Best Workplace in America
[ Aurora , IL ] - January 2006 - Printing Industries of America/Graphic Arts Technical Foundation (PIA/GATF) proudly announces the recipients of the 2005 Best Workplace in the Americas Awards. A total of 18 graphic arts companies were selected as the "Best of the Best" by a committee of distinguished HR experts from within the industry. Kelmscott Press, Inc. of Aurora , IL has been awarded the honor "Best of the Best" for their exemplary human resources practices. Begun to specifically honor printing companies that provide a superior work environment, the 2005 awards mark the fifth year of the Best Workplace in the Americas program. Kelmscott Press has been honored by the committee all five years of the award.
A panel of highly respected U.S. and Canadian HR professionals with decades of experience in the graphic arts industry found that the human relations practices of Kelmscott Press, Inc. and their application on a day-to-day basis to be among the best in the country. All of the winning companies actively show their employees that they care about their work environment, their personal goals and ambitions, as well as the needs of the company.
"It's an honor to be recognized by the industry as a company that offers an outstanding workplace," said Scott Voris, President . Michael Makin, president and CEO of PIA/GATF, agrees. "The Best of the Best are those that recognize success is generated in many ways, and importantly, through their employees. At this level, the competition is quite fierce and due to their commitment, Kelmscott Press has achieved an outstanding milestone."
The program is designed to recognize graphic arts companies for their outstanding human relations efforts which contribute to a successful workplace. Entries are judged on the following criteria:
- Management practices
- Work environment
- Training and development opportunities
- Recognition and rewards
- Workplace health and safety
- Health and well-being programs
- Financial security
- Work-life balance
A total of 18 companies received the coveted designation Best of the Best .
Best of the Best Category
Small Companies (under 100 employees)
Castle Press, Pasadena , CA
Century Box, Methuen , MA
Elk Grove Graphics, Elk Grove Village , IL
Kelmscott Press, Inc., Aurora , IL
Label World, Rochester , NY
Leake, Incorporated, Richmond , VA
Scantron-Printing Department, Irvine , CA
Medium-size Companies (101-250 employees)
Boutwell, Owens & Co., Inc., Fitchburg , MA
Communicorp, Inc., Columbus , GA
Diamond Packaging, Rochester , NY
McNaughton & Gunn, Saline, MI
Midland Information Resources, Davenport , IA
Royle Printing, Sun Prairie, WI
Large Companies and multi-plants (251+ employees)
Schawk Inc., Des Plaine , IL
Sheridan Books, Inc., Chelsa , MI
SmartHealth, Inc., Phoenix , AZ
The Sheridan Press, Hanover , PA
West, A Thomson Business, Eagan , MN
PIA/GATF hosts the Best Workplace in the Americas Awards. Headquartered in Sewickley , PA , PIA/GATF is the world's largest graphic arts trade association representing an industry with more than 1.2 million employees. It serves the interests of more than 12,000 member companies. PIA/GATF, along with its affiliates, delivers products and services that enhance the growth, efficiency and profitability of its members and the industry through advocacy, education, research and technical information.
For more information about the Best Workplace in the Americas Awards, contact Jim Kyger at 703-519-8150.
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