Ingredients for a Best Place to Work: At Counselor Top 40 supplier Tekweld (asi/90807), taking ownership is not just allowed, but encouraged.

“Our employees understand that their ideas matter and that innovation can come from anywhere in the organization,” says CEO Scott Slade. “We encourage collaboration across departments and create an environment where people are comfortable speaking up, experimenting with new ideas and improving processes.”

It’s part of what makes the Hauppauge, NY-based hard goods supplier so successful.

Tekweld (asi/90807) employees are encouraged to collaborate across departments.

Top Benefits & Perks: Beyond traditional benefits like health insurance and a competitive compensation package, Tekweld focuses heavily on creating a positive workplace atmosphere. “Team collaboration, open communication with leadership and recognition of employee achievements are core parts of our culture,” says Slade. “We want people to feel valued and appreciated for the work they do every day.”

Parting Tip: “Create an environment where people enjoy working together,” says Slade. “When a team trusts each other and shares a common mission, the workplace becomes not just productive, but genuinely rewarding.”

If Tekweld Were a TV Show, It Would Be Ted Lasso. Tekweld believes that when people support one another and celebrate each other’s successes, great things can happen. “Just like in the show, our culture is built around positivity, collaboration and helping everyone perform at their best,” Slade adds.