We’re thrilled to announce that AST has once again been honored with Culture Excellence Awards in Innovation, Leadership, and DE&I Practices, complementing our recent recognition as a 2023 Top Workplace in Chicago. These awards underscore our commitment to core values of quality, innovation, and customer success.
Our inclusive teams at AST create an innovative and collaborative environment. Our leaders inspire confidence and actively listen to our people, leveraging these insights to make informed decisions. Throughout all levels of the organization, the AST team is dedicated to fostering a welcoming and inclusive culture, regardless of one’s background. We understand that embracing diversity is integral to driving innovation and achieving excellence.
These achievements and commitments reflect AST’s dedication to excellence, innovation, and inclusivity. We are eager to build on these foundations and continue growing as a workplace that values diversity, inspires creativity, and celebrates the success of every individual within our team.
“We are honored to receive the Culture Excellence awards in Innovation, Leadership, and DE&I Practices from Top Workplaces,” says CEO, Justin Winter. “This distinction holds particular significance for us as it stems entirely from feedback from our dedicated employees. We are unwavering in our commitment to foster an environment where every team member feels empowered to contribute actively to AST’s success. This accolade underscores the genuine support extended by me and the entire leadership team to our exceptionally talented and dynamic workforce, propelling our organization toward continued excellence.”
For the past 28 years, AST has prioritized our people. We’ve fostered an inclusive, innovative culture at every level, where open doors welcome diverse ideas, which are translated into customer-focused action. We value a diverse workplace, encouraging risk-taking, skill development, and career growth. As our team spearheads digital transformation, our leadership ensures competitive benefits, equal opportunities, work-life balance, and recognition.
Teresa Stanula, AST’s Chief People Officer, affirms, “We place a distinctive emphasis on cultivating our employees’ careers and facilitating their professional growth. Leaders across the organization have actively nurtured and cultivated our outstanding workplace culture. Recognizing the pivotal role of employee engagement in overall performance, we prioritize the insights derived from surveys as a prime source of actionable intelligence. I am dedicated to prioritizing the needs of our people, fostering their growth, and ensuring their ongoing development.”
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