Chicago's 101 Best and Brightest 'Elite Winners' Announced Today

CHICAGO, Aug. 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Understanding the true value of one's employees and the contributions they make toward a successful company are just some of the traits of the Chicago companies that have been named as an Elite Winner today at "Chicago's 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For" annual awards competition. Of the 101 Best and Brightest Companies honored, these 11 Elite Winners were given the distinction in their categories.  

These Chicago companies represent the best practices in human resources programs. The Elite 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 Radio Flyer of Chicago, which demonstrated excellence in all categories.  

The 11 categories in the 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For are: Communication, Community Initiatives, Compensation and Benefits, Diversity and Multiculturalism, Employee Education and Development, Employee Engagement and Commitment, Recognition and Retention, Recruitment and Selection, Work-Life Balance, Small Business and the "Best of the Best" Award.

Radio Flyer's exceptional human resource practices include a thorough 10-step recruitment and selection process, designed to ensure every candidate is the absolute right match for a position. The company works hard to select individuals who will love their job from the first day of employment and will fit into a culture that is committed to "having fun and bringing smiles" to customers.

"We are proud to provide a forum for these select companies to be recognized and honored. It takes dedication and a strong commitment to one's employees to be named an Elite Winner. This year's recipients keep innovative human resource initiatives at the forefront and make it a priority to consider their workforce as an essential aspect in their company success," said Jennifer Kluge, president of the National Association for Business Resources, which presents the 101 Best and Brightest program.

Sponsors of the "Chicago's 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For" include FONA International, IIT's Center for Research and Service, The Management Association of Illinois, Astellas US LLC, American Chartered Bank, Verizon Wireless, Assurance Agency, Ltd., ABC 7 Chicago, Hitachi Consulting, Harrah's Joliet Casino & Hotel and VW Credit, Inc.

The "101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For" program is presented annually in three markets: Metro Detroit, Western Michigan and Chicago. Nominations are now open for 2011.  Nominate your company online at www.101bestandbrightest.com.

The National Association for Business Resources (NABR) advocates and represents small and medium-sized businesses throughout the United States. NABR specializes in providing businesses the benefits, programs, services, and assistance required to operate as efficiently and successfully as possible. Best practice solutions are available to members in the areas of human resources, healthcare, legal, transaction, compliance, marketing, and office services. For more information about NABR and its offerings, please visit nationalbiz.org or call 1-866-321-1822.

SOURCE National Association for Business Resources