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California Water Service Group Named Great Place to Work for Ninth Consecutive Year

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California Water Service Group, the largest regulated water utility in the western United States, has been named a Great Place to Work by the Great Place to Work Institute for the ninth consecutive year. This distinction is based solely on feedback from the company's current full-time employees, who rate their experience working at the company. The certification process includes a Culture Audit and a Trust Index, which are then compared to other top U.S. workplaces to determine the company's placement.

As part of its efforts to enhance engagement with team members, the company has implemented new programs, including increased communications, in-person events, and a newly implemented at-risk pay program that allows participating employees to share financially in the company's success when certain performance metrics are met. California Water Service Group's Chairman and CEO, Martin A. Kropelnicki, attributes the company's success to its focus on supporting its employees, which in turn enables them to provide excellent service to customers and communities.

Key Takeaways:

  • California Water Service Group has been named a Great Place to Work by the Great Place to Work Institute for the ninth consecutive year, based solely on feedback from full-time employees.
  • The company's certification process includes a Culture Audit and a Trust Index, which are compared to other top U.S. workplaces.
  • The company has implemented new programs to enhance engagement with team members, including increased communications, in-person events, and a newly implemented at-risk pay program.
  • The at-risk pay program allows participating employees to share financially in the company's success when certain performance metrics, such as safety, water quality, and customer service, are met.
  • Martin A. Kropelnicki, Chairman and CEO of California Water Service Group, attributes the company's success to its focus on supporting its employees.

Statistics:

  • 9 years in a row California Water Service Group has been a Great Place to Work, as recognized by the Great Place to Work Institute.
  • Over 2 million people are served by the company through its regulated subsidiaries and utility holding company.
  • The company has 1,200+ employees who live by a set of strong core values and share a commitment to protecting the planet, caring for people, and operating with integrity.

Sources:

  • Globe Newswire, Aug. 29, 2024
  • Great Place to Work Institute
  • California Water Service Group Annual Report
  • Newsweek (for citation on "America's Most Responsible Companies" and "World's Most Trustworthy Companies")

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