Engaged verses Involved: DISTek U 105 – ESOP Basics
I recently completed the DISTek U track on ESOP Basics. My interest in signing up for the track was to read Beyond Engagement by Corey Rosen. Others had talked about …
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Reflecting on the Midwest ESOP Conference
A couple of weeks ago, the DISTek team had the honor of attending AND presenting at The ESOP Association’s Midwest Regional Conference held in Kansas City, Missouri. Industry leaders, innovators, and …
2023: A Year in Review
As I think back a year to the beginning of 2023, my first thought is that 2023 started more “normal” than the prior two years. I have had the opportunity …
Employee Ownership – A Time to Celebrate
One of the truly inspiring aspects of working for an employee-owned company like DISTek Integration is that we are not only intensely focused on providing the best total solutions to …
2022: A Year in Review
As I planned for the writing of this blog post, I certainly gave ChatGPT a chance to write it for me. Unfortunately, at least as of the date I tried, …
It’s a Great Time to be an Employee-Owner
I can remember my first time on a roller coaster, getting locked into the seat and having to endure that slow ride up to the top of the rails, all …
What are DISTekians Saying about Working at DISTek?
Love is in the air…. Alright, so yes, I’m a little late for the Valentine’s Day cliches, but here at DISTek we pride ourselves on continuous improvement and growth, in order to keep up employee morale, maintain an employee-first culture, and retain the best and brightest in our industry. We truly value all employee voices and strive to maintain open communication and transparency at all levels throughout the organization, to continue to be a premier workplace where our ESOP continues to flourish and benefit our employee owners.
So, what are DISTekians saying they enjoy most about being a part of the DISTek team? Check it out!
ESOP: Owning vs. Renting
What does it mean to own a car versus renting a car? For me, there is a huge difference between the two. Admittedly, I am not the type of individual that returns a rental car clean and washed, as I know the rental company (who actually owns the car) will take care of that. However, with the car I own, I make it a priority to wash it at least once a week to keep the paint maintained and the car looking nice. I make sure when I fill up with gas to clean the interior a bit. I do monthly check-ins to make sure everything is operating efficiently. I also check my tires regularly for wear and tear. In other words, I am inclined to take more care of something I own versus something I am renting.
2020: A Year in Review
I just scrolled through old blog posts and realized I have been writing a Year in Review post since at least 2014. If I did not know better, I might think I was being typecast for this role. Either way, if 2020 is the last time I do a Year in Review, then it certainly is one that provided a lot of differences to highlight.
Celebrating Employee Ownership Month
DISTek Integration has always been an employee owned company, dating back to its beginning days in the basement office of the then, sole proprietor, Matt Dickinson. As both the only owner, and only employee, for many years, “celebration” may simply have meant not having to work on Saturday.
Halloween Costume Contest: Virtual Edition
Halloween is arguably my favorite holiday and DISTek’s Annual Halloween Costume Contest never disappoints. However, in true 2020 fashion, things looked a bit different this year. We knew in the months heading into the fall season that we would probably not be assembling together in our training room for the traditional parade of costumes, so we set out to come up with a virtual event to stand in its place.
DISTek Attends ESOP Conference
Similar to most events in 2020, the ESOP Association’s Annual Midwest Conference went virtual this year. Initially, the meeting was set to be held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, but with the current health concerns in mind, I, along with several members of DISTek’s ESOP Communications Committee were able to attend from the comfort of our own homes!
