By Lori Richards and James Madlom
We’re thrilled to share some exciting news: Mueller Communications has been named the #1 Best Place to Work in its category by the Milwaukee Business Journal.
This recognition is deeply meaningful to us—not because of the trophy on the shelf, but because it reflects what our team has intentionally built together: a workplace where people feel valued, supported, and inspired to do their best work.
The Mueller Way
At Mueller Communications, we’ve long prided ourselves on being Milwaukee’s premier strategic communications firm. But what truly sets us apart isn’t just the work we do for clients – it’s how we do it, and who we do it with.
What we’ve learned is that if you hire the best, most talented team members, and take great care of them, they will take great care of our clients. Our culture is grounded in collaboration, flexibility, and care for one another. From the moment we kick off our week with our Monday morning “Let’s go get ‘em” mantra, our team leans into every challenge with energy and creativity. We don’t just talk about work-life balance – we live it. Whether that means ducking out to watch a child’s ballgame, working from a local café, or leaning on a teammate when your plate is full – flexibility and support are part of our DNA.
Building a One-of-a-Kind Workplace
Creating a best-in-class culture doesn’t happen by accident. It’s the result of countless deliberate decisions, large and small, over many years. Here are a few ways we’ve made Mueller one of a kind:
- Meaningful Work: We prioritize impactful work that strengthens, celebrates, and advances the people, projects, and organizations that are moving our communities forward.
- A Home That Inspires Collaboration: When many companies downsized during the pandemic, we doubled our footprint. Our historic office in Milwaukee’s Fortress building was designed around our people, with space to collaborate, create, and connect.
- Programs That Put People First: Our Mueller Concierge helps transform good intentions into meaningful actions—whether that’s organizing a gift, arranging food deliveries, or supporting a colleague during a milestone moment. Our Mueller Savings Account provides resources for quality-of-life enhancements, from cleaning services to vacations and our sabbatical program offers time away to recharge.
- Commitment to Growth: From professional development opportunities and mentorship to one-on-one coaching, we empower our team to expand their skills and pursue their passions.
- Community at the Core: Every employee receives paid time to donate their talents to nonprofit organizations of their choice, with hundreds of hours already invested in strengthening Milwaukee. In times of social change, we doubled those hours to ensure our people could take action, support causes they believe in, and help build a better community.
- Everyday Perks That Matter: Profit sharing, competitive benefits, a stocked kitchen, gym, pet-spa and – just as important – an open-door policy when anyone feels stretched too thin.
Why It Matters
For us, this award isn’t just recognition – it’s validation of the belief that a strong culture is the foundation for great work. When our people feel supported and energized, they bring that same energy to our clients and our community.
We know there are many great places to work in Milwaukee, and we’re proud to stand among them. But what makes Mueller Communications truly special is the sense of purpose we share: using our talents to strengthen not just our clients’ businesses, but the city and community we all call home.
To our team: thank you for making Mueller what it is. This award belongs to you.
Now, as always: Let’s go get ‘em.
