Chicago's 101 Best And Brightest Companies To Work For™ Announced By The National Association For Business Resources

WARREN, Mich., June 11, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Companies that excel at employee relations, use innovation to motivate employees, implement creative compensation programs and more will be recognized by National Association for Business Resources (NABR) at the "Chicago's 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For™" symposium and awards luncheon on Mon., Aug. 5, 2013 at the Oak Brook Double Tree.

This year's winners practice innovative strategies and represent best practices in human resources in industries as diverse as insurance, hospitality, communications, staffing and nonprofit. (See the attached list of honorees.)

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.

The winning 101 companies also vie for 11 elite awards, one granted for each category. Also, an overall winner that excelled in all categories will be honored with a "Best of the Best Overall" award. The elite award winners will be announced during the luncheon. Judy Hsu from ABC 7 Chicago News and Pat Cassidy from WBBM-AM News Radio will emcee the awards ceremony.

The event starts at 8:00 a.m. with registration and a networking continental breakfast. The morning continues with a series of interactive educational sessions on human resource practices starting at 8:30 a.m., followed by the awards luncheon honoring all winners and announcement of the 12 elite winners.

"Profitability and stability is essential for businesses in today's economic climate. Companies that recognize that their employees are the key to their success achieve staying power. Our 2013 winners create their human resource standards to ensure employee satisfaction and they set standards for every business to aspire toward," said Jennifer Kluge, NABR president. "We are proud to honor this year's winners."

A series of workshops covering leading human resources topics will also be presented. This year's educational sessions include "Recruitment, Retention and Engagement with the Generation Gap,"  "The Real Solution for Healthcare Reform," "Culture Identification: Creating a Strong Employer Brand" and "The Virtual Office: Achieving Productivity and a Work Life Balance."

Chicago's 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For™ is sponsored by ABC 7 Chicago, Assurance Agency, Corp!  Magazine, FONA International, Harrah's Joliet, IIT Center for Research and Service, Ryan, LLC, The Management Association of Illinois and Verizon Wireless.

Admission for the awards luncheon and symposium is $265 for individuals and tables for 10 are $2,500. 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 "101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For™", a program of the National Association for Business Resources is presented annually in several markets: Detroit, Chicago, Atlanta, Houston, West Michigan and Nationally.  Nominations are now being accepted. Visit www.101bestandbrightest.com to obtain an application.

The National Association For Business Resources based in Warren, Mich. boasts a statewide sphere of influence that no other organization of its kind can claim, leveraging a depth of programs and community initiatives that positively impact more than 150,000 businesses.

Chicago's 101 Best And Brightest Companies To Work For 2013 Winners

Of the hundreds of nominations received, the companies listed below met the criteria as a "Best and Brightest Company to Work For"

Adage Technologies, Inc.
ADP
Advanced Resources LLC
American Academy of Pediatrics
ARCO/Murray National Construction
Armstrong Aerospace, Inc.
Arrow Strategies, LLC
ArrowStream
Assurance
BDO USA, LLP
Bel Brands USA
BGT Partners
Blue Plate
Bosch Rexroth Corporation
Burwood Group, Inc.
Capgemini
Capital One Financial
Care Communications, Inc.
Celergo LLC
CITYTECH, Inc.
Comcast
Community Counseling Centers of Chicago
ContextMedia, Inc.
Enesco, LLC
Ernst & Young LLP
Event 360
Flexco
FlexPrint, Inc.
Flex-Weld Inc.
FONA International
Fusion OEM
Geneca
Getty Images
Ghafari Associates, LLC
GiveForward
GoHealth
GolinHarris
Greeley and Hansen
GTCR LLC
Harley Ellis Devereaux
Harold Zeigler Auto Group
Harrah's Joliet Casino & Hotel
HealthScape Advisors
Hephzibah Children's Association
iD Commerce + Logistics
Impact Networking, LLC
Infinite
Instant Technology
kCura
KPMG LLP
Kutchins, Robbins & Diamond Ltd.
LaSalle Network
Laurus Strategies
Loma Systems
McGladrey
Milhouse Engineering and Construction, Inc.
Mortenson Construction
Mutual Trust Financial Group
National Futures Association
NCSA Athletic Recruiting
Nitel
NOW Foods
Office Concepts
Omron Automation and Safety
OtterBase, Inc
Pepper Group
Plexus
PLS
Prestige Staffing
Prominence Advisors
Protiviti
PSC Group, LLC
Rabjohns Financial Group
Red Frog Events
Rightpoint
Robbins Schwartz
Ryan, LLC
Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores, Inc.
Service Express, Inc.
Shop Smart LLC
Shure Incorporated
Sikich LLP
Skender Construction
Sonoma Partners, LLC
Spot Trading L.L.C.
Stout Risius Ross, Inc.
SunCoke Energy
SWC Technology Partners
Takeda Pharmaceuticals
The Comprehensive Group
The James Chicago
The Marketing Store Worldwide
ThoughtWorks
Total Quality Logistics
Turner Construction Company
Utopia Global, Inc.
Verizon Wireless
VW Credit, Inc.
Wheels
WMS
WOW! Internet, Cable & Phone

SOURCE National Association For Business Resources