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» EngATech is selected as one of Tulsa's top firms
As seen in the Tulsa Business Journal Issue on August 1, 2011
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Tulsa workers
spoke up and selected their 20 favorite job sites in the Tulsa
Business Journal’s Employees’ Choice: Tulsa’s Best Places to
Work program. With more than 700 surveys submitted in the nomination and qualification process, all of these firms definitely count as Tulsa employees’ favorites. The TBJ launched Employees’ Choice: Tulsa’s Best Places to Work to identify the area’s top workplaces as selected by employees who completed a 20-question survey at tulsabusiness.com. |
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The firms were grouped into categories based on number of employees and ranked by the overall satisfaction rating recorded in the survey, which captured employees’ attitudes about a number of workplace factors, including benefits, professional and personal growth opportunities, health programs, company communications, promotion opportunities, pay, work/personal life balance, and work culture. The survey responses ranged from 1, for ‘least satisfied,’ to 5, for ‘most satisfied.’ The final employee satisfaction rating also includes bonus points awarded for benefits offered above the norm.
Tulsa's Best Places to Work — 5-24 Employees
1) Integrated Business TechnologiesEmployee Satisfaction Rating: 4.973
The firms' philosophy:
We continually try to improve
ourselves and we ask for everyone’s feedback on a regular basis. One
thing we started last year was to ask everyone what they needed and
wanted that would help them do their job better. It was an eye
opening exercise for us as we saw requests ranging from needing
three monitors so they could better juggle their workload to wanting
a pool table so they could relax when stressed.
– Eric Kehmeier, managing partner
"(It’s a) nurturing environment.
Owners and management listen. They take ideas seriously from
employees. They are completely transparent."
"IBT has the greatest people, and they all have a common goal; everyone here wants IBT to succeed. Our customers are important to us, and we go out of our way to let them know they are. There is opportunity to grow and to advance in your career here."
"IBT has the greatest people, and they all have a common goal; everyone here wants IBT to succeed. Our customers are important to us, and we go out of our way to let them know they are. There is opportunity to grow and to advance in your career here."
2) Program Management Group
Employee Satisfaction Rating: 4.815
The firms' philosophy:
It sounds trite but our employees
are the ambassadors for PMg. As a services firm, they are PMg. If we
don’t value them and their contributions, we have no company. What
makes us different is we talk the talk AND we walk the walk. We
honestly appreciate our staff, who they are as individuals and their
input to our company.
– Kirby Crowe, owner and managing director
Staff comments:
"Everyone is valued and treated with respect. Our leadership is focused on business the right way: positive relationships with our clients and vendors. Everybody wins. It is a great team environment with the expectation of performance and the latitude to do so. Pay is fair, and the benefits are excellent."
"Everyone is valued and treated with respect. Our leadership is focused on business the right way: positive relationships with our clients and vendors. Everybody wins. It is a great team environment with the expectation of performance and the latitude to do so. Pay is fair, and the benefits are excellent."
3) EngATech
Employee Satisfaction Rating: 4.781
The firms' philosophy:
My employees know I put them first before the customer, and serving
the customer before money. They have seen this in the decisions I
have made to support and defend them, as well as doing what is right
over what is profitable in many occasions.
– Clay Slaton, founder and CEO
"The EngATech mission statement starts with "To help others" and
that is exactly what they do. They help other companies grow and
they help their employees grow. You have the opportunity to learn
from mentorship, and they invest in their employees more than any
other company I've worked for."
"You also have an opportunity to give back to the community through different organizations, EngATech sponsors."
"The management here is amazing. We don't consider ourselves different levels such as owner, management and employee. We consider ourselves a team. Each and every job here is highly important and we couldn't achieve the things we have if it wasn't for each individual."
4) The Rowland Group"You also have an opportunity to give back to the community through different organizations, EngATech sponsors."
"The management here is amazing. We don't consider ourselves different levels such as owner, management and employee. We consider ourselves a team. Each and every job here is highly important and we couldn't achieve the things we have if it wasn't for each individual."
Employee Satisfaction Rating: 4.76
The firms' philosophy:
Our team synergy is the key to our success. Everyone appreciates and
enjoys the uniqueness of each individual on our team. We see people
everyday who aren’t happy at work, so maybe that’s why we don’t take
our work environment for granted. We create a positive culture, are
passionate about what we do, and care about the people around us.
Integrity, Performance and Quality are our core values. We believe
that hard work can still be fun. For example, today I saw a group of
team members running outside my window shooting each other with
water pistols. They had been working diligently all the morning and
decided to take a break in the scorching hot weather. When they get
results and have fun, it’s hard not to smile.
– Lynn Flinn, president and managing partner
Staff comments:
"The people are so great. They come in every day with a positive attitude and are eager to help you be successful. Management does everything they can to help each employee be the very best they can be!"
"The team atmosphere. The way everyone works together for results, yet has a great time doing it. Very few places have this kind of support within the office. You know you can always get help when you need it and that everyone takes pride in their work."
"It is rewarding to help clients solve staffing issues and candidates achieve career success. Wonderful work environment, with very supportive managers and leadership, excellent salary and benefits, great teamwork, fun work."
"The people are so great. They come in every day with a positive attitude and are eager to help you be successful. Management does everything they can to help each employee be the very best they can be!"
"The team atmosphere. The way everyone works together for results, yet has a great time doing it. Very few places have this kind of support within the office. You know you can always get help when you need it and that everyone takes pride in their work."
"It is rewarding to help clients solve staffing issues and candidates achieve career success. Wonderful work environment, with very supportive managers and leadership, excellent salary and benefits, great teamwork, fun work."
Tulsa's Best Places to Work: 25-100 Employees
1) Curzon, Cumbey & Kunkel PLLC
Employee Satisfaction Rating: 5.126
The firms' philosophy:
They (our employees) enjoy coming to work and being with people
that care about them and their families. They get to share in
the process of taking care of our clients and assisting clients
in reaching their goals and dreams. They feel like what they do
and say is important, because it is.
– John E. Curzon, founding member
Staff comments:
Staff comments:
"The people I work with are awesome. The company strives to put
people in their sweet spots and encourages them to enhance their
strengths. Management not only says they believe in a work/life
balance, they live it every day."
"They (management) will be honest with you about your
performance, with the goal to make you a better person
personally and professionally. It’s fun working in a team
environment where everyone shares in the success."
2) CFR Inc.
Employee Satisfaction Rating: 4.9182) CFR Inc.
The firms' philosophy:
CFR creates a unique corporate culture driven by an employee-centered workplace, celebration of successes, commitment to education, corporate citizenship and a healthy work environment that encourages fresh ideas and diverse opinions. The management team at CFR truly cares about the employees and employees care about each other. This environment helps employees have fun in the workplace and they enjoy coming to work everyday
CFR creates a unique corporate culture driven by an employee-centered workplace, celebration of successes, commitment to education, corporate citizenship and a healthy work environment that encourages fresh ideas and diverse opinions. The management team at CFR truly cares about the employees and employees care about each other. This environment helps employees have fun in the workplace and they enjoy coming to work everyday
– Jack Allen, chairman
Staff comments
Staff comments
"It's fun! Management is always looking for new ways to support
and encourage staff. Everyone really supports each other."
"Because they (management) treat people with respect, share the
wealth, like to surprise us – and, hey – the massages are
GREAT!"
"Continue to keep our culture and goals in the headlights."
3) Littlefield Brand Management
Employee Satisfaction Rating: 4.68
The firms' philosophy:
We have a lot of freedom at our firm. We don't have a lot of
rules. And we try to treat others as we want to be treated. I've
always tried to make this a great place to work, not only
because that kind of reputation helps you attract the best and
brightest—and keeps turnover to a minimum—but also because this
is the kind of place I want to go to work every Monday morning.
– David Littlefield, President + CEO
Staff comments:
"Maybe I've just worked at a lot of sweatshops before,
but working at Littlefield is great. They (management)
say they are family focused and want you to have a
balance between work and your personal life, like lots
of other companies, but they actually follow through
with it."
"I'm very proud to work where I do. We produce great work and have a great time doing it."
"I'm very proud to work where I do. We produce great work and have a great time doing it."
4) Manhattan Construction
Employee Satisfaction Rating: 4.576
The firms' philosophy:
Our culture encourages the exchange of ideas so we are
constantly generating dialog for new solutions and innovation.
We encourage team members to explore areas of their interest in
our industry by supporting professional development which helps
them to enhance their skill and knowledge to grow in their
career. This combined with our exciting project opportunities in
Tulsa and throughout the U.S. gives employees multiple avenues
to fulfill their career dreams.
– Bob Jack, Tulsa area manager
Staff comments:
"Manhattan is a company that provides an enthusiastic, positive environment for employees."
5) Stanfield & O'Dell
Employee Satisfaction Rating: 4.381
The firms' philosophy:
Stanfield & O’Dell believes a key component to employee
satisfaction is offering exceptional opportunities for personal
development. We work with each team member in identifying
interests and passions and assisting in professional growth.
Technical, specialty, business development and leadership skills
training are all offered. From assistance passing the CPA exam
to our partner mentoring program, we support our team every step
of the way. S&O also encourages involvement in civic and
community service activities of an individual’s choosing.
Everyone has unique strengths and interests; the culture at S&O
builds on these, providing unlimited opportunities for
professional development and career advancement.
– Karen Kirchman, CPA, managing shareholder
Staff comments:
"Stanfield &
O’Dell’s culture is one of respect for all employees from owners to
administrative staff. Everybody is respected for the job they do and
the contribution they make to the firm. Our culture is defined by
our core values: Work/Life Balance, Integrity, Vision, Excellence
and Teamwork. Living these core values is what differentiates us
from other firms."Staff comments:
6) Lee C. Moore, a Woolslayer Company
Employee Satisfaction Rating: 4.353
The firms' philosophy:
In my view, it’s all about developing a “Golden Rule” work
culture. I once read that employee job satisfaction boils down
to only two key elements; fair compensation and, even more
important, feeling appreciated. At Lee C. Moore, treating fellow
workers with respect and dignity is required by all as an
“essential job function”.
– Tom Wingerter, CEO
Staff comments:
Staff comments:
"I feel like I’m having an impact on projects every day."
Tulsa's Best Places to Work — 101-300 Employees
1) SJS Hospitality
Employee Satisfaction Rating: 4.929
The firms' philosophy:
“People are our highest priority. From employees to guests,
exceeding expectations is our goal, and we believe that goal is
accomplished by first investing in our team members.”
– Jeff Hartman, Operating Partner
“SJS Hospitality fosters a culture that appeals to the human connection. We have a mutual relationship where we believe in our employees, and they believe in the company.”
“SJS Hospitality fosters a culture that appeals to the human connection. We have a mutual relationship where we believe in our employees, and they believe in the company.”
– Michelle Hartman, VP of Human Resources
Staff comments:
Staff comments:
"The owners! Our owners care about the employees of our company
more than anywhere I have ever worked. They make it a top
priority to take care of everyone that works for our company."
"Pay is higher than other hotels. Owners are wonderful people
who care about the people and their hotels. Owners are hands on
and will work right along beside you in any task. Benefits are
great. Bi-annual parties for all employee parties are held with
prizes for everyone. Advancement is always considered from
within first. Ideas from employees are heard and followed
through on. Classes to better ourselves professionally are
always available."
2) YWCA-Tulsa
Employee Satisfaction Rating: 4.8222) YWCA-Tulsa
The firms' philosophy:
YWCA Tulsa is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.
YWCA Tulsa is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.
– YWCA-Tulsa Mission Statement
The YWCA is committed to providing our employees with a holistic human resources model – one based on providing an environment where employees can bring their whole selves to the job and have continual opportunities for leadership development and growth. The foundation of this model is strong commitment to living our mission, including creating an environment where people of all identities feel welcome on our staff. We seek to live our mission in our actions as well as in our policies.
The YWCA is committed to providing our employees with a holistic human resources model – one based on providing an environment where employees can bring their whole selves to the job and have continual opportunities for leadership development and growth. The foundation of this model is strong commitment to living our mission, including creating an environment where people of all identities feel welcome on our staff. We seek to live our mission in our actions as well as in our policies.
– Justice Waidner-Smith, HR Director
Staff comments:
Staff comments:
"Open minded and progressive leadership with tons of support."
"YWCA Tulsa is a deeply mission-focused nonprofit that is very
employee-centric. We have an extremely generous benefits
packages that lives out the mission to empower women and
eliminate racism by filling the compensation gap, especially for
health care and retirement savings."
3) Wallace Engineering
Employee Satisfaction Rating: 4.409
The firms' philosophy:
We want to be the kind of firm that someone would like to stay
with for their entire career. A key component to that is being
very flexible and employee-friendly. We also work to maintain an
interesting and diverse work portfolio so that people can work
on different types of projects and solve different types of
problems. This not only makes them well-rounded in their
knowledge and experience, but it keeps the firm active
throughout our client community.
– Jana Monforte
Staff comments:
Staff comments:
"Wallace is a workplace that is defined by demanding work,
yet has found a way to maintain a fun, friendly and relaxed
work environment that doesn't get dragged down by the rush
of today's business world."
"Casual yet professional. Great people and perks."
"The culture is great. The company is easy going but at the same time strives to provide a great service."
"Casual yet professional. Great people and perks."
"The culture is great. The company is easy going but at the same time strives to provide a great service."
Tulsa's Best Places to Work — 300+ Employees
1) Keller Williams Realty
Employee Satisfaction Rating: 5.062
The firms' philosophy:
We stand beside and behind our people, not in front. We coach
and consult them in order to help them grow. We are very
dedicated to training and we have fun. We also work together to
give back to the community, which is a team building activity.
– Sherry Lewis, regional director
Staff comments:
Staff comments:
"Top notch training and mentoring. Our culture is all about God,
family then work. Moving to Keller Williams has changed my
life."
"Because when you are surrounded by successful people, you want
to push yourself to be successful as well."
2) Garver
Employee Satisfaction Rating: 4.9422) Garver
The firms' philosophy:
"I am not surprised that Garver was voted one of “Tulsa’s Best Places to Work.” Garver employees are young, enthusiastic and excited about helping our clients improve the infrastructure of our surrounding community and state."
"I am not surprised that Garver was voted one of “Tulsa’s Best Places to Work.” Garver employees are young, enthusiastic and excited about helping our clients improve the infrastructure of our surrounding community and state."
"It takes more than Garver’s great pay and benefits to be a
great place to work. Garver also provides a place to “work hard
and play hard,” a place where everyone contributes to excellence
in our work, and a place with huge opportunities for career
development and advancement."
– Kelly S. Fincannon, PE, regional office
administrator
Staff comments:
Staff comments:
"Garver treats it's employees like family and the teamwork
spirit is so tangible that you can practically feel it."
3) Resources Global Professionals
Employee Satisfaction Rating: 4.8153) Resources Global Professionals
The firms' philosophy:
Our consultants have the freedom to manage and direct their own
careers – determining whether an engagement is the right fit for
their schedule and professional goals. We encourage our people
to seek balance in their professional and personal lives;
ultimately work/life balance not only enriches employment
experience, it also enhances performance.
– Michael Turner, director –
client services
Staff comments:
Staff comments:
"Everyone is valued and treated with respect. Our
leadership is focused on business the right way: positive
relationships with our clients and vendors. Everybody wins."
"Culture of openness. Management is very approachable. Good
balance between focus on client/quality and personnel
needs."
4) ONEOK
4) ONEOK
The firms' philosophy:
Above all else, the words integrity and ethics make ONEOK a
great company to work for. … Beyond that is ONEOK’s history of
being a stable company where employees not only find work but
also a work family. The company offers comprehensive benefits to
employees. …
ONEOK is known for its reliability of service and its skilled
and dedicated workforce, which is focused on the safety of
employees, customers and the communities it serves.
– Brad Borror
"ONEOK not only fosters an environment of growth and promotion but encourages a balance between work life and home."
5) Latshaw Drilling Co.
Employee Satisfaction Rating: 4.666
The firms' philosophy:
One of our strong points is that we emphasize and act upon the principal of promoting from within. We strive to create opportunities for our employees to create a career with our company, and we do our best to promote employees to available positions rather than hire from outside.
– Trent Latshaw,
president
"The flexibility is unmatched. When you or your children are sick, you take time off. The leadership is outstanding. Great bonus program. Awesome employee perks such as team building exercises."
6) Bank of Oklahoma
Employee Satisfaction Rating: 4.504
The firms' philosophy:
"We provide an environment where employees can grow and be a
part of a dynamic organization that is focused on exceeding
customer expectations. Setting clear expectations and
continuously looking for opportunities to develop our employees
is a priority. Having satisfied and engaged employees leads to
customer satisfaction, and we are always looking for
opportunities to improve on both sides of that equation."
– Steve
Grossi,
executive
vice
president,
director
of human
resources,
Bank of
Oklahoma
Staff comments:
Staff comments:
"The level of professionalism is wonderful, and it's
refreshing to work for a company where you can tell that the
people who've been with it for years genuinely do still love
their job."
"The pay is good and people are great. I love my job."
7) Superior Linen Service
7) Superior Linen Service
The firms' philosophy:
We try and share all information, both good and bad, about the
state of the business with every employee. It helps them
understand the issues and the decisions made in operating the
business and allows for input from everyone. It is vitally
important for employees to be a part of the discussions in how
the business is operated. No one likes to work in a place where
their opinions and ideas do not matter and are not encouraged.
– David Waldman, president
Staff comments:
Staff comments:
