After reading fellow classmate Alanna Hua’s blog about Microsoft being the best place in the world to work, I began contemplating whether she was right. After reading some articles online, I discovered another company, which I believe, surpasses Microsoft as the best place in the world to work: Google.

Google has constantly been ranked number one in Fortune’s 100 best companies to work for list. After reading about what it is like to work there, this comes as no surprise. Alanna mentioned that Microsoft offers its employees medical care and wellness coaching programs. Google, not only offers these same perks but also offers valet parking, oil change and bike repair, free washers and dryers, and free breakfast, lunch and dinner on a daily basis! Alanna also touches upon Microsoft’s policy regarding sickness, which is if an employee does not feels sick in the morning he/she can go home rest and return at night. Google also has a policy regarding sickness that is an unlimited sickness leave.

Google co-founder states that his job is make sure everybody in the company has great opportunities, and that they feel they’re having a meaningful impact and are contributing to the good of society. This is what separates Google from other companies, its employees feel important because they are making differences in the world. Google believes that treating people well is more important than making money and that is why they are the best place in the world to work.

Response to Comm 101 Blog:

https://blogs.ubc.ca/alanna0128/2013/11/14/best-working-place-on-earth/

Article Links:

http://www.ibtimes.com/top-5-reasons-why-google-best-company-work-553844

http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/best-companies/

Video on Google Workplace:

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505266_162-57565097/inside-google-workplaces-from-perks-to-nap-pods/