Ferguson: A Next Gen Workplace
About Ferguson
COMPANY SIZE:
Publicly Traded Large Enterprise (1000+ employees)
INDUSTRY:
Supply Chain & Logistics
Ferguson raises the bar for industry standards as the top-rated wholesale supplier of commercial and residential plumbing supplies. However, this expertise goes beyond plumbing. Ferguson is a diverse distributor that spans multiple businesses including HVAC/R, waterworks and industrial. In the past 68 years, Ferguson has grown from a local distributor to a $22.8 billion dollar company with more than 1,600 locations and over 31,000 associates in North America. Their associates provide expert advice and a range of products and services which customers want to improve their construction, renovation and maintenance projects. Providing world-class customer service is a cultural belief that is demonstrated every day through Ferguson's expansive product selection backed by our knowledgeable associates.
Visit Ferguson's Career page here.
Visit Ferguson's Career page here.
Why Ferguson Is a Next Gen Workplace
Ferguson stands by the saying, "If we make our associates happy, they'll make our customers happy." This makes Ferguson an excellent company to work for because it points to their approach to doing business: focusing on associate and customer relationships. Ferguson provides training programs, internships and opportunities for experienced professionals. Ferguson recruits and retains the best and brightest associates in the industry—those who value teamwork, embrace innovation and thrive in a fast-paced, challenging environment. Ferguson builds long-lasting partnerships with customers and neighbors in need, providing more than just a product or a donation. Ferguson's success would not be possible without the tradition of nurturing talent, empowering associates to give their best to our customers and their communities.
The Makings of a Next Gen Workplace
What is a Next Gen workplace? The Top 100 Next Gen Workplaces are comprised of organizations that are building standout workplaces for the next generation of talent, informed by extensive data collected by RippleMatch on what Generation Z values in a workplace. These companies are investing in the programs, benefits, and cultures that enable their people to thrive personally and professionally. Each company featured as a Next Gen Workplace filled out a detailed application about their organizations and were among the top scoring applicants.
Key Attributes of Next Gen Workplaces
Learning & Development
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Next Gen Workplaces are committed to nurturing and growing the careers of their employees, and that includes entry-level talent. Many of the companies featured in this list offer robust internship programs, structured mentorship opportunities, internal training, executive speaker series, and clear paths for upward mobility.
Company Culture & Well-being
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Companies selected as Next Gen Workplaces are investing in cultures that are inclusive and supportive of all employees. These organizations often offer standout benefits that empower employees to bring their full selves to work such as mental health and flexible work options, in addition to fostering strong communities internally.
Financial Security & Benefits
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Companies that qualify as Next Gen Workplaces understand the importance of financial security and competitive compensation. The organizations that made it into The Next Gen 100 offer standout financial benefits, including examples such as 401(k) plans, employer-subsidized healthcare plans, financial planning, bonuses, and more.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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Next Gen Workplaces are committed to moving the needle on D&I and are taking actionable steps to increase representation. The companies included are making long-term investments in D&I such as diversity-focused partnerships, building relationships with HBCUs & HSIs, leveraging technology, providing resources for ERGs, and having dedicated D&I team members.
Congratulations to the companies that made it onto the Top 100 list of Next Gen Workplaces!
See which organizations made the entire Next Gen 100 list below.