Center for Companies That Care today announced its 2010 Honor Roll, a national list that recognizes employers for outstanding workplace cultural best practices and active community involvement. The eighth annual Honor Roll celebrates 29 U.S.-based organizations of all sizes in diverse industries headquartered in 18 states. Recipients will be officially honored at an April conference in the Chicago area.

"In the midst of a challenging economy, it's especially inspiring to see employers around the country not losing sight of employee engagement and community service," said Marci Koblenz, Co-founder and President of the organization. "They understand that practicing these values contributes to their bottom line. When employers care, it not only benefits individuals, families, and communities, it also can give them an advantage with customers, employees and investors."

Honor Roll recipients are selected for their steadfast commitment to their employees and the broader community as well as adhering to all 10 Characteristics of a "Company That Cares." Each Honor Roll organization sustains a work environment founded on dignity and respect for all employees, develops great leaders, and actively supports the community, among other outstanding attributes. Two key components of the selection process are a written application and the results of an anonymous, random employee survey.

"Our Honor Roll understands the importance of doing the right things. An example is their approach to rising health care costs. These employers emphasize wellness and provide free or low-cost screenings and other programs to promote healthy lifestyles. The results are better health and lower health care expenses overall," said Cynthia Cobb, SPHR, Board Member and Honor Roll Program Chair. "It's a win-win-win for the employees, their families, and the employers."

The 2010 Honor Roll includes:

The Honor Roll is announced annually on the third Thursday of March in conjunction with the annual launch of CAREDAYS, a month-long, national initiative to engage individuals and employers in activities addressing a significant societal issue in our communities. This year, CAREDAYS10: Terrific Tales, supports childhood literacy by ensuring that under-resourced classroom libraries have age-appropriate books for children to read. Individuals and organizations are encouraged to either donate books or raise funds that will be used to purchase books for 1000 classrooms. If we all do a little, we can accomplish a lot!

Center for Companies That Care is a national, not-for-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the well-being of employees, families and communities by encouraging employers to integrate the 10 Characteristics of Companies That Care into their daily business practices. For more about Center for Companies That Care, the Honor Roll process, 2010 Honor Roll recipients or CAREDAYS10: Terrific Tales, visit www.companies-that-care.org or call 312.661.1010.

Center for Companies That Care

Center for Companies That Care

Center for Companies That Care is a national, not-for-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the well-being of employees and communities by educating and inspiring employers to practice employer engagement and integrate the 10 Characteristics of Companies That Care into their daily business practices.

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