Nehemiah Manufacturing is an example of what is called a second chance company, meaning they specifically hire people who are considered hard to hire or have a blemished work or behavioral history. Nehemiah has worked with many very successful companies, meaning that they have earned the trust of these companies by consistently keeping promises and doing good work. The story behind the name of Nehemiah Manufacturing is based on the prophet Nehemiah, who led people to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem. The company states on their website that their goal is to hypothetically rebuild by giving people second chances in the form of employment. The impact that Nehemiah Manufacturing creates goes beyond giving someone a paycheck, it encourages employees to see their worth and know that they are just as valuable of a worker as someone with a spotless history. This is most strongly shown through the environment of the workplace that Nehemiah creates, with a close-knit atmosphere held among the employees. Taken directly from the website of the company, “In proving themselves, these employees become fiercely loyal – insistent on high quality; positive teamers who help each other; hard chargers who self-sacrifice for the success of all. Sound like family? It is.” Because they were given a second chance and being put on the path to a career, employees feel more committed to seeing the success of the company and work harder in a place that feels more like a home than just a workplace. It gives workers an atmosphere to connect with people who can relate to their own life experiences. Overall, Nehemiah Manufacturing does a great job at being a redemptively minded enterprise by not just doing moral good but applying a Christian standpoint and beliefs as well. They show the love and forgiveness of God through giving second chances to hard to hire employees and foster a caring environment built on love and teamwork.
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