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At LightEdge, we strive to build a workplace where our employees are valued and our communities know we care. Our culture fosters innovation and inclusion by inviting the best to join our team and attain their full potential.

We are proud to be a workplace where everyone counts, different perspectives are welcomed, and our corporate culture reflects the customers and communities we serve. We are committed to building a more diverse and inclusive work environment that embraces the work hard, play hard mentality that led us to be a leader in cutting-edge technology.

Employee Engagement

We treat our employees as we treat our customers, with an emphasis on longevity and stability. Our focus on people is reflected in our high employee retention rate, with an employee attrition rate that is consistently lower than the industry average.

We continuously look for ways to engage directly with our workforce. Our bi-annual company wide employee survey helps gauge employee sentiments across all departments and locations. This initiative allows us to gather feedback and identify opportunities to improve workplace experience.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We believe that a strong diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) program drives engagement, productivity, and collaboration – indicators of a high-performing culture. Our DEI committee leads LightEdge’s DEI program and is comprised of a cross-functional team of employees at various levels.

The committee focuses on driving advancements in training and education, events and engagement, and marketing and communications. Their leadership has led to the implementation of new DEI-related training courses, more inclusive employee benefits, and more inclusive language in our business documents and job descriptions.

DEI is also integrated across our talent acquisition process, as we encourage people of all backgrounds and experiences to join our team. Recent initiatives, such as ensuring inclusive language in our recruiting efforts, have led to an increase in diverse applicants.

Local Communities

We support our communities by investing in programs and engagements that connect people and drive social impact. We provide financial donations, sponsor events, and encourage employees to volunteer with local nonprofits and charities.

Recent community engagements focus on the following pillars:

Human trafficking

Iowa Business Against Trafficking, a statewide recognition and education program empowering businesses to help end human trafficking through training and outreach.

Mental Health

National Alliance on Mental Illness Iowa, an advocacy organization for people whose lives are affected by mental illness.

Families with Medical Needs

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Iowa a nonprofit supporting families traveling to Des Moines to seek medical care for their children, a nonprofit supporting families traveling to Des Moines to seek medical care for their children.

Hunger Relief

Feeding San Diego and Central Texas Food Bank, hunger relief charities that provide nutritious meals to people in need.

Employee Engagement

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We believe that a strong diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) program drives engagement, productivity, and collaboration – indicators of a high-performing culture.

Our DEI committee leads LightEdge’s DEI program and is comprised of a cross-functional team of employees at various levels. The committee focuses on driving advancements in training and education, events and engagement, and marketing and communications. Their leadership has led to the implementation of new DEI-related training courses, more inclusive employee benefits, and more inclusive language in our business documents and job descriptions.