Awards

The 2011 Best Workplace competition is now over. The 2012 entry form will be available by May.

Printers across the country consistently rank recruiting and retaining qualified employees as one of their key challenges. Although the problem may seem daunting the answer is really very simple — maintain a successful workforce by providing them a superior work environment.

While all employees have different values when it comes to what they want in a work environment, there is quite a bit of common ground. And, it is not all centered around money. Workers today look for a variety of qualities in a workplace. Eight key human relations areas that employees look at when evaluating a current or prospective workplace are:

1. Management Practices
2. Work Environment
3. Training and Development Opportunities
4. Financial Security
5. Work-Life Balance
6. Recognition and Rewards
7. Health and Wellness Programs
8. Workplace Health and Safety

The Best Workplace in the Americas Awards evaluates your company’s success in these eight human relations areas.

Any U.S. or Canadian graphic communications company, or supplier to the industry, may enter by downloading and completing the entry form above.  A sample completed form is provided as well. Simply download the entry form in MS Excel, email in the form and mail in required attachments to:

Best Workplace in the Americas
Printing Industries of America
601 13th Street, NW, Suite 350S
Washington, DC 20005

Please send your entry through traceable means.  The entry form must be emailed and to BWA@printing.org, along with attachments and supporting documentation by September 21, 2012 .  For more information or questions, please call (202) 730-7968 or email BWA@printing.org.