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Oswald Companies was named number one again in the 2024 Best Places to Work overall and in the large business category by Crain’s Detroit Business.

This is the fourth time in the seven years that Oswald has entered the contest that it has gained top billing. Oswald placed high in the rankings in the other three years as well.

Here’s what Crain’s Detroit Business had to say.

1. Oswald Companies
Oswald Companies is regularly ranked among Southeast Michigan’s top employers. There are several benefits to working for the employee-owned firm: New hires aren’t only welcomed with a breakfast, but flowers are delivered to their homes, too. Meanwhile, full-time veterans of the company receive a four-week paid sabbatical and a bonus after 10 years of service and standout staff members can earn a Star Achiever Award, which includes a trophy and cash bonus. Oswald also has a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Alliance, a Women’s Leadership Council and employee resource groups that support Black, Indigenous and people of color and LGBTQ+ employees.

Ranking in 2023: 2
U.S.-based employees: 452
Southeast Michigan-based employees: 37
Percentage of health care premium covered by the employer: 85%
Voluntary turnover: 10%
Paid time off after one year: Unlimited
Paid holidays: 10
Paid time off for community service: Yes

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