The Energage survey is used to determine the Top 100 winners in three size bands — small, midsize and large. Our special awards are different — to win one of these honors, a company has to compete against the entire field. The companies earn bragging rights in broad categories such as training and work/life balance.
Here are this year’s winners and the survey statements they scored highest on out of all the companies in the competition.
Best at encouraging new ideas
Survey statement: New ideas are encouraged at this company.
Best values
Survey statement: This company operates by strong values.
Most clued-in senior management
Survey statement: Senior managers understand what is really happening at this company.
Best direction
Survey statement: I believe this company is going in the right direction.
Best managers
Survey statements: My manager helps me learn and grow. My manager makes it easier to do my job well. My manager cares about my concerns.
Benchmark Hospitality of Texas
Best at making work meaningful
Survey statement: My job makes me feel like I am part of something meaningful.
Visiting Nurse Association of Texas
Best work/life flexibility
Survey statement: I have the flexibility I need to balance my work and personal life.
Best training
Survey statement: I get the formal training I want for my career.
Best benefits
Survey statement: My benefits package is good compared to others in this industry.
Best communication
Survey statement: I feel well-informed about important decisions at this company.
Best execution
Survey statement: At this company, we do things efficiently and well.
Best at showing appreciation
Survey statement: I feel genuinely appreciated at this company.
Our top leaders
There are three top leaders chosen, one from each size band. These companies scored highest on the statement: I have confidence in the leader of this company.
Top large company leader: Dr. Michael Goddard, Lovejoy Independent School District
Top midsize company leader: Andy Roberts, VPay Inc.
Top small company leader: Sam Bloom, Camelot Strategic Marketing & Media
