RISK TAKERS

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THE AVERAGE AMERICAN SPENDS 10.3 YEARS OF THEIR LIFE WORKING. THESE LOCAL
COMPANIES ARE MAKING SURE THEIR EMPLOYEES ENJOY THEIR TIME AT THE OFFICE.
By Andrew Jason | Photos by Paul Flessland
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DISCOVERY BENEFITS
4321 20th Ave. SW, Fargo
discoverybenefits.com
WHAT IT DOES Other companies
hire Discovery Benefits to run
the insurance benefits they
provide to their employees like
health savings account, COBRA
insurance, etc.
WHY IT ROCKS Voted the “Best
Place to Work in Insurance”
five years running by Business
Insurance, it’s obvious that
Discovery Benefits has company
culture figured out. With more
than 500 employees, the
company has handled its growth
by focusing on its employees.
With core values like leadership,
open communication and
teamwork, the management has
put in a lot of effort in creating a
culture that promotes employee
empowerment. However, the
core values go far beyond words
written on a wall.
We always say that our core
values are more than writings
on a wall. I think that’s true,”
said Jesika Jorgenson, Talent
Acquisition Specialist. “… I think
the way that we make those
come to life is really important. I
think a big one is that we believe
in open communication. We
have an open door policy where
you can go and talk to any
one of the upper management
and just have a conversation
with them. … It’s not just that
we say we believe in open
communication. We deliver on
that.”
Employees are invited to play
ping-pong or shuffleboard,
exercise in the fitness room or
lounge by the fire on breaks.
Making all employees take five
days off in a row stifles work
burnout. A relaxed workday is
encouraged with a jean business
casual dress code, activities and
recess day. Expected to double
in size in the next three years,
Discovery Benefits is investing
in its employees like few other
companies. Oh, and if you go
there, make sure you go down
the slide. Yes, they actually have
a slide for employees.
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