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Chicago's 101 Best and Brightest 'Elite Winners' Announced Today

CHICAGO, Aug. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Association for Business Resources (NABR) honored 101 Chicago companies that set the bar for innovation and consideration when it comes to human resources initiatives. This year's winning companies were honored today at "Chicago's 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For" annual awards competition. Of the 101 Best and Brightest Companies honored, 11 Elite Winners were named.

These Chicago companies represent the best practices in human resources programs in the area. The Elite winners are selected based on their overall high scores and are then named an Elite winner in their respective category. The most prestigious award, the "Best of the Best," was presented to FONA International, Inc. of Geneva, which demonstrated excellence in all categories.

The 11 categories in the 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For are: Communication, Community Initiatives, Compensation and Benefits, Diversity and Multiculturalism, Employee Education and Development, Employee Engagement and Commitment, Recognition and Retention, Recruitment and Selection, Work-Life Balance, Small Business and the "Best of the Best" Award.

CHICAGO'S 101 BEST AND BRIGHTEST COMPANIES TO WORK FOR 2011 ELITE WINNERS, ONE IN EACH CATEGORY INCLUDE:

    CATEGORY                           COMPANY
    --------                           -------
    Communication                      Turner Construction Company (Chicago)
    Community Initiatives              KPMG LLP (Chicago)
    Compensation and Benefits          BGT Partners (Chicago)
    Diversity and Multiculturalism      Ernst & Young LLP  (Chicago)
    Employee Education and Development VW Credit, Inc. (Libertyville)
    Employee Engagement and Commitment Assurance (Schaumburg)
    Recognition and Retention          LeasePlan USA (Rolling Meadows)
    Recruitment and Selection          Radio Flyer, Inc. (Chicago)
    Work-Life Balance                  The Comprehensive Group (Glenview)
    Small Business                     Care Communications (Chicago)
    Best of Best                       FONA International, Inc. (Geneva)

"We welcome the opportunity for these elite companies to be recognized and honored," said Jennifer Kluge, president of the National Association for Business Resources, which presents the 101 Best and Brightest program. "Elite companies look beyond competitive compensation and benefits and place emphasis on communication, work-life balance, diversity, community initiatives and other key factors. It takes dedication and commitment to one's employees to be named an Elite Winner."

Sponsors of the "Chicago's 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For" include ABC 7 Chicago, WLS-AM 890, Corp! Magazine, IIT's Center for Research and Service, The Management Association of Illinois, FONA International, Assurance, Harrah's Joliet Hotel and Casino, Verizon Wireless, VW Credit, Inc., Companion Life, North Shore Pro-Active Health and The Fruit Guy.

The "101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For" program is presented annually in four markets: Metro Detroit, West Michigan, Atlanta and Chicago. Nominations are now open for 2012. Nominate your company online at www.101bestandbrightest.com.

The National Association for Business Resources (NABR) advocates and represents small and medium-sized businesses throughout the United States. NABR specializes in providing businesses the benefits, programs, services, and assistance required to operate as efficiently and successfully as possible. Best practice solutions are available to members in the areas of human resources, healthcare, legal, transaction, compliance, marketing, and office services. For more information about NABR and its offerings, please visit nationalbiz.org or call 1-866-321-1822.

SOURCE National Association for Business Resources