We’re excited to announce that Ongweoweh ranked #25 nationally on the 2024 list of certified small- to mid-sized “Great Places to Work” — an honor spotlighted by Fortune!
What Is a Great Place to Work Certification?
A Great Place to Work Certification is an award given to companies worldwide, recognizing employers who provide a positive employee experience. It is awarded based on employee feedback and a company’s culture. To achieve this certification, companies must undergo a thorough evaluation focusing on key elements of the workplace experience, such as inclucivity, trust, and overall employee satisfaction. What makes this honor so meaningful is that it reflects the employees’ voices. Certification is based directly on employee feedback collected via a survey. The certification process ensures that the workplace fosters collaboration, growth, and innovation, and is a true testament to the employees’ dedication and the supportive culture the company fosters.
Why Being a Great Place to Work Matters to Ongweoweh
At Ongweoweh, being named a Great Place to Work is more than just an award — it’s a reflection of the culture we’ve built over the last 45 years in business. Ranking number 25 nationally among small- to mid-sized businesses highlights the welcoming environment we’ve created — one that would not exist without our dedicated employees.
According to the survey conducted by Great Place to Work, we’re proud to report that:
- 100% of our employees feel welcomed when they join our company.
- 94% take pride in our collective accomplishments.
- 91% of our employees say that Ongweoweh is a great place to work (compared to the average of 57% reported in a typical U.S. company).
Our team is the heart of everything we do, and this certification reinforces our commitment to their growth and success. It acknowledges the supportive, inclusive atmosphere we’ve nurtured, which helps us deliver innovative, sustainable solutions for our customers in the pallet and supply chain industries.
Continuing a Legacy of Stewardship and Positive Impact
We’re incredibly proud to celebrate this achievement with our employees, and it fuels our passion as we continue cultivating a workplace that inspires and empowers. Guided by the values of the Seventh Generation philosophy, which comes from the Iroquois Law of Peace, we are believers in continuous improvement and remain committed to positively impacting our employees, customers, and the communities we serve.
You can learn more about Great Place to Work, our company mission, and why we made the list here.
