First Orion Honored with Inc.'s Best Workplaces 2022

First Orion Honored with Inc.'s Best Workplaces 2022


First Orion is thrilled to be named to We’re one of five companies in the telecommunications industry and one of five Arkansas-based companies named to the extensive list. Congratulations to the other honorees!

“It’s an honor to be among the companies included in Inc.’s esteemed list of Best Workplaces,” said Libbi Whitehurst, chief people officer at First Orion. “We believe in putting people first in every decision we make as a company, which has allowed us to be successful. If we take care of our people, they will take care of the business, and we will all win at the end of the day.”

Read the full press release here.

Inc.’s Best Workplaces

The Inc.com list is the result of a comprehensive measurement of American companies that have excelled in creating exceptional workplaces and company culture, whether operating in a physical or virtual facility.

After collecting data from thousands of submissions, Inc. selected 475 honorees this year. Each company that was nominated took part in an employee survey, conducted by Quantum Workplace, which included topics such as management effectiveness, perks, fostering employee growth, and overall company culture. The organization’s benefits were also audited to determine overall score and ranking.

Inc.’s 5000 Regional Award

In March 2022, First Orion was honored with another award from Inc. Magazine. We were named to the influential Inc. 5000 Regionals Southeast list – ranking No. 144 – and the only company in Arkansas to make the cut.
First Orion Corp. is one of the fastest-growing telecommunications companies and provides industry-leading Branded Communications and communication protection solutions to mobile carriers and businesses.

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