WHY WE THINK WE'RE A GREAT PLACE TO WORK

Nina Hale is one of the largest digital marketing agencies in the Midwest. Because we're employee-owned, our people are serious about getting it right every time. We put our people first, and place great importance on supporting employees, both professionally and personally. Our shared PTO policy allows employees to gift each other PTO days in situations where coworkers simply need more time for personal matters. One of the most significant things that Nina Hale offers is the employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), which makes the agency 100% employee-owned. The agency offers a three-year cliff-vesting schedule to ensure that employees don't have to wait years to benefit from this plan. Voices are heard, whether to celebrate a promotion or to register a complaint about fridge space. We celebrate each other's achievements both professionally (during our weekly recognition awards during the all-staff meeting) and personally (during our office-wide events like baby showers and bridal celebrations). To say our company culture is unique is an understatement, and we foster this spirit every chance we get. At least once a month we sponsor an all-company field trip or event to give employees the chance to unwind and get to know each other outside of work.

At iHire, we actively value transparency, collaboration, accountability, and inclusivity. Managers hold weekly or biweekly one-on-one meetings with staff, allowing for real-time feedback and fostering a sense of connection. We encourage collaboration across departments to swiftly adjust to changing conditions. And our focus on accountability has inspired our workforce to stay productive while working from home, a situation we adapted to virtually overnight, with the aid of monthly stipends and flexible scheduling options for employees.