20 Best Workplaces of the Year 2021
Business Fortune

In an industry where agencies size often rob the glory; the Crescendo Collective stands out as having found its own lane: agile, top-notch solutions in digital transformation. Founded in 2014 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the agency combines high-end technology and a dedicated team of experts to work hard and smart in producing exceptional results. It has grown to become a digital powerhouse that streamlines the online presence of clients and their associated business goals with impressive speed and precision.
A Culture of Talent, Self-Motivation and Innovation
Crescendo's pride and honor is its workforce-the best in the industry. Spanning from us to the Asia-Pacific region, the company boasts of talented, self-starting individuals with the burning passion for technology and the drive to produce top-notch work. As co-founder Bernard Gomez puts it, "At Crescendo, we don't just have tech experts. We have tech ninjas." That, coupled with the very collective skill sets of employees, gives Crescendo the approach it needs for each project to be resourceful, efficient, and customer-centered.
Crescendo's work environment is all about independence and mutual trust. There should be a "no micromanagement" policy in the organization in which employees can engage in managing their tasks as long as they communicate as required and meet the objectives. The sense of ownership and responsibility is invoked within every designated team member for the most fundamental building blocks that help the business into success.
Nurturing Growth and Internal Promotion
The rate of internal promotions in Crescendo clearly reflects how committed the organization is to develop its employees-31 percent of the company's managers are home-grown entry-level starters, while 93 percent of the company's leadership team is promoted from within. That means that the company does a pretty good job at nurturing talent high enough to retain them and have a great pipeline for future leaders.
Employees at Crescendo are empowered to establish goals for personal progress and to be willing to accept new experiences as they come along. The friendly climate at work and the emphasis on technical development make it possible for people to develop their future potential.
Changes around Work-from-Home Duty and Flexibility
Challenges brought on by the pandemic in the year 2020 assailed most organizations, and Crescendo made its turn to evolution and adaptation when it embraced the full-fledged experience of telecommuting and remained monitoring its people toward the service of clients. As they transitioned to the necessity of working from home, in 2021, Crescendo introduced a "work where-you-see-fit" policy towards realizing flexible work-life balance within team members. The changes in the flexibility policy for employees now favor working around the home, thus making the employer-becoming employees for their workforce more appealing sources draw far beyond the usual- diverse backgrounds into the talent pool increase.
A Wider Horizon
Crescendo Collective has cultivated a production environment where innovations, customer satisfaction, and employee engagement thrive to be a competitive leader in the digital transformation space. The organization has aligned itself towards scalable solutions and stringent turnaround times while focusing on developing strong relationships in client handling. Thus, the company continues growing. From the present, Crescendo will go into new geographic territories along with newer approaches to enhancing communication and learning within the company's diverse team, thus making it always a best place to work for people of talent with regard to a vibrant and rich experience.
About the Leader
Tom Duffey, Chief Executive Officer of Crescendo Collective