The Shape Family
Shape cares for the well-being of our associates in many ways – through health programs, training opportunities, a safe working environment and volunteer experiences.
Shape Corp. has been able to maintain a small company atmosphere throughout a history of constant growth. Associates refer to this culture as the “Shape Family.” Shape holds several events each year, occasions for the “Shape Family” to enjoy activities outside of work with their own families. Annual events include the Easter Breakfast, the Shape Summer Party and a Halloween Party sponsored by the Fitness Factory.
Internally, associates are informed of company developments at monthly town hall meetings for each business unit, as well as quarterly meetings where lunch is provided and associates hear updates directly from executives.
Helping Hand
A special committee within Shape, the Helping Hand Committee, volunteers at events to raise money and collect donations, which is put into a fund to help Shape families in times of need. The Helping Hand Committee addresses concerns as they occur and decides what kind of assistance to provide. They also run annual programs, such as the Helping Hand Christmas program, which provides gifts for Shape families that may be having financial difficulties. Shape believes that helping our community, also means taking care of our own associates and helping them through difficult times.
Associate Development
Out of respect for the individuals who work at Shape, and to constantly improve the quality of our workforce, Shape offers a variety of programs to keep associates challenged, interested and motivated. Associates begin with an extensive orientation to fully prepare them for their new position. Careers are advanced through Department of Labor apprenticeship programs in one of three trades: machine repair, tool and die and industrial electrician. Training and on-going development are viewed as core values at Shape and integral to organizational success.
From on-the-job training, to in-house classes, seminars, book clubs and tuition reimbursement, the opportunities for development and growth are virtually endless. Our industry-leading tuition reimbursement program applies to associate, bachelor and master level courses.
Fitness and Wellness
Shape is committed to the health of our workforce. To proactively maintain both the physical and mental health of our associates, the Fitness Factory, a comprehensive on-site wellness center has been established. The credentialed, professional staff, administers Shape Family Wellness, a complete wellness program. Shape Family Wellness emphasizes preventative health, offering incentives to lose weight, stop smoking and manage chronic disease. It has greatly benefited our associates while significantly reducing health care inflation costs. The onsite facility invites employees and their families to participate in a full array of exercise and nutrition classes, as well as workshops and special events at no charge.
Progressively focusing on the health of our associates, has lead to the Shape Family Wellness program appearing in Leading by Example, a national worksite publication of Partnership for Prevention, program recognition at The National Wellness Conference in Stevens Point Wisconsin and the American Cancer Society’s Silver Five-Star Investor award.
