RBW has worked at cultivating a culture where employees are able to come as they are in a setting that values respect, innovation, collaboration, and a healthy work-life balance. A set of values and core working principles has helped mold our culture into what it is today, but we also acknowledge that there is always room for improvement. We continually identify ways to improve, refine, and adjust our policies, procedures, and work environment to enhance our company culture. We know that each new hire we invite onto our team will play a role in the culture at RBW. With that understanding, we have a thorough selection process to ensure the individuals, who accept our offer, will add to our culture and not just fit into what has been created.
RBW offers a range of medical benefit offerings at low-cost to our team members. In addition, we have allotted Wellness Time. Life happens and you can’t plan an illness, but you can plan preventative measures. Use this time when you need to book those appointments to keep yourself at your best and use the time for those unexpected scenarios.
There are many factors that go into compensation. Two are your take-home pay and what we call the hidden paycheck. The hidden paycheck encompasses our employer contributions that you may not see including but not limited to our 3% guaranteed retirement contribution, medical benefit contribution, profit sharing, and tuition reimbursement.
RBW was founded and continues to grow with the guiding belief that we can use business to make a positive impact on all of our stakeholders, including our customers, our employees, our community, and our planet. We received our B-Corp certification in 2019 as a way to acknowledge our efforts. However, we believe we can always do better and we are continually identifying ways we can reduce waste and use less energy in our procurement of supplies, our production process, and in our offices. To learn more about our efforts, head over to our sustainability page.
We understand that bias, whether unconscious or conscious, can enter our hiring and selection process. In order to mitigate bias as much as possible our first step is to acknowledge it and identify it when we see it. However, we’ve taken an additional step. Our applicant tracking system masks all identifying information on applications so the decisions we make on who to move forward in our selection process are based solely on an applicant's credentials. This means we are not judging applicants based on ethnicity, gender, or age and focusing more importantly on applicants’ qualifications and how well they match the needs of the position.
Our approach to paid time off looks a little different at RBW. Many organizations put a cap on time off but we are choosing to put a minimum of time off of work. We all work hard but we believe physical and mental health needs to be prioritized to perform your best. After 90 days of employment, you can start requesting time for your paid days off.
Deanna Mayfield | Bookkeeper, team member since 2023
Could you describe what it is like working on the Accounting Team
Working with Caren and Kathy has been a great experience. We are always there to support and help one another when needed. In a growing company, we are always looking for ways to improve and perfect our workflow. I am proud to be a part of my team.
What’s the most unique part of working at RBW?
The environment. I have never had a job quite like RBW - The people are great, it’s dog-friendly, there’s a zen room, and there are plenty of work areas to choose from in a beautiful and open space.
Would you recommend working at RBW to a friend? Why?
Yes, I absolutely would. Working at RBW has been a great opportunity for me and I would love to have a friend join in on that experience too. Growth is encouraged here.
What RBW benefit or perk do you enjoy most?
RBW holds their employees in high regard and offers generous PTO and health benefits.
Tia Hayes | Product Specialist, team member since 2021
How has the move to Kingston changed your work experience?
Space-wise things have improved so much, there is so much more room here, I love it! Things are more organized and much easier to find. Things were so condensed in Brooklyn, but here we all have our own workstations that are so much more spaced out.
Could you describe what it is like working on the Production Team?
It’s fun, you get to learn a lot, and everyone gets along. Even if you don’t have electrical experience, you get to learn a lot about electrical wiring. You can also apply what you learn outside work, which is great.
What’s the most unique part of working at RBW?
I think the most unique part of working at RBW is that nobody is trying to step on anyone else's toes. Everyone works together and tries to help each other out.
Would you recommend working at RBW to a friend? Why?
Yes, the pay is great, the atmosphere is great, and the benefits are great. However, I would want to be selective about who I’d want to come work with here, it’s a special place.