Chicago's 101 Best and Brightest Company Elite Winners Announced Today
CHICAGO, Aug. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The economy is improving and so is the commitment of Chicago area businesses to their employees. Retaining top talent is essential to business success and those companies that have done it best were recognized today as an Elite Winner at "Chicago's 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For" annual awards competition. The event, presented by the National Association for Business Resources, recognizes only 12 Elite Winners from among the 101 Best and Brightest Companies that were honored today.
These Elite Chicago companies represent the best practices in human resources programs. The winners are selected based on their overall high scores and are then named an Elite winner in their respective category. The most prestigious award, the "Best of the Best," was presented to Capital One Financial of Lake Forest, IL, which demonstrated excellence in all categories.
Capital One Financial stood above all of this year's entries with exceptional human resources practices. The company outranked all of the competing 101 companies in every category used to evaluate the winning entries.
"It is with the highest regard that we have chosen our Elite winners this year. We are proud to provide an opportunity for Chicago companies to showcase all they offer to their employees," said Jennifer Kluge, president of National Association for Business Resources. "These select 12 companies acknowledge employees with competitive compensation and benefits, they place emphasize on communication, work-life balance, diversity, community initiatives, as well as other key factors."
| Chicago's 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For |
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| CATEGORY |
COMPANY |
| Compensation, Benefits and Employee Solutions |
FONA International, Inc. (Geneva) |
| Employee Enrichment, Engagement & Retention |
LaSalle Network (Chicago) |
| Community Initiatives |
Omron Automation and Safety (Schaumburg) |
| Employee Education and Development |
Ernst & Young LLP (Chicago) |
| Recruitment, Selection and Orientation |
Greeley and Hansen LLC (Chicago) |
| Employee Achievement and Recognition |
Assurance (Schaumburg) |
| Communication and Shared Vision |
WOW! Internet, Cable & Phone (Naperville) |
| Diversity and Inclusion |
VW Credit, Inc. (Libertyville) |
| Work-Life Balance |
Care Communications, Inc. (Chicago) |
| Strategic Company Performance |
Arrow Strategies, LLC (Chicago) |
| The Best of the Best Small Business |
Fusion OEM (Burr Ridge) |
| The "Best of the Best" Overall Award |
Capital One Financial (Lake Forest) |
Sponsors of the "Chicago's 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For" include ABC 7 Chicago, Assurance Agency, CORP! Magazine, FONA International, GreenRoom Production, Inc., Harrah's Joliet, IIT Center for Research and Service, Omron Automation and Safety, Ryan, LLC, The Management Association of Illinois, Verizon Wireless, and VW Credit, Inc.
The "Best and Brightest Companies to Work For," a program of the National Association for Business Resources, is presented annually in Atlanta, Detroit, Chicago, Houston, West Michigan and now nationally. Nominations are now being accepted for 2014. Visit www.101bestandbrightest.com to obtain an application.
The National Association For Business Resources based in Warren, Mich. boasts a sphere of influence that no other organization of its kind can claim, leveraging a depth of programs and community initiatives that positively impact more than 150,000 businesses.
SOURCE National Association For Business Resources
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