10 best workplaces for asian americans

These companies achieved the highest scores among Asian American employees, who were asked about fairness of promotions, opportunities for advancement and professional development, access to senior leadership, the feeling of honest connections with colleagues, and how comfortable they feel being themselves at work.

According to the survey conducted by Great Place to Work, 96% of the <span class="s1">finance and </span>HR software company's employees feel they have meaningful responsibilities. It has a "find a need and fill it" policy, where employees are encouraged to try out new roles that might further their skills. "Of all the companies I've worked for in recent years, Workday seems to truly allow you to grow in your career," according to one employee. <a href="http://reviews.greatplacetowork.com/workday" target="_blank">Read the Great Place to Work review.</a>

Workday

Sprawled across a 63-acre campus in Memphis, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is on a mission to eradicate children's cancer. "You make a difference," says Jimmy Winton, director of environmental services. Staff members are regularly treated to live music, tea parties, golf tournaments and fresh food that is grown in on-site gardens. The company pays for 90 percent of employee dependent coverage, has exceptional leave policies — staffers can use their colleagues' unwanted vacation days through a leave-sharing program — and offers tuition reimbursement of $4,500 per year. Additionally, team members praise the hospital for valuing diversity. "They try to get the best person for the job, and it just so happens that they considered a lot of the best people for the job to be African-American," said St. Jude administrative director Charlette M. Hill, who has been with the company for 19 years. <a href="http://reviews.greatplacetowork.com/st-jude-childrens-research-hospital" target="_blank">Read the Great Place to Work review.</a>

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Complimentary travel is only one of the many perks that this Chicago-based hotel chain offers. Employees at the hotel's 155 U.S. locations have access to personal concierge services, rest and relaxation lounges, and complimentary spa treatments. The corporation matches 100 percent of workers' 401(k) contributions, and the company's insurance covers both subsidize prescription drugs and fertility treatments. "When you work in a hospitality field, you hear a lot of companies talk about how it feels like a family," said Washington D.C. general manager Gail Smith-Howard, who has been with the company for 35 years. "However, working with Hyatt is truly like that. I've met friends, but also mentors. And you don't find those connections with every single company that one would work for." Read "<a href="http://fortune.com/2014/03/20/hyatts-one-person-welcoming-committee/" target="_blank">Hyatt's one-person welcoming committee</a>." Also read the <a href="http://reviews.greatplacetowork.com/hyatt-hotels" target="_blank">Great Place to Work review</a>.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation

The information provider to the financial world has done a great job of promoting people fairly. 85% of employees say those that deserve a promotion receive one. At the same time, 86% say that they have received training that will help shape their career. "They have an employee stock purchase plan and offer free snacks and drinks," explains one employee. The company is "always looking to improve conditions and retention of employees." <a href="http://reviews.greatplacetowork.com/factset-research-systems-" target="_blank">Read the Great Place to Work review.</a>

FactSet Research Systems

Two years ago, Salesforce created a Women's Advancement program where managers nominate future leaders to take career development courses for six months. The focus of the courses differ for each person. Engineer Sukrutha Bhadouria worked on communication skills and networking with her career coach. Since completing the courses, she has been promoted to manager. The company is also partnering with historically black university Morehouse College to build a pipeline of new hires for Salesforce's Atlanta office. Read "<a href="http://fortune.com/2014/07/24/salesforce-puppyforce/" target="_blank">Bring Your Best Friend to Work</a>." Also check out the <a href="http://reviews.greatplacetowork.com/salesforce-com" target="_blank">Great Place to Work review</a>.

Salesforce

To ensure employees at this biotech and drug company are up-to-date with the latest research, it gives $10,000 in tuition reimbursement every year. Genentech also provides resources for employees to publish academic papers. And to ensure its scientists don't get burned out, the company offers six-week paid sabbaticals after six years. Employees can use these sabbaticals for their own research or vacations. Senior VP of development sciences Sara Kenkare-Mitra spent her sabbatical teaching dance to children with disabilities. <a href="http://reviews.greatplacetowork.com/genentech" target="_blank">Read the Great Place to Work review.</a>

Genentech

The Hawaiian bank gives employees the opportunity to enroll in the Pacific Coast Banking School, where they can learn new skills that will help with a career in the financial services industry. "When I realized that my first position with the bank was not what I thought it would be, my managers supported me and encouraged me to apply for an open position that was more closely related to where I wanted my career to go," says one employee. <a href="http://reviews.greatplacetowork.com/american-savings-bank" target="_blank">Read the Great Place to Work review.</a>

American Savings Bank

Leaders at the tax and financial software company have developed a sponsorship program for mentees. Unlike most mentor relationships, sponsors not only teach, but also promote the younger employee. If you're working on a project that isn't getting very far, the sponsor will share your work with higher ups, and even set up meetings so you can present it, says data architect Denise McInerney. <a href="http://reviews.greatplacetowork.com/intuit-inc" target="_blank">Read the Great Place to Work review.</a>

Intuit

Because this maker of engineering software has a fast-paced environment, it helps ensure new employees can adjust to its culture by partnering them with a colleague they join. The work buddy introduces the new employee to coworkers, shows them around the office, and helps them with problem solving. And, as hectic as the workday may be, "there is no expectation to work over the weekend or holidays," says one employee. <a href="http://reviews.greatplacetowork.com/cadence-design-systems" target="_blank">Read the Great Place to Work review.</a>

Cadence

Every year this credit union, which caters specifically to military and their families, selects 15 rising leaders to take customized online executive education classes from the University of Virginia Business School. Navy Federal also moves the students into various parts of the organization so they can learn about the different segments of the company. It's the type of program that "stretches your skills and challenges you," said Jaspreet Chawala, an assistant vice president of member acquisition, who has participated in the classes. <a href="http://reviews.greatplacetowork.com/navy-federal-credit-union" target="_blank">Read the Great Place to Work review.</a>

10 Best Workplaces for Asian Americans

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