The Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce boasts a long list of amazing employers. Within the diverse spectrum of companies big and small, there is truly no shortage of fantastic places to find employment. We are thrilled to share that Fort Worth Inc. has released their list of “Best Companies to Work For in Fort Worth” and 8 of our members have earned well-deserved recognition and made the rank. Being featured is a testament to their commitment to creating outstanding workplaces, and we’re excited to join in the celebration of their success.
Thank you to Fort Worth Inc. for publishing this list and recognizing these companies. For the full list of the best companies to work for in Fort Worth, click here. The listings below are written by Fort Worth Inc.
Curnutt & Hafer
What they do: Legal
Employees: 19
Founded in 2000, Curnutt & Hafer is a boutique law firm that practices in the areas of business litigation, personal injury, estate planning and inheritance disputes, family law, and oil and gas.
The office culture is faith-based and inclusive — “we pray, grow, and celebrate together” — and with a family feel.
Say the firm’s partners: “We carefully plan not only the type of legal work we offer and how we approach cases, but also set as a priority how our company culture can best serve our entire team so that people will enjoy coming to work and do meaningful work in the office and out in the community.”
Wier & Associates Inc.
What they do: Engineering
Employees: 37
Wier & Associates is a civil engineering firm that provides civil design, land surveying, and land planning services to the public and private sectors.
“Decisions we make for the future of the company and daily culture are all built on the foundation of our family. We value everyone’s input.”
That input led to the firm making improvements to its benefits package — making them more affordable — and company culture initiatives. The firm also carried out a plan on a condensed work week, allowing employees to take Friday afternoons off.
Quorum Architects
What they do: Architecture
Employees: 31
Quorum was founded by five architect friends who shared a common goal of providing an employee experience in which people feel appreciated, respected, heard, and included. And that’s the way it remains 31 years later, the firm says.
“Seasoned professional staff members offer professional development mentorship, helping to guide design staff through their licensure process,” the firm says. “Quorum provides fun activities and/or social get-togethers each month which helps to strengthen relationships.”
Quorum offers paid time off for continuing education and business development activities, as well as for community service. No PTO is needed for that annual chili cookoff.
PSK LLP
What they do: Accounting
Employees: 39
PSK LLP, a full-service firm based in Arlington since 1964, operates on four core values: passion for developing relationships, commitment to excellence, honesty and integrity, respect and accountability.
PSK demonstrates these core values to its team through quarterly lunch updates on our goals, plans and achievements.
Developing relationships with team members and clients is encouraged through planned in-house activities and community and industry gatherings.
“Providing work tools, training, mentoring, and professional development allows us all to strive for excellence,” the firm writes. “Honesty, integrity, respect, and accountability are outcomes of a workplace that allows open communication and provides tools to achieve career and personal goals.”
United Way of Tarrant County
What they do: Nonprofit
Employees: 72
United Way of Tarrant County cultivates a “culture of caring” for all of its stakeholders, including employees, whose work impacts communities across the county.
Leadership is responsive, and regular communication occurs between managers and their teams.
“Our employees feel engaged, appreciated, and heard, whether with a personal or professional issue,” the organization says.
Employees have flexibility in their schedules and the option to work remotely with the necessary technology, promoting a healthy work-life balance. The company also emphasizes continuous learning through various platforms and offers resources to support employees’ overall health and wellness. Additionally, employees receive excellent benefits, including generous paid time-off options, which are highly appreciated by the workforce.
Southside Bank
What they do: Banking
Employees: 176
Southside Bank was founded 63 years ago as a community-focused financial institution in Tyler with $350,000 in capital and 10 employees. Today, the bank has more than $7.5 billion in assets.
Its greatest asset, the bank says, are the now more than 800 team members. And it believes in developing those assets by keeping engagement, empowerment, and belonging at the forefront of its company ethos.
“We strive for the holistic well-being of our team members through our growing employee engagement initiatives,” leadership writes.
Among those are the “#InThisTogether” campaign that regularly sends motivational, supportive, and uplifting messages and employee gifts to our team members; matching qualified employee donations to local nonprofits; and sending “Southside Cares” packages to commemorate family events.
Worthington Bank
What they do: Banking
Employees: 65
At Worthington Bank, a commercial bank founded in 2002, specializing in helping locally owned businesses grow, the customers can only be sufficiently served if the employees are taken care of first.
Worthington provides health insurance at “a well below market rate” to employees, with the bank paying more than 80% of the employees’ medical premiums. The bank also pays for life insurance policies for full-timers, as well as an employee assistance program that includes confidential counseling. Other voluntary benefits include pet insurance and identity theft insurance. A 401(k) and ESOP plans are also included with “generous company contributions.”
Moreover, management orders salary surveys from an outside source every year to ensure our employees are receiving a competitive wage.
Byrne Construction Services
What they do: Construction
Employees: 104
Byrne Construction Services, the venerable, 100-year-old family-owned construction company, declared long ago that “People Build Buildings.”
“It’s not just our motto but is at the heart all we do,” the leadership team writes. “We keep our employees first and provide a family atmosphere to enable their individual growth.”
Family-friendly policies include time off for emergencies, parental leave, and flexible work arrangements when needed. The firm says it invests “heavily” in employees’ development while also fostering a positive workplace culture.
“Teaching our employees how to build ‘The Byrne Way’ teaches them to deliver quality products, on time and in a collaborative environment of mutual respect.”
There’s also that Byrne Biergarten out back at the office.
For the full article of Best Companies To Work For in Fort Worth, click here.