Syracuse, NY — May 1, 2025 VIP Structures is proud to announce its recognition as one of the 2025 Best Companies to Work for in New York. This marks the third consecutive year VIP has earned this prestigious honor, reinforcing the firm’s continued commitment to its people-first values and award-winning workplace culture. This prestigious accolade is awarded by the New York Council of the Society of Human Resource Management, Bridge Tower Media and the Rochester Business Journal.
Selected from hundreds of organizations across the state, VIP Structures was one of 20 companies honored in the medium company category (100-249 employees) and rose to the #2 position this year. The distinction celebrates employers who go above and beyond in fostering positive employee experiences and cultivating supportive, innovative work environments.
“We are deeply honored to once again be recognized as one of the best places to work in New York,” said Meg Tidd, CEO of VIP Structures. “Being ranked #2 is an incredible achievement and a direct reflection of our team, the heart of our company. Their passion, collaboration, and dedication are what make VIP an exceptional place to work.”
VIP’s success stems from a workplace culture rooted in connection, flexibility, and purpose. The company prioritizes both professional growth and personal well-being, fostering an environment where employees feel supported, valued, and empowered to thrive, both inside and outside the office.
“Being ranked #2 is an incredible achievement and a direct reflection of our team, the heart of our company. Their passion, collaboration, and dedication are what make VIP an exceptional place to work.”
“As with many companies, our primary focus is on people,” stated Cynthia Hernandez, Chief People Strategist. “What sets us apart is our responsiveness to employee feedback. Each year, our objective is to gather sincere feedback and make more informed, people-centric decisions that lead to meaningful performance improvements. While we are proud of VIP’s ascent in the rankings over the years, we are particularly proud of the relationship we are fostering with our workforce and community.”
Each year, our objective is to gather sincere feedback and make more informed, people-centric decisions that lead to meaningful performance improvements. While we are proud of VIP's ascent in the rankings over the years, we are particularly proud of the relationship we are fostering with our workforce and community."
The annual “Best Companies to Work for in New York” program is managed by the New York State Society for Human Resource Management (NYS-SHRM) and Best Companies Group. It evaluates companies through a detailed assessment of workplace policies, practices, demographics, and employee surveys.
“The 2025 Best Companies to Work for in New York have created workplaces that inspire success. They are committed to providing their employees with a positive workplace experience which translates into excellent customer service,” said Suzanne Fischer-Huettner, managing director of BridgeTower Media/Rochester Business Journal. “We are pleased to join our partners, the New York State Council of the Society for Human Resource Management, the Best Companies Group and BridgeTower Media, in honoring these inspirational businesses.”
VIP Structures extends its heartfelt thanks to its team for making this honor possible.
About VIP Structures
VIP Family of Companies, comprised of VIP Structures, VIP Architectural Associates, IPD Engineering, and VIP Development Associates is a national design-build firm headquartered in Syracuse, NY. VIP has over 45 years of professional experience in architecture, construction and development, as well as in-house engineering and property management expertise for commercial, industrial and institutional clients. For over 50 years, VIP has been delivering impactful spaces while fostering a company culture rooted in innovation, integrity, and care for people. For more information, visit vipstructures.com.
About Best Companies to Work for in New York:
Best Companies to Work for in New York is a research-driven program from Best Companies Group that examines a company’s practices, programs and benefits and surveys employees for their perspective. To be considered, companies must have at least 15 full-time or part-time employees working in New York; be a for-profit or not-for-profit business or government entity; be a publicly or privately held business; have a facility in the state of New York and be in business a minimum of one year. Best Companies Group managed the overall registration and survey process, analyzed the data, and used their expertise to determine the final rankings.
