Title: Bigger Isn’t Always Better
When you’re looking for a new job, it’s easy to default to the biggest companies with the flashiest logos. But many people find that the most rewarding, flexible, and supportive careers happen at small, locally-owned businesses. I’ve worked at both. A large, well-known corporation where I was just a number. A smaller company where we had only 25 employees, and we all knew one another well. And then, have had the privilege of working with our small family business for over 13 years. My pick – a small business any day!
Because small businesses don’t have massive HR departments or corporate hierarchies, you can feel like you’re missing out on benefits that small businesses can’t give you. Here are three signs that a small business could be your next great place to work:
1. A Clear Commitment to Quality and Community
A great small business cares deeply about its reputation because they’re directly tied to the community and the people they serve. We pride ourselves on customer reviews and testimonials. When a company’s clients consistently praise their thoroughness, honesty, and kindness, it’s a huge thumbs up. If a business treats its clients like family, they almost always extend that same respect and care to their internal team. When an employee who gives a notice can hardly get the words out and can’t say enough good things about their tenure – that’s a good sign too!
2. Leadership That Listens
In a corporate giant, you are often just a number on a spreadsheet. I’ve experienced that; and I have multiple friends who feel like just a number. In a thriving small business, your voice actually matters. Look for companies where the owners and managers are accessible, communicative, and actively involved in supporting the team. When leadership is transparent and responsive, it creates a collaborative atmosphere where you can genuinely see the impact of your daily hard work.
3. Mutual Growth and Flexibility
The best small businesses understand that life happens outside of work hours. They prioritize clear expectations and create roles that allow for a realistic work-life balance, whether that means remote options or flexible scheduling. They don’t just look for what you can do for them – they care about setting you up for success. At our small business we give what’s called “Responsible Time Off”. While we’re too small to offer benefits, we sure can treat our employees with respect and care.
We’re Hiring! Join the Wiemann Home Inspection Team
Speaking of great small businesses, Wiemann Home Inspection is expanding its support team! We have been proudly serving home buyers and realtors across the Des Moines area since 2013, and we pride ourselves on building a supportive, family-centered work culture.
We are currently looking for a detail-oriented, reliable part-time Office Assistant to help us keep our daily operations running smoothly. The good news too is that this person gets to work from home. If you love staying organized, communicating with people, and working with a tight-knit, dedicated team, we would love to connect with you.
How to view the full job description and apply:
To see the full list of responsibilities, requirements, and hours for this role, here is our job description