Testimonials

For more than a century, James Hardie has worked to produce reliable, quality products for our customers, earning their confidence, trust and loyalty. We’ve worked just as hard to create those same sentiments for our employees, providing solid benefits, financial stability and career opportunities that they can feel good about.

Our employees know that James Hardie not only stands behind our quality products…we also stand behind our quality employees.

But, don’t just take our word for it: see what our employees have to say about working at James Hardie, particularly as it pertains to the company’s culture, development, pride and community.

CULTURE

“James Hardie is a fast-paced, highly competitive company that pushes each and every one of its employees to reach their true potential. Everyone understands that simply meeting expectations is not acceptable. We’re in tune with the company values, and it’s obvious that people are brought in based on how well they fit with the overall culture.”

DEVELOPMENT

“Since I started, I have worked my way up from an entry-level position to a supervisor in a short period of time. For more than half of my career with James Hardie, I’ve been a supervisor. It goes to show that when you put forth the effort, you can go far with a company. This was the best career choice I could have possibly made.”

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PRIDE

“We clearly have a superior product compared to our competition. Knowing this makes it that much easier for me to market and sell our product.”

COMMUNITY

“We manufacture a product that improves the lives of our customers as well as our communities. I take pride in the brand and feel good knowing that our work is helping to make a difference.”

RESULTS

Results

CULTURE

“The people who work here make James Hardie a great place to work. We have the most dynamic team that I’ve ever had the pleasure to work with.”

DEVELOPMENT

“They give you the opportunity to run your sales territory as you would as if you owned the business. I have the ability to run and grow the territory as I see fit. They allow me to come up with promotions and tools and grow the business. They also give me the tools to do this.”

COMMUNICATION

Communication

PRIDE

“Our siding is far superior to other products on the market: it's fireproof for areas prone to wildfire; bug-proof for areas where termites prevail; and more weatherproof and windproof for hurricane regions. It makes me feel good knowing that we've created such a quality product on which people can rely.”

COMMUNITY

“James Hardie is very involved in supporting our local community. In addition to donating products and supplies for charitable construction projects, we find other ways to make a difference. We regularly participate in food drives, toy drives and clothing drives to help out those who need it most.”

Innovation

CULTURE

"Everyone here plays a part. We have an extremely flat organization where even the newest and entry-level positions have a high-degree of authority to make key decisions."

DEVELOPMENT

“Most employees are given opportunities to try new things or move into new roles much earlier than at other companies. We’re not afraid to move someone from one discipline to another. And we support real movement around the company by providing opportunities and then backing it with training.”

Passion

PRIDE

There are few organizations that have such a universal commitment to the strategy of the company and the product it creates. At James Hardie, everyone wants the company to succeed and believes in what we’re trying to achieve.”

COMMUNITY

“As an army veteran, I’m proud that my company backs the Wounded Warrior Project, which has been helping disabled veterans get the support that they need when they return home.”

ANALYSIS

Analysis

CULTURE

"Although we’re not a small company, we very much have the feel of an entrepreneurial organization with a culture driven by innovation and change. This type of culture keeps the workforce invigorated with new challenges and opportunities."

DEVELOPMENT

“James Hardie has been a great place to work due to its aggressiveness in the market. This gives our sales team the ability to take more educated and calculated risks than the competition and, in turn, experience greater returns on our time and investments.”

PRIDE

“James Hardie is a company that’s not content to remain static. Instead, it’s an organization that’s constantly looking for ways to improve performance and deliver better products.”

COMMUNITY

“There’s a really good balance between community and business here. But more recently, there’s been a greater commitment from employees who are willing to get more involved and are actively looking for new ways to support those in our local communities.”

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