GVEC named Best Place to Work by Glassdoor

GVEC, a cooperative that provides reliable and affordable electricity, internet, HVAC, solar and battery storage, and electrician services is proud to announce that it has been named a winner of the Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award – Best Places to Work 2024 – ranking #10 out of 50 chosen for this award in the Small to Medium U.S. Business category!

Glassdoor is one of the largest job recruiting sites with thousands of small- to medium-sized companies utilizing their site. This award is based on the reviews made by GVEC employees about their job, work environment and GVEC over the past year.

“Worklife is rapidly changing, and professionals are turning to Glassdoor to share their experiences about working for some of the most competitive employers in the world,” said Christian Sutherland-Wong, Glassdoor Chief Executive Officer.

“The Best Places to Work award is a stark reminder of the power of Glassdoor, from arming professionals with career insights and real-time conversations about all things work and life, to providing employers with feedback to improve. Glassdoor has evolved to make sure that transparency isn’t a fad, but rather, a foundational component in the future of work.”

When employees submit reviews about their employer on Glassdoor, they are asked to share their opinions on some of the best reasons to work for their employer (pros), any downsides (cons) and are encouraged to provide advice to management.

In addition, employees are asked to rate how satisfied they are with their employer overall, rate their CEO and key workplace attributes including career opportunities, compensation and benefits, culture and values, diversity and inclusion, senior management and work-life balance. Employees are also asked whether they would recommend their employer to a friend and whether they believe their employer’s six-month business outlook is positive, negative or if they have no opinion.

Being honored as one of the Best Places to Work 2024 organizations reflects the employees of GVEC’s strong dedication to serving the members, communities and the cooperative.

“I am so proud of this team of professionals who stay true to exceeding expectations and holding each other accountable to deliver more for our membership, our customers and to each other as fellow team members,” GVEC General Manager and CEO Darren Schauer said of receiving the award.

With a rich heritage and a focus on the future, GVEC considers the impact its work has on others and remains steadfast in its mission of empowering the people and communities they serve. Compensation, benefits, employee development, equipment and hospitable working conditions are some of the factors that drive GVEC to be a fair and attractive employer in the area.

“Our staff and directors invest significant time and resources into understanding the needs and wants of a progressive workforce. Ultimately, our goal is to recruit and retain people with the right mindset – these folks are engaged, highly skilled and motivated to do the right thing,” said Schauer.

"On behalf of the employees, I am pleased to receive this recognition from Glassdoor, which reflects our ongoing commitment to open communication with each other and the community.”

GVEC is a progressive cooperative focused on delivering products and services that empower the people and communities in South Central Texas. A trusted, local partner since 1938, today GVEC provides dependable electricity, high-speed internet, and beyond the meter services like AC/heating, solar and battery storage solutions, and electrician services.

The Cooperative proudly serves over 120,000 consumers in surrounding areas through five customer service locations in Cuero, Gonzales, La Vernia, Schertz and Seguin.