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 fourth consecutive year. This recognition is based on employee feedback about their workplace experience, with 89% of employees stating that customers would rate their service as 'excellent' and 87% feeling welcomed when joining the company.

The certification process, conducted by Great Place to Work, an independent research firm, evaluates over 60 elements of job experience. CEO Patrick Hawkins emphasized the company's priority on employee care, which translates to excellent customer service. Research shows that job seekers are 4.5 times more likely to find a great boss at certified workplaces, and employees at these companies are 93% more likely to look forward to work.

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• Certified as a Great Place to Work for the fourth consecutive year
• 89% of employees believe customers rate their service as 'excellent'
• 87% of employees feel welcomed when joining the company
• Certification may attract job seekers and improve employee satisfaction

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ROSEVILLE, Minn., July 15, 2024 (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.

“We are proud to receive this recognition for the fourth year in a row and are 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. 89% of our employees said our customers would rate the service we deliver as “excellent,” and 87% said that when you join the company, you are made to feel welcome. 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 60 facilities in 27   states, the Company creates value for its customers through superb customer service and support, quality products and personalized applications. Hawkins, Inc. generated $919 million of revenue in fiscal 2024 and has approximately 950 employees. For more information, including registering to receive email alerts, please visit www.hawkinsinc.com/investors.

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FAQ

What certification did Hawkins Inc (HWKN) receive in July 2024?

Hawkins, Inc. (HWKN) was certified as a Great Place to Work in July 2024, marking the fourth consecutive year the company has received this recognition.

How do Hawkins Inc (HWKN) employees rate their customer service?

According to the Great Place to Work survey, 89% of Hawkins Inc (HWKN) employees believe that customers would rate the service they deliver as 'excellent'.

What percentage of Hawkins Inc (HWKN) employees feel welcomed when joining the company?

87% of Hawkins Inc (HWKN) employees reported feeling welcomed when joining the company, according to the Great Place to Work certification process.

How does the Great Place to Work certification impact job seekers interested in Hawkins Inc (HWKN)?

Research shows that job seekers are 4.5 times more likely to find a great boss at a Certified great workplace like Hawkins Inc (HWKN).