We’re proud to share that ConstructConnect has been recognized as a 2024 Technology Top Workplace by Energage based on anonymous feedback from members of our team. This recognition is a result of the dedicated people who make up our team and the incredible “people first” culture that we continue to build together.
The Top Workplaces program has a 17-year history of surveying and celebrating people-first organizations nationally and across 60 regional markets. Details about how ConstructConnect builds a great workplace culture are available on Top Workplaces.
To get a better idea of what it takes to be a Technology Top Workplace, we sat down with Chief People Officer Hope Needham, who shared three reasons why ConstructConnect has an award-winning culture, each relating to three of our core values: People First, Expand Your Impact and Deliver Customer Value.
1) A Commitment to Putting People First
At ConstructConnect, we rally around five core values, the first and most central of which is “People First.” For our team, that means supporting each other to excel at work and in life, building trust and strong relationships in all interactions, and celebrating the uniqueness of each individual. Team members often cite our people first focus as a core reason behind their workplace satisfaction.
What does being “People First” look like in practice? It includes a range of benefits and opportunities carefully curated to help our team members be their authentic selves, including:
- Our team-driven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) empower team members to share their experiences, support one another, and create programming that raises awareness and offers connection for the broader ConstructConnect team.
- While we offer a hybrid work model within our four office locations in the U.S. and Canada, many of our teams have the option to collaborate anywhere they feel the most comfortable and productive.
- Other benefits including open paid time off for exempt team members, maternity and paternity leave, and pet bereavement leave offer team members the opportunities to fully show up for their loved ones with the support of their leaders.
“We believe that when we lead with prioritizing our people, we create a workplace where ConstructConnect team members feel valued and empowered, where innovation thrives and where collective achievements soar,” shared Chief People Officer Hope Needham. “That’s why our People First mindset is more than just a value – we also consider it to be a key foundational component of our company’s success.”
2) Expanding Your Impact through Professional Development & Growth Opportunities
When it comes to supporting our team to excel at work, our People First culture includes a focus on creating space for team members to learn and grow. That commitment naturally leads to our related value, Expand Your Impact – another key factor in our award-winning culture.
At ConstructConnect, expanding your impact means building skills and expertise to increase success, seizing opportunities to contribute in new ways, and developing leaders from within. In practice, that looks like:
- Team members taking advantage of library hours offered twice a week for reading or independent skill development.
- ConstructConnect offering development opportunities for team members at every stage of their careers, including specific learning pathways for career progression and a range of learning modules on a variety of technical and “soft” skills.
- Our People + Culture team leading an annual success planning process that outlines goals for the year for each team member and their progress, as well as positive impacts team members have had on their organization, our customers, and ConstructConnect as a whole.
“Our People + Culture team is committed to ensuring that every team member has opportunities to expand their impact and advance their career journey,” Needham shared. “By investing in growth and providing opportunities for development, we empower our team members to drive both personal fulfillment and organizational success.”
3) Delivering Value for Our Customers
We find that a result of our focus on leading with People First and Expanding Our Impact is our ability to Deliver Customer Value. For us, that means listening to our customers to understand their challenges, providing the right solutions, and making it easy for customers to get what they need.
At ConstructConnect, we are proud to have built a reputation for providing best-in-class solutions and data for construction professionals. We appreciate the commitment that it takes across our organization to consistently deliver that value for our customers – and the powerful role that both team member and customer satisfaction play in creating a positive workplace culture.
“We believe that when team members feel valued and empowered, they become our biggest advocates for customer satisfaction,” Needham shared. “Their dedication and enthusiasm translate directly into delivering exceptional results and experiences that resonate with our customers, reinforcing our commitment to excellence and long-term success.”
Looking Ahead
Being recognized as a 2024 Technology Top Workplace is an honor that reflects ConstructConnect’s ongoing commitment to creating an exceptional, values-driven work environment.
“As Chief People Officer, I am excited about our journey ahead,” Needham said. “I know that together, we will continue to build on our people-focused culture to create even greater opportunities for our team, partners and customers.”
To learn more about our recognition as a Top Workplace, read more here. For opportunities at ConstructConnect, visit our Careers webpage.
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