2024 special award winners
These 12 Capital Region employers were selected for recognition based on specific survey statement scores. Survey statements and an employee comment are included with each category.
DIRECTION
Survey statement: I believe this company is going in the right direction.
Teal, Becker & Chiaramonte, CPAs Employee quote: “What I like about the direction of TBC is the openness to growth and change.”
MANAGERS
Survey statement: My manager helps me learn and grow. My manager cares about my concerns.
Ecovative Design
Employee quote: “My manager constantly looks for ways to help me grow and sees my potential before I do.”
NEW IDEAS
Survey statement: New ideas are encouraged at this company.
Repeat Business Systems, Inc. Employee quote: “Most meetings have a section for open discussion, as well there is a culture where you can always talk to someone about any ideas you have.”
DOERS
Survey statement: At this company, we do things efficiently and well.
Thomas Pest Services Employee quote: “Time management with routing technicians’ days, communication of educational opportunities as well as being supportive of personal and professional highlights are among the things our company does well.”
MEANINGFULNESS
Survey statement: My job makes me feel like I am part of something meaningful. Four Winds Saratoga Employee quote: “What’s most meaningful about our work is that we are helping people at their very most vulnerable state and potentially saving lives.”
VALUES
Survey statement: This company operates by strong values.
Hinman Straub PC Employee quote: “The support my employers show for staff experiencing personal difficulties is an example of the company’s strong values.”
CLUED-IN SENIOR MANAGEMENT
Survey statement: Senior managers understand what is really happening at this company.
Home Instead
Employee quote: “Senior managers demonstrate knowledge of my clients’ particular needs.”
COMMUNICATION
Survey statement: I feel well-informed about important decisions at this company.
Creative Materials Corp. Employee quote: “What I value most is the way the company informs staff about new products.”
APPRECIATION
Survey statement: I feel genuinely appreciated at this company. Transfinder
Employee quote: “They recognize people’s strengths and try to move them into a role that fits those strengths when there is something available. Sending out Transfinder swag is always a nice touch.”
WORK/LIFE FLEXIBILITY
Survey statement: I have the flexibility I need to balance my work and personal life.
New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services
Employee quote: “The balance with worklife at DCJS is greatly enhanced by the ability to work remotely. The supportive managers also help maintain that balance.”
TRAINING
Survey statement: I get the formal training I want for my career.
Keller Williams Capital District Employee quote: “The formal training that has been most valuable are the coaching and leadership classes. Everyone is eager to answer any questions.”
BENEFITS
Survey statement: My benefits package is good compared to others in this industry.
Research Foundation for State University of New York Employee quote: “The RF automatically invests 7 percent into a retirement account regardless of what the employee is contributing. Additionally, our sick and holiday accruals and annual carry-overs are fantastic. Many other companies have a much smaller carry over limit, if they even have one at all.”