Why EK?
We recognize we are at our best when we’re working together and embracing diverse perspectives to deliver a truly one-of-a-kind experience and workplace.
Our core values—people, thought leadership, transparency, partnerships, integration, and energy—guide everything we do. It’s our goal to attract and retain kind people who share those values.
“EK is powered by our culture of collaboration, energy, and positivity. The kindness and commitment of our team are amongst the key elements that make us special, and my focus is on ensuring the entire team is honored for their stewardship of this culture.”
-EK CEO Zach Wahl
Life at EK
2022 Potluck and Purple Elephant
When the end of year rolls around, we take time to celebrate with a company-wide potluck and a fun activity we’ve coined as the “Purple Elephant” (our version of the White Elephant gift grab, where EK supplies the gifts). This year the favorites were Roomba Robot Vacuums, iPads, and Nintendo Switch.
EK’s 9th Annual Gala
We always look forward to EK’s annual gala to celebrate another year of growth and accomplishments. It’s a time for our leaders to acknowledge and thank each and every EK’er for their commitment, hard work, creativity, and collaboration.
EK Balance: Fall 2022 Challenges
As part of our EK Balance initiative, we kicked off various health and wellness challenges, including a Step Challenge, Get Cooking Challenge, and Hydrate for Health Challenge
The goal of the step challenge was to hit 10,000 steps each day and help your assigned team reach the leaderboard by earning the most average steps at the end of the month. We had forty five participants and as a whole, we walked 7,021,834 steps! For every EK’er who participated, EK made a
$25 donation to Girls on the Run Northern Virginia, raising $1,125.
The goal of the cooking challenge was to challenge ourselves to find, cook, and share a healthy recipe with colleagues. For every EK’er who participated, EK made a $25 donation to the Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC). With six participants, we raised $150.
The goal of the hydration challenge was for employees to set their own personal daily water goal based on provided guidelines. For every participant, EK committed to making a $25 donation to EcoAction Arlington. With a total of thirty eight participants we were able to donate $950 to the organization.
Our Stories
Our team members represent a diverse array of experiences, backgrounds, and areas of interest. They each bring their own unique perspectives and backgrounds to EK, but they share a passion for learning and partnering with our clients. Each team member exemplifies the expertise, commitment, and spirit of collaboration that makes EK what it is.
Though we pride ourselves on the fact that no two days are often the same, below, we’ve captured some of our EKers’ stories below.
By cultivating our individual styles, we’re co-creating an environment marked by synergy, creativity, celebration and empowerment.
Our Traditions
Life is fun and at EK we take time to celebrate the milestones, holidays, and everything in between.
EK Hat: At EK, every team member receives an EK hat to take with them on their adventures near and far. At the close of the year, employees cast their vote for their favorite EK hat photo.
When the end of year rolls around, we take time to celebrate with a company-wide potluck and a fun activity we’ve coined as the “Purple Elephant” (our version of the White Elephant gift grab, where EK supplies the gifts). This year the favorites were Roomba Robot Vacuums, iPads, and Nintendo Switch.
We always look forward to EK’s annual gala to celebrate another year of growth and accomplishments. It’s a time for our leaders to acknowledge and thank each and every EK’er for their commitment, hard work, creativity, and collaboration.
EK took to the sea for this year’s summer quarterly outing.
Our Initiatives
EK Balance: Helping You Live Your Best Life
EK Balance is our health and wellness program, furthering our commitment to work-life balance. We work hard, but think it is equally important to play hard and take time to care for ourselves.
As part of our EK Balance initiative, we kicked off various health and wellness challenges, including a Step Challenge and Get Cooking Challenge.
Grow at EK: Providing the Tools You Need to Succeed
Grow at EK is one of our initiatives, furthering our commitment to investing in employees through training and development opportunities.
