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Six Cool Companies to Work For

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Published: Friday, 8 Oct 2010 | 11:19 AM ET
Cindy Perman By:

CNBC.com News Editor

From cubicle farms to cafeteria food, life at the office can be pretty boring and, at times, annoying.

Photo: Eddie Mora
Union Square Best Buy, Manhattan

But some companies have figured out that if you get a little creative and offer a few extra perks, it can go a long way toward keeping employees happy — and more productive.

Maybe it’s a cool gathering place, with bean-bag chairs, couches or café seating — or something more extreme, like a slide down to the cafeteria. (Ooh, can we get one?!) Or maybe it’s not a physical thing, but a creative policy — like offering employees unlimited vacation time or flexible hours.

Click here >> to check out Six Cool Companies to Work For. You'll find out why they’re so cool and get the answer to that burning question: Are they hiring?

We know there are more than six out there, so if you're at a company that’s an awesome place to work, or if you know of one, please drop us a line at ponyblog@cnbc.com.

We’d love to write about your cool workplace!

Now, about that slide …

Whee!!!!!

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From a slide down to the cafeteria to unlimited vacation time, there are some pretty cool workplaces out there. Here are Six Cool Companies to Work For, what makes them cool  and the answer to your burning question — Are they hiring?
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  • Cindy Perman is a writer at CNBC.com, covering jobs, real estate, retirement and personal finance.

  • Based in Los Angeles, Wells is currently a CNBC business news reporter and also writes CNBC.com's “Funny Business.”

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