Candidate companies were rated on a 175-point scale. Employees participated in a scientific random sample survey process regarding their work environment, trust in management, pride in work, and camaraderie. Each participant company completed a 31-page inventory of human resource polices and practices, such as hiring, promotion, compensation, and recognition. The employee survey results and an assessment of the inventory were used to determine final company rankings. In the list of 100, Granite Rock s ranking was 33.
Granite Rock is among the smallest firms to make the list.
Granite Rock has 610 employees. Granite Rock Company was founded on Valentine s Day, February 14, 1900. The Company is in the process of planning for its 100 th Anniversary in February, 2000. Granite Rock has operations in Watsonville, Santa Cruz, Seaside, Salinas, Gilroy, Hollister, Aromas, Felton, San Jose, Redwood City, and So. The company s Pavex Construction division is a significant regional heavy engineering contractor building roadways, airports and private commercial and residential projects.