LP Building Solutions Earns The Tennessean's Top Workplaces of Middle Tennessee Award for Fourth Consecutive Year
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — LP Building Solutions (LP), a leading manufacturer of high-performance building products, today announced it has been named a winner of the Top Workplaces of Middle Tennessee Award by The Tennessean for the fourth consecutive year.
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'Our continued recognition as a Top Workplace in Middle Tennessee reflects the dedication and passion of our team members,' said LP Chair and CEO Brad Southern. 'We are honored to receive this award for the fourth year in a row, and it speaks volumes about the culture we've built—one that values our team members' careers, culture, connections, and well-being.'
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The award is based entirely on employee feedback from a confidential third-party survey administered by Energage LLC, an employee engagement technology partner, which measures several aspects of workplace culture, including alignment, execution, and team member connection.
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'Earning a Top Workplaces award is a badge of honor for companies, especially because it comes authentically from their employees,' said Energage CEO Eric Rubino. 'That's something to be proud of. In today's market, leaders must ensure they're allowing employees to have a voice and be heard.'
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LP continues to invest in its people through development programs, competitive compensation and benefits, and a culture that emphasizes empowerment and inclusion. To learn more about the company's workplace culture, visit LPCorp.com.
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About LP Building Solutions
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As a leader in high-performance building solutions, Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LP Building Solutions, NYSE: LPX) manufactures engineered wood products that meet the demands of builders, remodelers and homeowners worldwide. LP's extensive portfolio of innovative and dependable products includes Siding Solutions (LP ® SmartSide ® Trim & Siding, LP ® SmartSide ® ExpertFinish ® Trim & Siding, LP BuilderSeries ® Lap Siding and LP ® Outdoor Building Solutions ®), LP ® Structural Solutions (LP ® TechShield ® Radiant Barrier, LP WeatherLogic ® Air & Water Barrier, LP Legacy ® Premium Sub-Flooring, LP ® FlameBlock ® Fire-Rated Sheathing, LP NovaCore ® Thermal Insulated Sheathing and LP ® TopNotch ® 350 Durable Sub-Flooring) and LP ® Oriented Strand Board (OSB). In addition to product solutions, LP provides industry-leading customer service and warranties. Since its founding in 1972, LP has been Building a Better World™ by helping customers construct beautiful, durable homes while shareholders build lasting value. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, LP operates 21 plants across the U.S., Canada, Chile and Brazil. For more information, visit LPCorp.com.
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