This week's blog is an employee spotlight on Equinox veteran Renee Workman. Through the life of a company, certain people play an important role in shaping both the culture and the productivity of a business. Renee Workman is one of those people at Equinox. Her great attitude and work ethic set a standard of excellence felt by those around her, and the quality of her work increases work-flow speed toward a completed project. Renee's 17-year anniversary with Equinox is in August, which is a perfect time to recognize her many achievements and the amazing impact she's made on the life of Equinox Information Systems.
She began her career as a software developer following her college graduation. Immediately, she had a positive impact on those around her and the projects to which she contributed. She worked as a developer for four years in the office at Equinox until her husband, Don who was in the Army, was transferred to another base.
Equinox did not want to lose a valuable employee and began thinking creatively about possible solutions that would allow Renee to continue working for Equinox even if she wasn't physically in the building. As technology advanced, the thought of working from home became a real possibility. Other companies had employees that worked remotely and there was a growing sentiment in the working world that telecommuting was an effective means of employment. Renee was approached about the possibility of working from home and accepted the offer.
Renee has telecommuted now for Equinox for 13 years from two states. Her primary responsibilities are to test the software she once helped to develop and to support the clients who use the software. She has a unique perspective on the entire work-flow process at Equinox. Having previously been a developer, currently testing the software to ensure its quality, and supporting customers, Renee's experience and expertise make her a unique and valuable asset to the team. "Renee is a silent warrior. She works behind the scenes doing testing, version releases, and issue duplications" according to VP of Support Joe Herron. When engaging directly with clients, she demonstrates strong knowledge and professionalism.
Renee's favorite part of her job involves investigating technical inquiries and locating solutions, which she describes as puzzle-solving. Each component must align properly for the complete picture to emerge. Her background enables her to assist both developers and customers alike.
Equinox maintains an average employee tenure exceeding 13 years — significantly higher than the industry standard of approximately 2.5 years. Renee exemplifies this commitment to the organization and intends to continue her career there. She remains dedicated to delivering quality work and diligent effort, with her contributions benefiting both internal teams and external clients despite geographic distance.
About the Author — Matt Lowe is a Sales Engineer at Equinox Information Systems. To learn more about Equinox, visit equinoxis.com or call (615) 612-1200.