A place for opportunity

Ridley thinks outside the box and finds creative ways to create engagement. His ideas take shape in the form of breakfast bingo calls, yoga sessions and themed all-hands meetings. But he isn’t the only one with ideas that shape Prodege’s culture. “Everyone has a voice, and we listen,” Ridley said. For example, one employee recently suggested playing music in the restrooms. Ridley took it one step further, and he decorated the restrooms in Prodege’s new headquarters to complement the genres of music playing. “All it takes is an idea,” Ridley said.

Zurilla looks at her team from an individual and collective level. Individually, Zurilla recruits market research professionals whose skill sets complement one another. She gives opportunities to help team members stretch their skills and grow in their careers, and she frequently sends them useful books and articles for career growth. From a collective perspective, Zurilla emphasizes how the team makes the business better. “I help them realize the unique value we provide Prodege as a group, not as individuals,” Zurilla said. “Together, we provide our clients with world-class service.”