Another in a series of posts highlighting GreatPlaceJobs’ workplaces.

By Natalie Roig, GreatPlaceJobs Research Assistant

Arnold & Porter LLP is an international law firm that practices in more than 25 areas of law. The Arnold & Porter law firm conducts business on six continents world wide. Their extensive experience in practicing law allows them to work across the world. Their commitment to their clients, values and communities makes Arnold & Porter one of the most sought out international law firms.

This is how they describe their workplace:

Our working environment is spirited, open, welcoming, and fast-paced. Our firm is a collection of independent, diverse personalities who share a common devotion to first-class legal work. We value individuality. We encourage our lawyers to be themselves. All attorneys, regardless of experience level, are encouraged to participate fully in the work of the firm and to express their views on client issues and firm matters.

Arnold & Porter offers legal resources to represent all of their clients’ interests and is proud to hold true to their core values. They maintain a diverse workplace, a mutually respectful working environment and a strong commitment to detail. In this vein, they Arnold & Porter offers pro bono legal counsel to clients who cannot afford their services.

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Yesterday’s post suggested that our current economy may be ripe for bullies in the workplace. As promised, some tips on handling a workplace bully from Dawn Rosenberg McKay, About.com:

• Seek the advice of a trusted mentor who may have dealt with this situation before.
• If you can, confront the bully in a professional manner, but only if your physical safety isn’t threatened. Don’t sink to his or her level. Stay as calm as possible. Don’t yell or threaten. Often bullies are looking for this type of confrontation and it will encourage them to come back for more. Don’t cry or show weakness either. That’s usually what the bully is after in the first place.
• Don’t try to win over other people to your side. The way in which you handle the situation will allow them to make their own judgements.
• Don’t allow the bully to intimidate you or make you feel bad about yourself. You know your true worth. Don’t forget what that is.
• Do your job and do it well. The workplace bully wants you to fail and when you don’t he or she will be defeated.
• Make sure your superiors are aware of your work. Workplace bullies often try to spread the word that your are not doing your job well and will even go as far as to report the smallest infractions to your boss. Your actions will carry more weight than his or her words.
• Don’t allow the bully to isolate you from your colleagues. Keep up your workplace friendships.

Have you been dealing with a bully at work? How do you handle it? Share your thoughts in the comments section.

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Another in a series of posts highlighting GreatPlaceJobs’ workplaces.

By Natalie Roig, GreatPlaceJobs Research Assistant

SC Johnson & Son, is known for their many products but also because it is a family company. Some products that are associated with SC Johnson & Son are Shout, Windex, Mr. Muscle, Ziploc, Edge, Glade, Brise, Raid, OFF!, Baygon, Autan, Pledge and Scrubbing Bubbles. SC Johnson has withstood the test of time through five generations of family leadership. Being around for over a hundred years has not hindered the company; it has caused the company to grow into one of the largest corporations in the world.

Over 12,000 global employees are employed through the SC Johnson Company and are in more then 70 countries around the world. SC Johnson demands the best for families everywhere, which is why the SC Johnson Company adheres to a set of core values. The three core values the SC Johnson Company adheres to are the following:

1.    Innovation and Quality
2.    Steadfast Commitment to Workplace Excellence
3.    Environmental and Community Leadership

SC Johnson earned a spot on the “Best Companies to Work For” list partly because of their employees and the effective leadership found throughout the company. SC Johnson leads the business world in cutting-edge practices that attract the best people from all over the world. The recruitment process and summer internships allow them to identify with the top undergraduates, MBA and Ph.D. and candidates each year to fill entry- and higher-level jobs. Entry- and higher-level jobs gain rapid exposure to all aspects of the business.

SC Johnson offers training programs, including the Johnson Learning Institute. These programs offer skill development opportunity to help career development.  SC Johnson is prepared to meet the challenges of a complex and changing business environment, helping employees succeed both on and off the job.

SC Johnson is looking for entry and higher-level employers. If you are interested in a job with SC Johnson or any other company, then visit GreatPlaceJobs.

SC Johnson in the news:
On March 19, 2009, SC Johnson announces a cure for the everyday terror, window washing avoidance syndrome (WWAS). Window Washing Avoidance Syndrome is where homeowners avoid cleaning their outdoor windows. Experts at SC Johnson have developed a cure for WWAS, the new Windex Outdoor All-in-One Glass Cleaning Tool!

On March 17, 2009, Wal-Mart named SC Johnson China the Supplier of the Year in the Non-Food Division. SC Johnson China was recognized for its dedicated professional sales team, category leadership that drove competing category growth by more than 12 percent, support for Wal-Mart’s sustainability plan and an improved consumer shopping experience.

Another in a series of posts highlighting GreatPlaceJobs’ workplaces.

By Natalie Roig, GreatPlaceJobs Research Assistant

JM Family Enterprises is the leading provider of quality products and services in the automobile industry. For 40 years JM Family Enterprises has been offering dynamic work environment, world-class benefits, and a culture of growth and giving. JM Family Enterprise has been dedicated to providing the best service possible to our clients and partners. This has gotten JM Family Enterprise national recognition in each of their businesses. The following facts make JM Family a national recognized company:

1. It is the world’s largest independent distributor of Toyotas and Scions.

2. It is a diversified financial services company.

3.  It is one of the largest providers of finance and insurance products in the industry.

4. It is the world’s largest volume Lexus dealership.

JM Family Enterprise is a diversified automotive corporation whose principal business focus on vehicle distribution and processing, finance and warranty services, insurance activities, retail sales, marketing and consulting and dealer technology products and services.

The JM Family refers to their business as one large family. JM Family helps their associates by creating the work/life program. The work/life program was created to provide a full spectrum of services and resources that help associates balance their busy careers and personal lives. Along with the work/life program, JM Family built their company on the philosophy that their associates are the most important asset to the company. 

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JM Family Enterprise in the news:

On March 16, 2009, http://tinyurl.com/chvujo , JM Lexus becomes first Lexus dealership to receive women certified seal. JM Lexus, the largest volume Lexus dealership in the world for the past 17 years, recently became the first Women Certified Lexus dealership. It was also awarded the Women Certified Seal for outstanding sales and customer service practices.

Another in a series of posts highlighting GreatPlaceJobs’ workplaces.
By Natalie Roig, GreatPlaceJobs Research Assistant

The Container Store was founded in 1978 by Kip Tindell, Garrett Boone and John Mullen. The Container Store offers an exceptional and electric mix of products devoted to helping people simplify their lives. The Container Stores are found coast to coast and showcase over 10,000 innovative products to help customers save space and time. You can enter any store and always find someone in a blue apron that is ready to help solve any storage problem.

At the Container Store, customers receive unparalleled service along with fresh ideas and very interactive shopping experience.  The Container Store was founded based on the fundamental set of business values, centered around deliberate merchandising, superior customer service and constant employee input.

The founders of the Container Store are committed to their employees and their principled way of doing business.  To look for jobs with the Container Store, join GreatPlaceJobs.