Location: San Jose, Calif.
Type of company: Health IT
Meet the organization: Vocera Communications was founded in 2000 by three entrepreneurs who wanted to create a better way to communicate with fellow employees. They laid the groundwork to put teamwork and collaboration at the heart of Vocera's mission, culture and vision. Now, Vocera's communications solutions are used by 1,300 organizations worldwide, and its 376 employees, who span the globe at satellite locations. The company continuously empowers innovation from employees, and even hosts quarterly IdeaLabs, where teams pitch new product ideas that their co-workers can vote on to be developed. These ideas have powered the company's many awards, including the 2015 Improving the Patient Experience: Care and Safety Award from the Intelligent Hospital Association, a listing on Deloitte's 2014 "Technology Fast 500" list and several Best in KLAS awards as a Leader for Wireless Communication.
Added benefits: Vocera offers employees a sizeable benefits plan designed to assist time employees and dependents, including registered domestic partners. Other perks include a monthly subsidized Food Truck Tuesday; subsidized snacks, beverages and fresh fruit on-site; two days of paid volunteer time annually; and an Employee Community Involvement Council to facilitate employee engagement in the community.
