If you want to really know what’s happening at work, ask the people on the front lines. That’s the foundation of the Top Workplaces award. For the fifth year, employee survey company Energage has partnered with Schneps Media to honor the best places to work in New York City. This award can’t be bought; it has to be earned, based on employee feedback. Winners are chosen through a scientific survey process. Positive employee feedback equals recognition. Workplaces that don’t have strong feedback are excluded from the winners list.