« Full Profile of Stanley
Does your company offer child care on the premises?
No.
Does your company offer commuting benefits?
Yes, our commuter program helps employees save money by allowing them to set aside a portion of their paycheck before taxes are deducted and use it to pay their eligible commuting and parking expenses.
What is your telecommuting policy?
We promote a work-life balance, which means that if an employee needs to adjust their schedule due to the demands of home and work life, then we will do our best to support it.
What flexible job opportunities does your company support?
Stanley employees have boundless opportunities to have a career at the company, not just a job. We encourage employees to gain experience in a number of positions and to seek out advancement opportunities. Last year, more than 300 employees were promoted or transferred within the company.
What kind of educational training does your company provide? Do you offer tuition reimbursement?
Stanley offers $5,250 per year in tuition reimbursement to qualified employees in pursuit of advanced education. We are also dedicated to providing quality training programs that reflect the needs and changing responsibilities of our employees. This commitment is reflected in the comprehensive array of both formal and informal training and development courses that we offer, including supervisor training, program manager training and customer service training, to name a few. We also recently launched an online learning initiative called Stanley University, which offers courses in a wide variety of subject matter—from highly technical topics to software application instruction, business skills development and personal development.
What kind of skills do you look for in an employee?
We seek candidates who show that they will be committed to our customers’ missions by demonstrating similar dedication in their career and life experiences, as well as those candidates who will continually challenge themselves and their colleagues to provide the best solutions for our customers and who take pride in the work that they do.
Why should people work for your company?
Stanley is a fast-growth company that is dedicated to our employees. As a testament to the unique culture Stanley fosters, we were recognized by Fortune magazine as one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" in both 2008 and 2007. We believe that our culture-related efforts, including employee ownership, growth opportunities, professional development, employee-focused offerings and the support we offer our communities contribute directly to the ongoing success of our company. They, and our employees, are what make Stanley a great place to work!
Are you hiring or do you plan to hire this year?
Yes, we are hiring for a number of open positions. Interested candidates can view our current job openings by visiting the <a href="http://www.stanleyassociates.com/careers/index.asp">careers page</a> on our Web site.
Does your company offer any unique benefits or perks? (i.e. gym memberships, free lunch, your birthday off)
Stanley offers a number of unique benefits to our employees, including a commuter benefit, company-sponsored golf tournaments, holiday parties and picnics, corporate discounts for employees, an employee assistance program, an employee stock ownership plan, free health and dental care programs, health club reimbursement and tuition assistance.
What kinds of philanthropic programs or volunteer activities does your company participate in or provide?
Stanley is proud to have a unique, employee-centric culture that is strengthened by employees who feel connected to their communities. With this in mind, we maintain a number of programs and professional affiliations to allow employees to support their communities and charitable interests.
The Stanley Volunteer Program (SVP) formalizes the company’s support of employee volunteerism and provides all employees, who are also active volunteers with non-profit community-service organizations, the opportunity to apply for cash grants. The program recognizes the volunteer efforts of employees who give up their personal time for the betterment of our communities and enlist the help of fellow employees for support.
In addition to the SVP, Stanley supports numerous community and customer-sponsored events that improve, enhance, and/or support the communities in which we live and work. Examples of organizations supported include the American Red Cross; Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation National Race for the Cure; and American Diabetes Association's Tour de Cure. In addition, we sponsor monthly lunches for the homeless, holiday gift drives companywide, and charity golf tournaments.
What are your company's demographics (age, gender, race)?
We are 56 percent male, 44 percent female and 35 percent minority.
