Proctorio deploys design thinking throughout its organization, workspaces, and software in order to foster a human-centered approach to everything it does. By addressing the core needs of its associates, Proctorio ensures that everyone is empowered, fueled, and inspired to bring the best of themselves to work every day. Professional development opportunities, flexible work schedules, and employee recognition are all part of the cultural fabric at Proctorio. Employees can enjoy free, healthy, high-quality food, a daily group bike ride, and a pet-friendly workplace along with a bike repair and storage facility.

MRA Associates, a Phoenix-based registered investment advisor firm, fosters a culture of learning with funded education programs for employees to develop both professionally and personally. With 50 employees, MRA encourages a healthy work/life balance by holding meetings and events during regular work hours and offering a flexible work schedule. The workspace is a place of inspiration with modern sit-stand desks, a well-stocked break room, and a community art gallery with rotating professional art exhibits. Benefits also include half-day Fridays, monthly team building events, volunteer activities, a floating birthday holiday, and a bonus pool. The firm has earned the prestigious CEFEX certification, recognizing that MRA adheres to the industry’s best fiduciary practices.

Orchard Medical Consulting has built a culture of inclusivity and flexibility. Employees know that they will have a supportive atmosphere when they come to work. The Health & Wellness co-chairs have planned out “challenges” for each month of the year that involve exercise, healthy meals, drinking more water or mental health. To serve the community, Orchard provides on-site volunteer activities that allow employees to participate in philanthropic efforts without giving up a lot of their personal time. Team members also engage in off-site volunteer activities such as adopting a classroom during the holiday season, painting a house with Habitat for Humanity and helping Feeding Matters sell raffle tickets at a Coyotes game.

This locally owned company supports each employee’s career development by offering reimbursement or assistance for advanced or post-graduate degree, certifications or business education workshops and conferences. The company recognizes employees’ outstanding efforts through a variety of programs. With Clear Title Bucks, each employee is able to award another employee with a Clear Title Buck (Get 2 bucks get to spin the wheel). With 10 Commitment Awards, 10 people are awarded, one for each commitment. The Revenue goals award is based on revenue earned in the branch.

Once a year, employees at Equity Methods escape to Sedona, Flagstaff or San Diego to engage in team building and fellowship. To help employees unwind at the office, the company hosts fun activities, from laser tag and mall shopping sprees to bowling, kickball and cooking classes. Employee anniversary celebrations and gifts are offered at key milestones. Gifts include engraved clocks, watches, spinning globes, padfolios and white gold rings. Presentation slides continuously play on the kitchen TV to showcase exceptional engagements and the professionals responsible for the success of the projects.