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Printing Industries of America Opens Nominations for the 2016 Best Workplace in the Americas Competition

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8 years ago

April 6, 2016

Printing Industries of America (PIA) is currently seeking nominations for the 2016 Best Workplace in the Americas (BWA) Competition, the graphic communication industry’s only program to recognize companies committed to their workforce through sound human relations practices. The Best Workplace in the Americas Competition evaluates a company’s success in eight key areas including management practices, work environment, training and development, financial security, work-life balance, recognition and rewards, health and wellness programs, and workplace health and safety.

“Winning the Best Workplace in the Americas award is an incredible honor. Our company takes great pride in developing and implementing the important qualities our employees value, from providing an innovative, safe work environment to a strong work-life balance,” said Michael Stanley, Elk Grove Graphics, Elk Grove Village, IL, 2013 Best of the Best Winner, Small Companies.

Those who receive a Best Workplace in the Americas Competition award will also receive the following:

• National and local media promotion
• Logo provided to display on websites and promotional materials
• Opportunity for Increasing employee recruiting and retention
• A custom plaque commemorating the achievement

Visit www.printing.org/bwa to learn more about this program. To enter today, download the 2016 Entry Form, or contact Jim Kyger, Assistant Vice President, Human Relations, Printing Industries of America at BWA@printing.org. The deadline to enter is September 30, 2016.

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