(Brighton, MI) — H.H. Barnum proudly announces its recognition as a Top Workplace by both USA Today in 2024 and The Detroit Free Press in 2023, marking the second consecutive year of this esteemed achievement.
Today’s announcement highlights H.H. Barnum’s designation as a 2024 Top Workplace by USA Today, a distinction solely based on anonymous feedback from employees, emphasizing the company’s commitment to fostering a people-centric environment where voices are heard. This accolade reaffirms H.H. Barnum’s dedication to cultivating a workplace culture that prioritizes employee well-being, earning the prestigious title for the second year running.
This recognition complements the honor bestowed upon H.H. Barnum as a 2023 Michigan Top Workplace by The Detroit Free Press in November of that year, where the company secured the notable #2 ranking among 81 mid-sized Michigan-based enterprises.
Ed Koza, CEO of H.H. Barnum, reflected on the achievement, remarking, “After all of these years, it still feels like a family. I think that is the reason we are able to attract and retain high-quality people. We keep things very basic. Everyone knows they are respected, cared for and paid well, and everyone respects each other. When you take good care of your team, they will take good care of your company.”
Furthermore, H.H. Barnum earned eleven out of twelve culture badges which measure the strongest culture drivers and are awarded to companies in the top 25% of organizations for each category. Positive feedback from employees resulted in H.H. Barnum earning culture badges in areas such as Compensation and Benefits, Work Life Balance, Meaningful Work, and more. H.H. Barnum ranked in the top 5% of organizations for the categories of Supportive Managers and Employee Appreciation.
Employee feedback, collected through a third-party survey conducted by Energage, LLC, underscores the company’s dedication to continuous improvement. Drawing on insights from tens of millions of employees across various organizations over 17 years, this research-backed survey offers invaluable perspectives on workplace dynamics.