Purchasing Power Named One of "Atlanta's Best and Brightest Companies to Work For™"

ATLANTA, June 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Purchasing Power has been recognized by the National Association for Business Resources (NABR) as one of "Atlanta's Best and Brightest Companies to Work For™." This is the first year the company has received the recognition that honors companies for innovative strategies and best practices in human resources to make their business an ideal environment for their employees to work.

"This is a milestone award for us.  We've been recognized many times over the years for our growth, which is often attributed to simply having a great product and business model," said Richard Carrano, President and CEO of Purchasing Power. "But this award isn't about that.  It's about our people and culture, something that other companies can't replicate. This one is special. I am proud to lead a great team of people at Purchasing Power."

Following another year of record growth, early in 2013 Purchasing Power unveiled new internal branding with a newly defined purpose statement, Powering People to a Better Life, that reflects the company's mission, and empowered all team members with nine Super Powers that encourage employees to go above and beyond every day in their work and personal lives in an effort to improve the quality of our customer's lives.

In addition to providing ongoing education and career development, a group of employees partnered with the HR department in 2012 to launch a comprehensive wellness program that encourages fitness, stress-relieving exercises, healthier food options in the lunchroom, and improved financial security with retirement planning. Employees are also provided with a flexible benefits package featuring employer-paid healthcare and many voluntary options that enable employees to tailor their benefits options to meet their needs and provide work-life balance.

"We pride ourselves in providing our customers and clients with best-in-class customer service, and, in order to do that, we need all team members to feel supported in what they do and healthy in mind and spirit to contribute their best work on a daily basis," said Richard Carrano, President and CEO of Purchasing Power. "It's an honor to receive this award that recognizes our company as one of the best and brightest companies to work for in Atlanta."

The National Association for Business Resources (NABR) administers these awards annually and the honor is highly sought after by companies in each region. Award criteria for "Atlanta's Best and Brightest Companies to Work For™" were determined by an independent research firm that administered confidential employee surveys to all participating nominees. Companies were evaluated based on compensation, benefits and employee solutions; employee enrichment, engagement and retention; 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. In 2013, 314 companies were nominated for "Atlanta's Best and Brightest Companies to Work For" award and 61 were selected as winners.

About Purchasing Power

Headquartered in Atlanta, GA, Purchasing Power is one of the fastest-growing specialty e-retailers in the market offering a leading voluntary benefit program. Purchasing Power differentiates itself from traditional e-commerce retailers through its unique payment plan value proposition, strategic benefit broker partnerships, internal marketing expertise and superior customer service. Purchasing Power is a Rockbridge Growth Equity, LLC Company. Over 6 million people have access to Purchasing Power, and since it was founded in 2001, the company has fulfilled over $950 million in customer orders from employees and members of leading companies and organizations across the U.S., including Fortune 500 companies and government agencies. For more information, visit www.PurchasingPower.com

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