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Zehnder Communications employees wear many hats, but they say the workplace’s jovial atmosphere makes their jobs fun. Crossing Canal Street in Abbey Road style are, from left: Dave Maher, director of digital communications; Mike Rainey, chief creative officer, Tom Martin, president; Shea Duet, art director and IT manager; Rob Hudak, interactive creative director; Joan Habisreitinger, media director; and Jeff Zehnder, CEO. Photo by Frank Aymami S E V E N - T I M E H O N O R E E Zehnder Communications Early in his career, Jeff Zehnder made a promise to himself that if he ever started his own business, it would be a place where people enjoyed coming into work every day. Since Zehnder Communications opened its doors in 1996, the company has stuck to its mission of doing great work, making a difference, earning a fair profit and having fun. Placing an emphasis on hiring people for their positive attitudes, Zehnder said creating a happy work environment is key to the company’s success. “I believe that life is too short to be unhappy, and I think we’ve always looked at hiring people in terms of whether or not they would be happy here. If you are going to be here, you are contributing to the well being of the company,” said Zehnder. Pointing to author Jim Collin’s model in the book “Good to Great,” Zehnder said it’s all about “getting the right people on the bus.” That careful recruitment and positive attitude has created a staff that works as a highly diverse, yet cohesive unit. Art director and information technology manager Shea Duet has been with the company for 11 years and said management’s availability to employees and the cooperation between departments creates a positive and empowering work environment. Most importantly, the jovial atmosphere at Zehnder makes it easier to come to work and the reason why everyone always seems to be having fun. “We really have a lot of fun here. We joke around a lot. We goof off. The fact that it’s so fun is really one of the reasons why I’ve been here so long,” Duet said. Jeff Zehnder said that given the company’s need for specialists in public relations, design and copywriting, they can’t afford high turnover rates. The company offers competitive salaries and a solid benefits plan along with anniversary bonuses and awards, plus parking and cell phone stipends. There are also a few other unique benefits including Free Beer Fridays, an annual Bowl-a- Thon, a margarita mixing competition and a chili cook-off. Duet has seen Zehnder grow from seven to 33 full-time employees but said the company’s core Nature of business: advertising and public relations Where based: New Orleans Employees: 33 Average starting salary: $41,475 Median salary: $53,000 Average employment time: four and a half years Benefits: health care with 80 percent coverage, dental, vision and prescription plans, 401(k) with 3 percent match, continuing education program, relocation assistance, telecommuting, flexible hours, employee recognition program, subsidized meals Wait time for benefits: 30 days Paid time off: up to 35 days Web site: www.z-comm.com mission to do great work has never changed. Interactive creative director Rob Hudak has been with Zehnder for three years and said he has always been motivated by the company’s desire to constantly “push the envelope.” Being given the freedom and creativity to develop new campaigns is highly important for skilled creative types, and Hudak said Zehnder allows him to reach his full potential. He’s especially proud of the Layar Voodoo Experience app, which the magazine Fast Company noted as one of the three mobile applications that are changing the music industry. “We’re always encouraged to take new approaches to things,” Hudak said. “If I was just showing up every day to knock out some production ads, that would get old very quick.”• — Craig Guillot 68 2009 Best Places to Work
New Orleans Best Places to Work: Small companies (Ranked by CityBusiness panel based on salary, benefits, employee atmosphere and culture) Average starting salary (annually) Name Address Nature of business Phone Fax Median salary (annually) Employment length for benefit eligibility Number of workers 1. PMOLink 2001 Lakeshore Drive Mandeville 70448 Project management (985) 674-5968 (985) 674-5995 $84,000 $108,761 none 48 . . . . . . . . . . . . 2. Heller Draper Hayden Patrick & Horn 650 Poydras St., Suite 2500 New Orleans 70130 Law firm 299-3300 299-3399 $28,000 to $48,000 for staff, $75,000 for attorneys $45,000 for staff, $362,000 for attorneys none 36 . . . . . . . . . . . 3. Perez 317 Burgundy St., Suite 3 New Orleans 70112 Architecture, interior design and landscaping services 584-5100 584-5140 $44,000 $60,000 about one month 43 . . . . . . . . . Deveney Communication 2406 Chartres St. New Orleans 70117 Advertising and public relations 949-3999 949-3974 $46,000 $75,000 none 10 . . . . . . . . . Fleur de Lis Financial/MassMutual 1 Galleria Blvd., Suite 909 Metairie 70001 Financial services 299-8971 412-8325 $36,000 $60,000 none 40 . . . . . . . . Gauthier, Houghtaling & Williams 3500 N. Hullen Metairie 70002 Law firm 456-8600 456-8624 $40,000 $45,000 for staff, $200,000 for attorneys none 33 . . . . . . . . . Hal Collums Construction/Central City Millworks 2610 Second St. New Orleans 70113 Construction 899-1345 899-1348 $22,000 $50,000 none 45 . . . . . . Hartwig Moss Insurance Agency 2626 Canal St. New Orleans 70119 Insurance 525-9901 569-9900 $38,851 for staff, $168,000 for producers $44,500 for staff, $172,000 for producers 30 days 45 . . . . . . . . Huseman & Associates 3925 N. I-10 Service Road, Suite 201-B Metairie 70002 Engineering 456-3119 456-3122 $59,000 $75,000 90 days 13 . . . . . . . Loubat Equipment Co. 4141 Bienville St. New Orleans 70119 Food service equipment 482-2554 483-1280 $21,000 $30,000 three months 19 . . . . . . . December 14, 2009 69
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