Did you know that on average, employees spend about eight hours of each day, 40 hours of each week, 160 hours of each month, and more than 2,000 hours of each year in the workplace? With all that time committed to a job, it’s clear that it is important for employees to be in love with their work and workplace environment.
When employees love their jobs, a culture of trust emerges across the entire organization, according to Deloitte. Employees want to feel appreciated and know that their contributions matter.
UCPath Center earned the title of one of Inland Empire Top Workplaces in 2017 because of its company culture. Last year, UCPath Center employees filled out a survey about their level of engagement and motivation at work, their confidence in their leaders, as well as their pay, benefits and other employment essentials that resulted in the top workplace honor.
Since then, employees have shared anecdotes about their own positive experiences with the UCPath Center.
“I absolutely love the teamwork and the respect that we all have for one another. It is fun coming to work with happy people who love where they work and I see smiles everywhere I turn,” said Lilia Chanon, payroll associate. “My assignments bring out the knowledge and skills that I have been aching to put to use for a long time. Not to mention the positive acknowledgment and feedback I receive from my teammates – they encourage me to strive higher.”
Here are five important reasons why UCPath Center employees love their jobs:
1. A transparent work culture. The key to transparency at work is when leadership treats its employees as valued team members. Modern-day employees spend a lot of time with their coworkers, so it’s important to cultivate those relationships on a daily basis to make work enjoyable.
According to Fast Company, office friendships increase employee engagement and productivity. If there’s a strong bond in place, then employees don’t want to let their coworkers down.
Veronica Zuno, workforce administration assistant, said her favorite part of working at the UCPath Center is her colleagues. “We have a great team here. There are lots of opportunities for growth,” she continued. “At the UCPath Center, you definitely feel that you’ve become a part of a family. We’re all here to support one another to grow professionally, as well as personally.”
2. A healthy relationship with their manager. When the lines of communication between employees and management are open, this helps keep professional objectives clear and projects focused.
Former Finance Supervisor Essam Ulhaq said if employees find a more efficient way to complete a task, management listens. “[Management] encourages and motivates you to find more innovative ways to do things,” he added.
Caroline Rodriguez, performance metrics, and quality analyst, said her manager encourages her team to employ critical thinking. “The UCPath Center employs a top-down leadership approach,” she shared, but her “manager is ready and willing to jump in when tasks get difficult.”
“Having a well-put-together team starts from the top and I’m so fortunate to have such an amazing leadership team,” added Senior Employee Service Associate Gina Aguirre.
3. Employees are up for the challenge. Interesting and stimulating tasks make employees feel productive. UCPath Center employees have a hand in creating a platform to replace the University of California’s 40-year-old payroll/personnel system with up-to-date technology.
“It’s like starting a brand new company from the ground floor up by developing processes, and training employees,” said Benefits Associate Gail Meloan.
“The possibilities at the UCPath Center are endless if you are willing to prove that you deserve to be at a higher level,” Ulhaq continued. “This place allows you to shine, which translates into growth opportunities. If you work hard and stand out and go above and beyond to prove yourself, you’ll definitely get promoted.”
Did you know the UCPath Center currently maintains a 22% promotion rate? Learn about other reasons why a career at the UCPath Center is a great move.
4. The right cultural fit in the workplace. At the heart of it all, cultural fit is when employees’ beliefs and behaviors are in alignment with their employer’s core values.
UCPath Center employees say they feel proud of their accomplishments by working together as one team. “Work feels effortless,” explained Eileen Arzate, employee services supervisor, “because everyone comes together to execute different tasks.”
The UCPath Center fosters a collaborative environment, Rodriguez shared. “If we don’t work together as one team, then the end goal will be harder to reach.”
5. Opportunities for career growth. Professional growth is critical to driving engagement and retaining employees. At the UCPath Center, employees play an integral role in shaping best practices for their departments. They can also seize opportunities internally to progress in their careers.
Monica Johnson is a great example of the career advancement possibilities at the UCPath Center. The workforce administration supervisor has climbed up the career ladder during her tenure at the UCPath Center. She started off as a workforce administration generalist in 2013. Because of her skills, previous experience, and work ethic, Monica worked her way up to supervisor by 2016.
“The fact that we have so many growth opportunities is my favorite part,” Johnson revealed. “Every day is something new. To be a part of this huge development that has never done before in education is astounding. I get to assert my own ideas on projects. The reward at the end of the day is that you can say you were a part of it, and that’s a great feeling.”
UCPath Center employees say they enjoy coming to work because of the chemistry and bond they share with each other.
“I’m excited for the future growth of the UCPath Center. Working here allows for future career opportunities,” Aguirre concluded. “I truly love my job and everyone I work with.”
Do you find your current work environment as enjoyable as UCPath Center employees find their office culture? If you’re ready to love where you work and who you work with, explore 
at the UCPath Center today.
