VASA Fitness is certified by Great Place To Work for the third year in a row.
The prestigious national distinction is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at VASA. This year, 74% of VASA employees said it’s a great place to work — 17 points higher than the average U.S. company. Additionally, 88% of employees said they could be themselves at work, 87% said they felt they could make a difference, 83% said VASA was a fun place to work and 81% of employees said their work had special meaning.
Great Place To Work is the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience and the leadership behaviors proven to deliver market-leading revenue, employee retention and increased innovation.
“We’re thrilled to become Great Place to Work-Certified for the third straight year because we consider the employee experience a top priority,” said Rich Nelsen, the CEO at VASA Fitness. “At VASA, we strive to uphold our values so we can have a meaningful and positive impact on team members and members every day and we’re extremely proud to be the only fitness company to receive certification.”
VASA Fitness aims to have a positive impact on the people and communities it serves, which includes members and employees. VASA instructors, trainers, front desk staff, and corporate team members create a welcoming environment of belonging so they and their members have a place to get healthy and strong, make friends, manage mental health challenges and live better lives. VASA’s focus is on bringing people together to create happy, healthy communities.
“Great Place To Work Certification is a highly coveted achievement that requires consistent and intentional dedication to the overall employee experience,” said Sarah Lewis-Kulin, the VP of global recognition at Great Place To Work. She emphasizes that certification is the sole official recognition earned by the real-time feedback of employees regarding their company culture. “By successfully earning this recognition, it is evident that VASA Fitness stands out as one of the top companies to work for, providing a great workplace environment for its employees.”
According to Great Place To Work research, job seekers are 4.5 times more likely to find a great boss at a certified great workplace. Additionally, employees at certified workplaces are 93% more likely to look forward to coming to work, and are twice as likely to be paid fairly, earn a fair share of the company’s profits and have a fair chance at promotion.
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