Team 1 Plastics, an injection molder for the transportation industry in Albion, Mich., made the Best Places to Work list in 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2016, 2015 and 2014.
What is its secret? Maybe it's the strong emphasis on work-life balance and the approach of "do what you need to do and we'll figure it out later." Or the focus on health and well-being, with a quarterly drawing for PTO for participating in the company's wellness program, step challenges and gift card winners. Or its prominence in the community with many local charity donations. Or fun company parties with giveaways.
But there's not one specific thing that stands out. Instead, it's a combination of many: "When we asked our team ... what the best thing about Team 1 is this year, we heard: a relaxed environment, open-door policy, the culture of everybody getting along, a flexible schedule, lots of automation, sense of job security, training, pay, ownership, and training and reimbursement opportunities," the company said.
Best Places to Work 2023: Find and read about more of our winners here