ICC is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work® for the 3rd year in a row. The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at ICC.
Great Place To Work® is the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience, and the leadership behaviors proven to deliver market-leading revenue, employee retention and increased innovation.
"Great Place To Work Certification is a highly coveted achievement that requires consistent and intentional dedication to the overall employee experience," says Sarah Lewis-Kulin, the Vice President of Global Recognition at Great Place To Work. She emphasizes that Certification is the sole official recognition earned by the real-time feedback of employees regarding their company culture. “By successfully earning this recognition, it is evident that Independence Community College stands out as one of the top companies to work for, providing a great workplace environment for its employees."
"We're honored to be certified as a Great Place To Work for the third year in a row," said Dr. Vincent Bowhay, President of Independence Community College. "This recognition signifies our continued commitment to foster an inclusive, supportive, and fulfilling workplace where our team can make an impact on the lives of students and a difference in our surrounding community."
This year’s results ranked ICC employee satisfaction 10% higher than the national average, with 94% expressing satisfaction in taking time off when needed, and 86% feeling entrusted with significant responsibilities. Additionally, 85% believe their contributions make a meaningful difference, and 84% find special meaning in their work, beyond it being just a job. The survey also highlights a strong sense of pride, with 84% expressing satisfaction when looking at the team's accomplishments.
According to Great Place To Work research, job seekers are 4.5 times more likely to find a great boss at a Certified great workplace. Additionally, employees at Certified workplaces are 93% more likely to look forward to coming to work, and are twice as likely to be paid fairly, earn a fair share of the company’s profits and have a fair chance at promotion.
About Great Place to Work Certification™
Great Place To Work® Certification™ is the most definitive “employer-of-choice” recognition that companies aspire to achieve. It is the only recognition based entirely on what employees report about their workplace experience – specifically, how consistently they experience a high-trust workplace. Great Place to Work Certification is recognized worldwide by employees and employers alike and is the global benchmark for identifying and recognizing outstanding employee experience. Every year, more than 10,000 companies across 60 countries apply to get Great Place To Work-Certified.
About Great Place To Work®
As the global authority on workplace culture, Great Place To Work® brings 30 years of groundbreaking research and data to help every place become a great place to work for all. Their proprietary platform and For All™ Model helps companies evaluate the experience of every employee, with exemplary workplaces becoming Great Place To Work Certified™ or receiving recognition on a coveted Best Workplaces™ List.