These Cincinnati companies were voted the best by employees for benefits, training, more
The company that compiles the Top Workplaces Cincinnati list for The Enquirer, Energage, identifies special or "best in show" award recipients that are chosen based on standout scores for employee responses to 11 specific statements in the Top Workplaces survey. Employees rate these statements on a seven-point Likert scale from "strongly disagree" to "strongly agree."
To select recipients, Energage looks at high statement ranks for scores to determine areas where an organization stands out.
The list of the winners follows:
Leadership (large company)
MICHAEL CARREL, AtriCure, Inc.
What the company does: Medical devices development and sales
Local HQ: Mason
Why the win: I have confidence in the leader of this company.
What an employee says: “He shares information including new products, trials, and impact on patients. Always positive, energetic and forthcoming.”
Leadership (midsize company)
KEITH McCLUSKEY, McCluskey Chevrolet
What the company does: Vehicle sales and service
Local HQ: Loveland
Why the win: I have confidence in the leader of this company.
What an employee says: "He’s always looking for ways to get better and stay #1.”
Leadership (small company)
STEVE CONDON, Truepoint Wealth Counsel
What the company does: Financial advisors
Local HQ: Cincinnati
Why the win: I have confidence in the leader of this company.
What an employee says: "He is transparent and a great communicator. He leads with confidence and compassion. He is always approachable and ready to listen to concerns."
APPRECIATION
Fidelity Investments
What the company does: Financial services
Local HQ: Covington
Why the win: I genuinely feel appreciated at this company.
What an employee says: "Besides the awesome pay and benefits, I feel like when there's a question or concern there's always someone to help."
BENEFITS
Village Green
What the company does: Real estate management
Local HQ: Cincinnati
Why the win: My benefits package is good compared to others in this industry.
What an employee says: "The health insurance and PTO."
CLUED IN SENIOR MANAGEMENT
Car-Part.com
What the company does: IT automotive parts marketplace provided
Local HQ: Fort Wright
Why the win: Senior managers understand what is really happening at this company.
What an employee says: "Periodical presentations and check-ins to demonstrate what we're working on and what direction it's going."
COMMUNICATION
InfoTrust
What the company does: IT – digital analytics consulting
Local HQ: Blue Ash
Why the win: I feel well informed about important decisions at this company.
What an employee says: "I like knowing what leadership sees as our next core goal."
DIRECTION
Panda Restaurant Group
What the company does: Restaurant
Why the win: I believe this company is going in the right direction.
What an employee says: ”(It’s) about Company brand and delivering expectation dining experiences to guest. Company currently working as leading with trust."
DOERS
Pinnacle Solutions Group
What the company does: IT consulting
Local HQ: Cincinnati
Why the win: At this company, we do things efficiently and well.
What an employee says: "Take care of employees by motivating them to continue learning. They actively seek new clients and opportunities."
MANAGERS
Cengage
What the company does: Publishing – digital and online courses and texts plus technology
Local HQ: Mason
Why the win: My manager helps me learn and grow; my manager cares about my concerns.
What an employee says: "My manager listens to me. No matter if it is something that he agrees with or disagrees with, he is going to listen to me and try to understand my point with also explaining why we might be doing something a different way. "
MEANINGFULNESS
LifeCenter Organ Donor Network
What the company does: Organ and tissue recovery
Local HQ: Cincinnati
Why the win: My job makes me feel like I am part of something meaningful.
What an employee says: "The fact that we help people in need of life-saving procedures."
NEW IDEAS
Grant Career Center
What the company does: Career and technical joint vocational school
Local HQ: Bethel
Why the win: New ideas are encouraged at this company.
What an employee says: "Open lines of communication. Everyone is welcome to share. It is a relaxed atmosphere."
TRAINING
American Modern
What the company does: Specialty insurance
Local HQ: Amelia
Why the win: I get the formal training I want for my career.
What an employee says: "Having options for varied training needs is important. The ability to pick training from online resources/vendors is helpful."
VALUES
Kids First Sports Center
What the company does: Sports and education children's programs
Local HQ: Cincinnati
Why the win: This company operates by strong values.
What an employee says: "Doing our best to help each child find their passion and potential."
WORK/LIFE FLEXIBILITY
Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services
What the company does: Human services
Local HQ: Cincinnati
Why the win: I have the flexibility I need to balance my work and personal life.
What an employee says: "They encourage setting boundaries on time and not overworking oneself. They also offer counseling services to staff and are very generous with holidays/PTO. "
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Cincinnati workplaces voted best in benefits, values, more
