Ocean State Job Lot Honored with 2023 Inspiring Workplaces Award
For second consecutive year, OSJL among top 50 finalists
North Kingstown, R.I. – June 19, 2023 — Ocean State Job Lot (OSJL), a leading discount closeout retailer headquartered in Rhode Island with stores throughout New England, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania, is proud to announce that it was named a finalist at the Top 50 Inspiring Workplaces in North America Awards in Chicago on Wednesday, June 7th.
The Inspiring Workplaces Awards recognizes forward-thinking and people-first organizations. The companies that earned distinction as Inspiring Workplaces were evaluated in six main categories: Culture and Purpose; Leadership; Wellbeing; Inclusion; Communication; and Experience.
“Being named as an Inspiring Workplaces finalist is a testament to the work our team does to ensure that we excel in all of the areas that matter most to our store associates and the associates in our corporate office and distribution center,” said Lynn Hall, Director of Corporate Communications, Ocean State Job Lot. “Inspiration does not come from a company itself – it comes from the people within the organization. We thank – and congratulate- all those who made this recognition possible!”
In May of this year, OSJL was also selected as a 2023 US Best Managed Company Sponsored by Deloitte* Private and The Wall Street Journal, the program recognizes outstanding U.S. private companies and the achievements of their management teams.
Pictured Left-to-Right:
Lynn Hall, Director of Corporate Communications, Ocean State Job Lot and Lisa Pereira, Talent Acquisition Manager, Ocean State Job Lot.
About Inspiring Workplaces™:
Inspiring Workplaces is the result of the merger between Employee Engagement Awards and the Employee Engagement Alliance. It is headquartered in the UK and operates in North America, Africa and Australasia. Inspiring Workplaces™, believes in recognizing and shaping the new, forward-thinking organizations of the future. By shedding light on these innovative workplaces, Inspiring Workplaces helps to encourage positive change in workplaces as well as provide a source of inspiration and education for those who seek it. For more information, please visit www.inspiring-workplaces.com.
About Ocean State Job Lot:
Founded in 1977, Ocean State Job Lot (OSJL) is a growing, privately held discount retail chain with 152 stores in New England, New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, approximately 5,600 employees, and annual sales exceeding $800 million. OSJL Shoppers find an ever-changing array of brand name, first quality merchandise at closeout prices, including household goods, apparel, pet supplies, seasonal products (holiday, gardening, patio, pool, and beach supplies), and kitchen pantry staples at a fraction of their typical price. The company was named a four-time “Best Employer” by Forbes® Magazine*, a three-time US Best Managed Company by Deloitte, and received a first-place Inspiring Workplaces in North America Award. *Ocean State Job Lot is not affiliated with Forbes®.
The Ocean State Job Lot Charitable Foundation has a long history of philanthropic leadership, supporting numerous causes, including feeding the hungry, helping the homeless, assisting veterans and military families, aiding animal rescue, caring for children, advancing healthcare, supporting the arts, and promoting learning. The Foundation’s operational, administrative, and overhead expenses are covered by Ocean State Job Lot, not the Foundation, ensuring that 100% of every dollar raised through the Foundation goes directly to helping those in need.
Ocean State Job Lot is headquartered in the Quonset Point Business Park at 375 Commerce Park Road, North Kingstown, RI 02852. Phone: (401) 295-2672; Website: OceanStateJobLot.com.
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