The Power of Company Culture

Finding a job that matches your skills is important, but finding a company that shares your values is what truly makes a difference. A great company culture can elevate your job satisfaction and play a big role in your long-term career success. It’s about more than just a paycheck—it’s about thriving in a workplace that feels like the right fit.

Learning about the mission, vision, and values within an organization is almost like cheating – you get an inside look at day-to-day life and expectations before starting! Evaluating businesses as a whole can seem stressful, but aligning with the right workplace environment is crucial for success. Discover the power of company culture and how to use it to your advantage!

Understanding Company Culture

Rather than viewing company culture as a static set of rules or values, think of it as the driving factor behind the decisions made, how employees collaborate, and how an organization responds to challenges. It’s not just about the perks or mission statements – it’s about how these principles come alive daily.

According to BuiltIn, “Company culture describes the shared values, goals, attitudes and initiatives that characterize an organization.” Below are four types of company culture that BuiltIn defines, which creates a baseline that company leadership can build up.

Types of Organizational Culture

• Clan Culture: emphasizes collaboration across teams and a horizontal structure. 
• Adhocracy Culture: allows individuals to share ideas and encourages the company to take risks. 
• Market Culture: focuses on financial success and how each employee contributes to revenue. 
• Hierarchy Culture: emphasizes career paths and provides clear managerial processes.  

Your Values and Career Goals

Understanding your own personal values is a critical first step in building a successful, fulfilling career. Whether it’s teamwork, integrity, or transparency, your values act as a compass that guides you toward roles and organizations that align with your goals. 

Defining your personal values and career goals plays an essential role in aligning yourself with a company that fits your vision for growth. Start by reflecting on what drives you–whether it’s innovation, teamwork, or service excellence. These core principles help guide your decisions and shape your professional identity. Next, think about your career aspirations: Are you wanting to move into leadership roles, seek a collaborative work environment, or a role in which you can make a tangible impact?

When considering a company, look beyond its job descriptions and focus on its mission, vision, and values. The more your career aspirations align with the company’s culture, the greater the chance of a rewarding and sustainable professional journey. By understanding your values and goals, you’ll be better equipped to assess if a company’s culture, mission, and values align with your professional journey. This alignment not only contributes to job satisfaction but also enhances your long-term career success.

Assessing Company Culture

With the internet at our fingertips, researching the company that you see yourself at is easier than ever. Visiting a company website and looking at the About page is always a great place to start. Great companies share their mission, vision, and values in one place, but sometimes it might take some additional research to get a better understanding. Researching Glassdoor reviews and social media accounts is another great way to get valuable insights. Look for culture cues in any company-produced videos, and even reviews from customers will work! Knowing that everyone involved with a company is happy is the first step in knowing if working somewhere is right for you.

Powerhouse Culture

The vision of Powerhouse is to leave a positive and lasting impact on people.

People. Process. Technology.

• We take hiring people seriously. Our process ensures that we onboard team members with the skill level needed for their roles and that they are a fit with our culture. We have built a workforce of extremely dedicated people – they really do go above and beyond. They will work tirelessly and stop at nothing to make sure we create success, even if it means working around the clock – they truly do care about our clients and the outcome of our work.
• Accelerated productivity begins with comprehensive thoughtfulness. We know that defined processes and protocols create successful implementations. It starts with the onboarding and really never ends. We continually review and modify our processes to make improvements that allow us to be more effective and drive efficiencies for our customers.
• We understand that without proper systems we cannot gain efficiency. Powerhouse has invested significant human and monetary resources into developing and implementing systems that give our employees the ability to excel. When it comes to systems, we understand that one size does not fit all, which is why we have deployed custom technologies to meet the needs of each of our lines of business.

Core Values That Define Powerhouse

• Integrity: We will always provide accurate, honest information and will be transparent, trustworthy, and respectful.
• Results Driven: We will pursue relentlessly to achieve project and company goals. Daily, we keep in mind our ultimate goals and continuously try to help the company achieve them.
• Quality & Excellence: We do everything necessary to be seen by our customers. Powerhouse is setting the standard for everything to be accurate and on time.
• Creativity & Innovation: We quickly understand all options and provide our customers with alternatives. We constantly and consistently find ways to do more with less. We think deeply about all aspects of a project.
• Superior Service: We always have a “can do” attitude. We strive to meet customer expectations and anticipate their needs before they ask.

Why Powerhouse is the Best Employer

Powerhouse values excellence. We recognize that by embracing the diverse backgrounds, skills, and perspectives of our workforce, we will sustain a competitive advantage and remain an employer of choice. Diversity is imperative, enabling us to attract, retain, and develop the best talent available, and to approach regulatory challenges with efficiency, creativity, and innovation.

We are committed to leading by example and to maintaining a fair and inclusive work environment built on mutual respect and integrity. Our objective is for all employees to have the opportunity to develop and achieve their full potential and to contribute their unique perspectives to further Powerhouse’s mission.

We want our employees to enjoy working at Powerhouse so we offer competitive pay and benefits, a hybrid office environment, advancement opportunities, and team-building activities. 

“Every day brings a new adventure to Powerhouse whether it’s the Wellness programs, Food Truck Fridays, casual work environment, or the employee engagement.”

– Powerhouse Employee

The Powerhouse University

The Powerhouse University is a state-of-the-art training facility located at our headquarters in Crowley, Texas. Our training team is responsible for preparing our employees to master project and program-specific materials. In addition, we provide continued education, program certifications, and trade-specific subject matter seminars. Whether online or onsite instruction, the Powerhouse Training Department can ramp up our teams for deployment.

The Powerhouse Foundation

Powerhouse has a commitment to giving back through community initiatives. The Powerhouse Foundation was established in 2018, however charitable giving to the community based on the owners’ faith has existed since Powerhouse was formed. While it continued with the programs existing before its 501(c)(3) status, it now has the ability to cast a wider net around the Crowley, TX, area.

Conclusion

In conclusion, understanding and aligning with a company’s culture can make all the difference in your career journey. When your personal values and career goals resonate with the mission and vision of your employer, it creates a synergy that leads to greater job satisfaction, productivity, and professional growth. At Powerhouse, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence. Our commitment to our employees and our shared values ensures that every team member feels empowered and inspired to contribute meaningfully.

If you’re looking for a workplace where your values align with the company’s mission and where your career aspirations can thrive, Powerhouse may be the perfect fit. Join us and experience the power of a culture that supports you every step of the way.

👉 Apply now: Visit our Careers Page to explore opportunities and take the next step in your career journey!