Oregon Business Q2 2025

100 BEST COMPANIES TO WORK FOR IN OREGON LARGE COMPANIES | MORE THAN 100 OREGON EMPLOYEES BEST PEOPLE. RIGHT CULTURE. Consistently ranked as one of the best places to work, JE Dunn proudly celebrates a legacy of putting people first and for being recognized as one of the 100 BEST COMPANIES TO WORK FOR IN OREGON 26 Roth Home Aurora callroth.com Oregon Employees: 245 | Score: 572.14 “I appreciate that the company provides opportunities for growth, doesn’t shy away from female decision-makers and has a commitment to doing the right thing,” writes one employee of this HVAC contractor. “They really care about us as people. And if you aren’t the right fit for one job, they explore other options to find the right fit.” 27 T-Mobile Salem t-mobile.com Oregon Employees: 400 | Score: 571.26 “The facility … offers multiple amenities including on-site restaurant, games, gym, individual workstations, sit-stand stations and ample parking. The compensation; development programs and training; and diversity, equity and inclusion programs are excellent,” one employee writes. “T-Mobile is all about building a career, not just having a job,” writes another. 28 Living Room Realty Portland livingroomre.com Oregon Employees: 109 | Score: 565.46 “The people I work alongside are fabulous. There is a culture of support, care and strong consideration for others’ well-being. The staff and management are very available and always willing to step in to help,” one employee writes. “I love my company!” writes another. 29 DeSantis Landscapes Salem desantislandscapes.com Oregon Employees: 140 | Score: 564.68 “Everyone here works as a team and supports each other whenever it is needed. Great communication up and down the chain and the leadership makes sure the department has everything they need to succeed,” one staffer writes. “I am lucky to work with such great people and produce a great suite of services.” 30 Gee Automotive Companies Milwaukie geeautomotive.com Oregon Employees: 1,070 | Score: 561.93 This company offers four health plans, two dental plans, free employee assistance programs, free telehealth, free virtual primary care, life insurance, pet insurance, a 401(k) with matching, and marketplace chaplains who talk to employees about any issues they may be going through. 31 Turner Construction Portland turnerconstruction.com Oregon Employees: 135 | Score: 560.67 “My company truly values each and every voice. Even as an entry-level employee, I have always felt that I was respected and that my voice would be heard. They make intentional steps to make every employee feel that they are a part of this company and are welcoming to new people,” one employee writes. 32 Slalom Portland slalom.com Oregon Employees: 120 | Score: 551.06 “Slalom fosters a fantastic culture, filled with kind, hardworking people who are genuinely committed to improving their clients’ businesses. Despite its size, the company retains a close-knit, heartfelt atmosphere in the office,” writes one employee of this business consultancy. “They really care about employees and our experience,” writes another. 33 Mt. Hood Meadows Mt. Hood skihood.com Oregon Employees: 188 | Score: 546.80 One employee describes Mt. Hood Meadows as “a fun place that is accepting and kind.” Another writes, “The team is 100% there for each other and prioritizes safety on the mountain unlike anywhere I’ve ever seen. Proud to be part of the Meadows crew!” 2025 Congratulations to the #OR100Best BLS Fast Facts According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics: n The unemployment rate edged down to 4% in January, the most recent month for which data were available. Total non-farm payroll employment rose by 143,000 in January, a number similar to the average monthly gain of 166,000 in 2024. n The majority of jobs added were in health care, with 44,000 new health care jobs added in January. Job growth in health care averaged 57,000 jobs per month in 2024. n Unemployment rates for adult men and adult women were slightly lower than for the general population, at 3.7%. n White people were less likely to be unemployed than the general population (with 3.5% of white job seekers being out of work), as were Asians (3.7%). Unemployment among Black Americans was higher than the national average at 6.2%, as was unemployment for Hispanics (4.8%). n The number of people who had been unemployed for 27 weeks or more was 1.4 million in January; they account for 21.1% of all unemployed people. n The number of people who were employed parttime for economic reasons — that is, the number of people who would prefer full-time work but were unable to find it, or had hours reduced at their jobs — was 4.5 million. 45

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