If you’ve looked around our site, you’ve probably realized that company culture is highly valued here at Neutron. In an effort to see what we could do to improve our company culture, a small group of Neutronians went on a two-day journey to visit the Zappos headquarters in Nevada. Last year Zappos was ranked in the Fortune Magazine’s, “100 Best Companies to Work For,” so we wanted to see what the hype was all about.
Here are first-hand experiences from some of those that went…
“On Wednesday we had the great privilege of touring the Zappos corporate offices in beautiful Henderson, Nevada. The entire Neutron team was blown away at the positive energy and cohesive team environment created by the Zappos employees. From Peeps dioramas and hand painted pottery, to the unique décor of each team area, the Zappos offices emanated F.U.N.!”
“In the midst of the levity there thrives a dedication to excellence and financial success. Zappos is a company that is competing internally for a more profitable tomorrow. The success of a Zappos $8 million day is not achieved by decorated conference rooms and excessive company picnics, but through conscious team building and concise financial goals. The tour was eye opening and invigorating. I believe each member of the Neutron team left the Zappos offices with a renewed commitment to growth and innovation in our individual departments.”
“Thanks to Zappos for an amazing peek into your success, and thank you Neutron for providing the management team with this remarkable experience.” – Joel Cannon, Online Marketing Manager
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“As we drove up, Zappos appeared to be like any other business in an Office Park—unassuming and boring. The moment I walked in the doors it was apparent that the outside was merely a facade to the insanity that lied within. Through a maze of city cutouts and a disco club you see that Zappos is more than just chaos. Zappos is about passion. The underpinnings of the whole company is driven by the passion to be different and better, and it is hard not to get caught up in the vibe that pours out of every square foot of their building. Thanks Zappos for sharing your amazing company with ours!” – Zach Holmquist, Web Designer
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“The Zappos tour was both entertaining and inspiring. Companies are successful when they value their employees and Zappos embodied this whole-heartedly. Beyond the crazy shenanigans that were pulled around every corner, there was a profound level of unity within each team and the company as a whole.
The fact that Neutron took the time out to see how we can improve our already wonderful culture shows a lot about the company. There is always room for improvement no matter how great you think things are.” – Doree Speidel, Sr. Copywriter
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“From the moment you walk in, it becomes clear that Zappos is unlike any other corporate establishment. You are immediately greeted with a friendly, optimistic environment that holds one of Zappos’ greatest assets—it’s culture. A culture that thrives on individuality, creativity, and friendship; Zappos culture is what drives it to be a leader in not only online retail sales, but also customer service. My tour of Zappos helped me to realize the importance of culture beyond just working with great people, but allowing those people to learn and enrich the lives of those around them.” – Dal Price, Online Marketing Manager
