Is your small business a great place to work? Reckon is! For 2024-2025, Great Place To Work has stamped its seal of approval and determined that Reckon is an industry leader in nurturing our employees and providing a safe workplace.

So, who is Great Place To Work, and how did Reckon measure up?

About Great Place to Work

Great Place To Work is an industry body that consults on workplace management and provides certifications for businesses of all sizes on their capacity to offer a great working environment.

Great Place To Work has reviewed the workplace culture and practices of many Australian businesses and developed a model that determines what is average, to good or great place to work. They don’t share this model, but they hint at a few key indicators that are considered, such as leadership, experience, culture, and performance. 

How to make a good company culture

How the workplace thrives at Reckon starts with our Head of People & Culture, Jessica Morris. Here is what she had to say about our certification:

I’m absolutely thrilled to share that we’ve been officially certified as a Great Place to Work! This recognition is a testament to the incredible culture we have here at Reckon. The team’s dedication, authenticity, and camaraderie have been the driving force behind our success, and we can all be proud of it. 

Reckon isn’t your typical software company. We are smaller, close-knit, and share the same values you won’t find in a bigger organisation. Everyone is encouraged to be themselves and given the opportunity to find success in their roles. It’s a real privilege to work here. 

I’d like to give a big thank you to each of our employees for making our company a fantastic place. Together, we’ll continue to build an environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and grow.

So, how does Reckon stack up against the rest? 

How Reckon scored

So, what is the industry standard for a good workplace? Several factors contribute to a great workplace, but ultimately, it comes down to a shared company culture and values that management and employees agree on. Through Great Place To Work’s modelling, Reckon differentiates itself from the typical Aussie company.

Although Great Place To Work doesn’t provide access to their modelling, it shows where you scored best.

Justice 

Our highest score was in justice, at 96%. Justice is the extent to which employees perceive management promotes inclusive behaviour and ensures fairness.

Leadership behaviour

Our leadership group measured highly at 93%. Our employees agreed that Reckon’s leadership behaviour resonated with Reckon’s strategy and values. 

Communication

Reckon employees responded with 93% satisfaction with communication. This indicator looked at the two-way dialogue employees and management share in the workplace.

Innovate

With a response of 91%, Reckon employees agreed that innovation was at the forefront of our values. 

Engagement rate

Reckon employees measured 90% for engagement rates. Reckon employees agreed they were more tuned into their work and more receptive to going above and beyond expectations.

Collaboration and support

Reckon employees responded positively overall regarding collaboration and support. At 90%, employees agreed that management was more willing to provide training opportunities, resources, and equipment to help them do their jobs better and encourage them. 

Pride

At 89%, Reckon employees responded positively to the pride that they take in their work. This indicator shows that most Reckon employees were more fulfilled by their responsibilities than the average company.

How to improve your workplace standards

Are you looking at ways to improve your small business’s workplace? Reviewing your workplace management could set your business up for the future. Even the slightest change can improve workplace culture, keep employees happy, and attract the best staff to your small business.