Safelite AutoGlass® Ranks No. 15 in Phoenix's 2012 Best Places to Work
PHOENIX, Ariz. – Dec. 19, 2012 - Safelite AutoGlass® recently ranked No. 15 in the Large Company category of the Phoenix Business Journal’s annual www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/print-edition/2012/12/07/the-2012-best-places-to-work-in.html award program for creating a positive work environment.
Safelite® is the nation’s largest provider of vehicle glass repair and replacement and glass claims management services and operates a national contact center in Chandler, Ariz., employing approximately 600 people. Beyond the contact center, Safelite® has an additional 22 locations in Arizona: three supercenters (retail store and warehouse facility), 11 retail stores, and 8 mobile pro locations. Safelite® employs an additional 280 Arizona residents at these locations.
Safelite AutoGlass® is committed to creating a culture that delivers on the company’s “People Pledge”:
·You’ll experience great leadership. You’ll be treated with respect. You’ll often be asked for your opinions and involved in decisions that affect your work. You’ll understand the big picture and your role in it. You’ll receive guidance to help you reach your full potential and you’ll be recognized for your hard work in delivering extraordinary results.
·We focus on you first. Concentrating on our people is a key part of our business strategy. You’ll have the tools, the information and resources to position you for success, along with support and opportunity for a rewarding and fulfilling career.
·We hire top talent… that includes you. Having great people is what sets us apart from the rest. You’ll work with smart people every day who will inspire you to be at your best. By bringing your ideas and applying your skills, you’ll have endless opportunities to grow both personally and professionally.
·You’ll work in a caring culture. We have a strong set of values and a big heart… for our people, our customers, our environment and the communities in which we live and work. We strive for a culture that will inspire you to achieve… not just because you have to, but because you want to.
Finally, Safelite AutoGlass® supports employees’ personal and company-based charitable outreach. The Associate Volunteer Day is a paid day off work to volunteer a full 8-hour day at a charity of the associate’s choice. In addition, Safelite® established Community Service Days – a coordinated effort by a team, store or market, to spend time volunteering together for a local charity.
“An award that recognizes our company’s culture and our dedication to our people is the most valued award we could earn,” said Tom Feeney, president and CEO of Safelite AutoGlass®. “Knowing that our employees are engaged, and therefore committed to serving our customers, gives us great pride. “As we continue to grow our business, we will always remember what it takes to succeed – the great people who work here.”
About Safelite AutoGlass®
Safelite AutoGlass®, founded in 1947, is the nation’s leading provider of vehicle glass repair and replacement services, providing mobile service to more than 95 percent of the U.S. population in all 50 states. The Columbus, Ohio-based company employs nearly 10,000 people across the United States and served more than 4.4 million customers last year. For more information, visit
www.safelite.com.