The WorldBlu List of Most Democratic Workplaces™ 2008

Welcome to the WorldBlu List of Most Democratic Workplaces™ 2008!

This year's list is comprised of 25 organizations from a diversity of industries including technology, healthcare, telecommunications, retail and services with combined annual revenue of nearly $8 billion. Also, this is the first year that there is a Fortune 500 company on the list.

We invite you to learn more about the WorldBlu selection process, apply for the WorldBlu List 2009, download a press release, or join us at WorldBlu LIVE 2008 and learn from the CEOs of WorldBlu List companies.

  COMPANY LOCATION ABOUT
1-800-GOT-JUNK? Vancouver, Canada The world's largest junk removal service, a $126 million company with a presence in nearly every major city in North America.
AIESEC Rotterdam, Netherlands The largest student platform for business leaders in the world, with locations in over 100 countries.
Axiom News Peterborough, Canada A media outlet publishing news that catalyzes organizational achievement.
BetterWorld Telecom Reston, VA The only US telecommunications carrier solely focused on serving organizations that have social and sustainable missions.
Beyond Borders Norristown, PA Working to foster understanding across cultural and economic borders.
BzzAgent Boston, MA An international word-of-mouth media network helping companies engage in honest, real-world conversations among everyday consumers.
Continuum West Newton, MA A global design and innovation consultancy with offices in Boston, Milan and Seoul.
DaVita El Segundo, CA A FORTUNE 500 company and largest independent provider of dialysis services in the United States.
DreamHost Los Angeles, CA Provides web domains and hosting for thousands of clients around the world.
Equal Exchange West Bridgewater, MA The oldest and largest for-profit Fair Trade company in the US, selling organic, gourmet coffee, tea, sugar, cocoa and chocolate bars.
Financial Business Systems Fargo, ND Produces a computer software system that tracks 85,000 real estate properties worth more than $20 billion.
Great Harvest Bread Dillon, MT The largest group of specialty bread retailers in the US with over 200 bakeries in 39 states.
Guayaki Sebastopol, CA A multimillion-dollar producer and distributor of organic maté, selling over 100 tons each year.
Innovation Partners International Portland, ME Uses Appreciative Inquiry to help organizations overcome complex challenges and achieve excellence.
King Arthur Flour Norwich, VT A 200 year old company known for its high-quality flours, professional-grade baking tools and ingredients, catalogue, retail store and website.
La Siembra Ottawa, Canada Produces Fair Trade Certified and certified organic Cocoa Camino products including organic chocolate, cocoa and sugar.
Linden Lab San Francisco, CA The creator of Second Life, a 3D virtual world entirely built and owned by its residents.
MindValley Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia An "innovation factory" that turns ideas into profitable internet businesses.
Motek Beverly Hils, CA Developing cutting-edge software solutions to help businesses streamline their warehousing and distribution operations.
Orpheus Chamber Orchestra New York, NY A Grammy® Award-winning conductorless orchestra, captivating music lovers for over three decades.
Pandora Oakland, CA Pandora is a personalized online radio service with more than twelve million listeners and over 500,000 songs.
sweetriot New York, NY Makes all-natural chocolate treats called "peaces", while working to create a more just and celebrated multicultural world.
TakingITGlobal Toronto, Canada The world's most popular online community for young people interested in making a difference.
Tracer Corporation Milwaukee, WI Provides commercial aviation parts and materials management services for airlines, aerospace, and aviation parts suppliers around the world.
Zimbio Redwood City, CA Brings thousands of online magazines to your fingertips.