Tews Company Named 2006 Top 20 Work Place By Orlando Business Journal
The award recognizes the company’s achievements in creating a positive work environment that attracts and retains employees through a combination of benefits, working conditions and company culture.
The Orlando based Tews Company was one of 125 companies to enter, making the top 20 list based on the strength of its benefits, programs and employee evaluations. We work very hard to instill a culture that balances work and home life for both our internal and contract employee base said Charles Tews – Tews Company President. “We entered the award program,” said Vivian Didomenico – Director Of Operations “because we think our culture is unique in the way in which we embrace both our work and family priorities --- it’s an incredibly team focused positive environment. The company is very proud of its employees, and we’re proud to be a winner of this award.”
“Employees are proud to work for companies that are about more than business,” said Ken Cogburn, Orlando Business Journal editor. “And, the results show how creating the right work environment can create powerful business advantages.” The top 20 companies are profiled in a special supplement in the March 31 issue of Orlando Business Journal. According to Cogburn, companies were evaluated on two kinds of information collected. Each completed an overall questionnaire about retirement plans, health insurance, profit sharing or stock options, performance-based reviews, employee training, paternity leave, and perks such as parking, child care, subsidized transportation or tuition reimbursement. Ten or more employees then responded to questionnaires, addressing pride in the company, whether and how the company encourages, supports and recognizes achievement; open communication; whether compensation is fair; and relationships with co-workers and immediate supervisors. They were also asked to describe their favorite and least favorite things about the company, and comment further if desired. The results were analyzed and scored by assigning points to each question, and weighing them according to emphasis on creativity, flexibility and collegiality. Common themes among the top companies focused on work-life balance; respect and caring for employees; recognition of accomplishments; feeling empowered; good teamwork and team spirit; and commitment to community service.
“The best places to work are companies that don’t cut back their commitment to employees in a down economy, while asking them to work harder and smarter,” said OBJ publisher Ann Sonntag. “They recognize employees as their best asset, instrumental in maintaining the quality and reputation for services and products. It’s a smart – and winning—business strategy.” “We work at being open and innovative,” said Didomenico “and we’re proud to be recognized by Orlando Business Journal for our efforts, by being named one of the Top 20 Best Places to Work in Central Florida.”
