Delaware's special awards for Top Workplaces 2022
The following special award recipients were chosen based on scores from employee responses to specific survey statements. Employees rate these statements on a seven-point Likert scale from strongly disagree to strongly agree.
Criteria: I believe this company is going in the right direction.
DIRECTION
Recipient: Bancroft Construction
Comments: "There is a great vision into the future and I play a role in that."
MANAGERS
Criteria: My manager helps me learn and grow.
My manager cares about my concerns.
Recipient: CSC
Comments: “Always looking for improvement, both on personal as well as in my profession- A true role model.”
“By providing me with specific feedback regarding my performance including areas where I'm doing well and areas I can improve. Pushes me to achieve what they know I am capable of, which I appreciate.”
NEW IDEAS
Criteria: New ideas are encouraged at this company.
Recipient: Capital One Financial Corporation
Comments: “Associates are encouraged to take an active part in giving feedback on processes and are made to feel that their opinions matter”
“Participation in resource groups in encouraged and rewarded. Speaking up in forums is encouraged.”
DOERS
Criteria: At this company, we do things efficiently and well.
Recipient: Nickel Electrical Companies
Comments: “They have a fantastic training program that is inviting to all ages and past experiences.”
MEANINGFULNESS
Criteria: My job makes me feel like I am part of something meaningful.
Recipient: The Office of Defense Services
Comments: “The positive impact we can have on our clients and their lives.”
VALUES
Criteria: The company operates by strong values.
Recipient: Mortgage Network Solutions, LLC
Comments: “corporate meeting opened to entire staff; well run, organized, and got people energized about the year ahead.”
CLUED IN SENIOR MANAGEMENT
Criteria: Senior managers understand what is really happening at this company.
Recipient: The Chemours Company
Comments: “They are engaging and interacting more. Very open and approachable.”
“We have constant communication with each other through bi-weekly meetings and in a monthly one on one basis. I also know that if I need help regarding an issue...I can reach out to my leaders to get the answer needed in a very responsive way.”
COMMUNICATION
Criteria: I feel well-informed about important decisions at this company.
Recipient: KCI
APPRECIATION
Criteria: I feel genuinely appreciated at this company.
Recipient: Keen Compressed Gas Co.
Comments: “What makes me feel appreciated at Keen Compressed Gas Co. Is management often telling us how well of a job we’re doing and being rewarded by having company luncheons /Bonuses.”
WORK/LIFE FLEXIBILITY
Criteria: I have the flexibility I need to balance my work and personal life.
Recipient: Even & Odd Minds, LLC
Comments: “When the work day is over, that is it. I am not expected to be available 24/7. I can plan out my personal time and not have to worry that it will be disrupted.”
TRAINING
Criteria: I get the formal training I want for my career.
Recipient: Highmark Delaware
Comments: “All training that has been provided me by Highmark has influenced and helped improve my skills.”
BENEFITS
Criteria: My benefits package is good compared to others in this industry.
Recipient: Santora CPA Group
Comments: ”No health insurance premiums, lots of PTO.”
This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: Top Workplaces announces special awards for 2022
