OR ANGE COUNTY’S TOPWORKPL ACES
By BobHelbig, Energage
Howdoyou judgethe qualityofa workplace? Askthe exper ts:Theemployees.
Forthe 17thyear, employee survey firmEnergagehas partneredwiththe Register to determinethe best places to work in Orange County.It’snot a popularity contest, andnot ever yone gets ablueribbon. Aselectfew arehonored basedonascientific survey process.
Energage administersanemployee survey that covers 24 factors andtakes just afew minutes to complete. The
survey asks employeestoofferfeedback aboutsuchthingsaspay andbenefits direction, leadership,meaningfulness, andappreciation. Energage crunches thefeedbackdataand scores companies basedonthe responses.
There is no costtopar ticipate in TopWorkplaces andnoobligation to purchaseany productorser vice.For 2024, 4,345 organizationswereinvited to survey their employees, and211 agreed to do so.Based on thesur veyfeedback, 152 have earned recognitionasOrange County TopWorkplaces.
“B einghonored with aTop Workplaces awardisadistinctive mark of excellence,setting companies apar tina recognizable way,”saidEricRubino, Energage CEO.“ TopWorkplacesembody thehighest standards, andthisaward
rooted in authenticemployeefeedback, is apoint of immense pride forcompany leaders.
The awardisopentoany employer with 35 or more employeesinOrange County.Sur veyresults arevalid only if 35% or more employeesrespond; employerswithfewer than 85 employeeshaveahigherresponsethreshold, requiringresponses from at least30 employees.
EmployersearnTop Workplaces recognitioniftheir aggregatedemployeesfeedbackscore exceedsnational benchmarks. Employersare grouped into similar sizestobestcompare similar employee experiences. Energage has establishedthose benchmarks basedon feedback from about30millionemployeesover18years.They arerankedwith-
in thosegroupsbased on thestrengthof thesur veyfeedback
There areafew reasonswhy you mightnot findapar ticularcompany on thelist. Perhapsthe organization chose nottopar ticipate.Or, theemployee survey feedback mightnot have been strong enough to meritrecognition.It also might nothavebeenlarge enough to meet participationstandards,ornot enough employeesresponded
Energage runs testsonsur veyfeedback andinsomecases maychooseto disqualif yorganizations,for example,if ahighnumberofemployees said they felt pressuredintoanswering positively To participate in the2025 TopWorkplaces awards,orfor more information, go to thenominationpageatocregister. com/nominate.
Our efforts are centered on maintaining strong connections, cultivating an inclusive environment, fostering a culture of continuous innovation and encouraging active community participation
These initiatives are designed to help our team members succeed both personally and professionally Thank you for being a valued part of our organization Your dedication and contributions are what make Experian a great place to work We’re committed to supporting you every step of the way as together we continually push the boundaries of what’s possible experian.com/careers
Congratulations to the2024 Orange County TopWorkplaces!
The TopWorkplaces processbeginsinearly summer,firstwithanomination. Thenemployees aresur veyedbythe Register’s program partner, Energage. Employee surveysare anonymousand only thosecompanies achievingthe topresults aredesignatedasTop Workplaces. Newcomersto thelistofhonoreesin2024 include QualityHealthPartners, LuxBus America, ClearStart TaxRelief andDKN Hotels In total, 152 companies were honoredthisyear. Here’s howthe list of honorees breaks down by category : 18 large companies (500 or more employees), 58 midsizecompanies (100–499 employees) and 76 smallcompanies (99 or feweremployees). Congratulationstoall thecompanies representing thebestplaces to work in Orange County
21. Antis Roofing &Waterproofing
22. Westport Properties
23. Performance Lighting System
24. Optima TaxRelief
25. DKN Hotels
26. SmartStop Storage Advisors, LLC
27.TaxRise
28. Marsh McLennan Agency
29.Trevor’satthe Tracks
8. UnitedAg
9. Northwestern Mutual Orange County
10.Eide Bailly LLP
11. Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club
12. Alleviate Tax
13. Patterson Autos -Formerly John Patterson’s OC Auto Team
14. TAIT &ASSOCIATES, INC.
15. Tarsus Pharmaceuticals
16. EBizCharge
17.American Financial Network, Inc.
18. Clear Start TaxRelief
and Streza, LLP 20.Alliant Employee Benefits -WesternRegion
30.Vocational Visions
31. Ally
32. Quality Health Partners
33. Orion Lending
34. CenExel Clinical Research
35.Ensign Services
36. Hometown Equity Mortgage,LLC, dba theLender
37.Seabreeze Management Company,Inc.
38. ASICS America
39.Paramount Residential Mortgage Group,Inc.
40.Crevier BMW
41. Harvey &Company LLC
42. Evolus, Inc.
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13. Everett Dorey LLP
14. Fairway Independent
15. iTrustCapital
16. Clear Mortgage Capital
17.Bluepoint Mortgage
18. W. L. Butler
19.Walsworth,Franklin, Bevins &McCall LLP
20.CASA of Orange County
21. Ori-gen
22. Previon
23. Harris &Associates
24. OptiMentality
25. Church &Casualty Insurance Agency
26. Trilogy Financial Services,Inc
27.Kahana Feld
28. Anthem TaxServices
29.RBA Builders
30.DEB Construction, LLC
31. Quantum ePay
32. Delco Sales
33. Southland Physical Therapy
34. Open Gym Premier
35. Strategic Sanitation Services
36. IPS-Integrated ProjectServices
37.Savills Inc.
38. Pinner Construction Co., Inc
39.Coyne &Associates Education Corp
40.Beazer Homes
41. Meta Dynamic
42. Consolidated Contracting
43. Beyond Blindness
44. Santa Ana CountryClub
45. Moffett Plumbing &Air
46. The Haskell Company
47.LCPtracker,Inc.
48. Regents Capital Corporation
49.Western Resources Title Company
50.CDF Labor LawLLP
51. Boys &Girls Clubs of Central Orange Coast
52. Orange County Rescue Mission
53. IronOrbit
54. Veri-Tax, LLC
55. Walker &Dunlop,LLC
56.H.Hendy Associates
57.Kind Lending
58. CyberCoders
59.Kagan Publishing &Professional Development
60.Technologent
61. SequoiaEquities, Inc.
62. Erickson-Hall Construction Co
63. EssexMortgage
64. KYAServices
65.NFP,anAon Company
66. Genea Energy Partners, Inc.
67.Kimco Staffing Services/KTimeHR
68. Evans Manufacturing
69.Restaurant365
70.National Services Group
71. Clearinghouse CDFI
72. Cancer and Blood Specialty Clinic
73. CBIZ
74. PacificWest Asset Management
75. ConsumerDirect, Inc.
76. Alvaka
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We thank our dedicated, loyal, and hardworking team who has named AMC a Top Workplace for the ninth year! We are honored to serve our apartment residents all over Southern California, as a leader and innovator in the property management, multi-family investment, and construction industries since 1982
L E A D I N G T H E C H A R G E
in a Game-Changing Year
UNLEASHING THE POWER OF OUR AGENTS
2024 wasn t just another year in real estate it was a seismic shift Interest rates climbed inventory remained tight and the pressure to innovate reached new heights Yet, where others saw obstacles Seven Gables saw opportunity Instead of standing still, they leaned into the challenges, broke the mold, and emerged as a leader the industry needs
Change is often viewed as a challenge, but I see it as an opportunity to innovate and evolve, says Mike Hickman, CEO of Seven Gables
OUTPACING CHANGE, SETTING THE STANDARD
Let s face it: 2024 wasn t for the faint of heart The stakes were higher, the market tougher, and expectations were through the roof Yet Seven Gables didn’t just survive; it thrived
By doubling down on preparation and arming every agent with advanced tools, market insights, and strategies to position them as experts in an unpredictable landscape, Seven Gables charged ahead From leveraging AI-powered technology to mastering digital marketing strategies, the approach was bold, forward-thinking and tailored to the realities of today s market
Our agents had everything they needed to dominate and dominate, they did. While others played catch-up, Seven Gables agents set the pace We didn’t wait for change to happen; we were out in front of it, says Hickman
Professionalism in real estate isn t optional anymore it s the baseline At Seven Gables, agents don’t just meet that bar they exceed it In 2024, Seven Gables led their agents more than ever, investing in advanced training market intel and tech that put them ahead of the competition They didn’t just show homes they became trusted advisors skilled negotiators and honed their craft Here s the kicker: they didn’t just focus on the sale They focused on the story the journey every clients takes when buying and selling a home
That relational connection is what sets Seven Gables apart It s not just about closing home sales; it’s about creating experiences that matter and are not forgotten 2025: BIGGER, BOLDER, BETTER
So, what’s next? If 2024 was about adapting, 2025 is about success created by facing challenges head on and leading the way into the future of real estate Seven Gables is primed to do just that
The market may still have its challenges but we’re ready, emphasizes Hickman We’re not here to blend in; we’re here to stand out
MIKE HICKMAN
