Being one of the newest additions to Azul 7, I’ve been thinking a lot about what makes a great workplace lately. Here’s what I’ve come up with, in no particular order:

• Your opinions are valued, and you feel free to really speak your mind
• Your job and it’s duties are engaging (that means they stretch your capabilities and make you think)
• You respect your co-workers for many reasons (they’re really good at what they do, they’re brilliant, they’re helpful when you have a question or need a hand, and they’re just generally good people that you don’t mind being around for the majority of your day)
• The work the organization puts out is something you can really be proud of
• The environment is a healthy one
• The organization continually strives to improve communication and processes
• You are allowed the flexibility to do your job on your time (as long as it gets done, and gets done well, everyone is happy)
• You work in a true team environment (you want others to succeed and are free with your encouragement, compliments, and general pats on the back)

and my personal favorite…

• Work hard, play hard (we all have a life outside of work and it’s important to try to keep some balance in your life!)

I genuinely feel like we’re really blessed to have all of these here at Azul 7 and I am fortunate to be contributing!