at this disabilities services organization receive two hours a month to use for medical or dental appointments for themselves or for family and enjoy a six-hour workday on Fridays. “The work/family life balance is so healthy and appreciated by all,” one staff member writes. 3 Community Works MEDFORD community-works.org Oregon employees: 34 Score: 614.45 Staff at this social services organization enjoy a robust sick and vacation time accrual policy, plus an additional three hours of paid time off per month to allow staff to relax on a regular basis. “Community Works cares about and supports its employees while also challenging them to grow with the agency,” one employee writes. 4 Klamath Hospice and Palliative Care KLAMATH FALLS klamathhospice.org Oregon employees: 32 Score: 603.41 This nonprofit offers monthly staff meals and team-building events like holiday parties, and also includes staff in a morning huddle to talk about patient and family issues, offer each other kudos, and provide grief support to each other. One employee described it as the “best organization that I have worked for in my over-40-year work life.” 5 Youth 71Five Ministries MEDFORD 71five.org Oregon employees: 29 Score: 600.44 Staff at this faith-based youth services nonprofit praise the organization’s commitment to the mission and “kind, helpful, caring” work culture. “With our organization, we treat everyone as family and do things to support them like family. Whenever we have a problem, we know we can rely on our coworkers to help out,” one employee writes. MEDIUM ORGANIZATIONS 25 to 49 Oregon employees 38 6 Hearts With a Mission MEDFORD hwam.org Oregon employees: 45 Score: 597.06 This homeless services organization offers no-cost, confidential emotional support to employees and their families from Marketplace Chaplains Care Team. Staff praised the mission and their bosses’ and colleagues’ commitment to it. “Everyone is supportive and helpful, we are well compensated and feel valued,” one employee writes. 7 Earth Advantage PORTLAND earthadvantage.org Oregon employees: 31 Score: 592.81 This environmental nonprofit offers home office and cell phone stipends, an annual retreat, an employee assistance program, a vegan/vegetarian catering policy, and monthly happy hours. Staff praised the company culture, the benefits and the commitment to its mission. “I’ve never felt so supported and welcomed at an org before than I’ve felt at EA,” one staff member writes. 8 Project Youth+ GRANTS PASS projectyouthplus.org Oregon employees: 41 Score: 591.15 This youth services organization offers flexible scheduling and allows staff to work from home when needed. The organization has also recently implemented a staff recognition program for years of service. “I see evidence of the difference our organization makes in the lives of local youth and their families every day,” one employee writes. 9 Coastal Home Health & Hospice BROOKINGS coastalhhh.org Oregon employees: 39 Score: 586.50 Employees praised management’s commitment to the mission and goals of the organization, and the CEO’s transparency and responsiveness to concerns. “We truly help our community, and the employees care very much about what they do,” one employee writes. 10 Free Geek PORTLAND freegeek.org Oregon employees: 40 Score: 580.18 This nonprofit offers four hours of professional development time each month and one hour per month of that time to do schoolwork on the clock. “Being at this organization and seeing the lives we have changed through technology and our work to bridge the digital divide is what really makes it great,” one staff member writes. 2023
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