Malco Tools, a prominent manufacturer of high-quality tools tailored for the HVAC and building construction sectors, has been honored with the 2025 Top Workplaces USA award.
This distinction places the company among the 1,500 organizations nationwide that have been acknowledged for their outstanding workplace environment.
Celebrating Workplace Culture
The Top Workplaces USA award highlights organizations with 150 or more employees that have cultivated exemplary workplace cultures. Winners are determined based on research-driven survey responses, which evaluate 15 Culture Drivers essential for predicting an organization’s performance against industry standards.
"At Malco, we believe that a strong workplace culture is the foundation of our success. This recognition is especially meaningful because it reflects the voices of our employees — the people who make Malco a great place to work every day," stated Kirk Langbehn, Vice President of People Operations at The Malco Group, adding "We are proud to foster an environment where our team feels valued, supported, and empowered to do their best work."
Core Values and Community Engagement
Malco Tools places a strong emphasis on its core values, which guide every decision within the organization
Malco Tools places a strong emphasis on its core values, which guide every decision within the organization. This dedication to a people- and values-oriented culture has resulted in high levels of trust, transparency, accountability, and team engagement.
Initiatives such as the "Look Good, Feel Good, Do Good" campaign underline this commitment by focusing on workspace improvements, safety and training initiatives, and internal recognition programs.
Furthermore, Malco is invested in community service, donating significant resources and volunteer hours to charitable causes important to its team. These efforts support the company's goal of creating a supportive and engaged workplace culture.
Authenticity in Employee Recognition
Eric Rubino, CEO of Energage, remarked on the significance of the award by stating, "Earning a Top Workplaces award is a badge of honor for companies, especially because it comes authentically from their employees."
He adds, "That’s something to be proud of. In today’s market, pioneers must ensure they’re allowing employees to have a voice and be heard. That’s paramount. Top Workplaces do this, and it pays dividends."
The Top Workplaces Program
The Top Workplaces program, with a legacy spanning 15 years, has evaluated over 20 million employees, recognizing top organizations across 60 markets with regional Top Workplaces awards.
Published by USA TODAY, this year saw over 42,000 organizations invited to participate in the survey, with just 1,500 companies like Malco Tools making it to the coveted winner list. The selection is entirely based on employee feedback collected through a survey conducted by Energage.
