8 years and counting, Torch Technologies a ‘Great Place To Work’

Kimberly Ballard, Yellowhammer News

Recent statistics show that, on average, 49% of employees nationally say the company where they work is a great place.

Whether that number sounds low or high to you, consider that 92% of the nearly 1,500 current Torch Technologies’ employees, recently reported in secret employee surveys Torch exudes a positive internal culture, making it a great place to work.

The survey is based on employee experience, and their belief that the company has leadership behaviors that have proven to deliver market-leading revenue, employee retention, and increased innovation.

This is Torch Technologies’ eighth consecutive year being recognized for the prestigious Best Places to Work Certification.

During a time when Torch Technologies is looking to hire employees, the award is a beacon to those who are considering changing jobs.

Great Place To Work is the global authority on workplace culture.

“We are thrilled to become Great Place To Work-Certified as we consider employee experience a top priority every day,” said Torch President Brad Walker. “We owe our continued success to our team of dedicated employees at Torch.

“We celebrate and thank them for all they do to earn this incredible recognition.”

According to Great Place To Work research, job seekers are 4.5 times more likely to find a great boss at a Certified great workplace.

Additionally, employees at Certified workplaces are 93% more likely to look forward to coming to work; 51% more employees say they intend to stay for a long time; and 60% more employees say they would strongly recommend their company to friends and family.

The winning Torch employee survey also said Torch employees are twice as likely to be paid fairly and earn a fair share of the company’s profits with a fair chance at promotion.

Sarah Lewis-Kulin, vice president of Global Recognition at Great Place To Work, said the certification is the sole official recognition earned by the real-time feedback of employees regarding their company culture.

“Great Place To Work Certification is a highly coveted achievement that requires consistent and intentional dedication to the overall employee experience,” she said. “By successfully earning this recognition, it is evident that Torch stands out as one of the top companies to work for, providing a great workplace environment for its employees.”

Torch is an Employee Stock Ownership Plan where employees have “skin in the game” when it comes to the success of the company.

ESOPs offer a flexible way to transfer company ownership to employees, without losing control of the company.

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