Access: A Great Place to Work

You know what’s great? Being great! That’s why we’re excited to announce that Access has been officially certified as a Great Place to Work™. This means that 96% of our team members say "Access is a great place to work.”  Getting Great Place to Work certified is more than just badges and bragging rights to us. It means that we are a company that puts our people first.

Over the past couple of years, like many in the hospitality industry, we had to reimagine ways to adjust to the changes and unprecedented growth. We recognize the additional pressure this has placed on our team and, as a result, established one of our main initiatives around creating an atmosphere that they would think of as a great place to work.

Culture and team engagement have always been a top priority for Access.  Our greatest asset is our team, and cultivating a culture that provides for individual growth opportunities, fosters open communication, celebrates diversity, and recognizes excellent work and tenure is paramount to our success. The overwhelming response from the anonymous employee survey is that we are doing something right. We ranked the highest in the following focus areas: Justice, Hospitality, Camaraderie, Intimacy, and Leadership Behavior.  Some of the statements that we scored highest on were:

• When you join the company you are made to feel welcome

• People here are treated fairly regardless of their race, gender or sexual orientation

• I’m proud to tell others I work here

• People care about each other here

• When I look at what we accomplish, I feel a sense of pride.

So, how do we do it? Here are a few of the things we're doing right:

• We put our people first. We believe that our team members are our most important asset, and we're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported.

• We foster a culture of open communication and collaboration. We believe that the best ideas come from everyone, and we encourage our team members to share their thoughts and ideas freely.

• We celebrate diversity and inclusion. We believe that everyone has something unique to offer, and we're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and respected.

• We focus on delivering shared experiences to our clients through our values of Imaging First, Demanding Integrity, Embodying Excellence, Always Collaborating, and being Service-Obsessed, realizing this comes from within and starts with a team and leadership that embodies these values.

• The company's growth has also allowed us to offer increased perks and benefits, competitive compensation packages, floating holidays and volunteer hours, growth opportunities, additional resources, and rewards and recognition, all of which were noted by the team as important focus areas.

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We're not perfect, and we aren't going to stop here. This accomplishment is a checkpoint for us.  We're grateful to our team members for their feedback and support, and we're committed to continuing to make Access a great place to work, as we continue to grow and evolve as a company.

Here's what our team is saying about Access:

“I love how even though this is a national brand there is a feeling of being small and connected.”

“They really make you feel like a valuable part of the team through verbal and award recognition. It truly means a great deal to me.”

“Culture is not just a buzzword or a recruiting tool, it is truly a pillar for what has been created here - it makes you proud to represent the brand. Even when things are uncertain or there are changes to how we operate, I never feel like I can't give my insight or input and I know my opinion is valued.”

“I truly see the investment Access puts into making sure their employees feel comfortable, welcomed and valued.”

“The collaboration, open communication and desire to make it a fun environment while reaching the highest level of professionalism and client engagement.”