Standout Values and Culture Earn National Recognition
May 19, 2022 – Lakewood, CO — People, Principle, Strength, and Service: Our core values mean everything to us at Encore Electric. We have our values to thank as we are named a Top Workplace in the USA as well as a Denver Post Top Workplace in 2022. Encore Electric was named a Top Workplace in the USA, making us one of the top 50 employers in the country in the 500-999 employees’ category. Encore Electric was also named no. 12 on The Denver Post Top Workplaces list in the large company category. In addition to being named a Top Workplace, Encore Electric earned Culture Excellence Awards for Great Leadership, Compensation & Benefits, Innovation, and Purpose & Values.
The Denver Post and Top Workplaces USA partner with Energage, an employee research and data collection company, to gather information directly from workplaces via employee surveys on what companies do well based on employee feedback. This method of data collection is notable, giving a true reflection of the employee experience at a given company.
“It’s exciting to hear that Encore is once again considered a top workplace,” said David Scott, director of human resources at Encore Electric. “I believe our secret sauce is our core values. Encore Electric’s core values are infused into every aspect of our culture.”
“Encore Electric, Inc. is a purpose driven and value-centric organization,” said Chief People Office Al Paxton. “Our empowered problem solvers show up every day to build essential and critical infrastructure for our nation, communities, and families. We have elite teams of people that provide services you can’t get anywhere else. We strive for excellence in our personal and professional lives so that our customers, our families, and our communities thrive.”
According to Energage, 87 percent of Encore Electric employees believe the company operates by strong values. Culture excellence and strong values are deeply connected and have helped us create a workplace that benefits all our people.
“Encore’s employees are two times more engaged than the average company,” said Encore Electric Chief Information Officer Jeff Cann. “I think one reason is that our company culture is extraordinary. We live our company values every day, in every interaction with our customers and with one another. This allows us to grow together as a team, flourish as individuals, and to delight our customers.”
“Being named a top employer really speaks to the quality of people that work at Encore,” said Andy Gordon, Chief Operating Officer. “Our employees consistently carry out our vision and are committed to building safe and successful projects. We are blessed with a strong culture, driven by people that work hard and care about each other. It is truly an honor to be able to work with such great men and women every day.”
Our people are what bring our culture and core values to life at Encore Electric. From field employees to support staff, we are united by values that care for our people.
“We value each and every one of our employees,” said Interim Director of Health and Safety Mike Callison. “Our culture is embedded in every facet of the company from the executive level to first year apprentice. Every one of our men and women are an integral part of our successful culture.”
Culture that cares for our people also means giving them an opportunity to grow and thrive. Encore Electric believes in investing in our workforce by providing educational and career development resources to strengthen our team at every level. Investing in our people not only allows us to create more innovative and advanced final products for our customers, but a workplace where our employees can grow together.
“We are all very committed to our company’s legacy and culture,” said President Willis Wiedel. “An Encore employee has a noble purpose because they know that what they do every day goes well beyond the day’s work. With a shared purpose we make a huge difference in the lives of others through the projects we build and the communities that we live in. This recognition goes to our people who thrive in the culture that they help build.”
Our employees are engaged and invested in the values at Encore Electric. People, Principle, Strength, and Service make us a great workplace, ready to take on ALL THINGS Power, Technology, and Energy without limitations.
Check out what our people are saying about our award–winning culture on our Top Workplaces company profile.
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