CIAT Secures Spot in San Diego Tribune’s Workplace Survey

(Nov. 28th, 2023) – California Institute of Arts and Technology (CIAT) proudly announces its exceptional recognition as a leading workplace in San Diego for the second year in a row. This recognition is featured by the San Diego Tribune in its annual Workplace Survey.

Out of the 105 distinguished companies featured in this year’s list of Top Workplaces, CIAT proudly claims the number 1 position among mid-sized companies.

Unlike other workplace rankings, San Diego’s Top Workplaces are determined directly by the voices of the employees. The survey, distributed to staff across various companies, reveals that CIAT secures its top position through outstanding feedback from its dedicated team.

Bob Helbig, Media Partnerships Director at Energage, the organization facilitating these surveys, shares, “This is our 11th year partnering with the San Diego Union Tribune to find and celebrate the top workplaces in San Diego County. We surveyed more than 35,000 employees this year to determine the results.”

Companies are ranked on a number of key survey metrics, including:

1. Alignment – Capturing the company’s trajectory, core values, collaborative efforts, and the efficacy of its meetings in steering toward common goals.
2. Coaching – Reflects the commitment of managers to address concerns, provide assistance, and actively foster the professional development of employees.
3. Connection – Encompasses the sense of appreciation among employees, the meaningful nature of their work, the realization of their full potential, and feeling well-informed about company happenings.
4. Engagement – Gauges the pulse of employee productivity, retention levels, and the company’s ability to attract new talent.
5. Leadership – Reflects the level of trust and confidence employees place in the leadership of the company.
6. Basics – Encompasses fundamental aspects like competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, work/life balance, effective training programs, and clear expectations. These collectively form the key elements of a thriving workplace.

To be recognized as a Top Workplace, a company must achieve high scores across all these metrics. Subsequently, Top Workplaces are then ranked amongst each other.

With a commitment to delivering personalized training through comprehensive, innovative, and high-quality vocational programs, CIAT prepares students for rewarding professions. These professions are in fast-growing career fields such as data analytics, software development, cybersecurity, IT & cloud technologies, and more. Tailored for working adults, CIAT offers flexible schedules, hands-on learning, and a unique unlimited attempt certification policy.

CIAT takes immense pride in fostering a healthy work culture and demonstrating unwavering dedication to both its staff members and students. Celebrating this recognition for the second year in a row amplifies CIAT’s sustained commitment to excellence. For more information on employment opportunities at CIAT, please visit our career page.

To watch the San Diego Tribune’s 2023 Top Workplaces Awards Ceremony, click here.