Flexco Named One of “Western Michigan’s 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work for”

May 20, 2011 - PRLog -- Flexco is proud to announce that it has been selected as one of “Western Michigan’s 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For” in 2011. Its Grand Rapids location has earned a spot on the list every year it has been awarded. Flexco and other winning companies were honored by the National Association for Business Resources (NABR) on Thursday, May 5, 2011.

“We have received this award for nine straight years, and each year it gets better,” said Nancy Ayres, Flexco general manager. “Considering the fact that we hire new employees every year, being able to accept this award so many years in a row is a testament to our commitment to our workforce.”

An independent research firm evaluates each company’s entry based on key measures in various categories, as well as random employee surveys. These categories include: Communication, Community Initiatives, Compensation and Benefits, Diversity and Multiculturalism, Employee Education and Development, Employee Engagement and Commitment, Recognition and Retention, Recruitment and Selection, Small Business, and Work-Life Balance.

Flexco focuses on six major aspects of an employee’s life: Family, Communications, Wellness, Improving Processes, Safety, and Learning. Flexco is also very supportive of the growth and development of its employees, recognizing that professional growth enhances motivation, increases engagement, and can lead to personal and professional satisfaction.

“At Flexco, employees are our best asset and our goal is to recruit and retain great people – those who thrive on challenge and are passionate about making a difference,” said Ayres. “We focus on benefits and programs that are comprehensive, offer flexibility, and enhance our employee’s work-life balance.”

Flexco is a privately-owned company that has been in business for more than 100 years, enhancing belt conveyor productivity around the globe with a variety of products and services. For more information on Flexco, log on to http://www.flexco.com or call 616-459-3196.

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About Flexco:
Flexco provides the world's belt conveyors with efficient, safe products, services, and solutions for splicing, belt cleaning, belt tracking, spillage, and slippage. The company is based in Downers Grove, Illinois and operates subsidiaries in Australia, Chile, China, England, Germany, India, Mexico, Singapore, and South Africa. Flexco markets its broad line of products through a worldwide network of distributors, under the Flexco®, Mineline®, Rockline®, CoreTech™, and Tasman Warajay Technology brand names.