Last week, Seattle Business Magazine hosted its annual event to honor the best places to work in Washington, and WTIA was the winner in the non-profit category.
Susan Sigl, President & CEO, accepting the WTIA's award for Best Places to work in Seattle in the non-profit category.
Since it’s our employees that make us great, we’ve included some of their thoughts below, as well as a video Seattle Business created for the event.
WTIA employees highlighted in event video created by Clatter & Din for Seattle Business Magazine. Smelly bosses! Temper tantrums! Massive egos!
Check out this hilarious video from the event, where employees talk about how NOT to make The 100 Best Companies to Work For list!
WTIA Staff - Jessica Cookson, Katie Douglas, Jamie Broe, Cara Stagg, Summer McGrady
We asked our staff, “Why is the WTIA a great place to work?” This is what they said:
Susan Sigl, President & CEO
WTIA is a great place to work because it attracts high quality people that make for a strong team working environment—these people are smart, driven, fun and cooperative.
WTIA Staff - Lew McMurran
Summer McGrady, Director of Marketing & Communications
The WTIA is a great place to work because it fosters a collaborative environment, where the entire team is empowered to contribute. Everyone here is passionate about their area of the business and is therefore, trusted to make the tough decisions when needed. It is a fun and fast paced place to work – high level strategy in the morning and rolling up our sleeve to get things done in the afternoon. This startup like culture keeps things challenging and rewarding.
WTIA Staff - David Kosciuk, accepting award for having one of the worst previous jobs. He used to have to buy his boss a rat everyday!
Jessica Cookson, Director of Business Development
I think the WTIA is a good place to work because of the freedom each of us has to make an impact. We aren’t micromanaged and are given the freedom to do what we need to do to get the job done. While all being individual performers, we are also able to come together as a team and collaborate on strategies for the company, new programs we want to do and assist each other when additional resources are needed for a project. We work hard and play hard together as a team and it is good to work for a place where everyone has the same drive.
Jamie Broe, Community Manager
The WTIA is a great place to work because you are given the freedom and power to run your part of the business. The staff supports each other and we are all empowered to make decisions. Because we have such a small staff we are given the opportunity to take on more responsibility, gain more experience, and further develop our skills for future endeavors.
Cara Stagg, Membership Development Manager
WTIA is a great place to work because here is where people come together to share, collaborate, educate, and network. WTIA is an innovative association where relationships and collaboration are inevitable on a daily basis. There is nothing better than working for something you believe in while bringing the technology community closer together.
WTIA Staff - Jamie Broe, Katie Douglas, Cara Stagg
Dave Kosciuk, Programs Manager
I really like the flexibility of the work schedule. I think meeting a number of different people at bunch of different companies can be somewhat exciting – especially at the C level. I appreciate the independence of my position. And if Drew or Susan reads this – I think the leadership is top notch around here!
Katie Douglas, Marketing & Event Production Manager
W – is for Walking Distance. WTIA’s office is in about the perfect location! Downtown, but not so central that it takes 20 minutes to get into a parking garage or the salary of a CEO to afford it. Our team enjoys walking to the Olympic Sculpture Park or up to Pike Place market for lunch.
T - is for Technology Industry. In a time of employment uncertainty there is security in knowing that our organization supports a steadily growing and stable industry. Although all things and times change, I am confident that the technology industry will evolve with the times and continue to emerge and evolve as a leader in not only WA’s economy but globally.
I – is for Innovation. I am constantly amazed by the innovation and rapid advancement in the technology industry. Working for the WTIA gives me an inside view and access to some of the hottest technology innovations and entrepreneurs out there.
A – is for Attitude & Authority. My favorite aspect of working for the WTIA is office attitude and employee authority. With only 11 people on staff the WTIA has the attitude of a start-up – flexible, efficient and lean. Each individual has ownership over an area of the business and the authority to make decisions. This attitude and authority lead to a culture of accomplishment and high employee satisfaction.
Click here to read the full article on the WTIA in the Seattle Business Magazine.
