Cinnaire has been named a Detroit Free Press Top Workplace 2024. For the 17th year, the Detroit Free Press partnered with Energage, a leading employee research and culture technology firm, to identify and honor Michigan’s best workplaces. Cinnaire earned a ranking of #4 out of 69 companies on the 2024 Midsize Top Workplaces.
The ranking is based entirely on feedback from employees, gathered through a confidential 24-question survey. The survey evaluates 15 key culture drivers essential for organizational success, including alignment, execution and connection. The Top Workplaces award celebrates companies where employees feel engaged, valued, and connected – a testament to the vibrant and supportive culture at Cinnaire.
“This recognition is a reflection of the incredible people who make up Cinnaire and the culture we have intentionally built together,” said Mark McDaniel, Cinnaire President and CEO. “We are committed to creating a culture where respect, diversity, caring and integrity are not just values – they’re the foundation of everything we do. We take pride in fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, supported and empowered to lead. This award is especially meaningful because it comes directly from the voices of our team. It’s a celebration of their dedication, their passion, and the positive impact we create together, both within our workplace and in the communities we serve.”
Cinnaire provides full-time employees with a number of unique benefits including unlimited paid time off, an employee wellness program, an onsite fitness center in the Lansing headquarters, company paid cell phone service, and a comprehensive benefits package. The health and wellbeing of staff is a top priority at Cinnaire. The employee wellness program, including paid gym membership, is focused on enhancing work/life balance. Employees have a choice of working from home, in an office, or a hybrid of both. An open-door policy and regularly scheduled chats with the CEO promote transparency and open communication. Volunteer initiatives with company paid volunteer time provide staff with opportunities for community service.
Cinnaire maintains a diversity and inclusion policy designed to provide an environment that empowers the authentic expression of diverse voices and celebrates a workforce that reflects the communities the company serves. Career opportunities are posted through diversity recruitment websites. The recruitment process includes steps to determine if candidates are a good fit for the future. New employees participate in leadership training, attend cultural competency workshops, and are given books that support the company culture. Cinnaire staff use the ZAPP process to internally acknowledge random acts of kindness and personal and professional accomplishments.
In 2017, staff members launched Cinnaire Cares, a 100% employee driven initiative giving team members an opportunity to support communities and community organizations financially and through direct service activities – from cleanup and beautification to hurricane relief to cash awards for nonprofits. Since inception, Cinnaire Cares has raised more than $175,000 to directly support 47 mission-driven organizations across our geography.
