Energy, Oil & Gas Issue 233 July 2026 | Page 83

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ArborWorks
Chris took over as CEO.“ We are committed to creating an environment where our people can build long-term, meaningful careers. To that end, we actively support professional development through training, education and certification programs, and encourage our employees to pursue credentials like ISA certifications and Tree Risk Assessment qualifications. We also back those efforts with bonuses, hourly incentives and paid training time. Furthermore, we offer ongoing opportunities for skill development in the field as well as leadership growth within the organization. Beyond the professional side, we try to support our employees personally too, by fostering a workplace that offers stability, opportunity and recognition. We also have incentive programs that allow us to share the success of the business with the people who drive it, thus supporting them and their families,” he enlightens.
That philosophy is summed up in a simple principal Chris lives by: employees first, customers second, shareholders third. ArborWorks firmly believes that when people feel supported and valued, everything else follows. In practice, that means maintaining open lines of communication, making sure leadership is accessible, sharing success with employees and fostering a workplace where employees at every level feel empowered to contribute. Rather than being mere words on a wall, the company’ s core values genuinely shape how decisions get made, from the office to the field.
“ Our work depends entirely on the skill, judgment and commitment of our teams, making this approach crucial. When people are engaged and looked after, they deliver better outcomes for our customers, which in turn drives sustainable success for the business over the long term,” Chris adds.
Alongside investment in its workforce, ArborWorks has a clear approach to technology that is focused on what genuinely adds value rather than adopting tools for the
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