NEWARK, Del., Jan. 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — With its
unique, non-hierarchical, team-based culture, global manufacturing
company W. L. Gore & Associates has once again earned a spot on
FORTUNE magazine’s annual list of the 100 Best Companies to Work
for in America. The company is ranked No. 31. This marks Gore’s
14th consecutive appearance on the list, making it one of a select
few workplaces to appear in every edition of the rankings.
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Since its founding in 1958, Gore has avoided traditional
hierarchy, opting instead for a team-based environment that fosters
personal initiative, encourages innovation and promotes direct
person-to-person communication among all associates. Decisions are
based on knowledge and experience, rather than title or particular
position. And all associates are encouraged to grow in knowledge,
skill and responsibility, and to make their own commitments. This
unique corporate structure has proven to be a significant
contributor to associate satisfaction, as well as a driving force
behind the company’s success.
“Our culture helps ensure that we’re maximizing the talent and
creativity of our associates,” says Gore CEO Terri Kelly. “In more
traditional management settings, people can feel confined by
narrowly defined titles and roles. However, at Gore we encourage
associates to actively define their own commitments by matching
their skills and interests with business needs. This type of work
environment creates a strong sense of ownership, promotes ingenuity
and ultimately enables us to bring unique, high-value products to
market.”
Gore is a leading manufacturer of thousands of products for the
electronics, fabrics, industrial and medical markets. Perhaps best
known for waterproof and breathable GORE-TEX® fabric, the
company’s portfolio features a diverse array of innov
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