PITTSTON, PA —July 28, 2023 — Benco Dental, the nation’s largest independent distributor of oral healthcare technology and supplies, has been Certified™ by Great Place To Work® yet again.
“Being certified over and over, and again this year, is especially gratifying because this award is based 100% on feedback from our associates,” said George Rable, Benco Dental’s Chief Culture and People Officer. “As a family-owned company, our culture thrives not only on the work contributions of our dedicated team, but also how much our associates feel valued, engaged and indispensable to our success.”
Eighty-eight percent of employees said Benco Dental is a great place to work, and also overwhelmingly agreed they’re proud to tell others they work here.
This year, 88 percent of employees said it’s a great
place to work, compared
to 57 percent at a typical US-based company. Benco Dental associates overwhelmingly agreed they’re
proud
to tell others they
work here; are made
to feel welcome upon joining the organization; and enjoy a healthy
work-life balance that allows for time away from their jobs. In addition, associates said they’re confident in the company’s leadership strategies and rate the service they help deliver as “excellent.”
Benco Dental’s culture of Driving Dentistry Forward together means that Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are woven into the fabric of our family. Associates to encouraged to bring their whole self to work, inspire innovation, drive results, assume positive intent, and focus on giving back. Benco Dental offers numerous opportunities for associates to help guide the company’s cultural growth via volunteer committee participation, surveys and personal feedback. Further, associates are supported by an internal team of Total Rewards compensation specialists who administer bonuses, wellness programs, profit sharing and an associate emergency fund.
Being Certified by Great Place To Work is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Benco Dental.
“Great Place To Work Certification is a highly coveted achievement that requires consistent and intentional dedication to the overall employee experience,” says Sarah Lewis-Kulin, the Vice President of Global Recognition at Great Place To Work. She emphasizes that Certification is the sole official recognition earned by the real-time feedback of employees regarding their company culture. “By successfully earning this recognition, it is evident that Benco Dental stands out as one of the top companies to work for, providing a great workplace environment for its employees.”
According to Great Place To Work research, job seekers are 4.5 times more likely to find a great boss at a Certified great workplace. Additionally, employees at Certified workplaces are 93% more likely to look forward to coming to work, and are twice as likely to be paid fairly, earn a fair share of the company’s profits and have a fair chance at promotion.
Want a join a Great Place to Work? Benco Dental is hiring for positions nationwide. Visit benco.com/careers to find an exciting new opportunity.
