Founded in 2006, Charles IT is an IT and cybersecurity company servicing small businesses with technology.
Core Values: Honest and forthright, exceptional service, passionate people, endless improvement.
Employee Recognition: Milestones announced on social media; weekly tokens given by peers that are traded for attempts at prizes; badge chips presented for work anniversaries.
Demographics: 70% of workforce is made up of millennials and 15% of leadership roles are filled by women.
Fun & Relaxation: Has an “Epic Outing” in December when the company travels to a location, and employees only learn the destination at the airport. Offers coffee, kombucha, happy hours, beer kegs and dry cleaning; allows dogs in the office.
Professional Development: Has a weekly leadership program that is offered over six months. Specialists are brought in on topics like homebuying and money management.
Employee Benefits: Covers 65% of health, dental and vision insurance for employees and dependents. Employees get birthdays off and benefit from a profit-sharing plan.