Where's the Best Place to Work? Harvard-Westlake School

The school has a rich tradition of academic and athletic excellence and deep roots in the city. And a knack for creating an employee-friendly working environment.

The school President Tom Hudnut, who is retiring this year, told The Daily News:

"I can't comment on other places but I'm sure that people enjoy working here. Part of it goes to the fact that we have a sense of humor and that makes it fun to work here. I think a lot of it has to do with whom you hire."

The people he hired have been pretty happy and remain at the school a long time. The school has 308 employees, 205 of them faculty members.

Jason Collins reecently credited his early years and openness among his early teachers as helpful examples for him in his coming out process.

The school was give first place in the Greater Los Angeles Region in the large company category for the best employer, according to a survey by the Los Angeles Newspaper Group and Workplace Dynamics.

Click here for the full story in the Los Angeles Daily News.