LOCAL BUSINESSES LEAD with CORPORATE CULTURE
Although definitions of corporate culture can vary from business to business; employing happy, engaged and informed employees can go a long way in running a successful company that can retain dedicated staff and invoke and sustain a positive atmosphere. Indeed.com shares its definition of corporate culture as “an organization’s values, ethics, vision, behaviors and work environment. It is what makes each company unique, and it impacts everything from public image to employee engagement and retention…” A strong corporate culture can help a company reach it goals, differentiate a business from its competition, lead to increased productivity and profit, and aid in hiring and retaining the right employees. Whether a company started small when its doors first opened or is incorporating corporate culture years later, the benefits are immeasurable.
and do the right thing, good things happen,” shared Stephan Van Der Ploog, president and chief accountability officer. Candoris built its mission around serving others and consistently demonstrates it through the company’s financial support of various organizations that impact children around the world; through medicine, education, and clean water initiatives. In addition, Candoris employees are given 40 hours of paid volunteer time each year.
Candoris: Driven by Core Values and Unified in Service Candoris, a digital solutions provider and collaborative technology partner, purchased its first office space in Annville in 2013, just two years after it was founded. In March 2021, the company celebrated its 10th anniversary, and in August 2021, Candoris was acquired by CDI, a large and growing East Coast IT solutions provider. Candoris is Latin for sincerity, integrity, openness and trust, the core principles the company was founded on. “In creating Candoris, my brother Lucas and I pursued a vision about the right way a company should be run, namely: if you treat people the right way
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As predicted, good things have undoubtedly happened for Candoris. Candoris has been named one of the best places to work in PA since 2015 and one of Central Penn Business Journal’s Top 50 Fastest Growing Companies since 2014. Many of these accomplishments can be attributed to an early foundation built on culture and values. It’s their “secret sauce.” “The Candoris culture has attracted employees with shared values that care about making an impact,” explained Leron Lehman, chief operating officer. “This translates into a healthy environment, positive customer experiences, and ultimately a successful organization.”
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