SHRM and GPTW Name Top 50 ‘Best Small & Medium Companies to Work for in America’
RICHMOND, Va., June 30, 2009 – SnagAJob.com, the No. 1 source for hourly employment, has once again been named one of the 50 Best Small & Medium Companies to Work for in America. In fact, for the second year in a row, the Richmond-based company ranks as the third best small business to work for in the country. The winners were announced in New Orleans at SHRM’s 61st Annual Conference and Exposition, the largest gathering of HR professionals in the world.
“We’re excited, yet humbled a little bit, to be honored again this year,” said Greg Moyer, chief people officer at SnagAJob.com. “To be named one of the nation’s best companies to work for in a year of trying economic conditions reflects on our exceptional employees, who continue to make SnagAJob.com a fulfilling and rewarding career experience.”
This annual list, now in its sixth year, ranks the top 25 small and top 25 medium-sized companies in America that use smart people management strategies to develop successful organizations with highly productive and satisfied workforces. The 50 winners range in size from 50 to 999 workers, with “small” companies employing 50-250 and “medium” companies employing 251-999 workers. This year, more than 550 companies participated in the selection process, which includes a 57-question survey sent to each organization’s workforce and a separate questionnaire for management. GPTWI also reviews annual reports, employee handbooks and other materials.
Articles about the winning organizations are available in the July issue of HR Magazine, SHRM’s flagship publication; in the June issue of Fortune Small Business; and on CNNMoney.com. The winning organizations will also be listed on the GPTW web site at http://www.greatplacetowork.com.
SnagAJob.com, which has helped over 16 million registered users nationwide search for an hourly job since the Web site launched in 2000, has grown from a two-person company founded by CEO Shawn Boyer to more than 100 employees. Company headquarters in Innsbrook feature wide-open workspaces overlooking a lake and on-the-job perks for the comfort and convenience of employees such as coffee bars, dry-cleaning drop off, employee reimbursement for an on-site weekly fitness program and a casual work environment. More traditional benefits include health and dental insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan with a 50 percent match, a minimum of three weeks paid vacation and education reimbursement up to $3,000, among other benefits.
“Top companies know how critically important it is to have a culture that empowers and motivates employees, particularly in this tough economy,” said SHRM President and CEO Laurence O’Neil. “Knowing how to align and engage your employees is an essential part of keeping productivity high and your organization open for business. That’s why these winners deserve our applause, now more than ever.”
SHRM is the world’s largest association devoted to human resource management. Representing more than 225,000 members in over 130 countries, the Society serves the needs of HR professionals and advances the interests of the HR profession. Founded in 1948, SHRM has more than 575 affiliated chapters within the United States and subsidiary offices in China and India.
Great Place to Work Institute Inc. is an international research and consulting firm dedicated to building great workplaces. Great Place to Work Institute uses its employee survey and assessment process to select the companies appearing on the annual “Best Small & Medium Companies to Work For in America” list and FORTUNE’s 100 Best Companies to Work For® list. In addition to its global headquarters in San Francisco, Great Place to Work Institute has 29 affiliates in countries throughout North America, South America, Europe and Asia.