Top Companies to Work For in Arizona recognizes outstanding companies that promote Arizona as a leader in exceptional places to work. The publication is sponsored by Republic Media, The Arizona Republic and Azcentral.com in partnership with Best Companies Group and BestCompaniesAZ.

“As the Valley’s top media company, we are committed to connecting our community with the kinds of opportunities that make it a great place to live and work,” said Dan Dugan, Enterprise Sales Manager, LocaliQ Recruitment, part of The USA Today Network. “We believe in recognizing companies that create positive workplace environments, invest in their employees and make a difference.”

Optima, Inc.

Optima empowers people to make decisions based on what they believe is right, encouraging the team to solve tough problems, be bold and grow—personally and professionally—and contribute to the growth of others. At Optima, everyone is in constant communication and has the opportunity to ask questions and investigate fresh, new ideas to keep the team at the forefront of design, development and construction.

Optima works continuously to encourage work-life harmony. With growing projects and volume of work, it can be difficult to coordinate time off. However, it is expected and encouraged. Team members are eligible for a volunteer day off to make a difference.