What employees like the most about working at the 15 best companies in America

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• Glassdoor just recently published its list of the best companies of 2018.

• Business Insider scoured the job site to find out what employees loved the most about their workplaces.

• Reviewers appreciated mission-driven companies, smart colleagues, and a strong sense of work-life balanced.

Glassdoor's list of the best companies of 2018 is out, and companies from all kinds of industries — from tech to retail to finance — are represented.

To discern what made the companies featured in the rankings stand out, we scoured hundreds of reviews for the top 15 companies.

We found a few recurring themes in the positive reviews of said companies. People seem to value mission-driven workplaces, as well as organizations that foster a strong work-life balance, attract smart coworkers, and provide opportunities for training and learning.

Here's a look at what employees love about working at the 15 most popular companies in the US:

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Bain employees appreciate working with smart people

At Bain, Glassdoor reviewers said you won't just work with your colleagues — you'll learn from them, as well.

"The people you will meet throughout your career are some of the smartest, most passionate, and helpful people you will ever meet," wrote one Chicago-based employee.

People at the E. & J. Gallo Winery love that it's family-owned

Plenty of Glassdoor reviewers attributed E. & J. Gallo Winery's positive company culture to the fact it's family-owned.

"As a family-owned organization it's no surprise that E. & J. Gallo has an outstanding company culture," one current anonymous employee wrote. "From top to bottom, Gallo's greatest strength is the people. Senior level managers not only provide great leadership but also serve as great mentors."

At McKinsey & Company, workers say their brilliant colleagues are a major perk

Learning on the job is one of the best perks at this consulting firm.

"Very smart people, generally very good team dynamics, fantastic learning opportunities given fast pace, senior leadership exposure, and high levels of responsibility," an anonymous employee wrote on Glassdoor.

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