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Coffman Engineers

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Progressive company (especially in Hawaii) with positive vision and smart management - Anonymous employee Coffman Engineers Employee Review

5.0
6 July 2015
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Coffman has a strong vision and model based on Dave Coffman's entrepreneurial and progressive ideas. Benefits (PTO/Comp time/401K/insurance), personal growth opportunities, recognition, employee evaluations, and work environment are good and management continually looks to improve them. I like that each office operates as it's own business allowing decisions to be made locally. I believe this is a benefit for clients and directly benefits the projects and who we are able to work with. Coffman consistently re-evaluates programs/benefits and I appreciate the effort to find the best option for employees. They aren't afraid to spend resources to provide the right benefits, programs, and supplies (new computers, technology, equipment) if it provides greater benefit to the employee. There are lots of opportunities to grow here and work with great people. We work hard, but there are also lots of fun company sponsored activities. Company is mid-size, but has the programs, organization, and opportunities like many large firms.

Cons

Medical premiums have gone up in Hawaii and company wide, I think this is true for most employers since Healthcare reform. Otherwise, don't have much else to complain about. Very happy with my job and in my office.

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Coffman Engineers Response
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Thank you for your thoughtful words about our company. We do make a concerted effort to keep the culture in the forefront of our minds and decision making. I just met with all of the GM's and we discussed the culture at Coffman as being one of our key differentiators, so we spent time defining it and strategized about how to perpetuate it. The leadership is committed to "keep it up" as you say. Regarding medical premiums, you are right. Everyone is experiencing increases and unfortunately it doesn't appear to be improving. We can't control the overall market forces, but we do not assume that it is all out of our control. We are trying to shape our total benefits package to increase awareness about how our individual decision making can affect future cost impacts. We also expend a lot of energy each year to provide the best benefits possible. We will be applying more creativity in the future to address this concern. Your input is welcome and needed. Please talk to a person on the benefits committee. - Dave Ruff, President

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