We were recently announced as a finalist in the 2021 Houston Business Journal Best Places to Work Awards and couldn’t be more excited! This is our second year in a row to be recognized for this award. The final rankings will be announced at an in-person event on November 4th. For a full list of finalists, click here.  Congrats to everyone that was recognized! 

To be considered, our employees were asked to fill out a confidential survey online. Employees evaluated their company in areas such as goals and leadership, communication and support, advancement opportunity and skill development, recognition and compensation, tolerance and flexibility, and embracing innovation and ideas.  

While the survey is confidential and we don’t have access to the results, we do have an indication of what areas our employees value. It's interesting to see a slight shift in values and priorities from last year to this year. Last year we started the year pre-pandemic and were adjusting to the “new” normal. This year, we have been immersed in the “new” normal longer than expected so certain values now hold more weight.  

2020 Top Values

Shared values 
Flexibility and personal accountability  
Benefits and rewards 
Giving back  
Personal growth

2021 Top Values

Flexibility  
Transparency  
Collaboration 

Flexibility, which was on the list last year, now has more even more importance since a lot of us are still working in a remote environment and there is still a lot of uncertainty with events going on in the world. Transparency and collaboration are new. Both of these reflect the changing times. Now that we are remote, open communication and visibility into company initiatives carry more weight. Staying transparent and keeping people informed about company health offers comfort and reassurance in unsure times. The same goes for collaboration. Keeping lines of communication open and finding new ways to work together, staying connected, and continuing to be productive is vital in our new working environment. Not only are these areas more valued, but our team has proven to make a seamless transition and be successful in these areas.  

For more on our company and culture, check out the following blogs: 

• Veritas Named One of Consulting Firm's 2021 Best Firms to Work For 
• Employee Spotlight Video Series: What Makes Veritas’s Culture Unique? 
• HBJ 2020 Best Places to Work Award 
• The Rise of the Culture Code 

How we do things in just as important as what we do. Check out of Culture Code to better understand our core values that guide and make Veritas the great firm it is. If you are interested in learning more about our culture or services, contact us to learn more or subscribe to our blog to stay connected!