ASHEVILLE BASED INTEGRITIVE, INC MAKES WORLDBLU’S 2011 LIST OF MOST DEMOCRATIC WORKPLACES
International Spotlight Shines on Integritive; Highlights Unique Business Management Model
ASHEVILLE (October 24, 2011) – Can a truly democratic organization exist and make a profit? John Miles, CEO of Integritive, says “yes” and so says WorldBlu, an international company specializing in workplace democracy. WorldBlu Founder and CEO, Traci Fenton says, “WorldBlu-certified organizations model how more freedom – rather than fear and control in the workplace – increases innovation and employee engagement, as well as boosting the bottom-line.”
Integritive, Inc. an Asheville based web design and eMarketing firm proves that a democratic workplace can exist and be profitable, earning international recognition along with notable companies like Groupon, WD-40 and Zappos. The international recognition was a well deserved birthday present; Integritive celebrates ten years in business this year.
“It feels fantastic to be recognized along with some of the world leaders in democratic workplaces,” said Miles. “It’s great to be honored for something that was a part of Integritive from the beginning and to have it happen in such a special year for us.”
John Miles defines his web development firm as decidedly un-geek. “We provide iOS or integrated online strategy for our clients, in order to bring out the essence that defines them,” said Miles. A self-described Innerpreneur, Miles routinely speaks to leadership groups on the topic of Happiness in Business and his Triple Bottom Line approach that incorporates people, the planet and profit. “It wasn’t really a choice or decision to practice democracy in the workplace; I didn’t see that there was any other way to do it,” said Miles.
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The WorldBlu Process
Organizations from the for-profit, non-profit and government sectors that have been in operation for at least one full year and have at least five employees can apply for the WorldBlu award. To be eligible, employees throughout an organization complete a survey using the online WorldBlu Democratic Workplace Scorecard™. The WorldBlu Scorecard evaluates an organization according to ten principles of organizational democracy, such as transparency and accountability.
About Integritive
Integritive, Inc. is a web development and eMarketing firm that helps their clients communicate their authenticity and meaningfulness in the crowded online marketplace. They offer unique processes that honor both fun and big thinking. In short, they build customized websites and online marketing strategies for companies that walk-their-talk and deserve to be heard by more people. For more information you can find them on the web at www.Integritive.com .