The 2021 class of 25 Best Companies to Work For is exceptional. And that exceptionalism was especially apparent during the past 18 months of pandemic.
Loftware
Provider of enterprise labeling and artwork management software with more than 100,000 customers in over 100 countries.
Top Employee Engagement Survey Measures:
I know what my organization is trying to achieve strategically: 94% agree
My firm provides opportunities to socialize and celebrate special events: 92% agree
President and CEO: Robert O’Connor Jr.
Years in Business: 35 (16 in NH)
Full-Time Employees: 378 (101 in NH)
Years on List: 5 (Plus 2 years in Hall of Fame)
Address: 249 Corporate Drive, Portsmouth
Website: loftware.com
There is a reason Loftware spent the past two years in the Best Companies to Work For Hall of Fame. It takes its culture seriously.
For starters, the company holds culture workshops with an organizational psychologist to foster healthy workplace dynamics and collaboration.
The company recently stopped holding annual reviews and replaced them with ongoing employee development plans.
President and CEO Robert O’Connor hosts regular “Coffee with Bob” sessions and invites five to six different employees each time to get to know each other better and answer any questions.
Loftware has always offered flextime and the option to work remotely, even pre-pandemic.
To help create bonds among workers scattered across the globe, the technology company implemented a series of virtual tours during its weekly staff meetings in which ambassadors from each region provide a presentation on their area.
The cafeteria includes a ping-pong table, wide screen TV and diner-style booths with MP3-playing jukeboxes. The company also provides sit-to-stand desks and an electric car charger.
Loftware also holds an annual funny video competition. Videos are presented at the annual Awards Dinner at Wentworth by the Sea. Each department is responsible for developing an idea and script, and they work with a professional film and sound crew to shoot their ideas.