THE GUNTER GROUP RANKS #3 IN THE SMALL COMPANY CATEGORY ON THE OREGON BUSINESS 100 BEST COMPANIES TO WORK FOR IN OREGON
The Gunter Group is excited to be recognized as #3 in the small company category on the Oregon Business ‘100 Best Companies to work For’ in Oregon. The company received the honor at the 23rd Annual 100 Best Companies celebration dinner on March 3 at the Oregon Convention Center. Upon receiving the award, Ashleigh Gunter, Partner, said, “It really is an honor and I am humbled, but the credit really goes to our entire team; they earned this.”
The event honors the top 100 companies to work for in Oregon, divided into three categories based on company size. The evening focused on recognizing the people that are essential for businesses to succeed – employees. The Top 100 ranking is based on confidential employee surveys with questions related to workplace satisfaction including benefits, management, trust, work environment, and career development. This year, over 235 companies and 10,730 employees participated in the survey.
As part of the survey, one of the consultants in The Gunter Group wrote the firm has “a high caliber of professionals who want nothing more than for all the team members to succeed and do what’s best for our clients.” Ralph Pero, a consultant with the firm, said “Mike and Ashleigh [Gunter] recognize and embrace the power of great people and empower the company to pursue a common culture driving collaboration and success.”
Over the past two years, The Gunter Group has not only been recognized as one of Oregon’s best employers, but has also earned high marks in employee engagement, ranking in the 92nd percentile of small businesses. We are proud of these achievements and continue to find innovative ways to create a positive and rewarding environment, while ensuring the best client delivery. Kimberly Darin, a consultant at the firm, said “I want to retire here- which is rare for a young person to say about a company.”
The Gunter Group is proud to be recognized as part of this group of outstanding companies, and especially honored to be on the list for the second consecutive year.
About The Gunter Group
The Gunter Group is a management consulting firm in Portland, Oregon, led by a team of experienced professionals with a track record of delivering practical consulting services. We provide operational and project-based consulting services that help our clients achieve tangible business results. We do this by pairing the deep experience with a “get things done” approach and energy from our associates. We are a results-oriented firm with experience across a number of industries including retail, healthcare, public sector, financial services, and manufacturing. Please visit www.guntergroup.com for more information.
THE GUNTER GROUP RECEIVES GREAT RESULTS 2ND YEAR IN A ROW ON THE GALLUP EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT SURVEY
The Gunter Group recently participated in the second annual Gallup Employee Engagement Survey. The results were very positive, which puts TGG in the 92nd percentile among small organizations that completed the survey. TGG ranked in the 99th percentile for overall satisfaction, reflecting the fact that our employees feel their input is valued and that we are committed to building a great team. After reviewing the summary results, Founding Partner, Mike Gunter said, “Our philosophy is that our team members come first. We could not be more proud of or happier about these results.”
In the 1990s Gallup did extensive research to identify obstacles that affect company growth and success. This led to their groundbreaking Employee Engagement Survey,which includes twelve workplace elements that impact organizational development. Gallup characterizes engaged employees as those that are “involved in, enthusiastic about and committed to their work.” Survey results consistently show that that a highly engaged workforce leads to improved employee retention, productivity and revenue.
According to Gallup’s June Monthly Report, only 31% of U.S. employees are truly engaged at work. These low numbers mean that employees are failing to develop and fully contribute at work. Maintaining an environment where employees feel engaged, rewarded and empowered is a priority for The Gunter Group. As The Gunter Group matures, we’re focused on maintaining a collaborative and rewarding environment where employees have a sense of autonomy and confidence in their work while feeling connected and supported within our team. This results in greater customer satisfaction and reinforces our commitment to building strong client relationships.
The Gunter Group is proud to receive such high results a 2nd year in a row on our overall employee engagement. This achievement along with being selected as one of the 2016 ‘100 Best Companies to work for in Oregon’, clearly differentiates The Gunter Group as an exemplary up and coming firm that strives to create an exceptional culture of talented employees who are committed to building success within our firm, our team and our clients.
About The Gunter Group
The Gunter Group is a management business consulting firm in Portland, Oregon, led by a team of experienced professionals with a track record of delivering practical consulting services. We provide operational and project-based consulting services that help our clients achieve tangible business results. We do this by pairing the deep experience with a “get things done” approach and energy from our associates. We are a results-oriented firm with experience across a number of industries including retail, healthcare, public sector, financial services, and manufacturing. Please visit www.guntergroup.com for more information.
THE GUNTER GROUP RANKS ON OREGON 100 BEST COMPANIES LIST AGAIN
The Gunter Group is excited to be recognized as one of the ‘100 Best Companies to Work for in Oregon’ for the second year in a row. Mike Gunter, Founding Partner, said “Our employees are the most important part of our company, and we could not be more proud of and happy with these results.” Upon hearing the news, our teammate Trisha Bowman added, “Working for The Gunter Group has elevated my career and life, I am so happy the company has been recognized as one of Oregon’s Best again!”
Each year Oregon Business Magazine compiles the list based on a survey that measures employee engagement, satisfaction and employer benefits. More than 235 companies and 10,730 employees participated in this year’s survey. The final placement results for the top 100 companies will be announced at the at the Oregon Business Magazine’s 100 Best dinner, to be held on March 3, 2016 at the Oregon Convention Center.
The Gunter Group is a management business consulting firm in Portland, Oregon, led by a team of experienced professionals with a track record of delivering practical consulting services. We provide operational and project-based consulting services that help our clients achieve tangible business results. We do this by pairing the deep experience with a “get things done” approach and energy from our associates. We are a results-oriented firm with experience across a number of industries including retail, healthcare, public sector, financial services, and manufacturing. Please visit www.guntergroup.com for more information.
THE GUNTER GROUP RECOGNIZED AT 100 BEST COMPANIES DINNER
The Gunter Group is pleased to be selected as one of the 2015 ‘100 Best Companies’ to work for in Oregon by Oregon Business. The 2015 list and rankings were unveiled at the 22nd Annual 100 Best Companiescelebration dinner on February 26th at the Oregon Convention Center. Matt Bader, a consultant at The Gunter Group who attended the event, expressed his gratitude. “It is such an honor to be on the list in our first year of participation. That said, I am not totally surprised. Being a part of this organization over the last three and a half years, I have always known that we were building something special. This award is external validation of what I have known for years.” Ashleigh Gunter, Partner, said “It was really exciting to spend the evening with Oregon’s best companies. It makes me so proud that our team believes we should be at the table with these amazing organizations!”
Five teammates representing The Gunter Group attended the dinner: Bader, Gunter, Tony Schweiss, Lindsey Swinehart and Ralph Pero. The event celebrates the top 100 companies to work for in Oregon, and the list is divided into three categories based on company size. The evening focused on recognizing the people that are essential for businesses to succeed – the employees. The Top 100 ranking is based on confidential employee surveys with questions related to workplace satisfaction including benefits, management, trust, work environment, and career development. This year, over 270 companies and 11,500 employees participated in the survey. The Gunter Group is thrilled to be recognized as part of this group of outstanding companies, and especially proud to be on the list in our first year of participation.
The Gunter Group is committed to creating a positive and rewarding environment for consultants interested in being part of a high caliber team of professionals. According to Schweiss, “What this award says about The Gunter Group in particular, is that our consultants find it rewarding and exciting to work with each other. We’re invested in our clients’ work and dedicated to helping each other succeed. Our dedication to excellence is the shared interest that aligns us with each other.”
THE GUNTER GROUP AWARDED OREGON BEST 100 COMPANIES HONORS
The Gunter Group is thrilled to be selected as one of the Oregon Business 100 Best Companies to work for in Oregon! This is an exciting recognition for us since over 270 companies were considered and 11,500 employees took part in the survey. On being selected Vivian Dhadli-Robinson said, “This is a great achievement for The Gunter Group. Even though by “industry standards,” we are still in the infancy stage of building our company, it definitely speaks well to the type of reputation we have built in the community already. I am really excited for what the future holds for the firm and for all of us who are lucky to be a part of it.”
When Founding Partner, Mike Gunter, started The Gunter Group in 2011, he wanted to create a unique consultancy grounded in building lasting relationships with clients and the local community. Maintaining good communication and consistently delivering practical, effective business solutions has enabled The Gunter Group to build strong and trusted long-term relationships with its clients. Mike said, “It is an honor and really humbling to be on this list of amazing companies. I know we have a great team, so it’s a testament to them.”
The Gunter Group is an emerging business consulting firm with offices in Portland and Bend, Oregon. We have a talented team of experienced professionals with deep experience across a number of different disciplines. We have set out to build a different firm where we leverage relationships to achieve great things in partnership with our clients.
The final placement results for the top 100 companies will be announced at the at the Oregon Business Magazine’s 100 Best dinner, to be held on February 26, 2015.