Investing In People
W. Rogers Company understands that a successful company must invest in its employees. When Warren Rogers became CEO in 1992, he implemented programs that enhanced employee retention and satisfaction.
His management style and innovative practices grew out of a personal desire to continue what founder William "Jolly" Rogers started by creating a company that people want to work for as well as a company that maintains a standard of excellence. When new projects begin, W. Rogers Company routinely hires employees from the local workforce, who compliment a core of experienced W. Rogers Company employees. Hiring local talent helps the company become an integral part of the communities that it serves, which is important to W. Rogers Company.
The W. Rogers Company mission statement exemplifies the culture and values the company maintains, "...will always endeavor to employ persons of good character, expect a high level of performance, require a commitment to safety and provide compensation based on merit...we commit our company to the highest level of quality, the pursuit of safe work conditions and the satisfaction of our clients."
W. Rogers Company's innovative management practices and commitment to creating an effective workplace are proof that investing in employees is a valuable and successful business model-turnover is low, safety is a priority, employees are valued and compensated fairly for their work, and business is thriving.
Success of the company business model is attained through the following innovative programs: adoption of an Employee Care Program, condensed work week for construction teams, ongoing development of Key Employee Program (KEP) and a revolutionary corporate safety program.