Akraya was named a Finalist Top Small Workplace by Winning Workplaces & Inc.com
This is the eighth consecutive year that Winning Workplaces, the Evanston, IL-based nonprofit organization, has recognized those firms that attribute much of their business success to their commitment to exemplary people practices and outstanding workplace cultures.
“We’re honored by being recognized among the Top Small Company Workplaces in the US” said Amar Panchal, CEO of Akraya, Inc. “Our employees’ support and loyalty is the backbone of our company. The Akraya team shares a “We are in this together" philosophy; we work hard, play as a team and all share in the business' risks and rewards. I couldn’t be more proud of our team in the US and in India. Their commitment to excellence and to each other is what makes Akraya such a great place to work. ”
The common characteristics of the Top Small Company Workplaces winners and finalists include a commitment to aligning their workforce with a clear vision, mission, and values; communicating with openness and trust; and investing in employees’ continuous learning and development. These practices were maintained or strengthened as a means to weather the recession. Further, many firms chose to share the pain rather than lay off colleagues. Salary reductions were taken across the organization, starting with the CEO.
Winning Workplaces and Inc. received nearly 500 completed applications for the contest. A national panel of experts in leadership and small to mid-sized business judged the finalists based on specific metrics and qualitative assessments of their success in creating the kind of workplaces that engage employees and deliver successful results.
Akraya is also a winner of the 2010 Best Places to Work in the Bay Area award ranking at #10 and was also named #6 Best Staffing Firm to Work in the US by Staffing Industry Review Magazine.
"This year’s honorees show that the quality of the workplace can be a competitive advantage. I’m amazed at how well they have come through the recession. Clearly, their commitment to their values and people practices are an important part of this success," said Gaye van den Hombergh, President of Winning Workplaces.
The 2010 Top Small Company Workplaces winners and finalists include:
• A Yard & A Half Landscaping LLC - Waltham, MA
• Akraya, Inc. - Sunnyvale, CA
• All4 Inc. - Kimberton, PA
• Alternate Solutions HomeCare - Kettering, OH
• Azavea - Philadelphia, PA
• Biomark Inc. - Boise, ID
• Cargas Systems - Lancaster, PA
• Chroma Technology Corp - Bellows Falls, VT
• Cooper Pest Solutions - Lawrenceville, NJ
• Daphne Utilities - Daphne, AL
• Dealer.com - Burlington, VT
• Dixon Schwabl - Victor, NY
• Fentress Architects - Denver, CO
• Finelite Inc. - Union City, CA
• Ginger Bay Salon & Spa - Kirkwood, MO
• Gongos Research - Auburn Hills, MI
• Honest Tea - Bethesda, MD
• LoadSpring Solutions Inc - Lawrence, MA
• M & E Painting - Loveland, CO
• MAYA Design Inc. - Pittsburgh, PA
• McGraw Wentworth - Troy, MI
• McNeely Pigott & Fox Public Relations - Nashville, TN
• Menlo Innovations LLC - Ann Arbor, MI
• NewAge Industries Inc. - Southampton, PA
• NY Jets - Florham Park, NJ
• Optimax Systems Inc. - Ontario, NY
• Patagonia - Ventura, CA
• Pool Covers Inc. - Fairfield, CA
• PortionPac Chemical Corporation - Chicago, IL
• Red Door Interactive Inc. - San Diego, CA
• Return Path Inc. - New York, NY
• SnagAJob.com - Glen Allen, VA
• StarTex Power - Houston, TX
• Tarlton Corporation - St. Louis, MO
• Tasty Catering - Elk Grove Village, IL
• The Booksource Inc. - St. Louis, MO
• The Sky Factory LC - Fairfield, IA
• Torch Technologies Inc. - Huntsville, AL
• Van Meter Industrial - Cedar Rapids, IA
• Workplace Benefits LLC DBA Workplace Options - Raleigh, NC
To read the 2010 Top Small Company Workplaces report, please go to www.inc.com.
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