Karen Ettredge on employee recognition
From Employee Spotlight with Karen Ettredge · · Quanex Building Products
“Recognition comes pretty often. When you work really hard and when you achieve a milestone we'll often see George, we'll see the management come in and tell us, or sending us an email thanking us for the efforts that we've put in.”
On , Karen Ettredge, Vice President, Corporate Controller & Principal Accounting Officer at QUANEX BUILDING PRODUCTS, spoke about employee recognition during Employee Spotlight with Karen Ettredge on Quanex Building Products.
About Karen Ettredge
Karen Ettredge, Vice President, Corporate Controller & Principal Accounting Officer at Quanex Building Products, discussed her career and views on the company in a 2022 employee spotlight. She stated that she had been with Quanex for about seven years, serving as Director of SEC Reporting and Assistant Controller, after spending five years as SEC Reporting Manager. Ettredge said she appreciates the work-life balance and flexibility at Quanex, noting that employees can work hard while maintaining time for family or outside interests. Ettredge described manufacturing as "the basis of our economy" and "the building blocks of accounting." She characterized Quanex as a lean organization where employees who ask to be involved in new areas often receive opportunities. She said recognition from management, including CEO George, occurs frequently after milestones are achieved. Ettredge acknowledged that unexpected challenges arise but said they keep the work interesting and prevent stagnation. She emphasized the importance of understanding personal motivations to push further, and stated that Quanex offers opportunities for improvement and growth.