Pye-Barker Fire & Safety Retains Great Place to Work Certification with 82% Positive Employee Feedback
Event summary
- Pye-Barker Fire & Safety earned Great Place to Work Certification for the second consecutive year, with 82% of employees affirming it as a great workplace, 25 points above the U.S. average.
- The certification is based on a survey evaluating over 60 workplace experience elements, including trust in leadership, fairness, and camaraderie.
- In 2025, Pye-Barker launched the ALL In employee ownership plan, granting future bonuses tied to company growth to all eligible full-time employees.
- The company's Safety Net Fund provided financial support to over 80 team members facing hardships this year.
The big picture
Pye-Barker's repeated certification as a Great Place to Work underscores its strategic focus on employee well-being and engagement, which is increasingly critical in labor-intensive industries like fire safety and security. The company's investments in employee ownership and support programs position it as a potential industry leader in workforce management, though maintaining these standards at scale will be key. With over 250 locations and 8,000 employees, Pye-Barker's approach to workplace culture could set a benchmark for similar organizations.
What we're watching
- Employee Retention
- Whether Pye-Barker can sustain high employee satisfaction and retention amid industry-wide labor challenges.
- Ownership Model Impact
- How the ALL In employee ownership plan will affect long-term employee engagement and company performance.
- CSR Scaling
- The pace at which Pye-Barker's community and philanthropic initiatives will expand alongside its business growth.