Ocean State Job Lot Honored with 2024 Global Top 100 Inspiring Workplaces Award
North Kingstown, R.I. – September 17, 2024 — 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 as one of the Global Top 100 Inspiring Workplaces for the second year in a row, on Thursday, September 5th.
The Inspiring Workplaces Group’s second annual Global Top 100 Inspiring Workplaces list is comprised of organizations across Asia, Australasia, Europe, Latin America, Middle East & Africa, North America, and the UK and Ireland.
The list recognizes forward-thinking and people-first organizations which were evaluated in six main categories: Purpose & Culture; Leadership; Wellbeing; Experience; Employee Voice; and Inclusion. Ocean State Job Lot joins a host of well-known brands on the list including PepsiCo Beverages North America, H&M,
Squarespace, and Mastercard.
“We are so pleased to make the Global Top 100 Inspiring Workplaces list for the second year in a row,” said Bob Selle, Vice President-Head of People and Risk, Ocean State Job Lot. “This recognition is a testament to our company culture and the dedication of associates throughout the company. Thank you to our associates for working hard every day to provide exceptional value to our customers, champion positive change in our communities, and inspire a more responsible model for business.”
In 2024, Ocean State Job Lot (OSJL) unveiled the first of seven new induction workstations at its North Kingstown, RI distribution center. These workstations are ergonomically designed to improve efficiency and safety for associates while retaining jobs. This initiative is part of OSJL’s broader commitment to enhancing the associate experience, which includes offering comprehensive benefits such as competitive wages, healthcare, retirement plans, and unique perks like a profit participation program, access to two OSJL-owned condominiums and RVs for use on vacations, and “wellness days” on top of paid sick leave. By continuously improving working conditions and supporting its workforce, OSJL ensures a positive, productive environment for its associates.
In addition to this global award, OSJL was featured on Newsweek’s ‘America’s Greatest Workplaces for Parents and Families 2024’ List; and as a 2024 US Best Managed Company, sponsored by Deloitte* Private and The Wall Street Journal, a program that recognizes outstanding U.S. private companies and the achievements of their management teams. OSJL was also included on the 2024 Top 100 Inspiring Workplaces in North America list announced in June.
About Inspiring Workplaces™:
Inspiring Workplaces is headquartered in the UK and operates in North America, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Latin America, Asia and Australasia. Inspiring Workplaces™ believes in recognizing and helping to shape the forward-thinking organizations of the future that put their people first. By shedding light on these innovative workplaces, Inspiring Workplaces helps to encourage positive change by providing a source of inspiration and education for others 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 153 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 four-time US Best Managed Company by Deloitte, one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Parents & Families 2024 by Newsweek, a three-time winner of the Inspiring Workplaces in North America Award, and a Global Top 100 Inspiring Workplaces winner. *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.
