In 2023, Valor was already a powerhouse in the real estate world—known for its bold vision, strategic investments, and commitment to building better communities. As Valor looked to grow and scale, leadership smartly focused on their most important asset, their people. They have what they like to describe as “a billion-dollar start-up mentality” where every member of the team is challenged to be an instrumental part of growth, creation of long-term culture, and feeling that their voice matters to help shape leadership decisions.
CEO Moises Agami has always believed in the power of people, and was searching for a system that could measure what truly mattered—Employee Happiness®. Moises knew that there had to be a robust technology based solution to do this and challenged his team to find it. They wanted a workplace where employees didn’t just stay for a paycheck. They wanted a workplace where employees would thrive and genuinely experience happiness to accomplish their hiring mantra: We don’t want to offer you a job, we want to offer you a place to work that fulfills your career aspirations and is the last job you’ll ever have to look for.”
Valor knew that traditional engagement surveys offered limited insight, and by the time issues surfaced, they were already problems. They wanted something different. That’s when Valor turned to Amazing Workplace, a company pioneering a new way to understand employees by measuring happiness, not through long, tedious surveys, but through real, meaningful conversations.
Measuring What Matters
In the spring of 2023, Valor launched its first-ever happiness conversation with employees. The results were eye-opening. Valor received the Distinguished Amazing Workplace Award – for workplaces where over 80% of employees feel happy or very happy. While many appreciated the company’s culture, experienced meaning at work, and genuinely were happy… there were areas where small shifts could make a big impact — growth opportunities were top of the list.
Unlike the past, where feedback got lost in reports, this time, leadership listened and acted fast. They introduced clearer career growth paths and more engagement with the company’s rapid expansion and how every member of the team was a part of it. More importantly, they made happiness a company-wide priority, discussing it at executive meetings and embedding it into how they operated.
The response was immediate. Employees felt heard, and their feedback directly influenced decisions. Productivity soared, collaboration improved, Valor experienced rapid growth and team members became more invested in the company’s mission.
Becoming an Amazing Workplace
By early 2024, the results were undeniable — over 95% of Valor Capital employees appreciated the company’s focus on happiness. The workplace was buzzing with energy, and people weren’t just working hard—they were thriving.
Later that same year, Valor earned its second Amazing Workplace Award, a recognition given to companies truly committed to employee happiness. Unlike other workplace awards based on mysterious algorithms, this one was based on real employee happiness. Employees were over twice as happy with growth just a year later because of great leadership, care for employees, and measuring happiness.
One employee commented specifically on growth…. “Valor gives me the trust and opportunity to grow and became someone I never even dreamed of. My peers see that possibility in me and empower me to go for it within the company. It is beautiful.”
These awards weren’t just a trophy on a wall — they stood as a testament to Valor’s care for its people. It’s helped the company attract top talent, reinforce its reputation as a forward-thinking employer, and, most importantly, prove that happiness fuels success.
The Future: A Legacy of Happiness
Today, Valor stands as a testament to what’s possible when a company prioritizes employee happiness. They’ve shown that measuring what matters leads to transformation—not just in the numbers but in the way people feel about where they work.
One employee recently shared that at Valor “there are obvious efforts to lift spirits and participate in group activities. I really enjoy working with my coworkers and value the expertise I receive from leaders. This company is headed toward some exciting milestones and I am glad to be a part of the growth and success.”
For Moises and the Executive Leadership team, the journey isn’t over. Valor continues to innovate, challenge the status quo, and prove that a truly successful company isn’t just about profits—it’s about people.
And for every employee who walks through Valor’s doors, one thing is certain: this isn’t just a workplace—it’s an Amazing Workplace.
