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Sonoran Desert Institute (SDI) in Tempe, AZ, has been awarded the Great Place To Work® Certification for the second consecutive year. This recognition is based on positive employee feedback, highlighting SDI’s commitment to an inclusive and supportive work environment. With 78% of employees endorsing SDI as a great workplace—21 points above the national average—the certification reflects SDI’s status as a leader in workplace culture. SDI, a 100% employee-owned company, attributes this success to its collaborative and empowering atmosphere.
Tempe, AZ – Sonoran Desert Institute (SDI) is thrilled to announce that it has achieved the prestigious Great Place To Work® Certification for the second consecutive year. This distinction reflects SDI’s unwavering commitment to fostering an inclusive, empowering, and positive workplace environment.
Great Place To Work® is the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience, and leadership behaviors that drive top performance, employee retention, and innovation.
“This certification is a testament to our talented team,” said Kim Spence, SDI’s Talent Acquisition Manager. “SDI has created a dynamic and collaborative environment where every team member is valued, supported, and inspired to reach their full potential.”
The Certification is awarded based solely on feedback from SDI’s own employees, who have continued to rate the institute as a top workplace. This year, an impressive 78% of employees shared that they believe SDI is a great place to work – a score 21 points higher than the average U.S. company.
“By successfully earning this recognition, Sonoran Desert Institute has once again shown itself as a leader among top companies to work for, demonstrating its commitment to providing an exceptional workplace.” said Sarah Lewis-Kulin, Vice President of Global Recognition at Great Place To Work®.
President of Sonoran Desert Institute, Traci Lee, shared her gratitude: “We are immensely proud to once again earn Great Place To Work® Certification, reaffirming our commitment to a supportive and enriching employee experience. I want to extend my heartfelt appreciation to our entire team for making SDI an outstanding place to work.”
“I am beyond excited that Sonoran Desert Institute has once again earned the Great Place to Work certification.” says Justine Deutschlander, SDI’s Talent and Development Specialist. “As a 100% employee-owned company, we take immense pride in the shared ownership and responsibility each team member holds, which contributes to our supportive and positive work culture. From the moment candidates connect with us, I am proud to share how this unique ownership structure fosters a sense of belonging and motivation.”
For more information about Sonoran Desert Institute and career opportunities, please visit https://www.sdi.edu/sdi-career-opportunities/.
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