Cultivating A Thriving Workplace Culture

Imagine your dream job. What’s your passion? What drives you? What non-negotiables does a company have to have for you to grow and thrive there? These are just a few of the many questions you may ask yourself throughout your career journey and you're not alone. ?

The top three things that most employees say they need from a company are the following: a positive workplace culture, opportunities for growth and development, and competitive pay and benefits—we couldn’t agree more!?

Company culture is a major building block to the continued growth of a company. Successful companies have successful employees who feel valued for the work they are doing. A company that prioritizes a strong company culture will invest in its employees, encourage diverse perspectives, inspire innovation, and promote collaboration all while providing the resources to do so.??

At Parsons, Our people are our greatest asset, and we strive to be an employer of choice that engages employees in the community and creates rewarding career paths to cultivate a resilient workforce. We are invested in our employees and want to support their growth and development by providing them with the support and resources they need to imagine next. We’ve set our standards high and believe that our employees’ success is our success resulting in a thriving culture and a number of initiatives we can be proud of. ?

Our diverse teams work hard to ensure our employees feel empowered and engaged to perform at the highest levels in their mission-critical roles. Here are a few examples of ways we help to enhance our employee experience and engagement and create a positive, high-performing workplace culture:?

• ?? Core Values. At Parsons, we adhere to a foundational set of core values – Safety, Quality, Integrity, Diversity, Innovations, and Sustainability. These values are the building blocks of our culture and contribute to the overall success of our company. ?
• ?? Employer Brand – Imagine Next. Our employer brand is summarized by our core truths developed through feedback received from real-life employees to create our employee value proposition (EVP), Imagine Next. We value our employees’ expertise, talent, and perspectives and in return provide them with the opportunity to flourish. By providing a higher quality of life for our employees, they can focus on delivering project that provide a higher quality of life for others.??
• ?? Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Parsons welcomes and encourages authenticity, various perspectives, and diverse voices. Through our various initiatives, we as a company are creating an environment where everyone is included and feels a sense of belonging. Our employee-led groups we call Employee Business Resource Groups (EBRGs) are an example of the commitment we have to an inclusive culture that rewards excellence and supports the success of our employees. ?
• ?? Flexibility and Well-being. Our employees and their well-being come first, and our goal is to accommodate their busy schedules—both personally and professionally—to achieve optimal success and job satisfaction. We promote a healthy work life balance through flexible work schedules, no-meeting Fridays (when possible), paid-time off, and our Live Well. Be Well. wellness program.?
• ?? Recognition Programs. Recognition programs are a way of showing employees their hard work is valued and doesn’t go unnoticed. Our employees go above and beyond in their work, their projects, and in their teams and they deserve to be recognized. Parsons Distinguished Recognition and Incentive (DRIVE) Program recognizes and rewards all-star members of our teams in a variety of ways.
• ?? Career Opportunities and Growth. As we grow and develop as a company, we want our employees to grow with us. That’s why we strive to provide resources to our employees no matter what stage of their career they are in. Our Mentoring, Internal Mobility, Leadership, Talent and Organizational Development, Internship, and Early Career programs have been designed to help our employees succeed both personally and professionally.

Parsons’ HR-focused initiatives guide our employees in imagining, achieving, and growing with us! We’re a company that values our employees and fosters a strong culture is a company that will attract and retain top talent within the industry. ??

Click here to learn more about the various employee-focused initiatives we offer and check out our Innovation Blog to see how these programs contribute to the overall success.

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