Hawkins, Inc. Again Recognized as a Certified Great Place to Work

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Hawkins, Inc. (Nasdaq: HWKN) has been certified as a Great Place to Work™ for the second consecutive year. This certification is based on employee feedback, with 82% of employees expressing satisfaction compared to 59% in typical U.S. companies. Additionally, 90% of employees believe customers would rate their service as 'excellent.' CEO Patrick Hawkins emphasized the company's commitment to employee welfare, stating that satisfied employees lead to better customer care. Great Place to Work™ is recognized globally for workplace culture and employee experience.

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• 82% of employees regard Hawkins as a great place to work, surpassing the 59% benchmark of typical U.S. companies.
• 90% of employees believe customers would rate their service as 'excellent.'
• This certification reflects strong employee satisfaction and trust in management.

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ROSEVILLE, Minn., April 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  Hawkins, Inc. (Nasdaq: HWKN), announced today that it has again been certified as a Great Place to Work™.

Great Place to Work™ is an independent research and consulting firm, and its certification process considers more than 60 elements of overall job experience. 82% of Hawkins employees said Hawkins is a great place to work, compared to 59% of employees at a typical U.S.-based company. 90% also said our customers would rate the service we deliver as “excellent” and 88% are proud to tell others they work for the company.

“We are proud to receive this recognition for a second year in a row and very thankful for our dedicated employees across the country,” said Patrick Hawkins, Chief Executive Officer and President. “We have always made it a priority to take care of our employees, who in turn take care of our customers. Achieving this recognition means a lot to us at Hawkins.”

Great Place to Work™ is the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience, and the leadership behaviors proven to deliver market-leading revenue and increased innovation. This certification is the only recognition based entirely on what employees report about their workplace experience – specifically, how consistently they experience a high-trust workplace.

According to Great Place to Work research, job seekers are 4.5 times more likely to find a great boss at a Certified great workplace. Additionally, employees at Certified workplaces are 93% more likely to look forward to coming to work, and are twice as likely to be paid fairly, earn a fair share of the company’s profits and have a fair chance at promotion.

About Hawkins, Inc.

Hawkins, Inc. was founded in 1938 and is a leading specialty chemical and ingredients company that formulates, distributes, blends, and manufactures products for its Industrial, Water Treatment, and Health & Nutrition customers. Headquartered in Roseville, Minnesota, and with 49 facilities in 24 states, the Company creates value for its customers through superb customer service and support, quality products and personalized applications. Hawkins, Inc. generated $597 million of revenue in fiscal 2021 and has approximately 750 employees. For more information, including registering to receive email alerts, please visit www.hawkinsinc.com/investors.

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FAQ

What is the significance of Hawkins, Inc. being certified as a Great Place to Work?

The certification indicates high employee satisfaction and a positive workplace culture, with 82% of employees rating the company positively.

How does employee feedback influence Hawkins, Inc.'s certification status?

The certification is based entirely on employee feedback regarding their workplace experience, highlighting trust and satisfaction levels.

What does the Great Place to Work certification imply for Hawkins, Inc.'s performance?

A strong workplace culture is correlated with better business performance, innovation, and customer service quality.

What percentage of Hawkins, Inc. employees believe their customers would rate service as excellent?

90% of employees at Hawkins, Inc. believe customers would rate the service they deliver as 'excellent.'