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Associate Experience
Associate and Community Engagement
At Swagelok, we put people first. This means that we prioritize delivering a world-class associate experience where each individual can thrive. We are also committed to giving back to the communities where our associates live and work
Safety
We believe that a safe environment empowers our associates to thrive. This begins with safe work practices and providing the necessary resources, commitment, and training to ensure all associates, in every role, feel safe performing their daily responsibilities.
Total Rewards
Swagelok’s Total Rewards are built around our associates. We offer a comprehensive package of valuable benefits that support our associates’ wellbeing and provide for their diverse needs, including physical, mental, emotional, and financial health.
Talent
We are committed to the ongoing growth and development of our associates. Whether they want to grow in their area of expertise or explore new opportunities, associates are empowered to own their career journey and development goals. For example, we support the professional development of our associates through:
- Tuition and certification assistance
- Coaching and mentorship programs
- Technical training opportunities, totaling more than 103,000 hours for our shop floor associates in 2024
- Rotational experiences, allowing associates to transition to new roles and functions throughout their careers
- Leadership training from day one, with foundational training and leadership programs to create a consistent culture across the organization
Associate Listening
We believe that every interaction with our associates is an opportunity to listen and learn about their thoughts and experiences. We rely on candid feedback to assess our progress and the effectiveness of investments in the associate experience.
Some highlights from our 2024 global associate engagement survey include:
- The overwhelming majority of our associates (85%) would recommend Swagelok to people they know as a great place to work
- 90% of our associates believe in our core values
- Satisfaction with our total rewards increased 5% year-over-year
Culture
Our commitment to our core values creates a culture where associates can bring their whole, authentic selves to work. We want our team members to feel valued and empowered to leverage their distinct talents, experiences, and insights to propel innovation and ensure enduring success.
Community Engagement
Our investments in the community serve as a source of pride for Swagelok associates. Through our community efforts and workforce development partnerships, we’re focused on supporting Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education and advancing manufacturing as a career and helping to build the region’s talent pipeline. Our efforts include charitable donations, programmatic support, sponsored volunteer opportunities, and the Swagelok Foundation’s Matching Gifts program where associates can give back to organizations of their choice. This exemplifies our commitment to making a meaningful difference in the world.
