The 25 Best Companies For Having A Life Outside Of Work

10. Nokia

This information technology company is based in Espoo, Finland.

Work-life balance rating: 4.1
What employees think:

“Flexible working hours and work from home options. Good work culture overall.” – Nokia Software Engineer (Itasca, IL)

“Nokia cares about your personal life. You are always encouraged to take vacation and recharge.” – Nokia Employee (San Diego, CA)

 

9. Agilent Technologies

This electronic equipment company is based in Santa Clara, Calif.

Work-life balance rating: 4.1
What employees think:

“Agilent offers great options to balance your work and home life and the people here have been nothing but great to work with.” –Agilent Marketing Employee (Santa Clara, CA) 

“Engaging work, highly skilled employees, good work culture, flexible work schedules, decent benefits, and bonuses twice per year.” – Agilent Employee (Santa Clara, CA)

8. FactSet

This software company is based in Norwalk, Conn.

Work-life balance rating: FactSet
What employees think:

“Working 8-hour days is the norm and your career will not suffer if you don't put in 60-hours.”

– FactSet Software Engineer(Norwalk, CT)
“FactSet offers flexible working hours, lunch included.” – FactSet Systems Engineer (Norwalk, CT)

 

7. Mentor Graphics

This electronic designs company is based in Wilsonville, Oregon.

Work-life balance rating: 4.1
What employees think:

“For a person with a family, the work-life balance and on-site childcare are absolutely stellar.” - Mentor Graphics Employee(Wilsonville, OR)
“No one is counting the clock....you're just entrusted to get your job done.” – Mentor Graphics Product Marketing Manager(Wilsonville, OR)

 

6. Scottrade

This discount retail brokerage firm is based in Town and Country, Mo.

Work-life balance rating: 4.1
What employees think:

“Branch locations offer small teams of good people, clean break between work and social life, low stress environment.” – Scottrade Stock Broker (location, n/a) 

“Family friendly and open to change.” – Scottrade Branch Manager (Detroit, MI)

 

5. Orbitz Worldwide

This online travel company is based in Chicago, Ill.

Work-life balance rating: 4.1
What employees think:

“Flexible working hours, cutting edge technologies, challenging assignments, constant learning.” – Orbitz Software Engineer(Chicago, IL)

“It is a great place to come if you are looking to learn a lot and work hard. The work life balance is great and everyone is smart and friendly.” – Orbitz Senior Marketing Manager (Chicago, IL)

 

4. MITRE

This not-for-profit organization is based in Bedford, Mass. and McLean, Va.

Work-life balance rating: 4.1
What employees think:

“Outstanding quality of work/life balance. Supportive and easy going management. Career growth opportunities, and many different work programs.” – MITRE Lead Cyber Security Engineer (Bedford, MA) 

“A flexible environment filled with friendly people who are willing to lend their experience and teamwork. Offers great resources for improvement and has an open work culture.” –MITRE Multi-Discipline Systems Engineer (location n/a)

3. Slalom Consulting

This consulting company is based in Seattle, Wash.

Work-life balance rating: 4.1
What employees think:

“Local model guarantees evenings at home with family.” –Slalom Consulting Solutions Architect (Chicago, IL)

“They sell only local projects which means you virtually never have to travel. They emphasize work life balance which allows you to limit your hours to 40-45 per week if you want.” –Slalom Consulting Consultant (Denver, CO)

2. National Instruments

This producer of automated test equipment company is based in Austin, Texas.

Work-life balance rating: 4.3
What employees think:

“I make my own hours, don't put in much over 40 hours a week, and while it's not company policy I can occasionally work from home when needed.” –National Instruments Employee (Austin, TX)

“Very nice people, flexibility in time, work from home sometimes, good attitude, relaxed environment, relaxed dressing and consensus driven.” –National Instruments Employee (location n/a)

 

1. SAS Institute

This analytics software company is based in Cary, N.C.

Work-life balance rating: 4.5
What employees think:

“Amazing workplace culture, flexible work environment, challenging/stimulating work, customer-focused.” – SAS Institute Marketing Employee  (Cary, NC)

“Great benefits, great environment (most people get their own offices), 35 hour work week.” – SAS Institute Systems Developer(Cary, NC)