The document discusses 10 companies that are great places to work in Portland, Oregon. It provides brief descriptions of each company and highlights why they would be good employers. The companies include Capgemini, Stumptown Coffee, Kaiser Permanente, Symantec, Research Into Action, Portland State University, Microsoft, David Evans and Associates, Kimpton Hotels, and Alvarez & Marsal. Reasons mentioned for why they are good employers include prestige, benefits, career growth opportunities, commitment to sustainability and CSR, family-friendly perks, and recognition as top employers.

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2. Who Are They?Capgemini is a consulting firm with a hand in information technology, management consulting, outsourcing and professional services.Why Should You Work There:In 2010, Capgemini ranked 22nd for prestige on Vault’s Consulting 50 list.10 Great Companies In Portland, Oregon

3. Who Are They?Consistently lauded for its coffee, Stumptown is also a great place to work—one of Oregon Business’s Top 100 for 2011.Why You Should Work There:Stumptown has been known to assist employee’s music careers, in addition to decent salaries and health insurance. 10 Great Companies In Portland, Oregon

4. Who Are They?Kaiser insures more than 8.6 million people and owns 35 medical centers and 431 health clinics.Why You Should Work There:The company regularly appears on lists of top employers around the nation. Additionally, Diversity MBA Magazine ranked it the #1 company for diverse managers.10 Great Companies In Portland, Oregon

5. Who Are They?The software company behind Norton Antivirus.Why You Should Work There:Their “Total Rewards” program features performance-based compensation (and recognition programs), benefits, and work-life initiatives—plus educational and career growth opportunities. 10 Great Companies In Portland, Oregon

6. Who Are They?Research Into Action is a social marketing and evaluation research firm that specializes in energy efficiency and natural resources.Why You Should Work There:A great fit for the CSR/sustainability minded Portlander, Research Into Action took the #2 spot on Oregon Business’s Top 100 Green Companies to Work For List.10 Great Companies In Portland, Oregon

7. Who Are They?Oregon’s self-proclaimed “largest, most diverse, and only urban university.”Why You Should Work There:The University provides a great working environment for academic and sports-types alike. The liberal arts college has plenty of campus perks, like onsite food, wellness centers, and transportation. 10 Best Companies In Your City: Portland, Oregon

8. Who Are They?Some companies need no introduction.Why You Should Work There:Microsoft is not exactly a mom and pop operation, and it has the benefits package to prove it. The software giant provides family friendly perks like childcare help and co-pay free insurance for dependents.10 Great Companies In Portland, Oregon

9. Who Are They?An employee-owned engineering consultant.Why You Should Work There:Aside from numerous merit and honor awards for its projects, David Evans has been both nationally and locally recognized for its sustainability initiatives. 10 Great Companies In Portland, Oregon

10. Who Are They? An upscale hotel and restaarantchain that Fortune 100 named the Best Company To Work For, 2011.Why You Should Work ThereKimpton tops lots of local “best places to work” lists, including a #1 Large Business ranking for its two Portland branches, courtesy of Oregon Business.10 Great Companies In Portland, Oregon

11. Who Are They?: A national business consulting and technology firm. Why You Should Work There:The reasons: a family-like atmosphere and the firm’s commitment to taking only local clients (re: no travel). Don’t live in Portland? Start anywhere—they’ll transfer you. 10 Great Companies In Portland, Oregon