A family-driven culture is an emphasis for M. Holland Co. One of the most unique benefits for a Best Places to Work company is not only paid maternity leave (eight weeks) but also paternity leave (two weeks) and grandparental leave (one week).
"Over the last 70-plus years, we have grown well beyond the Holland family to over 400 employees — or Mployees, as we say — yet maintain the sense of family through empathy and open communication," the resin distributor said. Its executive leadership team members "exemplify the company's core values of integrity, honesty, loyalty, trust, work ethic, character, passion and respect."
Two new employee resource groups are the Newbies, which includes 80-plus new hires who meet to discuss work and seasonal topics, and Parents and Caregivers, which offers an inclusive space to support one another through shared experiences.
The Northbrook, Ill.-based company also emphasizes overall health and well-being, with access to apps for mental health support and meditation tools.
"While M. Holland is always evolving," the company said, "we're still true to the company we've always been."
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