Supplier No. 2 PolySource | Best Places to Work 2025

PolySource is a consistently good place to work: The company has appeared on four previous Best Places to Work lists, taking the top spot in 2017, 2019, 2021 (supplier category) and 2023 (supplier category).

The Overland Park, Kan.-based firm said it's an "exceptional workplace, primarily because of its people."

"We embrace humility. We prioritize honesty in our business practices and in our relationships with one another. Our strong work ethic drives us to hustle, while also ensuring we have fun and enjoy collaborating with our colleagues. We uphold high moral and ethical standards and show respect for one another. We promote employee empowerment and encourage self-initiative," the company said.

PolySource's strategy to recruit and retain a diverse workforce starts with its core values: "We hire for core values and train for skill. Through each department, our leadership team evaluates the opportunity for diversity in each hire in order to bring a balanced and broad perspective to each team and to the company that will drive more effective and successful teams and a better work environment."

Generation Z employees collaborate with the older generations to learn from one another.

"We recognize that Generation Z offers an incredible skill set to our company in many ways, including adoption of technology and a natural continuous improvement. We want Generation Z in each department or interacting daily in each department," the company said. "Retention has been natural for us because we immerse Gen Z in our culture, involving Gen Z in creating new initiatives both culturally and commercially, and allow Gen Z to work alongside our veteran employees."

To acknowledge and celebrate the hard work of its employees, PolySource sends companywide emails and arranges free food and coffee orders.

"We have a wall at our office dedicated to The Fixers Family where we have photos of each employee with their family. Additionally, we encourage our team to nominate a BIG (Begin in Gratitude) for colleagues who have gone above and beyond in assisting their teammates and customers," according to PolySource. "Being a part of The Fixers Family doesn't just mean celebrating the wins but being there for the challenges."

PolySource puts its money where its mouth is and supports employees in every step of their lives. The company offers fully paid maternity and paternity leave, and it pays 100 percent of medical, dental and vision premiums for employees and their dependents.

Team members can take advantage of the company's Florida home and free customized Nike sneakers for the NPE trade show. For each employee, PolySource donates $500 to the charity of their choice.

Local and field teams come together to relax and connect at the annual holiday party, which spans several days and includes volunteering, bowling, karaoke, caricature artist, shuffleboard and a variety of meals.

On a day-to-day basis, the office has a dedicated puzzle room called The Plastics Lounge, where employees can de-stress and step away from computer screens. The office is also stocked with snacks, drinks, cornhole boards, board games, golf practice equipment and a popcorn machine. Employees are treated to free coffee on Fancy Coffee Fridays.

Feedback from employee engagement surveys have resulted in increased communication regarding key company event plans, expectations, benefit options, training and development, and continuous improvement in automation.

"Our company strives to meet our employees in each step of their lives, understanding that the more we can align your skills, your passion and your job, the more fulfilled and empowered you will be," the company said. "Ultimately, we want you to go home and be a better person to your friends and family because you are a part of PolySource."

Suppliers No. 2 PolySource | Best Places to Work 2025