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When Helen Griffiths joined Simms & Associates nearly four years ago, she was already familiar with the company’s journey.
Having previously worked with CEO Amanda Simms at UKG, Helen had watched the business grow from its earliest beginnings.
For her, joining was an opportunity to work with a company whose leadership, values and approach to business aligned with her own.
Growing Without Compromising on Values
Coming from a much larger organization, Helen was immediately impressed by the depth of knowledge and experience within the Simms & Associates team.
Over the years, she has watched the company grow significantly while maintaining the principles that first attracted her.
What stands out most is the genuine emphasis on employees, alongside the commitment to customers.
Helen particularly values the flexibility, openness and work-life balance that the company encourages.
While many organizations speak about these principles, she believes Simms & Associates puts them into practice every day.
The Strength of Working Together
One of Helen’s biggest surprises has been the level of collaboration across the business.
As a sales executive, she was accustomed to working more independently, particularly in larger organizations.
At Simms & Associates, however, she discovered a genuinely collaborative environment where colleagues share knowledge, support one another and respect different perspectives.
For Helen, this shared approach is an important part of what makes the company a rewarding place to work.
Learning Beyond the Sale
Having spent much of her career selling software, Helen’s move into a services-focused business has broadened her understanding of what happens after a solution is sold.
She has gained a deeper appreciation of the technical expertise and implementation processes involved in delivering successful customer outcomes.
The experience has also reinforced the importance of patience, listening and being fully involved in a team.
And when asked what has made her stay, her answer is simple:
“I love the team that I work with. I love everything about the business and the way the business is run.”
Looking Ahead
As Simms & Associates celebrates its tenth birthday, Helen is excited about the company’s continued growth and the development of new offerings such as Kwenta.
She sees opportunities to address gaps in the market while building on the expertise that has shaped the business. One of her favorite memories is realizing, within her first few days, that Simms & Associates was exactly the company she had hoped to join.
Nearly four years later, that feeling remains.
And as Simms & Associates enters its next decade, Helen looks forward to being part of its continued growth, confident that the values and culture that have shaped the company will remain at its heart.