2016 Top Places to Work in PR: ASTRSK PR

In addition to traditional benefits (health insurance, 401k contributions, 15 days paid vacation) ASTRSK also offers daily catered morning coffee and lunch, breakfast on Fridays, Summer Fridays from Memorial Day to Labor Day (close at 3pm) as well as Winter Fridays (close at 5pm), personal work laptops, in-office manicures and massages, flexible seating options like standing desks and two annual company-wide trips to locales like the Hamptons and Puerto Rico.

ASTRSK's slogan is "Be Weird," and those words are fully embraced. ASTRSK asks employees to bring what makes them unique, and use that personality and insight to spark new conversations and ideas. Simply put, the agency does things differently - embracing rebellious brands and attracting people who want to be able to truly be themselves at work.

ASTRSK boasts a very diverse employee base with staff members from all backgrounds, nationalities, sexual orientations and genders. The agency welcomes anyone who wants to tell great stories and actively works to recruit diverse talent.

ASTRSK is a flat organization; everyones' voices are heard equally. All employees have access to take on additional projects—examples include securing brand partnerships, sponsorships and event opportunities outside of the agency’s traditional scope—and, on a case-by-case basis, ASTRSK will cover the cost of classes and additional courses for employees.