Universal Parking Honored with Prestigious Workplace Awards for 2025, Celebrating Innovation, Employee Empowerment, and a Strong Company Culture
Universal Parking, a leading innovator in the parking services industry, proudly announces its latest accolades in workplace excellence. The company has been named a 2025 Top Workplaces Culture Excellence winner in four major categories and was also recognized as a 2025 Top Workplace by New Orleans Top Workplaces. These distinctions underscore the organization’s unwavering commitment to creating a workplace culture that prioritizes respect, empowerment, and opportunities for growth for every employee across its network.
“Our company values excellence, innovation, and a positive work environment—this is reflected in our strong company culture that centers around employee success and professional growth,” said Herb Anderson, Chairman of Universal Parking. “We commit to creating ‘A Better Experience at Every Turn,’ and this is evident in how we think about culture and create environments where our employees can achieve long-term success and growth. It’s an honor to be recognized by these awards programs and validate that what we’re doing is working as it relates to our people.”
A Culture Rooted in Values and Innovation
Universal Parking’s culture is driven by a clear mission and a set of guiding principles that inform both strategic decisions and daily operations. The company’s leadership continuously reinforces the importance of creating a supportive and inclusive workplace—one where collaboration is encouraged, creativity is celebrated, and every employee feels their contributions matter.
This intentional approach has helped Universal Parking stand out in a competitive industry, particularly in a labor market where employees increasingly prioritize organizational culture and personal fulfillment. The recognition from the Top Workplaces program is a reflection of how deeply these values are embedded in the company’s operations.
In recent years, Universal Parking has taken proactive steps to build a culture of listening. By engaging in regular employee feedback loops, leadership ensures that the workforce remains heard and valued. This feedback has helped shape policies and programs that support employee well-being, promote career development, and encourage innovative thinking at every level of the organization.
Recognized for Culture Excellence by Energage
In collaboration with Energage, a purpose-driven organization that helps employers improve their workplace culture through data-driven insights and employee surveys, Universal Parking was named a 2025 Top Workplaces Culture Excellence winner in four essential categories:
- Innovation: Universal Parking fosters an environment where innovation is more than a buzzword—it’s a core operational principle. Employees at all levels are encouraged to bring forward ideas, experiment with new approaches, and challenge the status quo. This innovation-first mindset enables the company to deliver creative solutions to clients and continuously improve its operations.
- Work-Life Flexibility: Understanding that employees thrive when given autonomy and balance, Universal Parking has adopted flexible work practices that accommodate a variety of personal and professional needs. This includes flexible scheduling, hybrid work models where applicable, and a culture that prioritizes outcomes over hours.
- Leadership: Strong and transparent leadership has been a hallmark of Universal Parking’s success. Company leaders not only articulate a clear vision for the future but also actively engage with teams across the organization to understand challenges and foster collaboration. Frontline staff, who interact with customers daily, are empowered to share their insights—providing critical feedback that informs both strategic decisions and operational improvements.
- Purpose & Values: Universal Parking has seamlessly woven its mission and core values into the fabric of its everyday operations. Whether through customer interactions or internal initiatives, the company’s purpose—to create better experiences at every turn—is consistently demonstrated. This alignment ensures that employees not only understand the company’s goals but also see how their individual efforts contribute to a larger, meaningful vision.
These honors are part of the Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Awards, which spotlight companies that prioritize the cultural elements that drive long-term organizational success.
National and Regional Recognition Reflects Company-Wide Impact
These latest Culture Excellence awards come on the heels of another major milestone for Universal Parking. Just a few months ago, the company was named a 2025 Top Workplaces USA winner by Energage in partnership with USA TODAY. This national recognition further demonstrates that the company’s cultural initiatives resonate well beyond its regional footprint.
Universal Parking operates across a broad and diverse geographic footprint, with 225 employees located throughout the Southeastern United States. The company supports operations in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, and Texas. Despite spanning multiple states and markets, the company has succeeded in maintaining a cohesive culture that unites all employees under a common vision and shared values.
This consistency across regions is a testament to the strength of Universal Parking’s leadership and the efficacy of its cultural programs. Employees in every location have access to the same professional development opportunities, communication channels, and support systems—ensuring that the company’s positive culture is felt organization-wide.
A Top Workplace in Greater New Orleans
In addition to its national and cultural excellence recognitions, Universal Parking was also named a 2025 Top Workplace by New Orleans Top Workplaces, another initiative by Energage that focuses on regional employers. This local recognition is particularly meaningful as it is based entirely on employee feedback gathered through an anonymous third-party survey.
This confidential survey measures multiple facets of the employee experience, including how respected, supported, and empowered team members feel. Themes such as “Respected & Supported,” “Enabled to Grow,” and “Empowered to Execute” are evaluated based on how employees perceive their everyday interactions and growth opportunities within the organization.
According to Energage CEO Eric Rubino, “Earning a Top Workplaces award is a badge of honor for companies, especially because it comes authentically from their employees. That’s something to be proud of. In today’s market, leaders must ensure they’re allowing employees to have a voice and be heard. That’s paramount. Top Workplaces do this, and it pays dividends.”
Building on a Strong Foundation
While these accolades are worth celebrating, Universal Parking remains focused on the future. The company is committed to continuously improving its employee experience, using data and feedback to enhance its programs and foster a workplace where every team member has the tools and support to thrive.
With a strong foundation already in place, Universal Parking is poised for continued growth and innovation. The company believes that its culture is a strategic advantage—and one that will only grow stronger as it continues to invest in its people.
As Universal Parking looks toward the future, it remains guided by its core promise: to deliver “A Better Experience at Every Turn,” not just for customers and clients, but for the employees who make everything possible.
