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Cambridge placed 10 companies on the recent list compiled by the Boston Globe for Top Places to Work in 2009. The top companies in Massachusetts based on the Globe’s survey were ranked for the Top 100 as well as other lists including breakdowns for large employers, midsize employers and small employers. Harmonix ranked an impressive 3 on the Top 100 list and Google ranked number 10. Harmonix, Google and BBN Technologies ranked 1, 4 and 10 respectively on the Top MidSize Employer list.
Though Cambridge does not reflect 10% of the Massachusetts population it isn’t a surprise that 10% of the companies are either based in Cambridge or have a significant presence in Cambridge. The 10 companies represent a range of industries including:
The companies were evaluated based on surveys across 6 areas. The six factors considered were:
During these recessionary times I was curious to see whether the Top 10 Cambridge Companies on this list were actually hiring. If they aren’t now hopefully they will be soon. Here is the list with links to their job lists if they have them…
10 Google
48 Vertex Pharmaceuticals
68 Genzyme
71 Millenium: The Takeda Oncology Company
83 Institute for Healthcare Improvement
100 CDM
Let’s see how many more Cambridge companies can make the list next year!
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As we get ready for tomorrow’s Veteran’s Day holiday here in Cambridge and around Massachusetts sometimes it is hard to remember that the holiday is more than just a day off. Veterans Day is to …
As Breast Cancer Awareness Month comes to an end we wanted to stress the important role that Cambridge based organizations can play in the advancement of treatments and a potential cure for this life threatening …
In Part 3 of our 2009 Cambridge Halloween Planning Guide we are giving you some ideas of events and activities to consider in the Cambridge Area. Halloween activities abound in Massachusetts and New England. You …
Planning your Halloween Party takes some time and creativity. In Part 2 of our Cambridge Halloween Planning Guide we will look at ideas for planning a Halloween Party. As mentioned before the timing of …
Halloween is around the corner. Are you ready? In the United States Halloween is a very popular holiday which is primarily not associated with any religion. Based on an old Celtic festival called Samhain which …
Harry Potter is visiting the Museum of Science at least in spirit. The Museum is the second venue to host Harry Potter The Exhibition which has been very popular in Chicago where it first opened. …
The rumors are true. Trader Joe’s is opening another Cambridge store which will be located at the Fresh Pond Mall. It will be next to the totally remodeled CVS where Kappy’s used to be.
This past …
This past weekend I decided to scope out the Charles River in anticipation of the Head of the Charles Regatta which is happening this weekend October 17th and 18th. As I thought there was …
When most people think of Oktoberfest they think of beer and oh yeah that festival in Germany. In Cambridge we think of the Annual Oktoberfest and Honk! Festival Parade. For the 30th year the Harvard …
Cambridge and innovation go hand in hand. Next week on Wednesday evening, MIT is hosting a discussion about innovation at it’s well-known Enterprise Forum. The presentation is called The Democratization of Innovation A Conversation with …
Are you a Mad Men fan? The Noir Bar in Harvard Square’s Charles Hotel gives you the chance to not only see the show on their HD projection screen but also to dress the part.
This …
Tomorrow the MassBio Investor’s Forum is taking place at the Sheraton Boston Hotel. Idera Pharmaceuticals based out of Cambridge is going to be one of the companies presenting at the 11th annual event. MassBio otherwise …
As a lifelong Red Sox fan I know that the numbers don’t always tell the story. The press is famous for giving their prognostications with a certainty that makes me laugh. I will …
Tour Cambridge by bike this Sunday and learn all about why Cambridge is called “The People’s Republic“. Cambridge has long been known for its political activism from the time of the American Revolution to …
