First Supply Wins 2024 Top Workplaces Industry Award

7/10/2024

La Crosse, WI – First Supply announced today that it is a 2024 Top Workplaces for Distribution winner. Energage, a purpose-driven organization that builds and brands employers of choice, determines the awards. The Top Workplaces program has a 17-year history of surveying and celebrating people-first organizations nationally and across 60 regional markets.

Top Workplaces Industry awards celebrate organizations that have built people-first workplace cultures within their sector. These awards are based on feedback from a research-backed employee engagement survey, marking the winners as employers of choice for those seeking employment in the industry.

"In today’s dynamic landscape, recruiting top talent is a unique challenge,” shared Katie Poehling Seymour, President & CEO at First Supply. “We recognize the shifting demands of the workforce and are adapting to attract the best individuals. For over 125 years, we’ve built our reputation as a family-owned business that prioritizes people. As we expand into new markets and refine our operations, we understand the crucial role of fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. Now more than ever, we are committed to fostering a culture of creativity and collaboration, where every voice is valued."

"This recognition is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our entire team,” said Tammy Spialek, First Supply Director of Human Resources. “We believe that engagement is key to our success, and we are committed to continuing to create a positive and dynamic environment for our employees. Over the past year, First Supply has implemented several initiatives aimed at boosting engagement, including cross-functional communication sessions, building upgrades, as well as training and development programs. These efforts have not only enhanced satisfaction and productivity but have also strengthened the organization’s culture of empowerment and collaboration.”

“Earning a Top Workplaces award is a badge of honor for companies, especially because it comes authentically from their employees,” said Eric Rubino, Energage CEO. “That's something to be proud of. In today's market, leaders must ensure they’re allowing employees to have a voice and be heard. That's paramount. Top Workplaces do this, and it pays dividends.”

ORGANIZATION EARNS NATIONAL RECOGNITION AS AN EMPLOYER OF CHOICE

About First Supply
Established in La Crosse, WI, First Supply is the largest Wisconsin-based wholesaler, with 52 upper Midwest locations, including 28 First Supply distribution branches, 5 First Waterworks branches, 1 Central Distribution Center, 14 Gerhard’s Kitchen, Bath and Lighting Stores, and 4 Kohler Signature Stores by First Supply. Founded in 1897, First Supply is a 5th-generation, family-owned, single-source provider employing over 650 people and offering HVAC, builder, plumbing, lighting, waterworks, industrial PVF, pump, well, and septic supplies.

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About Energage
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Energage is a purpose-driven company that helps organizations turn employee feedback into useful business intelligence and credible employer recognition through Top Workplaces. Built on 18 years of culture research and the results from 27 million employees surveyed across more than 70,000 organizations, Energage delivers the most accurate competitive benchmark available. With access to a unique combination of patented analytic tools and expert guidance, Energage customers lead the competition with an engaged workforce and an opportunity to gain recognition for their people-first approach to culture. For more information or to nominate your organization, visit energage.com or topworkplaces.com.