The Importance of Company Culture

Not every move is as simple as a higher salary and a larger company. Sometimes, the total package and company culture play a larger role in impacting a candidate’s decision to make the move.

LT’s recent placement demonstrates exactly that: a candidate looking to transition away from the owner’s side and join a smaller, mid-sized firm where he could have a greater impact. He wanted the opportunity to lead and oversee an engineering design team focused on mission-critical MEP projects.

Meanwhile, the client was looking for a strategic leader who could help them break into the mission-critical market, establish credibility with clients, and expand their MEP presence within the sector.

The candidate took a $5k pay cut but gained $55k in bonuses, resulting in a compensation jump from $200,000 to $250,000.

He joined a team where he felt he genuinely belonged rather than being another number within a firm of thousands of employees. He moved away from what he described as a robotic corporate culture and into an environment where he could have a meaningful impact, grow with the business, and enjoy the work he was doing.

He became a key strategic hire in the company's expansion into the mission-critical market. Since joining, he has helped expand their client book, strengthen the leadership team, and improve the firm's overall operational capabilities within the MEP and mission-critical space.

If you’re looking to make a move that’s right for you, reach out LT today: lt@blakelybrowngroup.com