RESCO Named “Best of the Best” in Best Workplace in the Americas 2008 Competition
RESCO President, John Knutson and Human Resource Manager, Sherry DeLong hold the 2008 “Best of the Best” Workplaces in the Americas Award issued by the Printing Industry of America and the Graphic Arts Technical Foundation.
Hudson, WI – January 5th – RESCO, with facilities in Hudson and River Falls, Wisconsin has been acknowledged once again as a Best Workplace in the Americas by PIA/GATF, for their exemplary human resources practices. In addition, RESCO was also awarded the “Best of the Best” designation for 2008
Of the approximately 39,000 printing companies in the United States only 35, less than a tenth of 1%, were chosen as Best Workplaces in the Americas. Of those winners only 16 were given the highest honor of being acknowledged as a “Best of the Best” designation from The Printing Industry of America and the Graphic Arts Technical Foundation.
Begun to specifically honor printing companies that provide a superior work environment, this year marks the eighth year of the Best Workplace in the Americas program.
A panel of HR professionals with experience in the graphic arts industry reviewed the submissions. Applicants were judged on eight criteria: Management Practices; Work Environment; Training and Development Opportunities; Financial Security; Workplace Health and Safety; Work-Life Balance; Recognition and Rewards; and Health and Wellness Programs. Like other winning companies, RESCO has also actively shown their employees that they care about their work environment, their personal goals and ambitions, as well as the needs of the company.
“It’s really an honor to be recognized within our industry as a company that offers a workplace environment where our employees can thrive. It has always been our philosophy to treat our employees as our most valuable asset. We make a good living in Hudson and within our industries that we serve; because of that, it’s always important to give back to the employees and to our community. As our Human Resource Manager, Sherry DeLong did a great job of chronicling all the things we do with, for, and on behalf of our employees and within the community to complete our application this year,” said Company President, John Knutson.
Michael Makin, President and CEO of PIA/GATF, agrees. “Best of the Best winners routinely exhibit the highest commitment to success in many ways, but particularly through their employees. Congratulations to RESCO!”
PIA/GATF owns the Best Workplace in the Americas Awards. Headquartered in Sewickley, PA, PIA/GATF is the world's largest graphic arts trade association representing an industry with more than 1 million employees. It serves the interests of more than 12,000 member companies. PIA/GATF, along with its affiliates, delivers products and services that enhance the growth, efficiency and profitability of its members and the industry through advocacy, education, research and technical information.
For more information about the Best Workplace in the Americas Awards, contact Jim Kyger at 202-730-7968.
For more information about RESCO, contact John Knutson at 715-386-7300 or by e-mail at jknutson@rescocompany.com.
