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"We like to say here that our values
are more than just writing on the
wall," Schroeder says. "I think
a lot of times you come into an
organization and everyone says,
'Oh, we have a really fun culture,'
but we're very big on making sure
people have time to have a little fun
at work and let off a little steam.
"And here it's more of a feeling when
you walk in the door. And it's how
employees treat each other. We're
kind of a like a second family."
While they've been around since
1987, Discovery has seen explosive
growth over the past five years—
doubling in size every three years for
some time—as they've shifted their
focus to include a significant national
presence (they now have clients in
all 50 states).
With an employee headcount now
at more than 600, the company
decided it needed more space to
house its constantly expanding
team and cut the ribbon on a nearly
30,000-square-foot expansion in
spring 2015.
They also have a second location
in Brookings, S.D., which at the
moment primarily serves as a call
center, Schroeder says.
In the vein of Google's policy that
employees never be more than
100 feet from food, Discovery has
its own self-serve market with a
selection that rivals that of a small
convenience store. Employees can
load funds onto a card and grab a
pick-me-up without having to leave
the building.
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