Culture isn’t a program or initiative, it’s how we work, lead, and succeed together. Our culture shapes how we make decisions, how we grow, and how we create lasting impact for our employees, customers, and communities.
A Place Where People Thrive
We create an environment where people feel valued, respected, and empowered to make a meaningful contribution. When people feel connected and supported, we unlock collaboration, innovation, and stronger business outcomes.
We’re committed to creating a culture where everyone can do their best work and feel connected to something bigger. Together, we’ll continue to evolve, grow, and deliver exceptional results, always with integrity and a shared commitment to making a difference.
Our Culture Principles
Strengthen our commitment to integrity, diversity, and inclusion
From mentorship to development programs, every employee has access to opportunities that help them grow, lead, and reach their potential. Supporting this growth is a strong culture of ethics. We win the right way, with integrity, and by creating trust, connection and belonging. We value differences and treat people with respect.
We provide:
- Leadership development and career pathing tools
- Employee-led groups that build skills, networks, and community
- Sponsorship and mentorship opportunities across the organization
- Students & Early Career
- Employee Resource Groups
- Ombuds program
Be willing to compare ourselves to the best alternatives
Because our customers, employees, and investors all have choices, we compare ourselves to the best alternatives. By taking an outside-in perspective, we stay focused on what matters most and push ourselves to improve every day.
How this shows up in our work:
- Customer first mindset: We look at every decision through the lens of those we serve
- Curiosity in Action: Asking questions and exploring new ideas that challenge the status quo
- Bold, innovative thinking: Turning creative ideas into meaningful improvements
- Continuous improvement: Seeking smarter, faster, more effective ways to work
- Personal growth: Taking ownership of learning and building new skills to stay ahead
- Shared excellence: Collaborating across teams to deliver results that benefit customers, employees, and investors alike
Increase the speed of decision making
We move quickly, act decisively, and remain focused on what matters most: delivering value for our customers, communities, and one another.
Our approach:
- Simplified processes for faster decision-making
- Leaders empowered to act with clarity
- Teams that adapt quickly to new challenges and opportunities
Have a steady stream of fresh ideas
Innovation is at the heart of how we stay competitive and create opportunities. We look inside and outside our company to bring in new thinking and challenge ourselves to be better.
How we stay innovative:
- Open channels for employee ideas and solutions
- Collaboration across teams, functions, and geography
- Our Innovation Center
"Our culture is the foundation for everything we do at Rockwell. Built on integrity and a shared commitment to innovation and growth, it’s where exceptional people come together to deliver exceptional results. Here, every employee has the tools, opportunities, and support to make an impact—for their career, our customers, and the communities we serve."
Blake Moret - CEO, Rockwell Automation
Awards and Recognition
World’s Most Ethical Companies
Rockwell has been recognized by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, as one of the 2025 World’s Most Ethical Companies. This is the 17th time Rockwell has been included on this prestigious list.
Gold Vets Ready Gold Medallion 2025
Rockwell was among 14 employers statewide to be recognized as a Vets Ready Employer for 2025 by the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) and its Office of Veteran Employment Services (OVES). The annual award recognizes Wisconsin employers who have gone above and beyond to hire and support veterans and their families.
Disabled American Veterans Patriot Employer
Rockwell is one of only two organizations in Wisconsin recognized as a Disabled American Veterans (DAV) partner in the ever-important mission of ensuring that all veterans, especially disabled veterans, secure meaningful employment.
America’s Most Trustworthy Companies
Newsweek partnered with market research firm Statista to identify America's Most Trustworthy Companies 2025. Rockwell is ranked number 26 out of 700 companies in 23 industries ranging from aerospace and health care to retail and consumer goods. Rankings were determined through an independent survey of 25,000 U.S. respondents, resulting in over 100,000 evaluations that reflected the perspectives of consumers, employees, and investors.
America’s Climate Leaders 2025
USA Today and Statista partnered to highlight companies that are setting a meaningful standard for emissions reduction in the U.S. Rockwell’s inclusion reflects commitment to sustainability, backed by measurable progress—not just intent. Analysis calculated the compound annual reduction rate (CARR) of Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions intensity relative to revenue, covering the period from 2021 to 2023. Companies with over $50 million in revenue who demonstrated significant, sustained reductions earned a place on this year’s list.
Sustainability Top 250
Rockwell has been ranked 72 in Sustainability Magazine's Top 250 Companies. This annual ranking highlights the corporations setting the benchmark for sustainable growth, innovation, and responsibility across industries. This year’s list celebrates 250 companies that are demonstrating measurable impact in areas including decarbonization, renewable energy adoption, ethical supply chains, circular economy initiatives, and inclusive workplace practices.
World’s Greenest Companies
Newsweek partnered with Plant-A Insights and GIST Impact to spotlight businesses worldwide who are determined to mitigate their climate impact. World’s Greenest Companies 2025 recognizes publicly listed companies across 26 countries for their environmental sustainability performance. Over 8,000 companies were evaluated, and 750 were selected for inclusion based on their environmental sustainability performance.
America's Best Large Employers 2025
Now in its 10th year, the America’s Best Employers ranking from Forbes celebrates companies that have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to fostering environments where employees can thrive. The ranking is based on the independent survey responses of over 217,000 U.S. employees working at companies with a national workforce of at least 1,000 people. The survey evaluated employees’ personal and public assessments on key dimensions, including Atmosphere & Development, Salary & Wage, Company Image, Diversity, Working Conditions, and Workplace Environment.
Forbes 2024 Best Employer for New Grads
Rockwell is proud to have been named a Forbes Best Employer for New Grads in 2025. Forbes partnered with market research firm Statista and surveyed more than 100,000 young professionals (defined as those with less than 10 years of work experience) working for companies with at least 1,000 employees in the U.S. Respondents were asked whether they would recommend their employer to others, and to rate that organization in such areas as compensation, benefits, advancement opportunities, working conditions, flexibility, and company image.