No. 5: Praxis Engineering Technologies Inc.

Praxis Engineering Technologies provides software and systems engineering primarily to the federal government. Its 253 Maryland employees, who work from Aberdeen and the company headquarters in Annapolis Junction, are able to take advantage of a number of perks, including tuition assistance and the referral bonus program, which offers rewards of up to $10,000 and has resulted in many new hires at the company. The company also offers a number of community-building resources, including the Praxis Pantry, a cookbook of healthy tips and recipes compiled by employees, and annual events like the Appreciation BBQ and Praxis Family Picnic. "Praxis knows how to have fun," said one employee, "and the high number of employee functions and perks are great for morale!"

December 1, 2012