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Top Workplaces 2017

List of the Top 55 Workplaces in the Charlotte region

Laura Gibson, an IT program director at Ally Financial’s uptown Charlotte location.

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Ally Financial: ‘Do it right’ is its motto, with an eye on employee development

Laura Gibson, an IT program director at Ally Financial’s uptown Charlotte location, said employees at the commercial bank invest in each other.

RoundPoint Mortgage Servicing Corp. gives out “Team Tina” awards at town hall gatherings to honor those who go above and beyond to support coworkers. The award is named after a longtime RoundPoint employee who died from breast cancer.

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Charlotte Observer honors 55 Top Workplaces

The award recognizes employees’ views on the best small, midsize and large companies in the Charlotte area.

Charles Schwab employees volunteer at Second Harvest Metrolina Food bank.

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Charles Schwab: Diverse, valued employees put laser focus onto clients’ needs

Charles Schwab prides itself on hiring employees with a variety of backgrounds who are committed to helping others, Schwab Investment Management Vice President Jeff Norton said.

GSM Services, noted for its work in the community, celebrates its successes family style.

Gastonia-based GSM Services started out as a small sheet metal shop and metal roofing company in 1927. In the 90 years since, it has grown into a private company that provides services for residential and commercial properties, including heating and cooling, insulation, and roof repair and replacement.

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Special awards

Top Workplaces and leaders who are recognized for their strong suits.

LGI Employees visit the NASDAQ in June to celebrate National Homeownership Month.

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LGI Homes: Focus on training, goal-setting pays off in employee retention

Mike Sabik, LGI Homes’ division president for the southeast region, firmly believes his company’s culture and practices are the key to its success.

Compass Group provides catering services for a wide range of facilities, including sporting events and corporate dining.

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Compass Group: A workplace that carries the opportunity to go anywhere

Compass Group North America leaders know that you don’t know what they do.

Key Benefit Administrators CEO Larry Dust presents an employee award.

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Key Benefit Administrators: Where the CEO shares his tips to increase employee leadership

Lydia Velasquez, an audit and training manager for Key Benefit Administrators, said the people she works with truly care about each other – right up to the CEO.

Skookum is a custom software development and consulting company based in Charlotte.

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At Skookum, an open environment that gives employees freedom to try new things

Enrique Gonzalez described the digital strategy, design and development firm Skookum as “very open and transparent,” both with how it’s run and how it interacts with clients.

RoundPoint Mortgage Servicing Corp. employees often gather for games during quarterly town hall meetings.

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‘All in, all win’ spirit pushes employees toward success

Jessica Pejka, a MSR transaction manager at RoundPoint Mortgage Servicing Corporation, is a big believer in the company’s motto.

True Homes’sales team meets up on implementing its strategy.

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True Homes: Bringing ‘more life’ and possibility into the homes of associates, clients, partners

This year, Mark Boyce and Dan Horner are celebrating the 10th anniversary of the company they co-founded.

John Iafrate – whom colleagues call “Frate” – brings laughs and lightens the mood at LendingTree, LLC.

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Why I love my job: LendingTree LLC

John Iafrate started off as a senior designer at LendingTree LLC, an online lending marketplace with 331 employees at its Charlotte headquarters.

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Top Workplaces that have fun

Teams that work hard sometimes play hard to shake off stress and keep their focus. Here are a few of the ways that Top Workplaces in Charlotte keep the atmosphere lively.

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About the Top Workplaces survey

Strong senior leaders set the tone for high-performing companies. But when it comes to judging whether an organization is a terrific place to work, there’s only one audience that matters: the employees.

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Lessons from the top: 5 keys to a better workplace

What distinguishes a Top Workplace from an average one? The truth is, there’s no single practice, no one-size-fits-all solution for achieving great results. But there are common qualities of success you should be able to identify in every company.

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Top Workplaces that give back

Companies are often so intertwined with their locales that giving back becomes part of their mission and corporate vision. Here are some noteworthy contributions that Top Workplaces are making to community service.

Deanna Williams (left) and Destiny Pistone love their jobs at Developmental Disabilities Resources Inc. because of the families they work to serve.

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Why I love my job: Developmental Disabilities Resources Inc.

What makes a Top Workplace: We asked people at our 55 Top Workplaces why they love their jobs. You’ll find their answers throughout this special section.

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Leaders share their secrets to becoming a Top Workplace

Good leaders build relationships and provide direction with confidence and focus, using their experience to lay a path for their teams to follow. They also inspire others and create an environment prime for success.

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Top workplaces with amazing benefits

Charlotte’s Top Workplaces offer an array of creative benefits for their employees. Here’s a sampling of some of the best.

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