Ingredients for a Best Place to Work: Trust. That’s the foundation of the fantastic workplace culture that leaders and team members at Bob Lilly Promotions (BLP, asi/254138) have created. “We cultivate an environment of transparency, authenticity and reliability,” says President Bob Lilly Jr. “We’re not about hierarchy or authority, but about fostering an environment where every individual feels empowered to take initiative and make a difference. We promote optimism, resilience and gratitude, and foster curiosity and creativity, encouraging all employees to bring unique ideas to the table. We’re committed to creating a welcoming and respectful environment that ensures everyone feels like they belong.”

BLP celebrates employees through peer recognition programs and annual awards, and offers a hybrid work model with in-office and remote options – an arrangement that has helped secure talent from outside its immediate geographic area.

Top Benefits & Perks: BLP provides top-notch health coverage and generous paid time off that includes vacation, holidays and personal days. The firm also invests in training and development opportunities for employees, helping to advance careers through useful workshops, courses, mentorship programs and conferences. Additionally, the firm backs employees’ do-gooding efforts: “Through our ‘BLP Gives’ program, employees can come together to donate their time and talents to nonprofit organizations,” says Lilly.

One other attractive perk: pets in the office. “We love our furry-family members and recognize them as an important part of our mental health and daily joy,” says Lilly. “So, we’ve adopted a pet-friendly policy that has gone over extremely well.”