Shaw Industries Group, Inc. (Shaw) has been named a 2025 Training APEX Award winner by Training magazine. Once again recognized as the top flooring manufacturer on the list, Shaw showcases its dedication to fostering an environment where associates can explore their passions across various career fields and equips them with the necessary tools and resources for success.
This marks Shaw’s 21st consecutive year on this list, largely attributed to the company’s commitment to being clear and transparent about the knowledge, experience, competencies and personal attributes critical for each position which empowers associates to target training opportunities aligned with long-term personal and business goals.
"We are honored to be recognized on the training APEX awards list this year. This recognition highlights our commitment to fostering a culture of continuous learning and development at Shaw,” says Rhett Smith, director of Learning & Organizational Development at Shaw. “Our associates' dedication and hard work, along with our effective training programs, have led us to this achievement. We are proud of this recognition and remain committed to advancing excellence in training and development."
Training APEX ranks companies based on their commitment to training and development programs for employees. The 2024 ranking looked at various qualitative and quantitative factors, including the types of training programs offered, total training budget and business outcomes resulting from the training.
Shaw remains steadfast in its dedication to being a learning organization by offering its top-tier learning and development programs both in-person and virtually to its approximately 20,000 associates globally.
In 2024, Shaw associates dedicated over 1 million hours to training courses, highlighting the company’s commitment to workforce empowerment, innovation, and continued learning. This dedication equips Shaw associates to effectively meet their role demands, ultimately leading to an improved customer experience.
To learn about opportunities at Shaw Industries, visit https://careers.shawinc.com/us/en.