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2008 Top Places to Work
The Business Examiner's annual 2008 Top Places to Work event was held April 23, 2008 to honor outstanding workplaces around the South Sound. PROGRAM - The Top Places to Work program recognizes outstanding company cultures in the South Sound. Companies that apply completed an employee opinion survey evaluating their workplace culture in the following evaluation areas:
Three organizations took home titles of the Top Place to Work in their respective categories: - The Artisans Group of Olympia won in the small/medium company category.
Additional honors went to companies outstanding in each of the judging areas of Integrity, Gratification, Equity, Solidarity and Appreciation.
- Tacoma's Premier Media Group, which won the Solidarity award
- Fosters a socially welcoming work culture ~ Sense of team or family ~ Ability to be genuine and authentic as individuals
- The Bead Factory of Tacoma won Gratification
- Employees are proud of: personal contributions, team contributions, organization's products and reputation
- Envizage Development Group of Puyallup won Equity
- Rewards are distributed with fairness ~ Promotions and hiring are based on ability and qualifications ~ There is a process for appeals ~ Discrimination is intolerable
- Tacoma's SiteCrafting won honors for Appreciation
- Employees are consulted on relevant decisions ~ Professional development is supported ~ Personal lives are respected
- Puyallup Valley Dental Care won Integrity
- Company vision is communicated and consistent with employee responsibilities ~ Employees are provided with resources and tools needed to be successful and complete tasks ~ Communication is open and accessible
Awards were sponsored by Powell Human Resources, Heritage Bank, El Gaucho, Sea Grill, DeVry University's Keller Graduate School of Management, The Melting Point, Sharon McGavick Student & Conference Center and Tacoma Public Utilities. Read and download the 2008 Top Places supplement Cover, Part 1, Part 2 SPONSORSHIPS - This event would not have been possible without the dedication and support of our financial sponsors. Presented by Tacoma Goodwill Industries - Since 1902, Goodwill's concept of building job skills, instead of giving handouts, has given people of all ages and backgrounds a chance to succeed. Tacoma Goodwill opened in 1921 as the 19th Goodwill in the United States, offering training and assistance for people with disabilities or disadvantages. The cycle of donations, processing, resale and wages is still the backbone of Goodwill Industries. Goodwill receives more than 46 million pounds of donated goods each year. Goodwill funds most of its vocational programs through proceeds from 20 stores, a packaging & assembly resource for businesses, an auto detailing shop, and commercial custodial services. Goodwill proudly serves the citizens of 15 counties in Washington State. - Powell Human Resources - Managing human resources has become the single largest and most expensive challenge facing organizations today. Whether it's finding, developing, and keeping top performers, or managing behavior and productivity, your people can be the difference between long-term success and on-going struggles. Lani Powell works with you to design people strategies and programs to help you achieve exceptional results.
- Heritage Bank has been creating financial solutions for the changing needs of our neighbors since 1927. They are known as the "quality bank" because they combine a heritage of excellence in relationship banking with 21st century technology, products and services. They offer a variety of business banking products to assist you with your business needs.
- El Gaucho - A must for locals, this flagship Mackay restaurant offers guests a dining event that is, in a word, extraordinary, and in two words, Simply Legendary. Renowned for its table side preparations of Caesar salad, bananas foster, and 28-Day Dry-Aged Certified Angus Beef® Prime Steaks, and loved for its intimate ambiance.
- Sea Grill is beautifully appointed, with a warm atmosphere and elegant ambiance, Sea Grill brings downtown Tacoma its premier seafood restaurant.
- Keller Graduate School of Management offers seven master' degree programs in management as well as a variety of graduate certificates. Each year thousands of working professionals enhance their careers and earning potential. Convenience, flexibility and the highest standards of educational excellence... experience these hallmarks of Keller while earning your master's degree in as little as one year. Courses are offered in Federal Way, WAFinancing options are available.
- The Melting Pot, Tacoma is the country's premier fondue restaurant franchise. At The Melting Pot, fondue truly becomes a memorable four-course dining experience where patrons can dip into something different - and discover all the ingredients for a unique dining experience including a relaxed atmosphere, private tables, attentive service, fine wines and signature fondue dinners.
- Tacoma Public Utilities consists of three operating divisions Tacoma Power, Tacoma Water, Tacoma Rail. It Is one of the oldest and largest municipally owned utilities in the country. TPU ptility services to customers in Tacoma, neighboring cities and in Pierce County.
SOUTH SOUND BUSINESS REPORT COVERAGE MORE INFORMATIONPlease e-mail events@BusinessExaminer.com.
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