When Gregory Roberts first joined CPI OpenFox, he encountered something unexpected.
Having worked at a couple of Fortune 500 companies before joining CPI, the program manager was surprised to be surrounded by such welcoming people and receive acknowledgement from the leadership team.
“I remember coming home and telling my wife that I couldn’t believe how valued and important I felt, and I even remarked on how unusual it was to be around such friendly people,” Roberts recalled.
It’s been nearly nine years since Roberts first joined the team, and that feeling of belonging is still there. With two promotions behind him, he now has the chance to give new hires the same warm welcome he received.
While a positive culture can influence peer-to-peer connections, it also has the potential to impact people’s personal lives. When Monica Valadez started working at MoLo Solutions, she was initially struck by employees’ sense of enthusiasm, accountability — and support.
After the death of a family member, Valadez’s manager was understanding and accommodative, and the team even sent her flowers to express their sympathy.
“It made the time spent with my family that much more meaningful and gave me peace of mind while I was away,” Valadez said.
As she has grown during her three years at the company, she has developed many skills and been empowered to be her best self; an achievement she aims to inspire in her direct reports.
For Roberts, Valadez and Sarah Hussain, senior product manager of deposit products at Alliant Credit Union, a positive company culture has led to valuable connections and impactful growth opportunities. And luckily for job seekers, all of these companies are hiring. Discover what makes each organization unique, and check out their open roles.
MoLo Solutions’ third-party logistics platform connects product shippers with truck drivers.
Think back to your early days on the job. What surprised you or stood out to you most about MoLo Solutions’ culture?
What stood out to me the most about the company’s culture was the sense of energy and accountability. When I initially interviewed with MoLo, the office was absolutely buzzing, and I was glad to see that energy was the same when I was hired. It was inspiring to see people who were dedicated to and passionate about their jobs, the drivers and carriers they work with, their customers and their coworkers. Everyone genuinely wanted to see you succeed and grow, and all you had to do was apply yourself and get comfortable with being uncomfortable.
Everyone genuinely wanted to see you succeed and grow, and all you had to do was apply yourself.”
It was also refreshing to be in a room full of people who were accountable, stuck to their promises and demonstrated the company’s values. For example, MoLo emphasizes valuing our people. When I experienced a death in my family, my manager was so accommodating and understanding, and my team even sent me flowers. It made the time spent with my family that much more meaningful and gave me peace of mind while I was away.
How long have you been with the company, and what professional growth have you seen in that time?
During my three years at MoLo, I’ve transitioned from being a carrier sales representative to a customer operations team lead. Now, I can think five steps ahead, my self-confidence has increased and I’ve sharpened my communication, analytical and public-speaking skills. Now, I can communicate on customer calls without fear. Working here has pushed me to be the best I can be and, as a leader, I aim to provide that same opportunity to the rest of my team.
CPI OpenFox develops software solutions for use by local, state and federal law enforcement departments.
Think back to your early days on the job. What surprised you or stood out to you most about the culture at CPI OpenFox?
Having worked for two Fortune 500 companies prior to starting with CPI, I was shocked by how friendly everyone was and how often the leadership team asked for my opinion on business matters. I had become accustomed to the revolving doors of personnel at larger companies, so the fact that so many CPI employees were happy and welcoming was truly a pleasant surprise. As a way to pay it forward, I try my best to show new hires the same attitude I received when I first joined the company.
I was shocked by how friendly everyone was and how often the leadership team asked for my opinion on business matters.”
How long have you been with the company, and what professional growth have you seen in that time?
I’ve been with CPI for almost nine years now. I was hired as a project manager and have since been promoted to senior project manager and now program manager.
Being the longest-tenured member of the project management department, I’ve had the opportunity to interview each new hire, including my director. Prior to joining CPI, I had never been involved in the hiring process, and doing so has allowed me to have a voice in acquiring the right kind of talent. I know what kind of personality traits and skills are needed to be successful in this job and industry, so it’s been awesome to interview candidates and make hiring recommendations. Good people find other good people to be around, and CPI has a ton of good people doing great work.
Alliant Credit Union offers a range of digital banking services.
Think back to your early days on the job. What surprised you or stood out to you most about Alliant Credit Union’s culture?
One of the early memories I have of Alliant and its culture is the people, the collaboration and the opportunities to take on new challenges. For instance, I was asked to lead a project and was able to quickly pull in the right people to improve a process for both our internal teams and our customers. I was impressed by everyone’s commitment to doing quality work, embracing change and bringing our values to life. It’s truly rewarding to contribute to an organization that encourages teamwork and focuses on creating a great customer experience.
I was impressed by everyone’s commitment to doing quality work, embracing change and bringing our values to life.”
How long have you been with the company, and what professional growth have you seen in that time?
Since I joined Alliant in 2016, I’ve had the opportunity to enhance my product-management, communication and leadership skills. I was lucky to have a mentor who coached me and challenged me to take the lead on projects. Having that support allowed me to learn about the business, understand the industry and gain the knowledge needed to support customers.
I’ve also learned the importance of setting small, attainable goals — both personally and professionally — while taking time to celebrate the success of achieving them. Once you celebrate the smaller wins, you’ll be motivated to work on reaching your next goal, making the journey much more fulfilling.
