[July 03, 2012] Chicago's 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For (TM) Announced by The National Association for Business Resources Tweet WARREN, Mich., July 3, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Being named a Chicago's 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For (TM), is a designation that hundreds of companies pursue. This year, the 2012 winners proved to be companies that deliver exceptional human resources practices and an impressive commitment to their employees. The National Association for Business Resources (NABR) selected only 101 companies that best represent the most innovative human resource programs to date. The winning companies will be honored at the Chicago's 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For (TM) symposium and awards luncheon on Mon., Aug. 20, 2012 at the Double Tree Hotel in Oak Brook. An independent research firm evaluates each company's entry based on key measures in various categories. They include Compensation, Benefits and Employee Solutions; Employee Enrichment, Engagement and Retention; Employee Education and Development; Recruitment, Selection and Orientation; Employee Achievement and Recognition; Communication and Shared Vision; Diversity and Inclusion; Work-Life Balance; Community Initiatives; Strategic Company Performance and the Best of the Best Small Business. (See following list for winners.) The winning 101 companies also vie for 12 elite awards, one granted for each category. Also, an overall winner that has excelled in all categories will be honored with a "Best of the Best Overall" award. The elite award winners will be revealed during the luncheon. "It is truly an honor to recognize this year's winners," said Jennifer Kluge, NABR president. "The selection, recognition and awarding of Chicago's 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For (TM) allows businesses to showcase their best practices and demonstrate why each of them would be an ideal place for employees to work. This year's winning companies represent high standards and are an example for other companies to emulate." The day's events will start off with registration and a networking continental breakfast at 8 a.m. At 8:30 a.m., a series of interactive educational sessions will include "Developing the Talent your Organization Needs to Grow this Year," "Attracting and Identifying the Best Employee Talent for Today and Tomorrow," "Dynamics of a Changing Workforce: Finding Critical Skills and the Knowledge Gap," and "Heart & Soul: Motivating your Workforce." The awards luncheon and announcement of the 12 elite winners will begin at 11:45 a.m. Chicago's 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For (TM) is sponsored by ABC 7 Chicago, Assurance, CORP! magazine, FONA International, Harrah's Joliet, IIT's Center for Research and Service, The Management Association of Illinois, Verizon Wireless and VW Credit, Inc. Admission for the awards luncheon and symposium for individuals is $260. Tables for 10 are also available for $2,450. If you are interested in attending the conference, contact the National Association for Business Resources at 866-321-1822 or visit www.101bestandbrightest.com. The Best and Brightest Companies to Work For (TM) is a program of the National Association for Business Resources and is presented annually in several markets including Detroit, Chicago, Atlanta, Houston, Grand Rapids and now Nationally. Nominations are now being accepted for 2013. Visit www.101bestandbrightest.com to obtain an application. 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 www.nationalbiz.org or call 1-866-321-1822. CHICAGO'S 101 BEST AND BRIGHTEST COMPANIES TO WORK FOR (TM) 2012 WINNERS Of the hundreds of nominations received, the companies listed below met the criteria as a "Best and Brightest Company to Work For" ADPAdvanced GroupAmerican Academy of PediatricsArmstrong Aerospace, Inc.Arrow Strategies, LLCArrrowStreamAssuranceBDO USA, LLPBel Brands USABGT PartnersBlue PlateBlue, Inc.Bosch Rexroth CorporationBurwood Group, Inc.Care Communications, Inc.Centro Media Inc.Clarity Consulting Inc.Comcast CorporationCommunity Counseling Centers of ChicagoContextMedia Inc.Conway MacKenzie, Inc.DentalPlans.comDonlen CorporationEMKAY IncEnesco, LLCErnst & YoungFlexcoFONA International, Inc.GenecaGenesis TechnologiesGetty ImagesGhafari Associates, LLCGoHealth InsuranceGreeley and Hansen LLCHarley Ellis DevereauxHarrah's Joliet Casino & HotelHephzibah ChildrenHitachi ConsultingiD Commerce + LogisticsIfbyphone Inc.Impact Networking, LLCInstant TechnologyJupiter Communities, LLCkCuraKeyLimeTieKPMG LLPKutchins, Robbins & Diamond, Ltd.LaSalle NetworkLaurus StrategiesLeasePlan USALevenfeld Pearlstein, LLCLunaMcGladreyMedline Industries, Inc.Milhouse Engineering and Construction, Inc.Mortenson ConstructionMutual Trust Financial GroupNational Futures AssociationNCSA Athletic RecruitingNitelNOW FoodsOffice ConceptsOmron ElectronicsOtterBase, IncPaylocityPEAK6 Investments, LPPerspectives, LtdPlexusProtiviti Inc.PSC Group, LLCRabjohns Financial GroupRadio FlyerRealTick / ConvergEx GroupRed Frog EventsRightpointRobbins, Schwartz, Nicholas, Lifton & Taylor, Ltd.Ryan, LLCService Express, Inc.Shure IncorporatedSikich LLPSkender ConstructionSlalom ConsultingSonoma Partners, LLCSpot TradingStarcomStout Risius Ross, IncSunCoke EnergySWC Technology PartnersTakeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.Tasty CateringThe Carlson Group, Inc.The Comprehensive GroupThe JamesThoughtWorks, IncTurner Construction CompanyVerizon WirelessVW Credit, Inc.West Monroe PartnersWestLake Financial GroupWMS IndustriesWOW Internet Cable and Phone SOURCE National Association for Business Resources [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]