Company Culture: Amy Griffith, marketing communications coordinator for AIA Corporation (asi/109480), says the Top 40 distributor has an intentional “community” feel that it’s maintained even with people still working remotely, and it’s based on a shared mission. “Everyone embraces our purpose of empowering success, both internally and with our customers,” she says. “They also appreciate schedule flexibility, PTO and a generous benefits package.”

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COVID Changes: In line with the supportive, community-centered culture that AIA has created, the first order of business at the start of COVID was to make sure everyone had the resources – both hardware and software – necessary to set up shop remotely. Two years in, the company is officially hybrid. Each person can choose what works best for them, whether that means coming into the corporate office in Appleton, WI, splitting the week between the office and home, or working from home every day. “Having remote workers on camera helps everyone stay engaged,” says Griffith. “We share updates, celebrate wins and ask questions.” The constant communication has worked: On the Best Places to Work survey, employees agreed strongly with the statement that they know how their work relates to the company’s priorities and goals.

Parting Tip: To maintain company culture, it’s important to attract and retain talent. Companies looking for new team members have to start with competitive benefits and pay, says Griffith. “In addition, culture, work-life balance and training programs all contribute to retention,” she adds. “We find that LinkedIn and recruiters have been good resources for finding the talent to start.”