Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE have named Radio Systems Corporation® among top 20 best workplaces in manufacturing and production
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Sept 17, 2018 – FORTUNE magazine named Radio Systems Corporation®, a leading global manufacturer of pet product solutions, as one of the top manufacturing and production workplaces in the nation. FORTUNE, along with an independent consulting firm, Great Place to Work® surveyed more than 29,000 team members from various companies, departments and job functions for this year’s list of 20 companies. Radio Systems Corporation® was ranked at No. 17 and is the only company on the list that is headquartered in Tennessee.
“We’re honored to receive this accolade from Fortune magazine,” said Willie Wallace, CEO of Radio Systems Corporation®. “This award is a testament that our values are not only consistently practiced but exemplified by our teammates. Whether you walk into our Tennessee headquarters, or into one of our many offices around the globe, we strive to create a culture that is focused on openness, equality, and teamwork. Our flat company structure fosters a culture where senior staff is never ‘off-limits’ for a formal meeting or casual chat.”
Radio Systems Corporation® represents the only pet company on the list. With more than 700 teammates around the globe, Radio Systems Corporation® is dedicated to ensuring all teammates have access to the tools they need to succeed including learning and development initiatives, wellness programs, and community engagement opportunities. The company has also been certified as a Great Place to Work® for the third year in row.
The 2018 Best Workplaces in Manufacturing and Production ranking evaluated more than 50 elements of teammates’ experiences including the extent to which team members trust leaders, the respect with which people are treated, the fairness of workplace decisions, and how much camaraderie there is among the team. The ranked workplaces have an average turnover rate of 7.2 percent, nearly half the national average of 13 percent.
To learn more about job opportunities at Radio Systems Corporation®, visit radiosystemscorporation.com.
About Radio Systems Corporation®
Radio Systems Corporation® is a leading developer and manufacturer of pet products. The company’s headquarters are in Knoxville, TN with offices in various cities across the U.S. and the globe. The Radio Systems Corporation® family of brands includes PetSafe® Brand, Invisible Fence® Brand, and SportDOG® Brand. Since its founding in 1991, Radio Systems Corporation® has grown into an international corporation selling in over 52 countries. The Radio Systems Corporation® portfolio includes a wide array of behavioral, containment and lifestyle product solutions. Radio Systems Corporation® is driven by a dedication to creating quality products for pets and their owners. To learn more about Radio Systems Corporation® visit radiosystemscorporation.com.
About the Best Workplaces in Manufacturing and Production
Great Place to Work based its ranking on a data-driven methodology applied to anonymous Trust Index™ survey responses from more than 29,000 employees at Great Place to Work-Certified organizations. To learn more about Great Place to Work Certification and recognition on Best Workplaces lists published with FORTUNE, visit Greatplacetowork.com.
About Great Place to Work®
Great Place to Work® is the global authority on high-trust, high-performance workplace cultures. Through proprietary assessment tools, advisory services, and certification programs, including Best Workplaces lists and workplace reviews, Great Place to Work® provides the benchmarks, framework, and expertise needed to create, sustain, and recognize outstanding workplace cultures. In the United States, Great Place to Work® produces the annual Fortune "100 Best Companies to Work For®" list and a series of Great Place to Work® Best Workplaces lists including lists for Millennials, Women, Diversity, Small and Medium Companies and over a half dozen different industry lists. Learn more about Great Place to Work® online at greatplacetowork.com and on Twitter at @GPTW_US.
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