Ingredients for a Best Place to Work: With LoveHandle (asi/50164), the secret to its great culture is right there in the company name. “The word that defines our company culture is LOVE,” says one employee. “Everyone in the office becomes family and shows compassion for one another. The teamwork aspect of the office truly astonishes me, and the team effort shows in every project.”

LoveHandle is a family affair. The phone grip supplier was founded by the father/son team of Dave Watts and CEO Mike Watts, with Mike’s wife Kate serving as the company’s marketing director. The third generation includes Ethan Watts (the company’s promotional sales manager) and other siblings who work at the company. That sense of belonging carries over to the rest of the team. “The environment at LoveHandle is like a second family,” says another employee. “Everyone is so friendly and extremely helpful. You can rely on anyone to help you or guide you in any situation that you might be stuck on or confused with.”

Top Benefits & Perks: Every few months, the supplier – which is fully in the office – holds company outings, including bowling, Top Golf or attending Astros games. The company will provide lunches once a month or times when there’s a lot of orders and everyone is working especially hard. Employees also count the flexible time off and comfortable family environment as big pluses. “Everyone has a lot of pride in their work because we’re a small team who is accomplishing a lot,” says Ethan. “We try to create an environment where no one is dreading coming to work in the morning.”