It's in Our DNA
August 18, 2011 by Molly Douma Brewer
When I interviewed for my PR job here at MERCURYcsc, I knew I was walking into an airy, contemporary office where creativity and ideas must be on fire. I understood the Mercurians, whose profiles I'd read on the website, were all interesting people, doing good work while free-timing with surfing, spelunking, farming, fly fishing, crafting Adirondack chairs, photography, big game hunting and of course skiing. I didn't know I would laugh with my coworkers every day—and I mean really laugh—with this crew that shares various forms of offbeat humor. Months ago, when we filled out Outside Magazine's questionnaire for best places to work, I didn't notice "laughing daily" as one of the parameters, but when we landed at #16, in the ranks with companies like Patagonia, New Belgium Brewing, SmartWool, Clif Bar, Santa Cruz Bicycles and Livestrong, I reflected on what got us there.
Travel
We have great benefits with generous vacation, allowing time to explore our state, create far-flung adventures and spend time with our families.
Alternative Work Environment
Our bike rack is typically jam-packed and familiarizing with our state is a part of the job for all of us.
Work days out in the field, Eastern Montana.
Yellowstone press trip, "Walk like a bison" exercise.
Autumn press trip to the Lazy EL Ranch.
Flex Time and Fitness
Weekly mountain bike rides, Mercury kickball (our record will not be disclosed), group yoga at a local studio, powder clause (barring major work deadlines, it's acceptable to ski on a powder morning.)
After-work mountain biking.
The Who Shot the Serif? team in a rare post-win moment.
Community and Environmental Support
Besides our worm farm, extensive recycling program and pro bono work for community programs, we also support our own. Dressed in as inmates, we honored Stacie, our Account Strategist for graduating from Community Police Academy and keeping the Bozeman streets safe with her toy gun and street smarts.
When my dad was dying earlier this year, my bosses opened the door for me to go spend the time I needed with my family and my coworkers buoyed me with their support. I will always carry in my heart that precious month with my dad.
Pretty amazing post, and all true, M-Dub.
I have been doing a lot of job researching and I have never come across a company that just blew my mind. What you do is more than animated and the fun that everyone seems to have appears to be a dream-come-true job. MercuryCSC has inspired to be more creative and has motivated me to always work harder and be more creative, so one day I can work in an environment as fun-loving such as this. :)