Episode #7: Gunderson Direct Named A 2023 Fortune Best Workplace By Great Place To Work®
Addressed For Success: The Gundir Podcast
Welcome to "Addressed For Success: The Gunderson Direct Podcast," your trusted resource for all things related to direct mail. In today's episode, we'll cover Gunderson Direct being recognized as one of the best workplaces in advertising and marketing for the second consecutive year.. So last year, around this time, something pretty awesome happened. Gunderson Direct was recognized as one of the 50 Best Workplaces in Advertising & Marketing by Great Place to Work and Fortune. And guess what? We've done it again this year, snagging the 29th spot out of those 50!
Now, when we first won this accolade, our HR Director, Jackie Rang-hell, wrote a fantastic blog highlighting some of the reasons why Gunderson Direct is such a great place to work. And let me tell you, those reasons are top-notch! 100% of the agency's employees said it's an amazing place to work! (That's a whopping 43 points higher than the average U.S. company!)
But here's the thing... This year, with the recognition happening for the second time in a row, it only feels right to share some fresh and timely examples from the past twelve months. And who better to spill the beans on why the employees love working here than the employees themselves?
Take Senior Account Manager Sarah Stone, for example. She truly appreciates the value that Gunderson Direct places on work/life balance. And let's not forget about Associate Design Director Tara Eglin, who admires the agency's commitment to giving back to the community and supporting causes that are dear to its employees' hearts.
But wait, there's more! Account Director Lindsay Weisgerber and myself, VP of Creative Jeremy Hainline... we're both super thrilled about the agency's ever-evolving cross-functional culture. We believe it's what sets Gunderson Direct apart and makes it a fantastic place to work.
Oh, and how could we not mention the epic 20th Anniversary Celebration? I mean, every single employee—from coast to coast—could talk for days about the unforgettable experience. Picture this: a VIP getaway to Universal Studios, with all expenses covered. Yeah, it was as incredible as it sounds!
Now, getting recognized by Great Place to Work and Fortune is a big deal. No doubt about it. But you know what's an even bigger deal? The everyday recognitions that come from the diverse group of employees at Gunderson Direct. And let me give a shoutout to all those amazing folks who make Gunderson Direct such an awesome place to work: Sam, Jiana, Alex, ee-ta-low, Courtney, Nancy, Brittany, Caroline, Tara, N-J, Karli, eye-zoe, Alexa, Susan, Havier, Jeff, Laney, Carolyn, Jamie, Sarah, Barbara, Jeremy, Lindsay, Jackie, and of course, Mr. Gunderson himself. They bring honesty, humor, ownership, openness, and a strong vision and values to the table, making Gunderson Direct the incredible place that it is.