Describe an outstanding successful company?

I believe employees are often the determining factor between successful companies and ones that never reach their potential. The difference; successful, admired companies have engaged employees. How to achieve this? One of the factors I believe is recognition, this creates the opportunity for employees and their managers to recognize each other whenever they see good work, behaviours, or corporate values displayed. This often leads to more productivity i.e. happy and fulfilled employees who are fully engaged in their work.