In their own words: ‘I love the family culture’

Arrow Exterminators' national headquarters is  in Atlanta.

Credit: Phil Skinner

Credit: Phil Skinner

Arrow Exterminators' national headquarters is in Atlanta.

Nearly 3,000 companies were nominated or asked to participate in the 2020 Top Workplaces contest by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and its partner, Energage. Employees across the metro area responded to print and online solicitations that began appearing in September. 

Using survey results, a list of 150 workplaces was compiled, consisting of 22 large companies (500 or more employees), 63 midsize companies (150-499 employees) and 65 small companies (149 or fewer employees). 

Here is what Arrow employees said about their company:

“Arrow Exterminators allows every team member the opportunity to work at the highest level. Hard work is rewarded. Training is unparalleled, and the owners truly care about each and every member of the Arrow family.”

“Arrow gives me the flexibility to balance my work and family.”

“Arrow provides great benefits and competitive pay.”

“Arrow is family. The commitment and the love this family blesses you with sticks with you. You want to come to work, do a good job, and make a difference.”

“I work with a great group of ladies and gentlemen that make me feel like I’m part of something much bigger than an employee for a company.”

“I get to come to work to a job I love.”

“I am allowed to contribute to a highly talented team. My input and ideas are respected. The family culture drives the business and gives us the flexibility to think, react, and handle issues as long as we can do it with a clear conscience.”

“I put my heart and soul into my job to make sure that everything I do is done to its maximum potential.”

“I am not micro-managed. Thank you.”

“I am in my 23rd year, and I love my job. Retirement is not in my vocabulary.”

“I love the family culture. I love being able to be creative in my role and make strategic decisions for the company.”

“I am part of an incredible organization that truly appreciates their employees. I love being part of a leadership team that coaches, mentors, and develops others to unlock their full potential.”

“I am treated like I matter every day, and my peers are genuine and sincere. When I come to work, I feel like I am going to see family.”

“I am treated with respect and shown that my presence here matters.”

“I am truly creating a safer and healthy environment for customers daily.”

“I am trusted to make decisions.”

“I believe I make a difference.”

“I have always felt appreciated and at home here.”

“I have been allowed to manage people the way I would like to be managed within the structure of the company.”

“I have the ability to be creative, informative, and help our company grow and flourish.”

“I have the greatest team and the most positive and encouraging management.”

“I know Arrow cares about me.”

“There are always opportunities to be trained in something new, and I love that training isn’t treated as an afterthought.”

“It’s the best place to work hands down. My co-workers are my family.”

“I love the work I’m doing and the people I’m doing it with.”

“I don’t dread coming into work. I get up and look forward to my day every day.”

“I look forward to going to work every day because it doesn’t feel like a job. It feels like a happy home filled with positive energy and support. We have fun while challenging ourselves to consistently improve …”

“I am entrusted to get my job done without a lot of hand-holding. I also love my job because I am given the flexibility to make a perfect work/life balance.”

“I believe in the leadership and the values that we share as a company.”

“I look forward to my days at work.”

“I do well, and my achievements are recognized.”

“I enjoy coming to work. I am constantly surprised by the motivational perks we receive.”

“I am part of something great.”

“I am able to go to work every day and love what I do.”

“I am able to interact with amazing people each day, both customers and team members.”

“I am able to help others succeed in their jobs.”

“I am able to grow and learn from my teammates and manager.”

“The perks of the position outweigh the stress.”

“Our leaders care, and it shows.”

“Every day, I look forward to working with 2,070 team members.”