Welcome to the WorldBlu List of Most Democratic Workplaces™ 2007! WorldBlu identified the following organizations as the most democratic workplaces in the world for 2007. They represent industries such technology, manufacturing, telecommunications, retail and services with combined annual revenue of nearly $3 billion.
This is a list, not a ranking, and organizations will also be honored over time by the number of years they remain on the WorldBlu List - proof that they have built a sustainable, world-class democratic workplace.
1-800-GOT-JUNK?Vancouver, Canada
www.1800gotjunk.com
The world’s largest junk removal service, a $126 million company with a presence in nearly every major city in North America.
AIESEC International Rotterdam, Netherlands
www.aiesec.org
The largest student platform for business leaders in the world, with locations in over 100 countries.
Axiom News ServicesPeterborough, Canada
www.AxiomNews.ca
A media outlet publishing news that catalyzes organizational achievement.
Berrett-Koehler Publishers, Inc.San Francisco, California
www.bkconnection.com
Publishing books that support a more enlightened world of work.
BetterWorld Telecom Reston, VA
www.betterworldtelecom.com
The only US telecommunications carrier solely focused on serving organizations that have social and sustainable missions.
Beyond BordersNorristown, PA
www.beyondborders.net
Working to foster understanding across cultural and economic borders.
Collective CopiesFlorence, Massachusetts
www.collectivecopies.com
A full-service printing shop with three locations across central Massachusetts.
ContinuumWest Newton, MA
www.dcontinuum.com
A global design and innovation consultancy with offices in Boston, Milan and Seoul.
Dancing Deer Baking CompanyBoston, Massachusetts
www.dancingdeer.com
Widely recognized for its distinctive products and all-natural, fresh-baked, kosher and shipped-to-order “goodies.”
DreamHost.comBrea, CA
www.dreamhost.com
Widely recognized for its distinctive products and all-natural, fresh-baked, kosher and shipped-to-order “goodies.”
Equal ExchangeWest Bridgewater, MA
www.equalexchange.coop
The oldest and largest for-profit Fair Trade company in the US, selling organic, gourmet coffee, tea, sugar, cocoa and chocolate bars.
FBS Data SystemsFargo, ND
www.mlslistingonlinesoftware.com/
Produces a computer software system that tracks 85,000 real estate properties worth more than $20 billion.
GE Aviation - Durham Engine FacilityDurham, North Carolina
www.geae.com
The largest group of specialty bread retailers in the US with over 200 bakeries in 39 states.
Great Harvest BreadDillon, MT
www.geae.com
Building the world’s most powerful jet engines for everything from Air Force One to most commercial aircraft.
GuayakiSebastopol, CA
www.guayaki.com
A multimillion-dollar producer and distributor of organic maté, selling over 100 tons each year.
Honest TeaBethesda, Maryland
www.honesttea.com
The best-selling brand of organic bottled tea.
i-FreeSt. Petersburg, Russia
www.company.i-free.ru/eng
Russia’s market leader in mobile content and services to millions of subscribers in Russia, India, Ukraine, Kazakhstan and Brazil.
KIGreen Bay, Wisconsin
www.ki.com
An international, award-winning manufacturer of office, commercial, institutional and educational furniture.
Linden LabSan Francisco, CA
www.lindenlab.com
The creator of Second Life, a 3D virtual world entirely built and owned by its residents.
MotekBeverly Hils, CA
www.motek.com
Developing cutting-edge software solutions to help businesses streamline their warehousing and distribution operations.
New Belgium Brewing CompanyFort Collins, Colorado
www.newbelgium.com
A regional brewery producing over 300,000 barrels of its various labels each year.
Orpheus Chamber OrchestraNew York, NY
www.orpheusnyc.org
A Grammy® Award-winning conductorless orchestra, captivating music lovers for over three decades.
Rite-SolutionsMiddletown, Rhode Island
www.rite-solutions.com
Developing information technology and engineering solutions for the government and commercial sectors.
Roche SalonWashington, DC
www.rochesalon.com
Recognized as Washington DC’s premier salon specializing in the latest hair fashion trends, advanced color and color correction techniques.
SedgebrookLincolnshire, Illinois
www.ericksoncommunities.com
The Chicago area’s fastest growing retirement community.
South Mountain Company, Inc.West Tisbury, Massachusetts
www.southmountain.com
A resource-conscious design and building firm located on the island of Martha’s Vineyard.
SRC Holdings CorporationSpringfield, Missouri
www.srcreman.com
A $270 million company with 17 businesses in a variety of industries, including engine remanufacturing, packing and distribution, business consulting and banking.
TakingITGlobalToronto, Canada
www.TakingITGlobal.org
The world’s most popular online community for young people interested in making a difference.
Ternary SoftwareExton, Pennsylvania
www.ternarysoftware.com
A software development partner for firms bringing innovative software products to market.
The Do LaB Event CreationsLos Angeles, California
www.thedolab.com
An event creation company servicing clients such as Audi, Red Bull, E! Entertainment Television, American Idol, Esquire, Volkswagon and Coachella.
The Russell Family FoundationGig Harbor, Washington
www.trff.org
A $150 million foundation supporting community development, the environment, peace, security and quality of life in the world.
ThreadlessChicago, Illinois
www.threadless.com
An ongoing, online t-shirt design competition with 150 designs submitted each day, 80,000 shirts sold each month and over 300,000 users.
Union Cab of Madison CooperativeMadison, Wisconsin
www.unioncab.coop
Providing quality transportation services to the greater Madison, Wisconsin area.
ZaadzTopanga, California
www.zaadz.com
A social networking service with 40,000 members and a vision of “changing the world.”
Zingerman’s Community of BusinessesAnn Arbor, Michigan
www.zingermans.com
A community of businesses including a mail-order service, delicatessen, bakery, creamery, coffee wholesaler and restaurant.
