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

CHICAGO, Aug. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The economy is improving and so is the commitment of Chicago area businesses to their employees. Retaining top talent is essential to business success and those companies that have done it best were recognized today as an Elite Winner at "Chicago's 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For" annual awards competition. The event, presented by the National Association for Business Resources, recognizes only 12 Elite Winners from among the 101 Best and Brightest Companies that were honored today.

These Elite Chicago companies represent the best practices in human resources programs. The 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 Capital One Financial of Lake Forest, IL, which demonstrated excellence in all categories.  

Capital One Financial stood above all of this year's entries with exceptional human resources practices. The company outranked all of the competing 101 companies in every category used to evaluate the winning entries.

"It is with the highest regard that we have chosen our Elite winners this year. We are proud to provide an opportunity for Chicago companies to showcase all they offer to their employees," said Jennifer Kluge, president of National Association for Business Resources. "These select 12 companies acknowledge employees with competitive compensation and benefits, they place emphasize on communication, work-life balance, diversity, community initiatives, as well as other key factors."

Sponsors of the "Chicago's 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For" include ABC 7 Chicago, Assurance Agency, CORP!  Magazine, FONA International,  GreenRoom Production, Inc., Harrah's Joliet, IIT Center for Research and Service, Omron Automation and Safety, Ryan, LLC, The Management Association of Illinois, Verizon Wireless, and VW Credit, Inc.

The "Best and Brightest Companies to Work For," a program of the National Association for Business Resources, is presented annually in Atlanta, Detroit, Chicago, Houston, West Michigan and now nationally. Nominations are now being accepted for 2014. Visit www.101bestandbrightest.com to obtain an application.

The National Association For Business Resources based in Warren, Mich. boasts a sphere of influence that no other organization of its kind can claim, leveraging a depth of programs and community initiatives that positively impact more than 150,000 businesses.

SOURCE National Association For Business Resources