2012 Best Companies for Hourly Workers List

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Flexible work schedules have long been popular among the “blue shirts” who provide customer service at this consumer electronics retailer’s many stores. But thanks to a recent change, anyone who puts...

Bon Secours Virginia Health System

Named as one of the 2011 Gallup Great Workplaces, this health care system is known for the great benefits it offers hourly workers, who dominate its employee rolls. Parents appreciate its three day...

Capital One Financial

Empowering its hourly employees financially is a priority for this bank. It offers those working at least 20 hours per week the ability to build wealth with 401(k) plans and pretax dependent care and...

Cricket Communications

Employees who enjoy giving back relish working for this wireless communications provider; they receive up to eight paid hours off every year to volunteer and can often be seen organizing donation...

Hilton Worldwide

This global hospitality company offers a wide range of opportunities to its hourly workers, from jobs in reservations and guest services to positions in finance, management, marketing and more. Flex...

Marriott International

Finding ways to help hourly workers advance is essential to this hospitality services company, where 87% of the workforce is nonexempt. Semiannual job reviews are informed by the company’s new Hourly...

PetSmart

Getting the chance to work with woman’s best friend isn’t the only reason to seek out this specialty retail company: Anyone who puts in at least 36 hours per week here is eligible for tuition...

Sodexo

Whatever their crisis or concern, hourly workers at this food and facilities management services company can get help from its comprehensive employee assistance provider, which offers college...

Target

Famed for its red bull’s-eye logo, this big box retailer hits the mark when it comes to training its hourly workers, nearly 3,500 of whom were promoted into managerial positions last year. At...

University of New Mexico Hospitals

Management really invests in employee development at this academic medical center. An astounding 97% of all tuition aid goes to hourly employees, and mentoring and speed networking benefit everyone...

University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics

Excellent training programs aren’t the only things helping to propel hourly workers toward the top at this academic medical center. They can also increase their fortunes by taking advantage of its...

Valassis Communications

At this media and marketing services company, manufacturing employees (who make up the majority of hourly workers) engage in monthly chats with leadership to discuss what the company is doing well...