Safelite Named Among Columbus Best Places to Work
Columbus-based Company Engages Employees with “People First” Philosophy
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Oct. 14, 2011 – Safelite AutoGlass®, the nation’s leading provider of vehicle glass repair and replacement services, is a finalist for Business First of Columbus’ annual visit Best Places to Work award for the third time. The top three rankings will be announced November 9, 2011.
The Best Places to Work program, launched in 2005, is open to any company or organization with a central Ohio office with at least 10 full-time employees. Applications are handled through Quantum, which administers a survey to employees with about 30 questions regarding their work environments. Safelite AutoGlass® was also a finalist in 2008 and 2009.
Safelite AutoGlass® is committed to creating a culture that delivers on the company’s “People Pledge”:
•You’ll experience great leadership.
• We focus on you first.
• We hire top talent… that includes you.
•You’ll work in a caring culture.
Safelite AutoGlass® also proudly offers our associates a highly competitive compensation plan that includes:
•Performance-based incentives
•Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
•Company-paid life and disability coverage with optional “buy-up” options
•Paid vacation, personal days, and volunteer time
•401(k) retirement savings program with multiple investment choices
•Tuition reimbursement
•Online job and Safelite® core competency related classes
•Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care
•Associate discounts on popular products through Safelite® vendor programs
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. Knowing that our employees are engaged, and therefore committed to serving our customers, gives us great pride,” said Tom Feeney, president and CEO of Safelite AutoGlass®. “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 4 million customers last year. For more information, visit www.safelite.com.