Coming from someone on the inside (that works for Iwazaki) this is what I've seen.
I see a company that employs anyone regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, or nationality.
We are treated with respect and thanked in meaningful ways (not just financial) for our hard work.
And, we work hard.
I see women (half of our company) keeping pace with boys twice their size, doing work I've watched guys quit after 3 hours.
I see people working hard every day checking, and rechecking, to make sure we are sending out the best product, in the quickest time.
It's not easy, by any means, but we somehow manage to make it all work every single day.
Then there's Jim, the owner.
The guy who works right along side us doing jobs none of us would want to do.
I've seen him (with my own eyes) sweeping isles, picking up trash, filling orders, and walking along out front picking up cigarette butts and loose rubbish.
He doesn't ever try to turn it into some corny life-lesson. He just does it.
I feel a sense of pride working for this company. I like my co-workers (a lot) and my direct supervisor is, quite literally, the best boss I've ever had.
As someone on the inside: We work hard shipping a good product.
And, it may not be something long-term, but, I will always be proud that I worked alongside these people. read more