2010 TOP PLACES TO WORK

Small/Medium Company Award Winner

The Top Places to Work program by the Business Examiner recognizes outstanding company cultures in the South Sound. Nominees are evaluated in five categories, Integrity, Gratification, Equity, Solidarity and Appreciation.

AWARD CATEGORIES: Honors went to companies outstanding in each of the judging areas:

• Solidarity - Fosters a socially welcoming work culture ~ Sense of team or family ~ Ability to be genuine and authentic as individuals
• Gratification - Employees are proud of: personal contributions, team contributions, organization's products and reputation
• Equity - Rewards are distributed with fairness ~ Promotions and hiring are based on ability and qualifications ~ There is a process for appeals ~ Discrimination is intolerable
• Appreciation - Employees are consulted on relevant decisions ~ Professional development is supported ~ Personal lives are respected
• Integrity - Company vision is communicated and consistent with employee responsibilities ~ Employees are provided with resources and tools needed to be successful and complete tasks ~ Communication is open and accessible

Three organizations took home titles of the Top Place to Work for the highest cumulative scores in the above categories:

• Large company category - 100+ employees - Sprague Pest Solutions
• Small/medium company category - minimum of five employees - VSG
• Non-profit category - Tacoma Community House