Employee Ownership

Client Benefits

Partners for Success

ISG’s employee ownership also benefits our clients. Here, employee owners are not just a cog in a machine. On every project clients work directly with an ISG owner that is accountable for the outcome.

The result? Our client’s best interests stay top of mind and the projects benefit from the collective expertise of a fully engaged team.

What you will get:

  • Elevated Designs
  • Better Decisions, Faster
  • Higher Quality Solutions
  • Complete Accountability
  • A True Project Partner
Employee Benefits

We're #AllIn

When we say we’re #AllIn, we mean it. As an employee-owner, you will directly benefit from your hard work in a fast-paced, high-accountability culture. We set the bar high and expect each other to show up each day with a growth mindset and the drive to get it done. It isn’t for everyone but if you’re up for the challenge, it’s worth it.

You won’t do it alone. Our collaborative studio environment offers project-based mentorship, performance coaching, and career development. While you grow your career, you’ll also build wealth for your future.

Did You Know?

A 2017 NCEO study found being in an ESOP was associated with 92% higher median household net wealth, 33% higher median income from wages, and 53% longer median job tenure.

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Employee Ownership
Community Benefits

Making an Impact

Employee ownership comes with a responsibility to strengthen communities we’re part of. We join local organizations and boards, support outreach efforts, and invest time and money.

Through Impact Day, employees receive up to eight hours of paid time to volunteer locally. The ISG Impact Fund brings intention, consistency, and transparency to our giving by empowering employee owners to guide ISG’s financial contributions.

Meet the Owners

Learn more about life at ISG and the talent that makes it all possible.

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