Hyatt Coconut Point is one of Florida Trend's Top 100 places to work for

A Hyatt hotel in Bonita Springs is one of the top-rated employers in the state.

That's according to regionally based magazine Florida Trend, which ranked the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa sixth on its Top 100 list of best companies to
work for in the state for 2017 (under the large category).

The resort is one of several area employers to be included in the rankings. It's the
second year the Hyatt made the list. It moved up four spots from No. 10.

"It's a testament to Hyatt's corporate values that extends through our workforce and
to our customers and guests: We care for people so they can be their best," Brian Kramer, the resort's general manager, said in a statement. 

Some of the reasons the resort made it to so high up on the list? Benefits that
include complimentary and discounted hotel rooms worldwide.

To fall in the large category, companies must have 250 or more employees. 

Other large companies making the list do business in Southwest Florida including
financial firm Edward Jones.

Several smaller companies based in the region made the rankings too. They include:

» Markham Norton Mosteller Wright & Co. — An accounting firm based in Fort Myers noted for its fun committee that plans parties and activities to encourage friendships and productivity 

» Cardinal Management Group of Florida — A Naples-based property management group recognized for its summer hours

» Florida Skin Center — A Fort Myers-based health care provider singled out for its two staff appreciation events a year 

To identify Florida's best employers, Florida Trend partners with the Best Companies
Group, which surveys firms that choose to participate. Any firm with at least 15
employees in Florida can participate, even if it is headquartered outside Florida.

The first part of the survey involves a questionnaire about company policies, practices and demographics. In the second part, randomly chosen employees respond anonymously to questions focused around themes ranging from corporate culture to pay and benefits.

The list of the Top 100 employers is in its ninth year.