Category: Culture
July 17, 2018
This Was Not Your Average Day at Work
Each June we hold our Annual All-hands Meeting. It’s the one time of year that all of us come together to learn about the status and future of the company, the latest news on our projects, internal developments, and to…
April 17, 2018
A New Path Forward
For more than 15 years, TCG’s mission was to “Save Time.”
This mission dictated our responsibility to everyone we encountered, including our clients, taxpayers, colleagues, communities, and families. It inspired our award-winning telework policy and our continually-improving software engineering and quality management initiatives.
But by…
February 14, 2018
Why TCG Takes the High Road
By Daniel Turner, TCG President
In February 2017, TCG endorsed the American Business Sustainability Council’s (ASBC) Principles of a High Road Employer. Why? Because these principles embrace all of the TCG’s core values, such as to be fair, honest, and open;…
August 7, 2017
A Year of Happiness at Work
By Peter Fedders, TCG Employee Happiness Associate
There aren’t many companies that dedicate an entire department to employee happiness. Human Resources might throw a birthday party for Janet in Accounting, or Executive Management might put a foosball table in the break room,…
January 25, 2017
Employee Benefits for Real People Living in the Real World
Good news: The economy is getting better. As of November 2016, unemployment is down to 4.6% nationwide, and 3.7% in the DC metro area – where it was before the Great Recession. This also means that job candidates can be…
October 7, 2016
Building a Culture of Transparency and Trust in Corporations
Horror movies trade in darkness and fog because there is something about the unknown that triggers anxiety and distrust. These instincts apply to every aspect of our lives, from Presidential candidates releasing personal information like emails and tax returns, to…
July 5, 2016
Music On Hold: An Alternative to Opus Number One
by Lisa Alferieff, Chief Operating Officer
Who says you need to listen to Kenny G or Barry Manilow when placed on hold? Not us.
I started at TCG in 2009 working on a software development project for the Department of the Treasury. Our…
June 30, 2016
Weekly meetings: a strong attribute for a Virtual Office
by Sarrah Salah, Graphic Designer
Working remotely, TCG’s WinTeam stays connected through weekly meetings to provide updates on ongoing or current projects and to maintain a team rapport. One of the topics each of us presents is our professional and personal good…