It is with immense pride and joy that I extend heartfelt congratulations from Best Companies Group to all the organizations recognized as one of the 2025 Best Places to Work in SoCal. This accolade is a testament to the vibrant culture, unwavering commitment to employee well-being, and the innovative practices that set these employers apart in fostering an exceptional work environment.
Their dedication to creating a positive and supportive workplace has not only earned them this distinguished honor but also exemplifies the very essence of leadership and community that we celebrate. This special publication is an opportunity for everyone to learn from their success and for them to shine as a beacon of excellence in North Carolina.
We are excited to feature their story and showcase the remarkable ways in which they have made their organization not just a place to work, but a place where employees feel valued, engaged, and inspired.
To all the winners: congratulations once again on this well-deserved recognition!
We look forward to celebrating their accomplishments and the positive impact they continue to make on the lives of their employees and the broader community.
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At WestPac® Wealth Partners, we are honored to be acknowledged among the elite in our industry. Our journey is rooted in a deep commitment to our clients’ financial success and well-being. Founded with a clear mission to guide our clients through every financial milestone, we specialize in crafting tailored strategies that empower them to achieve their long-term goals.
Central to our success is our vibrant company culture, recognized nationally as one of the best workplaces. At WestPac, we foster an environment where collaboration, respect, and continuous learning thrive. Our team of dedicated professionals shares a passion for making a meaningful impact in our clients’ lives, guided by integrity and a shared vision for a secure financial future.
As we continue to innovate and grow, we remain steadfast in our commitment to our clients and our community. We are grateful for the trust they place in us and the opportunities to contribute positively to their financial journeys. This recognition motivates us to uphold our standards of excellence and continue delivering unparalleled service and value.
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C.W. Driver Companies is a premier builder that has been shaping California’s landscape since 1919. With a legacy spanning more than 100 years, the company has earned a reputation for excellence in general contracting and construction management across a wide range of industries—from K-12 and higher education to commercial, life sciences, civic, mixed-use, and beyond. What sets C.W. Driver Companies apart isn’t just its century of craftsmanship— it’s the people and the culture. Through its dedicated teams and dynamic affiliates, Driver SPG and Good & Roberts, the company brings passion and precision to every project, whether it’s a cutting-edge tech campus or a high-impact tenant improvement. Headquartered in Pasadena with regional offices in Rancho Cucamonga, Anaheim, San Diego, and Carlsbad, C.W. Driver Companies fosters a workplace that values innovation, collaboration, and community.
WestPac® Wealth Partners
C.W. Driver Companies
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Goal Solutions is a cutting-edge financial services and asset management firm headquartered in San Diego, with an expanding presence in Sioux Falls and beyond. We deliver fully customizable loan servicing, master servicing, and SPV management powered by proprietary data science, technology, and industry expertise.
Cultural Excellence
• Trust-centered culture: 91 % of our team identify Goal as a “great place to work,” far surpassing the 57 % industry average.
• Core values lived daily: We prioritize our company values—fostering a hightrust environment that consistently translates to innovation and remarkable results.
Employee Well Being & Empowerment
We offer standout benefits that foster work-life harmony and professional growth:
• $3,000 “unplugged vacation” incentive every three years
• Flexible schedules including remote work, paid parental and sabbatical leave
• Wellness programs and home office stipends, tuition reimbursement, and professional development plans
Why We Win
Goal Solutions succeeds by aligning employee purpose with business impact. Our transparent leadership, data driven innovation, and people-first philosophy foster a workplace where talent thrives, and clients benefit. In a dynamic industry, our unwavering investment in our people has proven to be the differentiator—fueling growth, loyalty, and excellence.
Taylor Morrison is a national homebuilder and land developer with a whole lot of heart and the fearlessness to challenge the status quo. Whether we’re supporting our customers on the cusp of change to Make Moves, inspiring our team members to uphold our culture we affectionately call TMLiving and fulfill our promise to ‘Love the Customer,’ or innovating the homebuying experience into the very best it can be, it’s our people who fuel our passion for making Taylor Morrison the perfect place to call home.
Today, Taylor Morrison and our family of brands build in 12 states and 20+ major markets. To make the homebuying journey as seamless as possible, we also offer a one-stop-shop experience through our suite of in-house financial services, including mortgage, title services and insurance. From 2016-2025, Taylor Morrison has been recognized as America’s Most Trusted® Builder by Lifestory Research.
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Taylor Morrison
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At INDUS Technology, being named a “Best Place to Work” isn’t just an accolade — it’s a reflection of our unwavering commitment to our people. As an employeeowned company, we don’t just talk about putting our employees first, we build every aspect of our culture, programs, and policies around it.
What sets INDUS apart is our belief that success in the defense industry doesn’t have to come at the expense of employee well-being. In fact, we’ve proven the opposite to be true. We offer people-first practices and benefits that go well beyond the norm for our sector.
Our approach is centered on prioritizing the long-term success of every employeeowner, whether that’s by investing in professional growth, creating space for worklife balance, or simply being human in how we lead and listen. We strive to cultivate a workplace where employees feel seen, valued, and supported because we know that when our people thrive, our company and our clients do too.
INDUS Technology is more than a defense contractor. We are a community of driven professionals, united by shared ownership, shared purpose, and a shared belief that great work starts with a great workplace.
HED delivers architecture and engineering excellence through integrated and all-encompassing design. We leverage imagination, purpose, process and advocacy to create efficient, sustainable, and responsive solutions to our client’s evolving needs. As one of the top 200 design firms in the U.S., HED serves clients in healthcare, education (higher education and Pre K-12), mission-critical, housing/mixed-use, science, advanced manufacturing, workplace, community, and the federal government. Our diverse team of 400+ professionals operates in every time zone nationwide to consistently produce award-winning projects and designs.
HED
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Founded in 1976 in Spartanburg, South Carolina out of a single Schlitz beer distributor by two brothers, Chris and Jude Reyes, Reyes Beverage Group (RBG) is a familyowned conglomerate of beverage distributors that has grown into the largest beer distributor in the United States. Today, RBG operates out of 54 facilities, delivering over 335 million cases to more than 115,000 accounts annually with a team of more than 10,0000 employees strong. RBG has facilities in California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and Washington, D.C. Reyes Holdings, L.L.C. is the holding company for three business units: Reyes Beverage Group, Martin Brower and Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling. Together, they create the Reyes Family of Businesses. Harbor Distributing, LLC. is a part of Reyes Beverage Group. At Harbor Distributing and across RBG, the success of our business would not be possible without our people, culture, and drive to Be the Best!
Reyes Beverage Group is a family-owned, total beverage distributor. We’re proud to be the largest beer distributor in the U.S. and have grown our portfolio to include fullstrength spirits, non-alcoholic options, ready-to-drink cocktails and more.
Viewpoint School is an acclaimed nonprofit institution in the Los Angeles community, dedicated to the satisfaction of its diverse group of employees. With an unwavering commitment to excellence, first-rate resources and facilities, and a supportive culture, Viewpoint fuels the growth and positive morale of its employees. Our unique benefits include comprehensive health coverage, competitive salaries, retirement match, professional development, on-campus meal allowances, generous vacation time, employee affinity groups, on-site health fairs, access to gym and pool facilities, and more. All of its employees share in the school’s mission to provide students in grades TK-12 with exceptional readiness for extraordinary futures.
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Harbor Distributing
Viewpoint School
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At CSA Group, we believe that work is more than just a paycheck – it’s about growth, purpose, and making a meaningful impact on public safety and communities. We prioritize our employees’ success by offering competitive salaries, generous benefits, and performance based bonuses. Our commitment to work-life balance is reflected in flexible work arrangements, wellness initiatives, and a safe, supportive workplace. With ample opportunities for career advancement and professional development, CSA fosters and environment where employees can thrive. By valuing and respecting our team members time – both at work and beyond – we cultivate high engagement, job satisfaction, and a workplace culture that people are proud to be part of.
Lennar Corporation, founded in 1954, is one of the nation’s leading builders of quality homes for all generations. Lennar builds affordable, move-up and active adult homes. Lennar provides mortgage, title, and closing services, develops multifamily rental communities, and drives innovation through LENX. Learn more about Lennar’s homes and services at www.lennar.com. At Lennar, they believe home is more than a place—it’s a feeling. That belief guides how they serve their Customers and, just as importantly, how they care for their Associates.
Founded in 1954, Lennar is one of the nation’s leading homebuilders, known for their commitment to quality, value and integrity. But what truly sets them apart is their people-first culture. They are a company driven to do the right thing for the right reason—and that begins with creating a workplace where their Associates feel supported, empowered and proud of the work they do every day.
Their commitment to Associate well-being is comprehensive and deeply personal. They’re proud to be one of the only homebuilders with a Chief Medical Officer—Dr. Pascal Goldschmidt, a world-renowned physician who provides personalized guidance to Associates and their families during their most vulnerable moments. His leadership has inspired initiatives like their LennarFit app, promoting healthier lifestyles and contributing to reduced health premiums across the company.
They also believe in meeting Associates where they are in their life journey. In 2023, they launched LEAP (Lennar Education Assistance Program) to help eliminate
student debt and support continuing education. That same year, they introduced an Adoption Assistance Plan, reimbursing up to $30,000 per child to help Associates grow their families with dignity and financial peace of mind.
At Lennar, inclusion isn’t a policy—it’s a practice. From the language they use (like “home” instead of “house”) to their tradition of first-name-only name badges, they intentionally foster a culture of belonging. Their goal is to create moments that leave Associates—and everyone they serve—Tickled, Delighted and Happy (TDH). They bring the same values to their work in the community. For every home they build, they donate $1,000 to the Lennar Foundation, supporting causes such as affordable housing, medical research, education, and services for children, veterans and the elderly. Signature gifts have included $50 million to the City of Hope Lennar Foundation Cancer Center and $50 million to establish the Lennar Foundation Medical Center at the University of Miami.
Their innovation sets the standard for the industry, from Next Gen® multigenerational homes to 3D-printed housing and energy-efficient features offered through their Everything’s Included® approach. These advancements create real value for homeowners while reducing environmental impact.
Lennar is more than a builder—they’re a team of passionate people working to improve lives, support each other, and build a better future. That’s why their Associates say they’re proud to work here—and why they’re honored to be recognized as one of the best places to work.
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CSA Group
Lennar
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EisnerAmper is one of the largest accounting, tax and business advisory firms, with more than 4,500 colleagues and over 450 partners across the world. Large enterprises, privately owned companies, and high net-worth individuals turn to EisnerAmper for comprehensive audit, accounting, advisory, consulting, and tax services – as well as smart, analytical insight delivered in an approachable style. We combine responsiveness with a long-range perspective; to help clients meet the pressing issues they face today and position them for success tomorrow.
We offer an engaging workplace and continuous opportunities for leadership development. Our core values define who we are; we always act with integrity, place great emphasis on providing excellent service to our clients, encourage firm-wide innovation and promote workplace diversity. We believe great work is accomplished when cultures, ideas and experiences come together to create new solutions.
When a new colleague joins EisnerAmper, we want to unleash their talent and allow them to make the most of it. No matter what role, learning is foundational to our culture of excellence. Every new colleague is paired with a Buddy who acts as mentor, advisor and coach, ensuring all colleagues feel welcomed, valued, and heard.
EisnerAmper
Tokio Marine America
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The Child and Family Guidance Center is a nonprofit community mental health agency, widely recognized as a leader in its field based on its success working with youth and families for more than sixty years.
CFGC serves youth ages 0-26 and their families, living in the San Fernando and Antelope Valleys, with diverse backgrounds and who often face multiple barriers to care. Through mental health and outreach services, the organization positively impacts more than 10,000 children and families annually, most of whom are low-income. CFGC is committed to delivering high-quality services, while also being unique in the breadth of offerings it provides the community. These offerings include individual and family therapy, group therapy, school-based mental health services, enhanced care management, community resource services, Medi-Cal insurance enrollment, a crisis management program, and an intensive Full-Service Partnership (FSP), which provides in-home team-based services for youth at high risk. CFGC also houses Northpoint School, serving students in grades 9-12 with emotional and/or behavioral challenges. Northpoint supports these students, whose needs cannot be met in a public-school setting, by combining academic instruction with highly specialized services to meet each student’s needs.
Additionally, CFGC is renowned for its training and internship programs. CFGC provides high-quality training/supervision for new professionals, ongoing professional development, and a positive work environment that encourages leadership at all levels. CFGC has maintained a nationally accredited psychology internship for over 50 years, a social work internship program for over 40 years, and a post-doctoral program. As CFGC looks to the future and a constantly evolving community mental health system, the organization intends to build upon its strong foundation and deliver exceptional mental health services to the youth and families in our community who need it most.
Child and Family Guidance Center
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Silverline Construction, Inc. is more than California’s largest non-union structural concrete contractor—we are a family-owned legacy builder, impacting families one concrete structure at a time. For over 60 years, we have crafted complex multi-family residential housing, parking structures, and mixed-use developments that stand as enduring foundations for communities across Southern California. But our true value lies in fostering a workplace where our people thrive, driving client satisfaction and creating spaces where families build memories for decades.
What sets Silverline apart is our belief that a healthy employee environment is the cornerstone of exceptional construction. Our team, from skilled craftsmen to project managers, is empowered through industry-leading training, safety certifications, and mentorship programs that cultivate both professional and personal growth. Safety workshops, hands-on technical training, and leadership development initiatives ensure our employees are equipped to excel in the dynamic construction industry. This investment in our people translates to unparalleled quality in all our projects, where our self-performed expertise in structural concrete, formwork, masonry, and post-tension cable shines.
Our culture is rooted in collaboration, integrity, and a shared passion for building. We celebrate our diverse team through events like annual Christmas parties, project milestone celebrations, and give out “Most Improved” and “Most Valuable” recognition awards at the end of each project. These initiatives foster a tight-knit, inclusive environment where every employee feels like family, driving innovation and accountability on every job site.
Being named a 2025 Best Place to Work in SoCal affirms Silverline Construction, Inc.’s mission to build not just structures, but a workplace where employees flourish, clients trust our excellence, and families find homes (or parking spaces) in the buildings we create. From our collaborative job sites to the communities we shape, Silverline is proud to leave a lasting legacy of quality, care, and connection.
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Cadence is more than a company, we are a community of travel professionals with a singular focus of care for our clients, our partners, and each other. Our success is powered by this collective approach, and it defines the culture to which we have been so intentional about fostering and sustaining. We recognize that in order to find strength of purpose together, each individual has to be empowered and inspired to add their own unique attributes. More than anything else, what makes Cadence such a special place to work is our unwavering dedication to our people. We invest greatly in every employee and constantly look for ways to support them and nurture their success. We give them a safe environment in which they can freely move and grow, knowing that they have all of Cadence in his or her corner at all times. Everyone is treated with equal respect and every role is viewed with equal importance. That equality makes everyone feel like this is not their job but their company. The result is that our clients get better care and service than anyone else provides because our people truly feel cared for. Taking better care of people is definitely a unique way of doing business, but for us, it makes all the difference.
For over two decades, Ad.net has been the leader in independent search technology, working with premium brands and publishers to generate millions in annual incremental revenue. The company’s flagship product, SearchIQ, leverages proprietary technology to optimize keyword and intent-driven search results, delivering high-value advertising opportunities while improving user engagement. Ad.net is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, with a large remote presence, and continues to innovate in the search advertising space.
Cadence
Ad.net
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24 Seven partners with companies to get marketing, creative, and digital work done by providing the right talent, innovation, and insights. Through its family of brands, 24 Seven provides comprehensive talent solutions that enable organizations to achieve their business objectives.
Website address: www.24seventalent.com
Dempsey Construction, Inc. is a San Diego-based general contracting firm with licenses across California, Arizona, Nevada, Idaho, Washington, Texas, Illinois, and New Mexico. Founded in 2010 by John Dempsey, a seasoned construction veteran with over 40 years of experience, Dempsey Construction specializes in delivering exceptional commercial contracting services.
With a team of professionals whose combined experience spans over 1.8 billion square feet of commercial construction, we offer the strength and capability of a large company while maintaining the personalized attention and flexibility of a boutique firm.
Our approach is built on a foundation of Return on Experience (ROE), driven by our Estimate-Based Approach, and guided by a transparent framework for cost control and scheduling. These principles empower us to consistently deliver projects that inspire.
At Dempsey Construction, we go above and beyond in everything we do. From estimating to execution, we dive deep into the details, ensuring accuracy and efficiency at every stage. Our clients trust us to protect their investments, and we honor that trust through meticulous project management, clear communication, financial accountability, safety management, on-site supervision, and seamless coordination with trade partners.
We are committed to delivering projects with no shortcuts, no lapses in communication, and no excuses: just outstanding results.
Dempsey Construction, Inc.
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Lemon Law Experts
The Lemon Law Experts is a premier California-based consumer protection law firm with over 15 years of experience specializing in lemon law cases. Renowned for their exceptional legal expertise, they boast a 99% success rate and have recovered millions of dollars for their clients. Focused exclusively on lemon law, The Lemon Law Experts are recognized for their deep knowledge and relentless advocacy on behalf of consumers facing vehicle defects. Their team has handled thousands of cases, securing significant settlements, including six-figure verdicts for clients.
Their commitment to clients extends beyond legal representation. The firm offers free case evaluations and works on a contingency fee basis, ensuring no upfront costs for clients. They are also actively involved in community initiatives, including a $1,000 scholarship for aspiring law students.
With offices in major cities across California, The Lemon Law Experts provide accessible, client-centered service backed by a proven track record of success. Their dedication to consumer rights, paired with their passion for helping individuals navigate complex legal challenges, has earned them a stellar reputation in the legal community.
As North America’s premier enabler of secure digital business, EVOTEK integrates cutting-edge technical expertise across digital platform, network, and cybersecurity domains. By delivering cohesive digital solutions, we help businesses drive measurable impact and accelerate their transformation. Our award-winning culture is the cornerstone of everything we do. Recognized multiple times by Inc. Magazine as a “Best Place to Work”, we’re proud to create an environment where innovation and collaboration thrive. Locally, we’ve been honored by The San Diego Business Journal as a “Best Place to Work” more than seven times, and our excellence is reflected in accolades like CRN’s “Solution Provider 500”, “Tech Elite 250”, and “Top 150 Growth Companies”. We’ve also earned a spot among CRN’s “Triple Crown” award winners. Our EVOTEK Elite Team is what makes us thrive.
EVOTEK
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Haskell & White LLP is one of Southern California’s largest independently owned accounting, auditing, and tax consulting firms. We’ve built technical expertise to tackle the most complex challenges for our clients, while creating exceptional growth opportunities for our team.
We serve private and public companies as well as nonprofits across industries including real estate, life sciences, services manufacturing and distribution and technology. Our professionals have the tools, training, and trust they need to grow—along with flexibility to balance life outside of work. Community service is part of our DNA and so is celebrating each other’s successes.
At Haskell & White, you’ll find challenging work, supportive colleagues, and the freedom to thrive. We’re honored to be named one of the 2025 Best Places to Work in Southern California—and we can’t wait to see what’s ahead.
At Better Business Bureau Pacific Southwest, Central & Inland California (BBB), we’re more than a trust seal, we’re a catalyst for ethical business growth. With just over 24,000 accredited businesses across Arizona and California, we’re building a community where doing the right thing isn’t just encouraged—it’s celebrated.
From accreditation built on trust and small business support to our BBB4Good Trustmark recognizing social impact, we equip business leaders with the tools to grow with purpose. We offer dynamic meeting and event spaces, and podcast and video production studios designed to spark connection, creativity, and collaboration.
Forging strong connections between businesses and consumers is the cornerstone of BBB’s trusted legacy, which we actively build upon daily.
Whether you’re building a brand with integrity or looking to work with one, our community is what makes BBB work. Better Business Starts with US!
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Haskell & White LLP
Better Business Bureau Pacific Southwest, Central & Inland California (BBB)
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Pinner Construction has experienced sustained growth by providing quality services to the Southern California construction industry and ensuring the best possible work environment for our employees. The Pinner name evokes a sense of pride, family, strength, reliability, steadiness and quality among our team members. Led by CEO Dirk Griffin, an OCBJ Entrepreneur of the Year, the company continues to build trust and quality with our valued employees, clients and partners. In the past six years, our executive leadership has been highly committed to elevating the company’s industry profile and market share by focusing on providing the best employee experience possible.
For five consecutive years, Pinner Construction has been recognized both regionally and nationally as a top general contractor and an employee-awarded best place to work. These consistent achievements include: ENR California Contractor of the Year 2024, ENR Top Contractor, ENR Top Education Contractor, Best Companies Group Best Places to Work Construction, Fortune Best Workplaces in Construction, LA Times Top Rated Workplaces in Southern California, Best Places to Work SoCal, OCBJ Best Places to Work, LABJ Best Places to Work, and OC Register Top Places to Work.
In addition to employee recognition, bonus programs, socials and awards, Pinner offers best-inclass health benefits at no cost to the employee and his/her family. Additionally, the company has upheld an industry-leading 50% 401k match, so employees can more readily build long-term financial security. Pinner also actively supports the continued education and certification training for employees through tuition reimbursement.
At Pinner, we value collaboration and open communication. Because of this, many of our employees have been with the company for well over a decade. In fact, 45% of Pinner employees have been with the company for five years or more. The Pinner community has said that they love the company because they feel cared for. This culture makes Pinner Construction a Best Place to Work.
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Pinner Construction
Sierra Peaks
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At TicketManager, a passion for live events meets a people-first culture. Our fully in-person Southern California team, headquartered in Calabasas, is behind the corporate ticket management technology trusted by companies like CocaCola, Verizon, and top teams across every major sports league.
What makes TicketManager stand out is how we show up for our people. We invest in career growth, promote from within, and foster meaningful connection through monthly happy hours, volunteer days, and our annual company retreat. Our team works hard, plays hard, and supports each other every step of the way.
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Everett Dorey LLP is a full service civil litigation firm that prides itself on its legal acumen, trial record, experience and its ability to put clients in the best position to succeed. The core values of the firm include unmatched responsiveness, cutting edge technology, a commitment to diversity and the recruitment and retention of exceptionally talented litigators. Everett Dorey lawyers not only have diverse cultural and personal backgrounds but they also have a common trait of outstanding personal achievement and academic excellence. The firm’s lawyers are leaders in their fields and were editors or members of law review, held judicial clerkships for prominent courts or participated in moot court and are highly respected litigators who are also active members in their communities as volunteers, pro-bono advocates, board members and elected officials.
Everett Dorey attorneys are innovative thinkers and bold litigators who work tenaciously for clients and remain one step ahead of their adversaries. Everett Dorey’s promotion of diversity is a reflection of a changing judiciary, society and corporate landscape that makes the firm stronger, more creative and puts us in a position to better serve our clients.
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Health Advocates Network Inc.
Everett Dorey LLP
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If given the opportunity to write your organization’s winner profile for the “best” publication and/or event, should your organization be named to the list, what would it say?
PBS Engineers is honored to be recognized as one of the Best Places to Work, a distinction that reflects our enduring commitment to cultivating an environment of excellence, integrity, and purpose.
Founded over two decades ago, PBS Engineers has grown into a leading MEP+ firm by placing people at the center of everything we do. Our culture is rooted in six core values that guide our daily work: Work Hard, Play Hard; Be Better Than Yesterday; Supporting Team Member Excellence and Happiness; Extra Mile and Then Some; Relationships and a Family Spirit; and Be a Speedboat. These values are not simply statements—they are principles that inform how we work and serve our clients and communities.
As a certified MBE/DBE/SBE firm, we take great pride in fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We believe that innovation thrives when individuals feel supported and empowered to grow. Our team
members—from emerging professionals to senior leaders—are given opportunities to lead with purpose, engage in meaningful work, and make lasting impacts not just in their professional growth, but personal as well.
Our project portfolio spans critical sectors, including healthcare, aviation, education, commercial, and mission-critical infrastructure. Yet it is our commitment to people that defines who we are. We invest in our team through mentorship, professional development, and wellness initiatives, and we remain actively involved in causes that align with our values, including longstanding partnerships with the American Heart Association and MD Anderson Cancer Center.
Being named a Best Place to Work reaffirms what our team experiences every day—a workplace where individuals are inspired to WOW themselves, their team, and each other.
PBS Engineers is proud to provide WOW through service—at every level, on every project, and with every team member.
PBS Engineers
Commercial Bank of California
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Citadel EHS is a 100% employee-owned, values-based Environmental, Health, Safety, and Sustainability (EHS&S) consulting firm with a distinctive focus on the built environment— how it is acquired, developed, operated, and ultimately deconstructed. Citadel specializes in understanding and managing the EHS&S risks and opportunities inherent in manmade environments. From buildings and infrastructure to industrial facilities, we help protect both the environment and the people who occupy these spaces.
What sets Citadel apart is not just our technical expertise, but how we apply it—in an integrated and collaborative fashion. Our practice leaders don’t operate in silos. Instead, they work closely across disciplines to ensure seamless, high-performing solutions that draw from deep subject matter expertise in every area of EHS&S. We don’t just claim to do everything—we deliver each service area with excellence, and in alignment with our 22 Core Values and Principles, which are actively promoted, recognized, and celebrated as part of our everyday culture and employee experience.
Since 1993, Citadel has partnered with public and private sector clients to deliver innovative, cost-effective, and technically sound EHS&S solutions. Our clients span a broad array of industries and sectors—including architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC), higher education, K-12, energy, federal/state/local government, healthcare, hospitality, industrial and manufacturing, logistics, real estate and development, retail, sports and entertainment, and transportation.
With seven fully staffed offices across California, plus regional hubs in Seattle, WA; Denver, CO; Portland, OR; and Charlotte, NC, we offer a strong local presence with the capability to support projects nationwide and internationally.
TravelStore is the largest independently owned travel agency headquartered in California and consistently ranks among the top 50 largest in the United States. A leader in business and vacation travel as well as meeting and expense management solutions, we are a one-stop shop for everything travel. Employee-owners enjoy a generous vacation policy, free and discounted travel opportunities, a healthy worklife balance, and a state of the art, dog-friendly headquarters building.
We are a 100% employee-owned company. In addition to the generous Employee Stock Ownership Plan, employee-owners build a company culture of pride, integrity and connection where everyone’s voice matters.
Citadel EHS
TravelStore
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At GST, we believe technology should empower organizations to do more, achieve more, and be more. For 40 years, we’ve been the trusted partner for clients across industries, delivering tailored solutions that bridge today’s challenges with tomorrow’s opportunities. Whether through cutting-edge cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, managed services, or enterprise networking, GST delivers measurable outcomes that matter.
What truly sets us apart is our people. Our team of dedicated professionals brings passion, innovation, and integrity to every engagement. GST’s customer-centric culture prioritizes relationships over transactions, ensuring that every client feels seen, heard, and supported.
We are also deeply committed to diversity, sustainability, and community impact. Our initiatives support underrepresented talent in tech, reduce environmental footprints, and give back through philanthropic partnerships.
To be recognized as a “Best” organization is not just a milestone—it’s a reflection of our mission and culture to enable business transformation through technology, while staying grounded in our core values. It signifies that our commitment to innovation is matched by a deep responsibility to serve our clients, invest in our people, and act with integrity. It acknowledges that we don’t just deliver solutions—we foster progress, empower communities, and inspire change across every level of engagement.
We’re a tight-knit, collaborative team focused on dreaming up and developing revolutionary products and services for the HVACR market. We’re innovators who are always looking for a way to put better, smarter tools into the hands of HVACR techs. We love to tinker and explore, pioneering new technologies and developing ground-breaking products. Experimenting is celebrated. Learning is encouraged. Initiative, enthusiasm, and creativity are rewarded. We step up as individuals to deliver success as a team, thriving on accountability and real results. It’s not about titles or egos – we succeed as one tribe with a shared vision.
ONE TEAM. BOLD IDEAS. REAL RESULTS.
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Golden Star Technology Inc
Fieldpiece Instruments Inc
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Windes is honored to be recognized as one of the best places to work in Southern California. This recognition reflects our dedication to creating an exceptional work environment where our employees can thrive. For nearly a century, Windes has distinguished itself in the industry by offering a unique blend of small-firm intimacy and large-firm resources. We provide an environment that combines the personalized touch of a boutique firm with the expertise and capabilities of a national powerhouse.
Our clients benefit from tailored services, and our employees enjoy the flexibility, camaraderie, and integral team membership often found in smaller organizations. This balanced approach allows our team members to gain the depth, experience, and training typically associated with larger firms while maintaining close-knit relationships and a supportive atmosphere. Our nearly 100-year legacy is built on our core values of integrity, respect, trust, and professionalism. We believe that our people are our greatest asset, and we strive to create a workplace that values individuals, develops leaders, and promotes a culture of excellence.
We celebrate outstanding performance throughout the year with reward programs and our annual Excellence Awards. We sponsor numerous team-building events, firm parties, interest groups, and more, fostering a sense of community and fun within our organization. Our end-of-tax-season party is a much-anticipated event that allows our team to unwind and celebrate their hard work and achievements.
Windes is deeply committed to giving back to the community. We believe in sharing our success with others and are proud to donate time and resources to charitable organizations that make a difference. Our partners and managers serve on more than 50 boards of nonprofit organizations, and our firm has been recognized as a “Company that Cares” by the Orange County Business Journal and as one of the “Civic 50 Orange County” for our commitment to philanthropy and community service. From supporting children’s hospitals and educational institutions to advocating for social justice and community development, Windes is dedicated to making a meaningful impact.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of our firm’s culture. We believe that our differences should be acknowledged and celebrated, and we strive to create an equitable space that encourages innovation and success. At Windes, every individual is seen, heard, and appreciated, and we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging and is inspired to contribute their best.
Windes’ commitment to professional excellence is reflected in our client engagements. Our partners are hands-on and actively involved in all engagements, ensuring that we provide nimble, efficient, and high-value service. We take pride in working closely with business owners, entrepreneurs, nonprofits, individuals, and their families, offering solutions tailored to their specific needs. Our decisions are made locally, free from the constraints of bureaucracy, which allows us to be responsive and adaptable.
Adeptus Advisors is proud to be recognized as one of the Best Places to Work - a reflection of a workplace culture grounded in trust, respect, and opportunity. As a national tax, audit, and business management firm, Adeptus serves a global client base with the same care and personal attention it offers its people.
At Adeptus, we foster a positive, inclusive culture where collaboration and open communication are encouraged at every level. Staff feel supported professionally and personally, with flexibility when it matters most, and leadership that listens, responds, and makes people feel seen.
Employees are encouraged to grow through mentorship, exposure to meaningful work, and real pathways to advancement. Managers make time to teach and invest in individual growth, and hard work is recognized, not just in results, but in the extra effort behind them.
Adeptus blends the structure and sophistication of a large firm with the camaraderie and agility of a smaller team. Colleagues support one another, bring humor and lightness to their days, and take pride in doing high-caliber work efficiently and effectively. From flexible schedules to a strong focus on work-life balance, Adeptus continues to build an environment where people feel valued, empowered, and part of something bigger.
This recognition is a reflection of our team and the culture they’ve helped shape.
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Windes
Adeptus Advisors LLC
Best Places to Work in SoCal
Put People First
85SIXTY was founded by a solo entrepreneur that wanted to bring curious, critical thinking minds together to help solve challenges for his customers, some times at the expense of making a dollar. In that journey, people were hired, growth ensued, a pandemic happened and an acquisition of another company lead to the evolution of 85SIXTY. Along the way, people were always what mattered. 85SIXTY attracts people from all stages of life and geographies. Flexibility and empowerment to perform your role became paramount, so FTO (Flex Time Policy) was introduced, relocation costs covered, and remote work tools were deployed. It’s not always easy bring company cultures together, nonetheless during a pandemic, but the “People First Culture” was a common ground that enabled it to happen.
Help People Pursue Their Passions
With 85SIXTY working across Travel, Hospitality, Outdoors and Health & Wellness categories; there is quite the alignment in professional and personal lives here at the agency. One day you might be supporting a brand you use for trail running to the next visiting a ski resort for a quarterly business meeting; we choose our customers and their categories because people do their best work when they believe in the cause. When that aligns with FTO, Vacation, weekend adventures or weekday activities; it’s even better. The “work hard,
play hard” is core to the 85SIXTY culture as our team runs the gamut of weekday enthusiasts to weekend warriors to professional athletes. The team aligns on being supportive, challenges, being curios, but also meeting goals. At 85SIXTY we try to harness that through customers you get assigned to, prior experience, geographic location and creating opportunities to travel onsite, experience the properties/resorts you are marketing and use all the great products we’re developing growth strategies for from protein supplements to apparel to footwear to ski/snowboards. 85SIXTY is big on people having experiences inside and outside of the office, whether it’s building sandcastles at the local beach, skiing together, gathering around catered lunches or heading to conferences to learn something new.
Empower People to Do Their Best Work
Being a service-based company, our People are our special sauce. It’s what makes us unique and drives the experience that customers have with us. It’s important people feel empowered to win, lose and learn together. 85SIXTY has multiple tiers of leadership at the company, who are involved in driving business outcomes and directions. We depend on these team members to train, inspire, lead and support everyone they come into contact with, whether remotely or in-person. We’ve invested in tools like 15Five to improve relations, engagement and performance tracking. Next we invested in new operational platforms to give leadership visibility into financial and operational performance of their teams to help them make better decisions. While our benefits that cover medical, dental, vision, long term and short term disability insurances, and retirement plans with matching are great; it’s our investment in these tools that really support our people to do their best work, day-in and day-out.
At 1st Century Bank, we believe a great workplace begins with genuine care for our clients, our communities, and most importantly, our people.
Winning “Best Places to Work” for four consecutive years is more than an accolade — it’s a reflection of the culture we’ve built together. We foster a workplace where collaboration, respect and personal growth thrive. Our team members are empowered to make decisions, champion ideas and deliver high-touch service that makes a lasting impact.
Rooted in California and proud to serve communities across SoCal, 1st Century Bank blends entrepreneurial spirit with personalized banking, offering meaningful work, supportive leadership and a place where people feel valued and inspired every day.
We are honored to be recognized again and remain committed to cultivating a workplace where excellence, inclusion and service flourish.
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1st Century Bank
Best Places to Work in SoCal
BAMKO: The Powerhouse Behind Peak Brand Performance
BAMKO isn’t just a supplier; we are strategic architects behind some of the world’s most impactful brands. By offering a comprehensive one-stop solution for promotional merchandise, employee recognition, e-commerce, commercial printing, custom displays, and uniform programs, we simplify complexity and unlock unparalleled brand potential.
At BAMKO, our success is built on the strength and spirit of our people. That’s why we’ve cultivated a vibrant, team-centered culture where every employee is valued, heard, and empowered.
We prioritize an environment of diversity and collaboration, recognizing that the best ideas spring from varied perspectives working together. Our leadership isn’t just about directing; it’s about listening to employee feedback and setting a positive, inspiring example. As President Jake Himelstein emphasizes, “Our employees are at the heart of everything we do.” We embrace a culture where hard work is recognized and the importance of our jobs is understood, all while maintaining a lighthearted and engaging atmosphere.
Beyond our core values, BAMKO offers a range of tangible benefits and perks that make coming to work a pleasure:
• Flexible Work Hours & Location: We understand that life happens, and we empower our team members with the flexibility they need to thrive both professionally and personally.
• Summer Fridays: A fantastic perk that allows for longer weekends and more time to recharge during the warmer months.
• Engaging Activities Throughout the Year: From invigorating Work Out Challenges to our celebratory BAMMY Awards and meaningful Volunteer Month, we foster camaraderie and give back to our community.
These elements combine to create a workplace where employees feel supported, challenged, and celebrated, making BAMKO truly one of the best places to build a career.
BAMKO
Best Places to Work in SoCal
If Eagle Community Credit Union were named to the list of top organizations, our winner profile would proudly reflect the heart of who we are: a purpose-driven, member-first financial cooperative that has been transforming lives and communities for over 85 years. At Eagle, we don’t just serve members—we empower them. Our commitment to financial wellness, community enrichment, and personalized service sets us apart in a crowded financial landscape. We believe banking should be human, and every interaction is an opportunity to build trust, offer guidance, and create lasting impact. What makes Eagle a standout?
• People Over Profits: As a not-for-profit credit union, our success is measured by member satisfaction, not shareholder returns. Every dollar earned is reinvested into better rates, lower fees, and innovative services that help our members thrive.
• Community at the Core: From financial literacy workshops to local partnerships and volunteer initiatives, Eagle is deeply rooted in the communities we serve. We don’t just show up—we show we care.
• Innovation with Heart: We embrace technology not for its own sake, but to make banking simpler, safer, and more accessible. Whether it’s mobile banking, digital lending, or personalized financial coaching, we meet members where they are—on their terms.
• A Culture of Care: Our team is our greatest asset. We foster a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow. That culture radiates outward, shaping every member experience.
Being named to this prestigious list would be a celebration of our members, our employees, and our unwavering belief that when we lift each other up, we all soar higher.
Eagle Community Credit Union
Best Places to Work in SoCal
If given the opportunity to write our organization’s winner profile for the “Best Places to Work” publication, it would reflect the same passion and excellence that define our work daily.
Bisnar | Chase has recovered over $1 billion for our clients with a 99% success rate, protecting injured plaintiffs across California. For over 46 years, we’ve delivered superior client representation with a steadfast commitment to justice and a passion for making the world a safer place.
But what truly sets Bisnar | Chase apart is our culture. We believe that exceptional client outcomes start with an exceptional team. Our workplace fosters a sense of purpose, respect, and belonging. Employees are supported with competitive compensation, meaningful benefits, growth opportunities, and a leadership team that genuinely values their input and wellbeing.
We work hard, win big, and treat each other like family—because when people feel empowered and appreciated, they do their best work. That’s the Bisnar | Chase difference.
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TalentZok
Bisnar-Chase Personal Injury Attorneys LLP
Best Places to Work in SoCal
Blueprint CFO is a future-focused fractional CFO and accounting firm based in Newport Beach, California. Blueprint CFO specializes in providing opportunities for talented finance and accounting industry professionals to take their careers to the next level through our dynamic client partnerships and our “entrepreneurial growth mindset” culture. We believe that putting employees first is the most effective catalyst for overall organizational success. With core values of excellence, collaboration, and teamwork, Blueprint CFO creates a positive and uplifting environment where employees can grow, achieve, and innovate. Learn more at www.BlueprintCFO.com
At gishSEIDEN, we believe that our people are our greatest asset. Named one of the best places to work, our firm is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where every team member can thrive. We prioritize professional growth, work-life balance, and a culture of collaboration, ensuring that our employees feel valued and empowered. Our commitment to excellence and innovation in accounting services is matched only by our dedication to creating a workplace where everyone can succeed.
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Radical Optimism. That’s the resounding catchphrase buzzing through every inch of Laurel Employment Law. In an industry notorious for having cynical, harsh, and unforgiving working environments, Laurel was founded on the premise of challenging that conventional wisdom. The core concept - what if working at a law firm didn’t have to suck? In fact, what if working at one could be kind of amazing? That’s what Laurel has managed to achieve.
Central to the culture at Laurel is the idea that it’s supposed to be fun. You get to do interesting work, that helps people, while working with talented, high-energy, and relentlessly positive teammates. The result is a winning combination of team members who take the work seriously, without taking themselves too seriously. It’s a refreshing approach that has succeeded in attracting and retaining a talented workforce that is energized about playing a part in building something different.
A team-first, championship mindset culture is the foundation upon which Laurel is built. Laurel’s commitment to embracing different is reflected in its technological supremacy, becoming one of the world’s first fully AI-Native law firms. The result is a tech-forward, masterly efficient working environment that challenges its employees to constantly grow and expand their belief in the possible.
The result? A fun, fast-paced, growth-obsessed environment that employees love and clients rave about.
Voit Real Estate Services is a privately held, broker-owned firm with six offices located throughout Southern California. Founded in 1971, Voit has a long history of success in the SoCal commercial real estate industry and today, focuses on CRE brokerage. We provide exceptional service to the landlords, tenants, owners/users, buyers, investors, and institutional clients we represent in achieving their short- and long-term commercial real estate objectives.
Voit has a very special and unique company culture instilled in us by our founder over 50 years ago. Our brokerage professionals — most with an ownership stake in the company — are collaborative and treat each other, the staff, and clients with the highest level of respect. Voit values the development and growth of all our brokerage and staff professionals. Voit is committed to providing an environment where our professionals are not only set with an abundance of resources but are happy and thrive. These are important parts of our culture and help us to be the best at what we do and leads to providing quality service and achieving the highest level of client satisfaction.
Laurel Employment Law
Voit Real Estate Services
Best Places to Work in SoCal
Pioneering biomaterials since 1996, Fziomed is a vertically integrated medical device company focused exclusively on preserving surgical excellence in spine, tendon, nerve, abdominal, pelvic, and intrauterine procedures. Fziomed develops, manufactures, and commercializes surgical biomaterials used by clinicians to improve surgical outcomes and is a global leader in postsurgical adhesion prevention.
Fziomed’s synthetic, clear, absorbable gel formulations are based on the Company’s proprietary dual-polymer technology platform that provide a temporary, physical separation of tissues during the body’s natural healing process – reducing adhesion formation. Fziomed’s portfolio of adhesion barrier products are marketed in more than 70 countries under various brand names and have been used clinically since 2002 in nearly 1 million procedures worldwide.
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The Buddy Group
Fzio Med
Small
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Mission
Why Mission Edge Is Consistently One of the Best Places to Work
Mission Edge stands out as a top workplace thanks to its strong sense of purpose, supportive culture, and commitment to employee well-being and growth. Here’s what makes Mission Edge exceptional:
Meaningful Work and Impact
• Employees are empowered to make a real difference by supporting nonprofits and small businesses, contributing to positive change in the community.
• Staff work alongside passionate colleagues who are dedicated to a shared mission and higher purpose.
Supportive and Inclusive Culture
• The organization fosters a culture of transparency, open communication, and mutual respect, which helps employees feel valued and heard.
• Leadership is invested in employees’ success, offering mentorship and opportunities for professional development.
Work-Life Balance and Flexibility
• Mission Edge offers flexible, hybrid work schedules, generous PTO, and paid volunteer time off, ensuring employees can maintain a healthy balance between work and personal life.
• Employees consistently praise the supportive environment and flexibility that allows them to thrive both professionally and personally.
Growth and Development
• Employees are encouraged to try new things, lead initiatives, and create their own path to success with autonomy and collaboration—without micro-management.
• The organization invests in career development, providing opportunities to participate in employee-led committees and initiatives.
Competitive Benefits
• Mission Edge provides competitive compensation, comprehensive health benefits, retirement plans, wellness programs, and unique perks like paid birthday days off and stipends for cell phone and internet.
Positive Employee Feedback
• Reviews highlight a strong sense of community, inspirational colleagues, and a culture that encourages learning and growth.
• Employees describe Mission Edge as a place where leadership genuinely cares and everyone is committed to making a difference.
In summary, Mission Edge’s combination of meaningful work, supportive culture, flexibility, and strong leadership makes it consistently one of the best places to work.
Edge
Crest Imperial
Best Places to Work in SoCal
At Radeus Labs, we don’t just build cutting-edge defense and satellite communication systems — we build a workplace where people thrive. Guided by our core values of community, integrity, learning, and performance, we foster a culture of trust, innovation, and continuous growth. Our employees are empowered to share ideas, take initiative, and make a global impact through high-performance technology, all while enjoying a supportive and flexible environment.
Proudly certified as a Great Place to Work® and ranked among the Best Places to Work in Southern California, Radeus Labs invests deeply in professional development, celebrates every win, and prioritizes people above all. Here, employees aren’t just part of a company — they’re part of a mission-driven team.
Seaside Dining Group is a leading restaurant hospitality group proudly operating over 70 locations across Northern California, Southern California, and Utah as franchise partners of beloved brands including Denny’s, Jack in the Box, Del Taco, and the new-to-the-west-coast Keke’s Café, Seaside Dining Group is dedicated to creating welcoming dining experiences in every community they serve.
At the heart of their success is a service culture built on three core values: Empowered to Serve, Inspired to Exceed, Always with Kindness. Guests can expect exceptional hospitality and genuine care from every team member during every single visit. Seaside Dining Group continues to grow with a steadfast commitment to people, both team members and guests alike, delivering quality, comfort, and a smile every day.
They are also honored to be recognized as a 2025 Best Place to Work, a testament to their people-first philosophy and the vibrant, supportive culture they’ve built together.
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Radeus Labs Inc.
Seaside Dining Group
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The Pun Group, LLP – 2025 IPA Best of the Best Firm Profile
At The Pun Group, LLP, we believe that true excellence is the result of purposeful action, meticulous attention to detail, and a peoplefirst approach. We are thrilled to be recognized as one of the 2025 IPA “Best of the Best” firms, a distinction that places us among the nation’s top-performing CPA organizations.
With offices strategically located throughout California, Nevada, and Arizona, our team provides specialized audit, tax, and advisory services tailored to government agencies, nonprofits, and privately held businesses.
What truly distinguishes The Pun Group is our steadfast dedication to integrity, innovation, and exceptional client service. We’ve cultivated a collaborative culture where progress is fueled by teamwork, talent is continuously developed, and forward-thinking solutions deliver meaningful results. Our growth is driven by a diverse, energetic team committed not just to meeting expectations, but to exceeding them.
Whether we’re assisting a municipality with complex financial reporting or guiding a business through strategic transformation, The Pun Group approaches every engagement with technical expertise and a focus on lasting impact. We are proud of our achievements and even more excited for the opportunities that lie ahead.
OCTANE OC
The Pun Group, LLP
Best Places to Work in SoCal
Cityview strives to ensure that every team member feels like an integral part of the firm’s projects and successes. It provides transportation and invites all team members to enjoy milestone events such as project groundbreakings and completions, giving everyone a chance to celebrate the firm’s accomplishments while socializing with coworkers and networking with clients and project partners.
The firm’s Leadership Academy offers Harvard management courses to managers and provides them with case studies and other resources to help them grow in their positions. Additional Harvard training is available to all team members, with a focus on developing critical thinking skills and navigating business challenges.
The firm recently expanded its employee health and wellness program with a variety of new initiatives to improve employees’ mental, emotional and physical health. It includes monthly events, including chair massages, fitness classes, meditation classes, financial wellness webinars, a smoothie bar, a trip to the local farmer’s market and a paint and sip night.
Annual company events include a Dodger’s game, summer beach party, Halloween pumpkin patch event and a holiday party.
In addition to the recognition from Best Companies Group, the firm was also named a 2024 best place to work by GlobeSt and Los Angeles Business Journal.
