Best Places spotlight: Top benefits and perks keep Clearlink staffers happy

Challenging work creates an energized company culture.

IT staffers at Clearlink
Shawn Ryan

Because technology drives this content marketing and sales conversion company, Clearlink CTO Bruce Westenskow puts a premium on keeping its 30 IT workers happy. "I believe you create the right experience and environment, and you'll create a culture that will naturally drive the results you're after," he says.

The 10-year-old Salt Lake City employer offers a robust benefits package, including health insurance (with the company paying up to 100% of premiums), paid vacation, reimbursement for the cost of tuition and certifications, flexible hours and telecommuting.

Annual trips to Las Vegas for top performers are a big incentive, and the IT department's gaming area fosters on-the-job fun. Others perks empower IT staffers, such as a policy that allows developers to build their own development environments.

Techies enjoy the fast-paced, innovative work at Clearlink, says Carmen Harris, a technical project manager. "We don't stand still," she says. "There's always something new."

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Clearlink's 30 IT staffers enjoy a worker-friendly culture that encompasses everything from a gaming area to Las Vegas trips for top performers. (Credit: Shawn Ryan)

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