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Date: June 5, 2008
Placement: Cover & Feature Article
Publication: http://www.ocmetro.com/t-CoverStory_Best_Companies_OC060508.aspx

This company is anything but earthbound. With '07 revenues up 300 percent from the previous year, Earthbound Media Group is shooting for the moon. EMG has a deep commitment to its employees' quality of life and job satisfaction, evidenced by its healthy work-life balance, resulting in a low 12 percent turnover rate.

The company offers employer-paid medical, dental and vision insurance coverage, tuition reimbursement, an employee referral program and convenient perks that include onsite car washes, and discounts for movie passes and local hairstyling services. A 9/80 flex schedule results in three-day weekends every other week. It also helps reduce fuel, energy and materials usage. Laptops are provided for telecommuting, and regular extended "healthy lifestyle" lunch breaks can be used for going to the gym, taking a walk or attending a nearby yoga class. EMG's offices have an arcade and a Nintendo Wii, and management provides healthy food, snacks, and coffee and espresso.

Compensation plays a key factor in attracting and retaining employees, and EMG upholds a competitive pay policy to achieve success through competing for the most qualified professionals. Employer-paid technical training is offered online to all team members, paid onsite management training is offered for the leadership team, and EMG pays membership to professional organizations.