PROUD to Be 100% EmpLoyee-Owned Small Business

Applied EarthWorks, Inc. (Æ) is proud to be an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) company. Our employee owners make us exceptional!

ESOPs are retirement plans that require no out-of-pocket contributions from employees and provide a way for all participants to share in the value generated by the business. Research shows ESOP companies have stronger employee engagement, recover faster from economic downturns, create greater local job security, and provide dramatically superior retirement savings than businesses with no ESOP.

Æ provides a total compensation package with a wide range of benefits and competitive compensation. We love to invest in the professional development of our staff, encouraging publications and outside research interests.

Eligibility for benefits is earned with length of service and includes paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and professional development time; 401(k); ESOP; plus health, dental, vision, and life insurance. 

Æ knows employee wellbeing includes mental, physical, and spiritual balance. We help employees achieve balance through Æ’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and training on Financial Wellness.

We offer a stipend to off-set the cost of business use of your personal cell phone or internet. In addition to accruing professional development time, employees can use $1,000 annual meeting stipend for representing Æ at approved industry events. We also offer $5,000 annual tuition reimbursement program.

Æ prioritizes heavy, long-term ESOP wealth-building over ultra-premium immediate base pay, making it ideal for individuals planning a multi-year tenure. Five percent of Æ managers have been with the company for over 30 years!

Please contact Human Resources to learn more about the benefits in our total compensation package.

Benefits

Caring for employees and their families

Total Compensation Package

FINANCIAL

  • Salary Equity and Transparency

  • ESOP - 100% Employer-funded

  • 401k Retirement Plan

  • Financial Education

  • $50,000 Life Insurance

  • AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Options

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

  • Professional Development Accrual

  • Æ Leadership Development Academy

  • Executive Coaching

  • $5,000 Annual Tuition Reimbursement Program

  • Publication Committee

  • Annual Training Opportunities

HEALTH & WELLNESS

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision

  • Telehealth Options for all providers

  • Paid Sick Leave for all staff

  • Parental Leave

  • Wellness Tips & Incentives

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

  • “Enrich” Financial Tool Kit

  • Participation in America Saves campaign

FUN & PERKS

  • Vacation Accrual

  • 10+ Paid Holidays

  • Variety of Paid & Unpaid Leave Options

  • Travel Assistance Program

  • Employee Discounts

  • Employee Owner Annual ESOP Summit