2010 Top Places to Work

Presented by Goodwill Industries

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Is your company a Top Place to Work?

Nominations closed January 15th.

Applications due 5 pm, Friday, February 5th, 2010.

The Top Places to Work program recognizes outstanding company cultures in the South Sound.  Nominees are evaluated in five categories, Integrity, Gratification, Equity, Solidarity and Appreciation.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Organization must be headquartered in the South Sound (Pierce, Thurston, Mason or Lewis Counties, or South King County)
• Organization must be at least five years old
• Organization may not be the subsidiary of a parent organization
• Organization must complete the application process
• 30% of the nominee's South Sound workforce must submit an employee opinion survey evaluating their workplace culture

AWARD CATEGORIES: Honors will go to companies outstanding in each of the judging areas:

• Solidarity - Fosters a socially welcoming work culture ~ Sense of team or family ~ Ability to be genuine and authentic as individuals
• Gratification - Employees are proud of: personal contributions, team contributions, organization's products and reputation
• Equity - Rewards are distributed with fairness ~ Promotions and hiring are based on ability and qualifications ~ There is a process for appeals ~ Discrimination is intolerable
• Appreciation - Employees are consulted on relevant decisions ~ Professional development is supported ~ Personal lives are respected
• 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

Three organizations will take home titles of the Top Place to Work for the highest cumulative scores in the above categories:

• Large company category - 100+ employees
•  Small/medium company category - minimum of five employees
•  Non-profit category

EVENT-  The Business Examiner's annual 2010 Top Places to Work event will honor outstanding workplaces around the South Sound.

Date: March 31, 2010
Time: 5:30 - 8:30 pm
Location: The Greater Tacoma Convention Center, Tacoma WA
Tickets: $50pp, $45pp for groups of 10+


PUBLICATION - The Top Places to Work special event publication will distributed at the recognition event and inserted in the April 5, 2010 of the Business Examiner. 

Download the 2009 Top Places To Work program/supplement here:
Top Places To Work 09 supplement


SPONSORSHIPS -  This leadership program would not be possible without our valued business 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. Tacoma Goodwill receives 50 million pounds of donated goods each year. Goodwill supports their vocational programs through proceeds from 21 stores, an on-line store, a packaging & assembly resource for businesses and commercial custodial services. Goodwill proudly serves the citizens of 15 counties in Washington State.

Supported by:
 
         

• 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.

• Sound Glass Inc. For over 25 year we have striven to adapt to our customer's needs by focusing on residential and commercial glass services. We also developed the sales, manufacturing and installation of custom sunrooms. After our Lakewood location expanded sufficiently we opened another shop in the Kent area. Years later we expanded by adding a store in Bremerton. Sound Glass evolved to three locations, sixty employees and twenty two service vehicles. We continue to improve our facilities and adapt so we can offer our customers superior service. Our focus on quality long term employees also adds to consistent excellent customer service. Sound Glass exceeds our customer expectations emphasizing our reputation for quality products and service. As a team and individually, we are motivated to achieve the high productivity and quality that make us the "Glass Company of Choice." - Warren W. Willoughby President, Sound Glass

Event Partners:

• AA Party Rentals - is a premier party rental company of the Pacific Northwest for an intimate dinner party for two, business function, or a charity event. AA Party Rentals provides the highest quality merchandise, experienced, knowledgeable, and service oriented staff.

          

• Hardcastle Entertainment, Inc The core of our company is providing quality disc jockey services. Entertain your guests! 20 - 20,000 people, whatever your event, we take care of you. Benefit Auctions, Company Parties, Seminars, and even School Dances. Our specialty is audio, visual, and disc jockey services. Talk to us about your wishes, needs, your budget, and we'll help you plan the most effective event for your budget.

• J Robbins Florist Jennifer Robbins has been designing inspired flowers for weddings and events for over a decade. Her fresh, fun outlook, boundless creativity and can-do attitude puts her clients at ease and provides the assurance that their special day will exceed all expectations


• Dane Gregory Meyer - Dane Meyer is a West Coast photographer based in the Seattle-Tacoma, WA area. He has been shooting commercially since 1988. In the last decade, his work has focused on interiors, architecture and people. He has served many leading businesses, organizations, architects, designers, developers, contractors, artisans, artists, publications, and ad agencies. His work has often resulted in both regional and national awards for his clients.  
  
  
  

• Powell Human Resources Consulting, LLC, is a Puget Sound area consulting firm providing a wide variety of organizational development and human resources consulting services. Our services can be provided on-site or off-site, or a combination that best meets your organization's needs. Some of our clients use our services to supplement an existing human resource department while others find it advantageous to use our services in place of a formal human resource function. We provide sustainable results to help our clients achieve greater profitability, organizational strength, and individual growth.

If your company is interested in aligning yourself with the BE in a unique way reaching this niche demographic please contact us.


MORE INFORMATION

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