Ingredients for a Best Place to Work: A certified B Corp since 2010, Vancouver-based Fairware (asi/191452) has a “strong mission to drive social and environmental change,” says Sarah White, co-founder and chief operating officer. That tends to attract “passionate, committed people looking for purpose in their job,” she adds. “Internally, we work hard to live our policies day to day, so folks can show up as themselves.”

Inclusivity and anti-racism are hallmarks of Fairware’s company culture. “We look for cultural contribution over cultural fit,” White says.

The company has a hybrid model, with some employees fully remote, some in the office full time and some choosing a mix. The number of days people come into the office each week is dependent on how far away they live, to ensure a reasonable commute, White adds.

Top Benefits & Perks: In addition to an extended benefit plan that includes mental health support, Fairware celebrates the cultural holidays of all staff members, and offers an “Alternative Stat” holiday, allowing employees to trade a legal statutory holiday for one that aligns with their own culture and values. Team members can join a variety of company clubs for running, mountain biking and other interests. On Fridays in July and August, the office closes at 2 p.m. Employees can request short-term remote work, so they can work from anywhere in the world. Plus, Fairware offers profit sharing – dividing 10% of net profits before tax equally among the team.