Listed in People magazine's 100 Companies That Care 2021: Meet the Employers Putting Their Communities First, these tech companies are making a difference in their community and. In addition, Chime's investment in diversity includes the hiring of a head of Diversity, Equity and Belonging (DEB), and the launch of new groups for immigrants, Asian, Pacific Islander and Desi employees. Last year, when towns and cities across Texas suffered from severe power outages due to winter storms, Vizient made emergency donations to two local nonprofits dealing with bursting pipes, flooding and the displacement of clients who had fled domestic violence and homelessness. Its Hilcorp Scholarship and Future Leaders of America Scholarship Program supports promising students aiming for college in the communities it serves, awarding $270,000 in scholarships to students of Hilcorp employees and $282,500 in scholarships to Future Leaders of America in 2022. "They go above and beyond to make sure [people] are taken care of.". "They treat me the way I want to be treated. Meanwhile, parents and caregivers of elderly parents can access help through Bright Horizons Family Solutions. "The environment is so supportive and everyone is constantly working together. This move emboldened every employee worldwide to have a personal stake in the success of HP's sustainable impact strategy, regardless of their role or title. American Express is a globally integrated payment company based in New York City, but at their core, the company understands the challenges of small businesses and lends needed support to see them flourish, especially in uncertain times. This internet technology company devoted to simplifying workplace digital tools is also committed to supporting diversity in the community in a big way. "Our CEO Chris Van Gorder is intentional and has worked hard to set the tone. Core to the collaboration is the creation of an A.I. In March 2021, Comcast NBCUniversal a global media and technology company announced a commitment to invest $1 billion over the next decade to reach 50 million low-income Americans with the tools and resources they need to succeed in the digital world. Additionally, Marriott has pledged $1 million to support programming and career development at the center. And since 2008, The Cheesecake Factory has given $5.9 million to Feeding America through their featured cheesecake sales. Two years ago, Vizient awarded a $50,000 grant to Feeding America, helping the charity provide 500,000 meals to food banks across the U.S. And with its three-year grant to the North Texas Food Bank, food pantries in Dallas middle schools continue to help an additional 600 children and their families. In the photo: Pinnacle team members compete in a 5k race in Greensboro, N.C. To make a positive impact on the world and the communities in which they serve, World Wide Technology an I.T. In the photo: Nationwide associates volunteer at Mid-Ohio Food Bank in May. In the last two years, the Southfield, Mich.-based firm has invested $10 million in benefits to improve work-from-home options, including flexible work schedules, reimbursement for workout gear and up to $2,000 per employee for childcare and tutoring. SAP America is a software company with over 18,000 employees that develops enterprise resource planning software for small and large businesses. To that end, PulteGroup has promised to make 1 percent of the homes they build annually truly affordable housing (i.e., a home that is affordable at 60-80% of the median income in that market). And as the first enterprise-wide partner of Thriving Mind, a self-directed learning experience that prioritizes mental health through pioneering brain research, Accenture observed an 8% to 11% increase in employees' ability to handle stress and improve their well-being. In addition, the firm's Giving Campaign for Social Justice has raised and donated over $225,000 to the National Association of Black Accountants. Crowe, a public accounting, consulting and technology firm with offices around the world, wants its employees to give back to their communities, and it has launched a number of ways to encourage that. It's phenomenal and I am proud to be here.". One of the largest insurance providers in the nation, Progressive lives up to its forward-thinking name when it comes to employee well-being, especially in the wake of the pandemic. "I've been especially impressed with their strategic transparency even up to the executive level and focus on work-life balance.". PROS, a Houston-based artificial intelligence company, is prioritizing employee emotional and physical health in a number of ways. In addition, Nationwide has made significant contributions through pandemic relief grants for those impacted by COVID-19 ($5 million) and the Walter Payton Man of the Year sponsorship ($1.5 million). In the photo: Tri County Tech team members from Bartlesville, Okla. celebrate receiving the coveted White Bison Award. In addition, its NextGen digital skills programs, started in 2019, has already reached 3,000 people in marginalized and underserved populations to help people find employment in the internet field, with plans to increase the program and help 8,000 participants secure jobs over the next few years. "It is community-minded and understands the importance of culture.". In the photo: DHL employees celebrate Pride at the DHL Express Miami Hub in June 2021. There's no other company with as much to offer. Stryker, one of the world's leading medical technology companies, values open communication to improve employee satisfaction. What steps has your company taken to foster a people-first culture? So refusing such apps access to perpetrate their ills against employees on our platform wasn't hard." "Our amazing culture is largely due to how everyone consistently lives our core values, especially teamwork over ego," says CEO Dave Grow. "No matter your tenure, your opinion is valued and taken into account in every scenario. Bitwise also created a program, Take Care, that helped deliver more than 200,000 meals to thousands of families across California's Central Valley. The South Jordan, Utah-based company also provides for the surrounding community. I'm home.". In response, the company teamed up with the White House in June 2021 to offer free childcare to those parents seeking vaccinations, which aided the administration's critical goal of vaccinating 70% of American adults by July 4. "The leadership uniquely cares about the employees," says a team member. In honor of its late CEO, who died last year, the company's J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation is providing a $20 million endowment to create a hospitality leadership training center at Howard University, a historically Black college. Scripps is committed to caring for some of the most underserved communities in San Diego County via charity care, free health screenings, and wellness programs. In the photo: Members of Credit Acceptance's Atlanta Sales District assemble backpacks for a local elementary school last August. In addition, a new task force made up of team members is devoted to developing a plan to ensure a diverse group of employees from different races, ethnicities and sexual orientations are represented in leadership roles. In the photo: Members of Adobe's legal team decorate tote bags at headquarters in San Jose for residents and clients of the Asian Women's Shelter in April. To boost morale and help prevent burnout, the company one of Florida's most comprehensive private, not-for-profit healthcare networks with 22,000 team members at 15 hospitals and other health care centers gifted all full-time employees with 40 extra hours of paid time off, to be used for any reason. First and foremost is that they hire incredibly talented and diverse individuals," says an employee. Large, highly profitable companies tend to put employees first by providing them with benefits that employees want, but that also act as investment in the company's future. Leadership moved every employee to 60 percent time while still paying full-time compensation, allowing people to prioritize mental health and tend to their families. The district is now partnering with local organizations to provide counseling, training and a grocery store within a located high school where students can "buy" food and essentials with points they earn by modeling positive behaviors. In support of breast cancer research and education, for example, the company's virtual relay of 50 teams with over 750 participants raised over $80,000 for the American Cancer Society. Furthering these efforts, Capital One provided a $1.3 million grant to My Brother's Keeper, an initiative launched by the Obama Foundation, to help boys and young men of color gain better access to socioeconomic opportunity. For the Hyatt Corporation, building a better business means helping to rebuild other businesses, specifically those run by people of color affected by the recent economic downturn. The Conway, N.H. company also organizes group camping and ski trips to build a feeling of workplace camaraderie and promote staffer well-being. Cox recently established a $1 million fund and disbursed it to the Equal Justice Initiative, United Negro College Fund, National Urban League, National Center for Civil and Human Rights and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Action. Orlando Health saw the pandemic's toll on its employees and created a variety of tools to help them get by. "[Bitwise] truly put the well-being of employees above all else and created a safe environment," recalls an employee. At high-performing tech . This doesn't mean that you should be asking them for their opinions all the time. AMEX recently launched a $1 million initiative to back 25 historic small restaurants across the country, with each establishment receiving $40,000 to use toward enhancing exteriors, building new outdoor seating areas, upgrading online services and more. In the photo: Patriot Group team members celebrate at their holiday party. The 50 firms on PEOPLE's first annual Companies That Care list do just that. This popular family-owned supermarket chain, with more than 100 locations in the eastern United States, takes its responsibility to community-building seriously. Nearly 9 out of 10 participants reported feeling significantly better able to handle challenges in the workplace. Innovate Why the Most Successful Companies Don't Put Customers First They let their people do it. Chicago-based RSM the nation's leading provider of audit, tax and consulting services launched the Pursue Your Passions program in 2016 to provide the opportunity for team members to do just that. Courtesy One of America's largest homebuilders with operations in more than 40 markets throughout the country, the Atlanta-based company made a decision in the wake of George. In the photo: In early 2021, as an early COVID-19 vaccine recipient, Brightview was proud to provide life-saving care to residents, families, associates, vendors, partners and more. Salesforce co-CEO Marc Benioff predicts this is the decade of the "ecopreneur revolution" the rise of entrepreneurs who make decisions based not only on the bottom line, but on the wellbeing of the environment and future of the planet. Equipment leasing and project financing company First American listened to requests in employee surveys, and added benefits to help team members cope and grow, including: $20,000 per year to support earning an MBA, a continued work-from-home program and unlimited sick time off. To enhance work/life happiness, meetings are prohibited before 9 a.m. or after 5 p.m., during the lunch hour or after 12 pm on Fridays. 2. Texas Health recently awarded a $300,000 grant to the Independent School District of Sanger, Tx., a city in which 39 percent of children live in poverty and food insecurity is a prevailing issue. "The focus on being inclusive and making sure everyone feels a sense of belonging is tremendous.". Its Days of Understanding, which brought together 400 team members to provide honest feedback, has also helped the company advance its mission of diversity, equity and inclusion. HP Inc., the Palo Alto-based global provider of personal computing and other access devices, imaging and printing products, lives the words of founders Bill Hewlett and David Packard: "The greatest competitive advantage comes from doing the right thing at the worst time.". Because Lattice believes that careers are a journey with many twists and turns, the company recently rolled out a sabbatical program in which team members with four years of employment become eligible for a month of paid time off to reassess and re-engage. "[Progressive] truly cares about its employees," says a team member. AspireHR, in partnership with SAP and SuccessFactors, is focused on providing our clients a competitive . Another, Comcast RISE, offers grants, marketing services and technology upgrades to small businesses owned by people of color who were hit hard by the pandemic and subsequent economic downturn. They should hire a head of talent retention to focus on keeping employees motivated, happy and engaged. Pathways Toolkit that will be made available to the network of Boys & Girls Clubs across the U.S., with the goal of implementing the program at 80 clubs by the middle of 2024. Sheetz are also taken care of, with the company last year investing over $70 million to provide competitive wage increases. The program offers a variety of resources, including an on-demand video library, adventure guides to plan a day, global live events co-hosted by different Synchrony hubs, Wellness Wednesday sessions led by subject matter experts curated for caregivers, and fun swag for all caregivers and their families to step away from the screen and work on an activity together. New York City-based PwC also realizes the importance of destressing, introducing a $250 bonus to employees each time they take a full week's vacation, up to $1,000 in a year, and encourages call and meeting-free Fridays during the summer to have more time off for the weekend. Zippia Score 5.0. After moving all employees to work remotely, the. "I whole-heartedly support the axiom that great companies put their employees first. T. oday's job market is wide open. Sheetz also doubled its tuition assistance through the company's College Tuition Reimbursement program. The company explores for, produces and sells crude oil, natural gas and petroleum products. "I have physical challenges and the HR department worked with me and helped me to be able to continue working from home. A survey of the entire employee population is being used to inform the future of work at Zillow, including new employee benefits and resources. "This was one of the most rewarding projects I've worked on in my time with SAP. In June, the Newtown Square, Pa.-based company announced its "Pledge to Flex," a permanent hybrid work model to help boost employee work satisfaction. Victor Sanchez, a tax senior manager, stayed up all night placing orders for PVC pipe and plumbing supplies to be picked up in Colorado. 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In the photo: Accenture hosted a special Juneteenth celebration with clients, community leaders and Black-owned business entrepreneurs to build sustainable equity in the Twin Cities. To foster that culture of unity, the general merchandise retailer headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., has put its money where its mouth is, investing up to $300 million more in pay and benefits in 2022 including a new starting salary range of $15 to $24 and enhanced healthcare access for hourly workers. Based on our research, our top 100 companies see an 8% higher return on equity, on average. hosted a holiday gift donation drive for local Houston communities last December. In addition, to further improve employee development and leadership, PROS partnered with Rice University professors of organizational psychology, who lead educational sessions. In the photo: ServiceNow employees removed 56 pounds of trash and recyclables from a Santa Cruz beach in October. The firm, also committed to fighting climate change, co-founded the Law Firm Sustainability Network, and has been buying half of the company's electricity from windfarms while housing its offices across the country in LEED-certified buildings. solutions so customers can thrive in the digital world. I believe that at Bank of America you can trust that your teammates will do their job well and will always step in when someone needs help.". Since 2019 the company has increased its average data center cooling efficiency by 20 percent. In the photo: A KPMG volunteer reads along with a student during the KFFL Book Explore event at the St. John's Program for Real Change in Sacramento in August. "We have an entire day dedicated to community service, and there are often events or communications encouraging us to give back. Once the worst of the pandemic passed, the San Francisco-based Kimpton made sure team members who were laid off and then hired back received the full health benefits, vacation time and other perks they had accrued prior to their layoff. "We are here for our community," explained Dr. Cherng, "and we are stronger when we stand together.". In the photo: Texas Health Resources Mobile Health Unit conducts health screenings and mammograms and administers vaccines to underserved areas of North Texas. In addition, the company's new Career Right Here builds connections with community members in Kalamazoo, Mich., where Stryker is based, and other U.S. cities where it has offices, to provide better opportunities for locals and a pipeline for a more diverse workforce. As a large nonprofit healthcare insurer, Oakland-based Blue Shield of California invests in the mental health and well-being of its employees. Hyatt has also partnered with the National Minority Business Supplier Development Council to assist minority-owned businesses with their certification process. Bright Horizons is a Newton, Mass.-based childcare and early education provider operating more than 1,000 centers across the United States and in three other countries and serving more than 1,300 of the world's leading organizations. Tanium's giving also includes donating two percent of its profit back to communities, with a focus on creating equitable access to STEM education in underserved areas. Dow also cares for its employees' family life, and last year began providing a minimum of 16 weeks paid time off for new parents. The Foundation is also stellar and a wonderful way to get involved in helping the local community.". If you take care of your employees, they will take care of the clients ". Mega companies. Engage in two-way communication with employees One of the most important ways to build trust with your employees is by engaging in two-way communication. Through their Hire Heroes program, the company will extend employment to at least 500 veterans and military spouses, and annual funding will also provide career services to an additional 9,000 veterans and military spouses. on May 8. In the photo: Edward Jones employees at an Alzheimer's Walk in Virginia in October 2021. When employees thrive, they work harder. "There are several things that make this company a great place to work. The project will provide the public all-new access to historical images and records. Through the Coworker Innovation Forum, an employee idea submission system, Roth Staffing launched its Doing Good Things Grant, through which employees submit proposals for community projects. This can include communication style . Last July the company announced the renewal of their five-year strategic alliance, for a total commitment of $50 million dollars over 10 years, making the firm the largest corporate contributor to the Alzheimer's Association. Since its inception in 1985, the financial technology specialist Rocket Companies has called Detroit home and the well-being of the Motor City drives corporate decision-making on a daily basis. Says one employee: "The HPE wellness offerings make me realize that I belong to a unique global company that shares my valuesvalues related to happiness, health, caring about others, family, sports, meditation and nature.". And I've been here 20 years," says an employee. In the photo: Plante Moran's Traverse City team adopted a highway in April, cleaning up more than 55 bags of trash. Additionally, its racial justice campaign raised $90,000 to support organizations working to promote racial justice. "There is emphasis on our values honesty, integrity, accountability, fairness that promotes a strong culture," says a team member. In the photo: Orlando Health served as the official medical for the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games, where 1,000 Orlando Health clinical and nonclinical team members donated their time. "We are made to feel important and that inspires us to give 110 percent.". Within the company, diversity, equality and inclusion (DEI) is a priority, with women comprising almost half the workforce, including many in top leadership positions, while 84 percent of its U.S. employees are ethnically diverse. We must create a net zero world.". And in May, to help with physical health, PROS kicked off a fitness challenge involving 437 staffers in 9 countries, who completed nearly 750,000 minutes of activity. Dow is also investing in developing a diverse workforce, giving more than $5 million to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) through 2024 to better develop and enhance the Black STEM talent pipeline. "This is a mission that I'm very excited about," says Tanium Chief Executive Orion Hindawi. In the photo: A team member packs donations for the Central California Food Bank as part of Bitwise's Take Care initiative. "Synchrony is a company that truly cares about their employees, and it shows in the strong retention of employees at the company," says an employee. The firm primarily focused on the technology and innovation, energy and infrastructure and finance sectors is also committed to social justice issues.