Powerful Ranks Among Highest-Scoring Businesses on Inc.’s Annual List of Best Workplaces for 2024

Recognition Highlights Powerful’s Culture and Employee Satisfaction

CLACKAMAS, OR – Powerful, a leading provider of web solutions for utility organizations, has been recognized as one of Inc. Magazine’s Best Workplaces for 2024. This award underscores Powerful’s commitment to creating an outstanding workplace culture that fosters employee engagement, growth, and satisfaction.

After collecting data from thousands of submissions, Inc. selected 543 honorees this year. Each company that was nominated took part in an employee survey, conducted by Quantum Workplace, which included topics such as management effectiveness, perks, fostering employee growth, and overall company culture. Powerful’s benefits were also audited to determine overall score and ranking. Inc. Magazine’s Best Workplaces awards celebrate company cultures that thrive even in challenging times, demonstrating resilience, innovation, and a strong commitment to employee development.

Powerful’s Achievements

Powerful earned an impressive engagement score of 98.53%, reflecting the high levels of satisfaction and dedication among its employees. The company’s commitment to providing exceptional benefits and fostering a supportive work environment were key factors in this recognition.

• Health Benefits: Powerful scored 20/20 for health benefits, surpassing both regional and national averages for companies of similar size.
• Paid Time Off: The company also received a perfect score of 22/22 for its paid time off policies, which include sabbaticals, paternity leave, and community service leave.
• Additional Perks: Employees benefit from remote work stipends, utility stipends for internet and cell phone, 401k contributions, and tuition/student loan repayment programs.

Employees praised the company’s culture and values, noting:

“The company’s core values align with my own. They do their best to provide their employees and families with amazing benefits. As a single father, benefits are important to me. They also just now launched a tuition reimbursement benefits program. They are showing their employees that we are more than just cogs in a wheel; we are important and appreciated.”

“The company values its employees and their contributions. We all play a part in our company’s success. The passion and hard work that you put in is appreciated and our growth is the reward.”

“Great management, great culture. It’s fun to work at and feels like meaningful work.”

In reflecting on this recognition, Charlie Stanley, CEO of Powerful said, “Our mission at Powerful is to create long-lasting partnerships with utility organizations by humanizing digital experiences through relentless attention to detail and satisfying experiences. But it’s more than just websites; to accomplish this, we must be humanized in all of our actions, which means being thoughtful and intentional in the foundation of our relationships with the team members who deliver this mission. This award is an affirmation of our commitment to be a socially responsible employer and invest in our people. It isn’t about employee retention; it’s about doing what is right for the people who are personally invested in helping our utility partners succeed. We want every team member to grow and develop, and it is great to see we are accomplishing that.”

Mike Hofman, Editor-in-Chief of Inc., congratulated Powerful, stating, “Creating a strong company culture is a challenge in good times, and doubly so in times of economic uncertainty. Yet, Powerful has gone to great lengths to attract, develop, and retain a terrific and talented team, setting the standard for how a vibrant, healthy, and modern workplace operates.”

This recognition highlights Powerful’s dedication to creating a workplace where employees feel valued, engaged, and motivated. The company’s culture not only enhances employee satisfaction but also drives productivity and retention, making Powerful a standout employer in the industry.

About Inc. Media

The world’s most trusted business-media brand, Inc. offers entrepreneurs the knowledge, tools, connections, and community to build great companies. Its award-winning multi-platform content reaches more than 50 million people each month across a variety of channels including websites, newsletters, social media, podcasts, and print. Its prestigious Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since 1982, analyzes company data to recognize the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. The global recognition that comes with inclusion in the 5000 gives the founders of the best businesses an opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers, and the credibility that helps them drive sales and recruit talent. The associated Inc. 5000 Conference is part of a highly acclaimed portfolio of bespoke events produced by Inc.

About Quantum Workplace

Quantum Workplace, based in Omaha, Nebraska, is an HR technology company that serves organizations through employee-engagement surveys, action-planning tools, exit surveys, peer-to-peer recognition, performance evaluations, goal tracking, and leadership assessment.

About Powerful

Powerful is a leader in creating human-centric websites for utility companies, enhancing digital interactions through innovative design and cutting-edge technology. Powerful specializes in web design that goes beyond aesthetics, focusing on functionality, user experience, and accessibility. Each web design project is meticulously tailored to meet the unique needs of the utility organization we partner with. Our approach ensures that every website design is not only visually appealing but also intuitive and easy to navigate, providing a seamless experience for website visitors.

At Powerful, we believe in providing humanized experiences, ensuring that every project is done with care and intention. Our team of trusted web experts is dedicated to understanding the specific challenges and goals of the utility organizations we partner with, enabling us to deliver solutions that drive engagement and satisfaction. Through our comprehensive design process, we focus on creating websites that are not only effective in delivering information but also foster meaningful connections with users.

Our commitment to excellence and innovation sets us apart, making us a trusted partner for utility organizations looking to enhance their digital presence. By prioritizing humanized experience and leveraging the latest technological advancements, we help our clients achieve their goals and connect more effectively with their audiences.