Meet the Minnesota companies that have been voted Top Workplaces 10 years in a row

Companies say open communication and ensuring employees feel valued are keys to success.

Doran Cos. ranks highly with employees for leadership, communication

Midsize companies: Doran Cos.' new CEO emphasizes benefits such as parental leave, profit-sharing.

Golden Valley tech firm SDG wins Top Workplaces special award for 'getting things done'

Everybody's an owner at tech firm SDG, where even the consultants are full-time employees.

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Minnesota firms seek recruits earlier, adjust requirements due to tight labor market

Companies finding tight labor market means they need to up their game to get the people they need.

UCare, other Minnesota Top Workplaces trying to make diversity more than a buzzword

From educational seminars to sharing cultures and starting women's groups, diversity takes time.

Growth has to be strategic, not growing just to grow, say small Top Workplaces winners

Well-managed growth also serves as a recruitment tool in a tight job market.

Federated Insurance CEO wins the Top Workplaces leadership award for large companies

Large companies: Federated's Jeff Fetters rescued his own management career after nearly being demoted.

Gentle Transitions' Bjorkman and Lehman win the Top Workplaces small-business leadership award

Small companies: Gentle Transitions' Diane Bjorkman and Bill Lehman create a sense of home for senior clients — and employees.

How Minnesota companies have made the cut on Top Workplaces in all 10 years

The employers that make Top Workplaces every year focus on the fundamentals ­— and on the future.

Top Workplaces Previous Years