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WHAT EMPLOYEES SAY ABOUT AXIS: “There’s
freedom to work as we need to but I have the
comfort of being surrounded by people who
challenge me and make me better at what I
do every day,” says Larry Alford, who has
been at Axis Promotions (UPIC: axispromo)
for 12 years. His co-worker, 14-year veteran
Lisa Pine, adds: “The quality of our products
and service is unparalleled, and the commit-
ment to our clients goes above and beyond.”
New team member Lindsay Wax says, “The
office has the atmosphere that the job is sup-
posed to have—work hard, play hard. We
treat each other like human beings, not just a
number. You really feel the difference in work-
ing here compared to other companies.”
Johanna Gottlieb, who has been at the com-
pany for more than nine years, agrees. “There
is a great energy at Axis. We really put our
clients first and have fun while working on
projects. We have tremendous support from
leadership and it makes a difference.”
HOW IT DIFFERENTIATES ITSELF AS AN
EMPLOYER: “It’s the people,” says Drew
Goldberg. “I have been here two years and am
just amazed how ‘all in’ everyone is when it
comes to continuing to improve and grow.
Employees who have been here 10-plus years
have the same high-energy level and passion
that new hires exude. The commitment level
is off the charts.” Colleague Sharon D’Angelo
was an Axis client before applying for a job
there a year ago. “When I was going through
the application process, I did not apply to any
other company in the industry, even though I
had worked with many at several different
jobs. My thought process was, ‘If I am going
to change industries, I’m going to work at
Axis.’ Being here now, I understand that this
mentality and work ethic is really driven from
the top down, and is truly supported by the
team environment within the company.”
Eight-year employee Shamini Peter says,
“What makes it different from other compa-
nies is the freedom to put your ideas and
thoughts into an actionable format.” Her co-
worker, 10-year veteran Sandy Poster, adds, “I
feel valued. Our company is very fair to all:
employees, clients and vendors.”
The Axis Promotions team is comprised of yogis,
equestrians, Crossfitters and cyclers from all walks of
life. They like applying a “work hard, play hard”
mentality to everything from the charities they love
to the hobbies they pursue.
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Top Executive
Larry Cohen, President
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Type of Company
Distributor
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Location
New York, New York
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Website
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Year Founded
1992
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Total Employees
60
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Company Motto
180º From Ordinary
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Perks
Flexible work schedules
Peer-to-Peer rewards
program
Casual dress code
THE INSIDE STORY | Axis has an internal incentive program where employees get awards from peers,
coworkers and bosses not only for sales performance but for delivering quality service. Recipients can redeem
the awards for gifts of their choice. Monthly meetings also recognize achievements, and employees can send
AXISALL emails celebrating their individual success moments. Last year Axis employees raised nearly $14,000
for Cycle For Survival, an organization that funds critical research for rare cancers.
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