Washingtonian Names LivingSocial One of Region's "Great Places to Work"

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Washingtonian magazine today named LivingSocial, the online and mobile source for great local values and experiences, as one of the Washington region's best employers and featured the company on the cover of its bi-annual "Great Places to Work" issue.   Founded in 2007 and headquartered in downtown Washington, LivingSocial's inclusion on the list reflects the company's focus on building a unique culture and creating a social, fun and productive work environment during a period of extraordinary growth.

"Great work environments come from the passion of the employees, not the color of the paint on the walls," said Tim O'Shaughnessy, CEO of LivingSocial.  "Our 4,000 worldwide employees are helping build an entirely new industry that connects millions of consumers to local businesses, introducing them to new and entertaining experiences in their communities.  We believe our employees should work in an environment with that same energy, creativity, and excitement – and full of delicious snacks, of course."  

Based on a combination of employee survey results and Washingtonian editors' scores, LivingSocial received high marks across areas such as pay and benefits, challenging and interesting work, work/life balance, opportunities to learn and grow, and employee recognition and respect. Employees cite the company's entrepreneurial and collaborative environment as a differentiator over other companies.

"Our culture is focused around our people, and we are committed to recognizing and rewarding employees for the part they play in building this business," said Jennifer Trzepacz, LivingSocial's Vice President of Human Resources. "LivingSocial is more than a name for us; it's a way of life, and we want our employees to work hard, play hard, and love their lives – both in and out of the office.  For our 800 employees in the DC area, our 'LivingSocializing' program offers employees activities to choose from each day ranging from pottery making to community volunteering to guest lecture series. And if that's not enough, there's always the ball pit."

This is the seventh time Washingtonian magazine has chosen Great Places to Work in the Washington, DC area since 1999. LivingSocial was in the company of 49 other winning workplaces hailing from virtually every business sector.  

For information on joining the growing LivingSocial team, please visit http://www.livingsocial.com/jobs

About LivingSocial

LivingSocial helps people around the world find, share and enjoy great local deals and new experiences. We'll help you get more out of your city. Through its daily deal e-mails and alerts, LivingSocial introduces members to handpicked local businesses, products or services each day at significant savings. With a range of products for different interests, like Families and Adventures, LivingSocial helps delight members with the perfect deal for them. Other services include LivingSocial Escapes, which features easy "vacations in a box" to leading destinations, and LivingSocial Instant, which helps members discover real-time discounts at nearby restaurants, stores and businesses. LivingSocial works with each merchant partner to create customized marketing solutions that attract and retain loyal, long-term customers. Based in Washington, D.C., LivingSocial now has more than 46 million members in 25 countries.

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