RS ranked #65 among the Top 100 North
American companies recognized for creating exceptional,
people-first workplaces with positive and inspiring
cultures.
FORT
WORTH, Texas, June 20,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- RS, a trading brand of RS Group
plc (LSE: RS1), a digitally enabled global distributor of product
and service solutions for industrial customers, has earned a 2024
North American Inspiring Workplaces Award for putting people first
in terms of culture and purpose, leadership, wellbeing, DEI,
communications, and the employee experience.
The North American Inspiring Workplaces Awards annually
recognize and celebrate organizations of all sizes and industries
for creating exceptional, people-first workplaces with positive and
inspiring cultures that make employees feel like they belong. They
also rank the top 100 organizations based on the inputs of an
independent expert judging panel. This year, RS earned a ranking of
65.
The judges named inclusion as the strongest element of the RS
submission and said, "RS articulates an inspiring purpose and
appears to impressively weave DEI throughout every part of the
organization. The leadership philosophy emphasizing passion,
humility, trust, and active listening is well-developed, and their
approach to mental, physical, and financial wellbeing is truly
impressive, as is their commitment to DEI. This is an excellent
submission from a company clearly committed to their
employees."
"We are thrilled to be recognized as one of the best when it
comes to putting people first," said Katie
Cartwright, Vice President of People and Culture at RS.
"Creating and cultivating a positive and inspiring workplace
culture not only helps us show our people that we value them and
their contributions to our mission. It also boosts engagement,
morale, and productivity, helps us attract and retain top talent,
and drives our overall success. We pride ourselves on being an
industry leader in people and culture, and we're grateful to
everyone on our team for helping us create a culture that we can
all be proud to be a part of."
RS earned the 2024 North American Inspiring Workplaces Award and
#65 ranking based on its priorities, initiatives, and achievements
in six categories, including:
Culture and Purpose. RS prioritizes the well-being of
employees as individuals who extend beyond the confines of work and
aims to provide a genuine and open environment that welcomes
knowledge sharing and supports all employees' experiences.
Company-sponsored volunteering days give employees the time and
opportunity to give back to their communities.
Leadership. The RS leadership team works to inspire
employees by fostering passion, humility, and trust. RS values
diverse backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints and nurtures
growth through extensive training and development opportunities.
The company supports internal employee resource and engagement
groups that facilitate community outreach, host topical panel
discussions, and arrange guest speaker sessions for enrichment,
collaboration, and learning.
Wellbeing. RS empowers employees to bring their authentic
selves to work, and one of its central missions is to create a
space that actively supports mental, physical, and financial
well-being. The company also has ongoing wellness resources and
initiatives, including Mental Health First Aid training, an
Employee Assistance Program that provides access to professional
help, and complimentary access to the mindfulness app Calm.
DEI. As part of RS Group's strategic vision, the company
has set targets for a more diverse leadership and workforce and is
working towards having 40% of its leadership positions held by
women and 25% filled by individuals from ethnically diverse
backgrounds, amongst other targets. The company also supports
organized educational events around recognitions like Mental Health
Awareness Month, Pride Month, and Black History Month and fosters
employee resource groups, including Bloomers for early career
employees, SPECTRUM for LGBTQ+ employees, Elevate for women
employees, and EmbRACE for employees with diverse ethnicities,
races, and cultures.
Communications. RS communication efforts center around
connecting and engaging employees by helping them understand their
role in the larger RS Group strategy — whether they work in
the corporate office, warehouse, or their home office — and
are shared through a variety of platforms, including email, digital
screens, team talks, and town halls.
The Employee Experience. Culture and purpose are strongly
related to the employee experience at RS, and the company leverages
tools including various leadership styles, transparent
communications, professional growth and development opportunities,
and rewards and recognition to help foster a culture of inclusivity
and belonging.
"We're extremely proud of the cultural growth we've fostered,
and we look forward to continuing the efforts recognized by this
award," said Katie Cartwright. "We
are committed to maintaining and advancing our people-first
initiatives, further enhancing our inclusive culture, and driving
positive change."
To learn more about RS, visit the links below. For more
information about the North American Inspiring Workplace Awards,
visit https://www.inspiring-workplaces.com/awards/northamerica.
About RS in the Americas
In the Americas
region, RS stocks more than 250,000 industrial and
electronic products from more than 700 trusted
suppliers. These solutions cover categories extending from
automation and control equipment to interconnect, passive, active,
and electromechanical components and include more than 80,000
high-quality, competitively priced RS PRO products.
For more information, please visit https://us.rs-online.com
or connect with us via social media on
Facebook, X (Twitter),
LinkedIn, and YouTube.
About RS Group
RS Group plc is a digitally enabled
global distributor of product and service solutions for industrial
customers. We help 1.1 million customers across the world satisfy
their maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) needs safely and
sustainably. We stock more than 750,000 industrial and associated
electronic products sourced from over 2,500 leading suppliers,
enhancing customer experience, driving operational excellence and
simplifying the supply chain at every step.
Through our great people and increased use of technology, we
provide industrial MRO solutions that seamlessly combine services,
products, and digital — essential for the successful running of our
customers' businesses. Operating sustainably through efficient,
physical processes and digital infrastructure, the way we support
our customers forms part of our ongoing purpose to make amazing
happen for a better world.
RS Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange with stock
ticker RS1 and in the year ended 31 March 2024 reported
revenue of £2,942 million.
For more information, please visit https://www.rsgroup.com/ or
connect with us on LinkedIn or X (Twitter).
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Image Caption:
Korey Lopez, RS
Director of Compensation and Benefits – Americas (left), and
Courtney Zehnder, RS Employer Branding
Specialist – Americas (right) at the North American Inspiring
Workplace Awards celebration in Chicago, Wednesday,
June 18, 2024.
Editorial Contact & Media Inquiries:
Erica Goode, RS Director of Marketing – U.S. and
Canada
Erica.Goode@rsgroup.com
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