One of St. Louis’ largest employers is also one of its greatest. Anheuser-Busch’s (1 Busch Place, 314-577-2000) long-standing reputation as a great employer remains unchallenged. Great benefits like paid maternity leave, discounts at child care centers and tickets to SeaWorld Adventure Parks have resulted in an average employee tenure of 13 years. We think the free beer helps, too.
With no titles and no private offices, equality rules the day at Bond Wolfe Architects (200 S. Bemiston, 314-863-4994). Though the principals’ work stations are mixed throughout the open studio setting, creative energy flows freely and practical jokes are common. Flex time and work-from-home options also have garnered the firm a family-friendly reputation.
When Dr. Frank Simo decided to leave his group practice and go it alone, his staff—several of whom had been with the plastic and reconstructive surgeon for 15 years—took the leap with him. The respect is mutual. Employee input is so valued that they were consulted in the office design, layout and equipment selection when Simo opened his independent Facial Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery Center (10448 Old Olive, 314-743-4000) last August.
St. Luke’s Hospital (232 S. Woods Mill, 314-434-1500) recognizes that caring for the health of others is an awesome responsibility. As a result, the hospital offers employees a variety of benefits designed to ease the stress of life outside of work, including adoption assistance, discounts for everything from cell phones to tax preparation to day care and partial subsidies for monthly public transportation costs.
By Traci Angel and Katie O'Connor
