Indianapolis, Indiana – May 7, 2008 – Safety Management Group, one of the largest independent safety consulting firms in the United States, has been named one of the
Best Companies to Work for in Indiana, ranking 23rd amongst other entrants being recognized by the program.
The Indiana Chamber announced rankings for all 66 companies that made the Best Places to Work in Indiana list at an awards dinner at the Indiana Roof Ballroom attended by 800 Hoosier businesspeople. Names of companies on the list had been released February 25. The 2008 program was presented by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield.
.jpg)
Left to right: Indiana Chamber's Mark Lawrence is photographed with Safety Management Group Associates Michael Martin, Amanda Mayer, LaToya Foote, Collin McGrady, Safety Management Group President Kent Burget and Indiana Chamber's Jennifer Elkin at the May 7 event in Indianapolis.
The honorees were determined through employer reports and comprehensive employee surveys, with winners selected in two categories: small to medium-sized companies of between 25 and 249 employees, and large-sized companies consisting of 250 or more employees. Out-of-state parent companies were eligible to participate if at least 25 full-time employees are in Indiana.
Safety Management Group is a leading provider of occupational safety services throughout the United States. The company consists of a team of more than seventy highly innovative and talented safety professionals who provide safety consulting, employee training, project staffing, interim life safety measures, and contractor safety management systems for clients throughout the United States. The markets served include construction, manufacturing, insurance, healthcare and users of construction services.
The Best Companies Group has overseen similar programs in 18 other states. ModernThink, LLC, a workplace excellence consulting firm, handled the selection process. The basis for this initiative is Fortune magazine’s noted “100 Best Places to Work for” list. Safety Management Group has been recognized as an employer of choice by the Indiana Chamber each year since 2006.
“Three factors stand out as to why Edward Jones and Schmidt Associates top the list,” states Indiana Chamber President Kevin Brinegar. “Both are devout in their philosophy and make sure employees are onboard with it. They are also modern in their culture through open communication, making time for fun and encouraging teamwork. And, they foster opportunities for their employees to grow as professionals.”
All companies making the list, Brinegar emphasizes, understand how important it is for the success of a business to make employees feel valued. “Each should be very proud of the positive environment they have created.”