2004
Family
Friendly Award: Fewer than 50 Employees
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"I just looked at what sorts of things were important to me when my child was smaller. I've tried to create an environment that was family friendly," Vandiver said. "Our employees don't have to worry about their child. So recruitment and retention is not a problem for us. It makes for a more relaxed work environment, and people are much more productive as a result."
2002
People Development: Fewer than 50 Employees
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At The Vandiver Group, attending seminars, conferences and ongoing internal staff training is a priority. "We are committed to the concept of life-long learning," Donna Vandiver said. "It makes (employees) better at their job; it moves them along the education curve.“
2001
Corporate Culture: The Vandiver Group:
50 or Fewer Employees
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At The Vandiver Group, we take risks. We don’t always play it safe. We take initiative. Energy is spent on solutions. We shoot for excellence, are sticklers for detail, and create stretch goals not only for ourselves, but for our clients, as well. We brainstorm as a group. We focus on opportunities. We experiment. We take personal responsibility for fixing things and don’t blame others for what we don’t like. We stay calm. We smile. We have FUN! These things capture the essence of our corporate culture.