Awards
Employers, managers honored The following special award recipients were chosen based on standout scores for employee responses to specific survey statements. Employees rate these statements (Such as “I have confidence in the leader of this company”) on a seven-point scale from strongly disagree to strongly agree. Leadership
at a breakneck speed.”
Criteria: I have confidence in the leader of this company
Small: Brendan Phelps, Carrier Access Inc.
Winners
Employee comment: “He
Large: David Wilkerson, Waukee Community School District
Employee comment: “Dr. Dave has an excellent vision for our schools. He is a people person and understands that sometimes employees just need to be heard and have a pat on the back.”
Midsize: Jeff Disterhoft, University of Iowa Community Credit Union
Employee comment: “He is easily approachable; I have never in my life worked for an organization where the CEO treats you in such a personable manner. He also has a passion for connecting with all of our staff individually, even as we grow
excels at bringing people together and finding how to utilize their specific gifts towards the benefit of the organization.”
Direction Criteria: I believe this company is going in the right direction Winner: QuikTrip Employee comment:
IMT Group President, CEO & Chairman of the Board Richard Keith at the company's W.D.M. headquarters. BILL NEIBERGALL/THE REGISTER
“We are working toward goals that will carry us into the future as margins from old standby products diminish. We have a beautiful new store design and I am very excited about it!”
me learn and grow. My manager makes it easier to do my job well. My manager cares about my concerns.
Managers
Employee comment:
Criteria: My manager helps
Winner: Easter Seals Iowa
Doers
“Senior staff in general are available to answer questions at any time. There is always someone in the office to help. Are all friendly, have a smile, listen, and I am extremely pleased with managerial staff in case management.”
Winner: Keller Williams Realty
Employee comment:
New Ideas Criteria: New ideas are
Meaningfulness
Winner: Edward Jones Employee comment: Jeff Disterhoft, CEO, University of Iowa Community Credit Union. CHRISTOPHER GANNON/THE
Criteria: At this company, we do things efficiently and well.
“They have and give you a clear path for whatever it is that needs to be completed.”
encouraged at this company
David Wilkerson, Waukee Community School District
suggestions; comments of this nature are welcome and sometimes contests are done and prizes awarded for the best idea.”
“We have several ways to submit our input or
Criteria: My job makes me feel like I am part of something meaningful.
Winner: Village Northwest Unlimited
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