We are proud to announce we have been listed #3 Top Workplace in Minnesota by the StarTribune!
Top Workplaces recognizes companies with exceptional, people-first cultures. Winners are determined soley based on employee feedback evaluating factors such as alignment, effectiveness, connection, management, employee engagement, leadership, pay/benefits. Being among the Top 3 Small Businesses in Minnesota is a testament to the heart of Award Staffing, our people. We believe our culture is a commitment, an everyday promise to create a space where people feel supported, valued, and motivated to succeed. A complete list of selected organizations is available at https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-top-workplaces-list-ranking/601364269 and was also published in the StarTribune’s Top Workplaces special section on Sunday, June 15th.
Fostering an Exceptional Culture
A Top Workplace award is not just about metrics or performance; it’s about how employees feel about their work and the organization they represent. It’s about trust, collaboration, and purpose.
This recognition didn’t come from us. It came directly from the people that live and breathe our culture everyday. We are grateful for their dedication, they way they lead with integrity, and how they create a place where every role matters.
Great culture comes down to the small, consistent actions. It’s what we choose to do when no one’s looking. It’s how we respond to challenges and failures.
-Showing Up: Every person on our team makes the conscious decision to bring their best every day.
-Doing Hard Things: We value resilience and tackle challenges with a mindset of problem-solving and grit.
-Choosing Dignity Over Ease: Respect, kindness, and fairness always take precedence.
When work matters, it’s not just something you do; it becomes a part of who you are. At Award Staffing, we make sure our associates find purpose in their roles, whether they’re helping someone secure a meaningful position or enabling businesses to grow with the right talent.
This recognition affirms what we’ve always believed: when people feel their work matters, they give more than time-they give themselves. That generosity is scared.
Empowering Leadership Across the Board
This award belongs to the teams who go beyond what’s expected:
-Recruiters who care about matching candidates based on culture, not just qualifications.
-Sales professionals who listen more than they pitch and build trust through solutions.
-Onsite managers who dedicate time to walk the production floor and understand the real challenges their teams face daily.
-Support teams who build trust not with grand gestures, but with small consistent integrity.
Our team demonstrates that real leadership comes not solely from those at the top but from every touchpoint across the organization.
Thank You To Our Team
We are grateful to our internal team, our associates, and everyone who has ever trusted us with their career. To our clients who have partnered with us and businesses who open doors for our associates, thank you for your trust. We’re still on the climb, still learning, and still growing. Being a Top Workplace isn’t the goal. Being worthy of the people inside it- that’s the work.
Join our People-First Hiring Approach
Our hiring approach goes beyond filling positions. We develop customized staffing solutions based our your culture, business needs, and organization goals. By evaluating candidate skills, culture alignment, and purpose, we find the right fit for your team. Contact us to learn how prioriting culture drives results.
