While the work we do is rewarding, most of us still like to eat and pay our bills.  Making sure that our employees are well compensated is a priority for AP.  AP carefully monitors the industry's salary trends and works hard to offer competitive salaries.  At AP, overtime work is often available for those who elect to put in a little more effort and even salaried employees receive pay or comp time for hours worked over 40 in a week.  Each year, AP reviews each employee's salary/wage, makes cost-of-living adjustments, and also evaluates the employee's performance for merit salary increases.

When we work hard, we all like to see that effort acknowledged with some extra cash. And when we strive to keep our clients happy, that translates to the company doing well financially.  AP's philosophy is to share the company’s success with those that contribute through hard work.  Bonuses are regularly offered to employees who go above and beyond to keep our commitments to our clients and deliver exceptional work. 

At AP, firm ownership opportunities are real and not simply an idea or empty promise.  AP is led by a Board of Directors who work alongside our employees to help manage projects and the firm.  AP's Board is elected by a group of 21 working owners/partners.  The number of owners/partners has steadily increased since the firm opened in 1975.  AP's unique approach to ownership has allowed for two successful ownership changes, and we are just starting a third transition of ownership. 

At AP, our employee's health and wellness is very important.  AP's health insurance benefit covers 100 percent of the employee's health insurance cost and nearly 90 percent for spouses/partners and children.  This means great health insurance is available to an employee's entire family for very little out-of-pocket expense.  AP also offers dental and vision plans that employees and family members may elect to participate in.  AP's health insurance plan also offers subsidized fitness and wellness memberships, as well as a large laundry list of optional add-on benefits.  A pre-tax flexible spending program is also available to employees for health, childcare, and other qualifying expenses. 

Peace of mind is critical to keeping us focused on the important things in life and that is why AP also provides, at no out-of-pocket expense for our employees, short-term and long-term disability insurance and a life insurance benefit for our employees and their family members.

Having the option to retire as early as possible to spend time doing the things we enjoy with our loved ones and friends probably ranks as a high priority for most of us.  To help our employees reach their retirement goals, AP offers an outstanding 401(k) program where the company will match up to 6 percent of the employee's contribution!  AP also provides access to financial advisors who can help employees plan to meet their retirement goals.

Time away from the office is important and being paid for that time off is even better!  AP allows employees with seven or more years of experience to accrue up to 168 hours of paid time off / sick time each year.  Employees with less than seven years may accrue up to 128 paid time off / sick time each year.  Employees also have the option to accrue up to 90 hours of compensation time that can be used with paid leave time.  AP also provides holiday pay for major holidays and allows each employee an additional discretionary holiday each year. 

We know it is the small stuff that really matters.  As an AP employee, you will receive a  cash bonus and a hearty ham at Christmas, and a hefty turkey at Thanksgiving.  We also have summer picnics, sponsored golf tournaments, monthly after-hours employee activities, monthly birthday treats, and many other activities for individuals and families to get to know each other outside of work and build comradery and supportive relationships. 

The importance of ongoing education and training that keeps us up on the latest trends in our industry cannot be overstated.  In addition to monthly in-house trainings that keeps our CEUs up to date, AP encourages employees to expand their technical knowledge and provides up to $1,500 per year for each employee to seek out external learning opportunities to enhance their career.  AP also covers professional licenses and test fees, as well as fees for professional membership organizations and subscriptions.  At AP, your career and education will continue to expand at a rate you are comfortable with.