NFI Industries: A Next Gen Workplace
About NFI Industries
COMPANY SIZE:
Privately Held Large Enterprise (1000+ employees)
INDUSTRY:
Supply Chain & Logistics
Privately held by the Brown family since its inception in 1932, NFI generates more than $3 billion in annual revenue and employs over 16,000 associates. NFI is a leading international third party logistics provider with customers ranging from Fortune 100 companies to small businesses. NFI prides themselves on delivering completely customized supply chain solutions no matter the industry.
Visit NFI Industries' Career page here.
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Why NFI Industries Is a Next Gen Workplace
NFI is focused on attracting, retaining, and developing the next generation of leaders that will support their fast growing business. By prioritizing internal development and promotions, NFI continues to open doors for entry level talent to launch and grow their careers. That talent, along with the larger employee population, is encouraged to take advantage of NFI’s employee-centered offerings like leadership training, development programs, D&I initiatives, and community outreach opportunities. Moreover, the company's investment in entry level intern and trainee programs allows the next generation to gain rotational job experience across different areas of NFI’s supply chain business, positioning them for diverse career advancement opportunities within the company. With values like integrity, social responsibility, teamwork, and family, NFI is aligned with Gen Z's mindset and is eager to continue building a culture where they can thrive.
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.