A few years ago, we did something pretty cool. We asked employees to describe the EnableComp culture in one word, to write it on a sticky note and place it on a designated wall in our office. No instruction beyond just that; our culture, one word.
Something amazing happened…
The words casually placed on the wall revealed something familiar, our Core Values! Nothing can make HR’s heart swell quite like employees believing in the organization’s values and walking the talk every day. It was evident we are doing something right! That was further cemented when we were named a Top Workplace in Middle Tennessee!
We have been very deliberate about building a great work culture. It all starts with our Mission and Core Values. We partner with healthcare providers to maximize reimbursement from worker’s compensation payers by having the best people, processes, products and performance. In one simple statement, we articulate what we do and how we will achieve our goals. Employee feedback from our annual Engagement Survey tells us 84% of employees believe our mission makes them feel their job is important. Woo hoo!
We have six Core Values with simple, short definitions that are explained with supporting behavior statements, making expectations clear. Who doesn’t want clear expectations? Our Core Values are the foundation of our business and explicitly define the principles from which we live by daily.
Infused in every employee-related process, our Core Values are at the root of everything we do; from recruiting, on-boarding and training to evaluation, recognition and retention. Our Core Values drive our hiring process where we are focused on culture first. We intentionally hire people who fit our organization in terms of competence, chemistry and culture. No one can embody and cultivate our work environment like our employees, so the hiring decision is an important one.
The power of one word can speak volumes about a company’s culture. Which is why our leadership team looks for opportunities throughout the year to model and reinforce our Mission and Core Values with all employees. Our leaders understand that building and maintaining a great culture requires a commitment to devote time and attention to an effort that never ends.
We promote an atmosphere of engagement in all areas of our business; therefore, everyone is active in making our approach work. Our employees are involved in, enthusiastic about and committed to their work and workplace beyond the status quo. The percentage of U.S. workers highly engaged is 32% according to Gallup tracking, yet at EnableComp, 81% of our employees are highly engaged. This comparison leads us back to the message that no one can embody and cultivate our work environment like our employees. That is why a clear Mission and deeply rooted Core Values are essential. It’s the secret sauce.
If you’d like to join our team of engaged, empowered, and high-caliber individuals visit our careers page and apply today! No matter what you do at EnableComp, you’ll play a part in shaping the future of Workers’ Compensation services and you may just have a little fun doing it.