Top Workplaces: West Bend Mutual, Shorewest, First Weber recognized in large companies category
One insurance company and two real estate agencies received top honors in the 2023 Top Workplaces large category for southeastern Wisconsin.
West Bend Mutual Insurance Company
West Bend Mutual Insurance Company strives to provide valuable insurance coverage and services to home and auto owners, as well as business owners, throughout the Midwest.
How many employees work here, and where do they work?
West Bend Mutual Insurance Company employees 1,339 people in southeastern Wisconsin alone — and a total of 1,540 people across the United States. The company has two southeastern Wisconsin locations, including its West Bend headquarters.
What benefits are employees offered?
Employees can access comprehensive health benefits, along with an array of workplace benefits, including:
Prairie and woodland and associate gardens
Partially subsidized dining, made-to-order omelets and free beverages
A 24-hour Fitness Center
Massages and meditation
Five lactation rooms
A recently expanded health and wellness clinic
Free flu shots and annual health screening with premium incentives
Local retail discounts and paid $500 Honor Flight Guardian fees
Bank and ATM
Convenience store and dry-cleaning
Ping-pong and foosball
What do employees say about working here?
"I am given flexibility to manager my personal and work life. I love what I do, where I work and the people I work with. I am not micro-managed — this is one of the best things about my job. I'm given the support I need, the flexibility I need and my manager can worry about the bigger stuff because I'm taking care what I need to," an employee said.
Shorewest Realtors
Shorewest Realtors offers closing, title, mortgage, home services and insurance services. The company strives to improve people’s lives through real estate.
How many employees work here, and where do they work?
Shorewest Realtors employs 973 people in southeastern Wisconsin, and a total of 1,218 people across the United States. The company is headquartered in Brookfield but maintains 23 locations across southeastern Wisconsin.
What benefits are employees offered?
Their vacation package includes paid vacation for part time employees. Shorewest employees earn 1 day of vacation after 3 months of employment and 2 weeks within their first year.
All employees are eligible for the 401k program, which includes a company match
The company says it's mindful that employees have families and interests outside of work, and is very flexible in allowing employees to balance both.
What do employees say about working here?
"I have the flexibility to work where I want, I can spend days at home or come into the office and have the same level of productivity. The other agents were kind and welcoming when I got here and my connections with them have only gotten better with time. I can go to any other team member if I need help or have a question," an employee said.
First Weber Realtors
First Weber offers comprehensive and effective real estate services throughout Wisconsin. The company strives to make a positive difference in the lives of its agents, the clients its agents serve and the communities in which they live.
How many employees work here, and where do they work?
First Weber employs 551 people in southeastern Wisconsin alone and a total of 1,397 globally. The company is headquartered in Madison and has 10 southeastern Wisconsin locations.
What benefits are employees offered?
Full-time employees are entitled to a range of benefits, including:
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Long term disability insurance
401K
Employees are also eligible for recruiting incentives.
What do employees say about working here?
"I have people by my side pushing me to do my best and so many people I can learn from," an employee said.
This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Top Workplaces: West Bend Mutual, Shorewest, First Weber recognized
