Here are 25 small and midsize companies with excellent company cultures, according to employees

Location: San Francisco, California

Industry: Tech

Employee quote about the company: "Open communication channels with a feeling of community. We are all working hard to successfully meet audacious goals."

Location: Boston, Massachusetts

Industry: Staffing and recruiting

Employee quote about the company: "The Hollister Group is not just a company, it's a family. The cliche is that 'teamwork makes the dream work,' but [The Hollister Group] truly exemplifies that idea."

Location: Washington, DC

Industry: Tech

Employee quote about the company: "I've never been more proud to wear my company swag and tell my friends and family what I'm doing at work. The people, the business, our industry and what we're doing for our customers — it's just an amazing experience."

Location: Irvine, California

Industry: Computer software

Employee quote about the company: "The company has a culture of transparency and I always feel that I know where I stand and where we are going."

Location: Los Angeles, California

Industry: Marketing, advertising, and research

Employee quote about the company: "Even in this remote world there's such a strong culture. Lots of learning and growing together."

Location: New York, New York

Industry: Fintech

Employee quote about the company: "Wonderful, caring, motivated, diverse, low-ego people. Excellent company activities and happy hours. I genuinely love hanging out with these people."

Location: Alameda, California

Industry: Manufacturing and machinery

Employee quote about the company: "Imagine the best team you have ever worked with — what went well, and why — then extrapolate that to the entire company. That is what working at Sila is like."

Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts

Industry: Biotech and pharmaceuticals

Employee quote about the company: "I have positive culture shock, working here. I've been in this industry for more than 15 years and never felt like this about a company or set of coworkers!"

Location: San Jose, California

Industry: IT infrastructure

Employee quote about the company: "Lots of optimism that encourages risk-taking and sharing of knowledge to move the company forward."

Location: Westlake Village, California

Industry: Biotech

Employee quote about the company: "Being at MannKind has been incredible. I love my team, and everyone is heavily engaged in our current projects and wanting to see success at the finish line."

Location: Columbus, Ohio

Industry: IT consulting

Employee quote about the company: "The employees are supportive of each other. Leaders are good role models, driving productivity and success and caring at the same time."

Location: Oakland, California

Industry: Tech

Employee quote about the company: "Regardless of function, and without exception, all employees at Deem approach their work thinking about how they can, should, [and] will help others."

Location: San Jose, California

Industry: Medical devices

Employee quote about the company: "Eargo is a place where we grow our careers, help our customers to change their lives, and build a movement. It's a place where I belong."

Location: San Francisco, California

Industry: Computer software

Employee quote about the company: "Nylas is by far the best place I have ever worked. The culture is amazing. People here want to solve problems, even if it isn't strictly within their role, and they will go out of their way to help."

Location: New York, New York

Industry: Tech

Employee quote about the company: "I love how they support involvement and how they provide positive, fun ways for their employees to get together for personal and professional development activities."

Location: Redwood City, California

Industry: Tech

Employee quote about the company: "Carbon has a tremendous culture that allows people to do their best work by allowing them to feel comfortable sharing their opinions regardless of where they sit within the organization."

Location: Woodland Hills, California

Industry: Information technology and services

Employee quote about the company: "We are mission-driven and fully engaged with our clients to do the right thing for them and their customers. I'm excited to be on this journey with Theorem."

Location: Denver, Colorado

Industry: Restaurant technology

Employee quote about the company: "The care for the whole person is so real from the top down. I am very proud to work here!"

Location: Lehi, Utah

Industry: Consumer goods

Employee quote about the company: "We are a family! We are treated like humans and not just numbers that work for the company. They care about us."

Location: Redondo Beach, California

Industry: Banking and financial services

Employee quote about the company: "It's simply the best. I feel like I'm part of something bigger than myself. It's a feeling that we succeed together."

Location: Lehi, Utah

Industry: Computer software

Employee quote about the company: "We have a very inclusive culture here, everyone has a voice and everyone is celebrated."

Location: San Francisco, California

Industry: E-commerce, mobile app, and tech

Employee quote about the company: "Pipefy is an excellent company with a strong culture and amazing perks. I'm constantly challenged, encouraged to take on new responsibilities, and there's always room for growth!"

Location: San Francisco, California

Industry: Tech

Employee quote about the company: "Mixpanel is a great place to gain valuable experience with a complex product while working alongside other smart people looking to increase their skill set and build a strong career path."

Location: San Francisco, California

Industry: Software

Employee quote about the company: "Everyone is welcoming, positive, and happy. The company is pushing boundaries and solving problems. It makes me excited to be on the team."

Location: Toronto, Canada

Industry: Computer software

Employee quote about the company: "Alida shows respect for the work I do, and trust in my ability to do the job from home for now. No one micromanages me which I appreciate so much."