Hierarchy is flat at this fluoropolymer powerhouse. That means no titles, no bureaucracy, no preset structure. Every employee gets assigned a mentoring “sponsor” who helps figure out how to succeed in the unique environment. And so-called fun committees plan outings, such softball games and cook-offs, for each plant. “People care about each other and really are a family,” says one associate. See our story At W.L. Gore, 57 years of authentic culture. Also read the Great Place to Work review.