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- Past Winners:
2009 Winners
Aclara RF Systems 
Location: Beachwood
Industry: Manufacturing
NEO Employees: 245
Years Won: 1
Fun Fact: From fall clam bakes to family summer picnics, Aclara employees can always find something to celebrate. Throughout the year, Aclara organizes team building, employee recognition, and family events. These functions give employees a chance to develop new relationships and maintain or improve current ones.
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Industry: Manufacturing
NEO Employees: 245
Years Won: 1
Fun Fact: From fall clam bakes to family summer picnics, Aclara employees can always find something to celebrate. Throughout the year, Aclara organizes team building, employee recognition, and family events. These functions give employees a chance to develop new relationships and maintain or improve current ones.
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Location: Ashtabula
Industry: Hospital
NEO Employees: 915
Years Won: 6
Fun Fact: ACMC uses a bronze, silver, gold, and platinum recognition program that recognizes positive impacts across all organizational departments. Employees receive recognition not only for long-term service, but also for making positive impacts on ACMC’s mission and an individual’s life.
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Industry: Hospital
NEO Employees: 915
Years Won: 6
Fun Fact: ACMC uses a bronze, silver, gold, and platinum recognition program that recognizes positive impacts across all organizational departments. Employees receive recognition not only for long-term service, but also for making positive impacts on ACMC’s mission and an individual’s life.
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Location: Cleveland
Industry: Health and Human Services
NEO Employees: 69
Years Won: 4
Fun Fact: Through access to interest free loans and an award winning health and wellness program, AdvoCare takes a well-rounded approach to work/life balance. Employees celebrate life’s special moments together and welcome visits from family members and family pets.
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Industry: Health and Human Services
NEO Employees: 69
Years Won: 4
Fun Fact: Through access to interest free loans and an award winning health and wellness program, AdvoCare takes a well-rounded approach to work/life balance. Employees celebrate life’s special moments together and welcome visits from family members and family pets.
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Akron General Medical Center
Location: Akron
Industry: Hospital
NEO Employees: 3,395
Years Won: 7
Fun Fact: Akron General administers competency testing, training programs, and Career Ladders to continually challenge its workforce. In 2008, employees were asked to submit their ideas to the CEO on how to reduce costs and improve current processes. Their ideas resulted in a $21 million improvement project.
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Industry: Hospital
NEO Employees: 3,395
Years Won: 7
Fun Fact: Akron General administers competency testing, training programs, and Career Ladders to continually challenge its workforce. In 2008, employees were asked to submit their ideas to the CEO on how to reduce costs and improve current processes. Their ideas resulted in a $21 million improvement project.
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Anchor Manufacturing Group, Inc.
Location: Cleveland
Industry: Manufacturing
NEO Employees: 199
Years Won: 7
Fun Fact: Anchor Manufacturing depends on the creativity of their employees to deliver the final product. Participants of a 4-year apprenticeship program are asked to use their knowledge and skills to create a special project. Owners and top management encourage a democratic environment fostered by innovation and creativity.
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Industry: Manufacturing
NEO Employees: 199
Years Won: 7
Fun Fact: Anchor Manufacturing depends on the creativity of their employees to deliver the final product. Participants of a 4-year apprenticeship program are asked to use their knowledge and skills to create a special project. Owners and top management encourage a democratic environment fostered by innovation and creativity.
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Apple Growth Partners
Location: Akron
Industry: Finance/Insurance/Real Estate
NEO Employees: 85
Years Won: 2
Fun Fact: Each August, Apple Growth Partners holds an annual retreat where employees learn about the firm’s strategic plan. Breakout sessions are then held by departments so members can focus on how individual efforts contribute to organizational goals.
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Industry: Finance/Insurance/Real Estate
NEO Employees: 85
Years Won: 2
Fun Fact: Each August, Apple Growth Partners holds an annual retreat where employees learn about the firm’s strategic plan. Breakout sessions are then held by departments so members can focus on how individual efforts contribute to organizational goals.
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Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc.
Location: Cleveland
Industry: Distribution
NEO Employees: 395
Years Won: 9
Fun Fact: Customer care is the focus of the employees at Applied Industrial Technologies. Employees track and report valued-added services on a regular basis and report the data to their customers. Employees are encouraged to purchase their customers’ products as a way to express customer care.
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Industry: Distribution
NEO Employees: 395
Years Won: 9
Fun Fact: Customer care is the focus of the employees at Applied Industrial Technologies. Employees track and report valued-added services on a regular basis and report the data to their customers. Employees are encouraged to purchase their customers’ products as a way to express customer care.
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Automotive Events, Inc.
Location: Rocky River
Industry: Advertising/Marketing
NEO Employees: 23
Years Won: 2
Fun Fact: Every employee at Automotive Events can find some type of celebration that satisfies their taste buds. In addition to a year end celebration complete with live entertainment, Automotive Events takes a break by munching on Grilled Cheese Days, Pancake Breakfast Days, and Taco Days… just to name a few.
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Industry: Advertising/Marketing
NEO Employees: 23
Years Won: 2
Fun Fact: Every employee at Automotive Events can find some type of celebration that satisfies their taste buds. In addition to a year end celebration complete with live entertainment, Automotive Events takes a break by munching on Grilled Cheese Days, Pancake Breakfast Days, and Taco Days… just to name a few.
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Avery Dennison
Location: Painesville
Industry: Manufacturing
NEO Employees: 1568
Years Won: 10
Fun Fact: Long-term service at Avery Dennison is certainly not taken lightly. Every year, employees with 25 years or more of service, and their guests, are invited to a large dinner with Avery representatives. Managers, senior leadership, and special guests from Avery’s worldwide headquarters in Pasadena are invited to celebrate the employees’ extensive dedication.
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Industry: Manufacturing
NEO Employees: 1568
Years Won: 10
Fun Fact: Long-term service at Avery Dennison is certainly not taken lightly. Every year, employees with 25 years or more of service, and their guests, are invited to a large dinner with Avery representatives. Managers, senior leadership, and special guests from Avery’s worldwide headquarters in Pasadena are invited to celebrate the employees’ extensive dedication.
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Avon Oaks Caring Community
Location: Avon
Industry: Other For-Profit
NEO Employees: 119
Years Won: 2
Fun Fact: The owner at Avon Oaks does her best to make sure her presence is known. She can often be found working on the floor answering patient calls, but more importantly checking in with her employees. She attends as many departmental meetings as she can and always takes the time to express her personal thanks for employee efforts.
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Industry: Other For-Profit
NEO Employees: 119
Years Won: 2
Fun Fact: The owner at Avon Oaks does her best to make sure her presence is known. She can often be found working on the floor answering patient calls, but more importantly checking in with her employees. She attends as many departmental meetings as she can and always takes the time to express her personal thanks for employee efforts.
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Avtron
Location: Independece
Industry: Manufacturing
NEO Employees: 429
Years Won: 5
Fun Fact: At Avtron, employees are constantly offered opportunities to challenge their current skill set. Training activities, new projects, and the opportunity to experience new positions stimulate professional development and encourage employees to reach for their highest potential.
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Industry: Manufacturing
NEO Employees: 429
Years Won: 5
Fun Fact: At Avtron, employees are constantly offered opportunities to challenge their current skill set. Training activities, new projects, and the opportunity to experience new positions stimulate professional development and encourage employees to reach for their highest potential.
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Baker & Hostetler LLP
Location: Cleveland
Industry: Legal Services
NEO Employees: 407
Years Won: 5
Fun Fact: When a lawyer lands at Baker Hostetler, they stay at Baker Hostetler. The fact that the law firm has an entire position dedicated to its employees professional development and training, may be way Baker Hostetler has a higher than average national retention rate. Baker prides itself on providing employees with the training, evaluations, and environment needed to open new doors with new opportunities.
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Industry: Legal Services
NEO Employees: 407
Years Won: 5
Fun Fact: When a lawyer lands at Baker Hostetler, they stay at Baker Hostetler. The fact that the law firm has an entire position dedicated to its employees professional development and training, may be way Baker Hostetler has a higher than average national retention rate. Baker prides itself on providing employees with the training, evaluations, and environment needed to open new doors with new opportunities.
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Barnes Wendling CPAs Inc.
Location: Cleveland
Industry: Consulting
NEO Employees: 76
Years Won: 3
Fun Fact: Regardless of where employees are in their careers, top leaders at Barnes Wendling take the time to mentor employees and discuss career goals. In addition, the President schedules one-on-one lunch meetings with employees to foster a relationship and offer employees the chance to discuss any concerns.
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Industry: Consulting
NEO Employees: 76
Years Won: 3
Fun Fact: Regardless of where employees are in their careers, top leaders at Barnes Wendling take the time to mentor employees and discuss career goals. In addition, the President schedules one-on-one lunch meetings with employees to foster a relationship and offer employees the chance to discuss any concerns.
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BCG & Company
Location: Akron
Industry: Other For-Profit
NEO Employees: 83
Years Won: 5
Fun Fact: BCG ensures internal communication by distributing a communication video every 4-5 weeks to every employee. Every employee can stay informed about the new happenings at BCG. In addition to purchasing the software to produce the videos in-house, BCG purchased external speakers for all employees so they can watch the video at their desks.
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Industry: Other For-Profit
NEO Employees: 83
Years Won: 5
Fun Fact: BCG ensures internal communication by distributing a communication video every 4-5 weeks to every employee. Every employee can stay informed about the new happenings at BCG. In addition to purchasing the software to produce the videos in-house, BCG purchased external speakers for all employees so they can watch the video at their desks.
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Ben Venue Laboratories, Inc.
Location: Bedford
Industry: Manufacturing
NEO Employees: 1207
Years Won: 9
Fun Fact: Ben Venue Laboratories commitment to health and wellness sure goes beyond exceptions. On-site health clinics and educational seminars, including an incentive based tobacco cessation program are available for all employees. An annual BVL health clinic gives access to a variety of free health assessments and preventive health procedures.
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Industry: Manufacturing
NEO Employees: 1207
Years Won: 9
Fun Fact: Ben Venue Laboratories commitment to health and wellness sure goes beyond exceptions. On-site health clinics and educational seminars, including an incentive based tobacco cessation program are available for all employees. An annual BVL health clinic gives access to a variety of free health assessments and preventive health procedures.
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Benesch Friedlander Coplan & Aronoff LLP
Location: Cleveland
Industry: Legal Services
NEO Employees: 208
Years Won: 7
Fun Fact: Benesch Friedlander offers a transportation discount program where employees have the option of withholding any downtown parking or public transportation fees from their taxable income. A free cab service is also offered to employees working late.
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Industry: Legal Services
NEO Employees: 208
Years Won: 7
Fun Fact: Benesch Friedlander offers a transportation discount program where employees have the option of withholding any downtown parking or public transportation fees from their taxable income. A free cab service is also offered to employees working late.
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Burt Hill
Location: Beachwood
Industry: Other For-Profit
NEO Employees: 23
Years Won: 1
Fun Fact: At Burt Hill, the decisions regarding large projects are left to three project leads, the PIC (principal in charge), PM (project manager), and the project architect. Each person plays a different role, but they each have autonomy to make the decisions. Once emerging staff learn more about the design process, they are incorporated into these roles.
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Industry: Other For-Profit
NEO Employees: 23
Years Won: 1
Fun Fact: At Burt Hill, the decisions regarding large projects are left to three project leads, the PIC (principal in charge), PM (project manager), and the project architect. Each person plays a different role, but they each have autonomy to make the decisions. Once emerging staff learn more about the design process, they are incorporated into these roles.
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CardPak Inc.
Location: Solon
Industry: Manufacturing
NEO Employees: 120
Years Won: 10
Fun Fact: CardPak achieves work/life balance by fostering a family friendly work environment. Employees receive a flexible work schedule and paid time off to attend family and community functions. They also have resources to help them deal with confidential life issues.
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Industry: Manufacturing
NEO Employees: 120
Years Won: 10
Fun Fact: CardPak achieves work/life balance by fostering a family friendly work environment. Employees receive a flexible work schedule and paid time off to attend family and community functions. They also have resources to help them deal with confidential life issues.
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Cargill Deicing Technology
Location: North Olmsted
Industry: Mining
NEO Employees: 247
Years Won: 1
Fun Fact: After being identified as high performers at a Business Unit level, Cargill leaders receive in-depth training at Cargill’s High Performance Leadership Academy. As leadership skills are developed, employees are assessed for new positions within the company.
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Industry: Mining
NEO Employees: 247
Years Won: 1
Fun Fact: After being identified as high performers at a Business Unit level, Cargill leaders receive in-depth training at Cargill’s High Performance Leadership Academy. As leadership skills are developed, employees are assessed for new positions within the company.
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Ciuni & Panichi
Location: Beachwood
Industry: Other For-Profit
NEO Employees: 53
Years Won: 2
Fun Fact: The spirit of innovation, and the power of employee autonomy, is cultivated in an annual firm-wide meeting. At this time, employees gather in small groups and discuss current issues facing the firm. Throughout the year, management and employees regularly revisit these issues.
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Industry: Other For-Profit
NEO Employees: 53
Years Won: 2
Fun Fact: The spirit of innovation, and the power of employee autonomy, is cultivated in an annual firm-wide meeting. At this time, employees gather in small groups and discuss current issues facing the firm. Throughout the year, management and employees regularly revisit these issues.
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Cleveland Clinic and Its Regional Hospitals
Location: Cleveland
Industry: Hospital
NEO Employees: 31,801
Years Won: 4
Fun Fact: Cleveland Clinic works with their talent of the present to develop their talent of tomorrow. Long-term employees who are nearing retirement help train new and current staff members. A School at Work program is offered to entry-level staff, and the Clinic supports elementary reading programs, career days, and high school internships.
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Industry: Hospital
NEO Employees: 31,801
Years Won: 4
Fun Fact: Cleveland Clinic works with their talent of the present to develop their talent of tomorrow. Long-term employees who are nearing retirement help train new and current staff members. A School at Work program is offered to entry-level staff, and the Clinic supports elementary reading programs, career days, and high school internships.
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Cleveland Indians Baseball
Location: Cleveland
Industry: Professional Sports
NEO Employees: 173
Years Won: 1
Fun Fact: The Cleveland Indians honors their employees with awards relevant to the baseball culture. An Associate who displays exceptional top performer attributes is named “Rookie of the Year.” The MVP award honors an Associate who goes beyond daily duties and displays excellence in the Club and in the community.
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Industry: Professional Sports
NEO Employees: 173
Years Won: 1
Fun Fact: The Cleveland Indians honors their employees with awards relevant to the baseball culture. An Associate who displays exceptional top performer attributes is named “Rookie of the Year.” The MVP award honors an Associate who goes beyond daily duties and displays excellence in the Club and in the community.
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ComDoc, Inc.
Location: Uniontown
Industry: Wholesale Trade
NEO Employees: 334
Years Won: 4
Fun Fact: At Com Doc, there is no excuse why employees can not stop for a moment to enjoy their lunch break. Employees came up with the idea of having their relatives bring in and sell their homemade sandwiches, soups, and deserts to employees whose schedule may prevent them from leaving the office.
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Industry: Wholesale Trade
NEO Employees: 334
Years Won: 4
Fun Fact: At Com Doc, there is no excuse why employees can not stop for a moment to enjoy their lunch break. Employees came up with the idea of having their relatives bring in and sell their homemade sandwiches, soups, and deserts to employees whose schedule may prevent them from leaving the office.
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Community Health Partners
Location: Lorain
Industry: Hospital
NEO Employees: 1,565
Years Won: 1
Fun Fact: Five different initiatives are in place at Community Health Partners to ensure all employees receive a consistent message. Daily huddles, monthly talking points, stand-up meetings, weekly bulletins, and a Communication Council encourage open and honest communication at all organizational levels.
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Industry: Hospital
NEO Employees: 1,565
Years Won: 1
Fun Fact: Five different initiatives are in place at Community Health Partners to ensure all employees receive a consistent message. Daily huddles, monthly talking points, stand-up meetings, weekly bulletins, and a Communication Council encourage open and honest communication at all organizational levels.
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Deloitte & Touche LLP
Location: Cleveland
Industry: Consulting
NEO Employees: 475
Years Won: 5
Fun Fact: Deloitte utilizes a unique Mass Career Customization (MCC) model to develop and define work/life balance. The MCC plots four career dimensions, including: Pace, Workload, Location/Schedule, and Role, and compares them with employee lifestyles and business goals. Goals can then be justified to coincide with varying life stages.
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Industry: Consulting
NEO Employees: 475
Years Won: 5
Fun Fact: Deloitte utilizes a unique Mass Career Customization (MCC) model to develop and define work/life balance. The MCC plots four career dimensions, including: Pace, Workload, Location/Schedule, and Role, and compares them with employee lifestyles and business goals. Goals can then be justified to coincide with varying life stages.
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Developers Diversified Realty
Location: Beachwood
Industry: Finance/Insurance/Real Estate
NEO Employees: 487
Years Won: 2
Fun Fact: New employees at Developers Diversified Realty are welcomed not only by human resources, but by peer links. Peer links are departmental employees who personally welcome new hires and serve as their point of contact. Managers are also expected to complete a training program that teaches them about their role in the on-boarding process.
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Industry: Finance/Insurance/Real Estate
NEO Employees: 487
Years Won: 2
Fun Fact: New employees at Developers Diversified Realty are welcomed not only by human resources, but by peer links. Peer links are departmental employees who personally welcome new hires and serve as their point of contact. Managers are also expected to complete a training program that teaches them about their role in the on-boarding process.
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Diebold, Incorporated
Location: North Canton
Industry: Manufacturing
NEO Employees: 1,977
Years Won: 4
Fun Fact: Diebold recognizes the importance of making sure employees clearly understand their role in its business mission. When the company launched a new brand in Fall 2008, they dedicated a 50-member team whose only responsibility was to transmit the message to individual associates. Additional programs encouraged employees to play out Diebold’s brand and values in everyday responsibilities.
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Industry: Manufacturing
NEO Employees: 1,977
Years Won: 4
Fun Fact: Diebold recognizes the importance of making sure employees clearly understand their role in its business mission. When the company launched a new brand in Fall 2008, they dedicated a 50-member team whose only responsibility was to transmit the message to individual associates. Additional programs encouraged employees to play out Diebold’s brand and values in everyday responsibilities.
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EBO Group, Inc.
Location: Sharon Center
Industry: Manufacturing
NEO Employees: 67
Years Won: 1
Fun Fact: Not only does EBO provide work/life balance programs, but it supplies the education on how to carry them out. Each employee is required to read and participate in informal discussions on the book, “The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People,” by Stephen Covey.
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Industry: Manufacturing
NEO Employees: 67
Years Won: 1
Fun Fact: Not only does EBO provide work/life balance programs, but it supplies the education on how to carry them out. Each employee is required to read and participate in informal discussions on the book, “The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People,” by Stephen Covey.
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Eliza Jennings Senior Care Network
Location: Lakewood
Industry: Health and Human Services
NEO Employees: 463
Years Won: 4
Fun Fact: Eliza Jennings incorporates their staff in organizational goals by sharing budget information. Budgetary expectations and department specific goals are shared with all staff members. This allows staff to realize the direct impact of their daily contributions.
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Industry: Health and Human Services
NEO Employees: 463
Years Won: 4
Fun Fact: Eliza Jennings incorporates their staff in organizational goals by sharing budget information. Budgetary expectations and department specific goals are shared with all staff members. This allows staff to realize the direct impact of their daily contributions.
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EMH Regional Healthcare System
Location: Elyria
Industry: Hospital
NEO Employees: 1,660
Years Won: 9
Fun Fact: When EMH implements a new project, its first contact point is its employees. EMH welcomes employees’ ideas and asks them to participate in completing new projects. Staff plays an active role in submitting ideas, and in idea implementation.
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Industry: Hospital
NEO Employees: 1,660
Years Won: 9
Fun Fact: When EMH implements a new project, its first contact point is its employees. EMH welcomes employees’ ideas and asks them to participate in completing new projects. Staff plays an active role in submitting ideas, and in idea implementation.
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EMP Management Group, Ltd.
Location: Canton
Industry: Management Services
NEO Employees: 425
Years Won: 5
Fun Fact: Employees who are called to military duty while working at EMP can still maintain many of their benefits. EMP will continue their pre-tax contributions to a 401 (k), health insurance, and flex spending accounts. In addition, military employees have the option of taking a $3,000 draw against future earnings.
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Industry: Management Services
NEO Employees: 425
Years Won: 5
Fun Fact: Employees who are called to military duty while working at EMP can still maintain many of their benefits. EMP will continue their pre-tax contributions to a 401 (k), health insurance, and flex spending accounts. In addition, military employees have the option of taking a $3,000 draw against future earnings.
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Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland
Location: Cleveland
Industry: Other Non-Profit
NEO Employees: 840
Years Won: 10
Fun Fact: The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland uses an automated performance management system to communicate the Bank’s objectives and show employees how they contribute to the Bank’s success. The automated system is a central database that records performance objectives and requires employees to align individual accomplishments with the Bank’s mission.
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Industry: Other Non-Profit
NEO Employees: 840
Years Won: 10
Fun Fact: The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland uses an automated performance management system to communicate the Bank’s objectives and show employees how they contribute to the Bank’s success. The automated system is a central database that records performance objectives and requires employees to align individual accomplishments with the Bank’s mission.
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FedEx Custom Critical
Location: Uniontown
Industry: Transportation and Public Utilities
NEO Employees: 583
Years Won: 8
Fun Fact: Employees are constantly reminded of their commitment to “Delivering the Purple Promise.” The Purple Promise is written on a wall in the FedEx Building, and staff is expected to sign the wall once they commit to the customer service statement.
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Industry: Transportation and Public Utilities
NEO Employees: 583
Years Won: 8
Fun Fact: Employees are constantly reminded of their commitment to “Delivering the Purple Promise.” The Purple Promise is written on a wall in the FedEx Building, and staff is expected to sign the wall once they commit to the customer service statement.
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Findaway World
Location: Solon
Industry: Technology
NEO Employees: 85
Years Won: 1
Fun Fact: Celebrating success is one thing that Findaway World seems to take very seriously. Findaway celebrated their accomplishments with a day long festival, complete with a high school marching band! The celebration brought the staff closer together as they celebrated with games, food, and balloons!
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Industry: Technology
NEO Employees: 85
Years Won: 1
Fun Fact: Celebrating success is one thing that Findaway World seems to take very seriously. Findaway celebrated their accomplishments with a day long festival, complete with a high school marching band! The celebration brought the staff closer together as they celebrated with games, food, and balloons!
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Fire-Dex
Location: Medina
Industry: Manufacturing
NEO Employees: 92
Years Won: 1
Fun Fact: Birthdays are quite the scrumptious celebration at Fire-Dex. Every employee receives a care package in the mail that includes chocolates, cookies, and other tasty treats. At the office, each employee with a phone receives a personal birthday message from the President.
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Industry: Manufacturing
NEO Employees: 92
Years Won: 1
Fun Fact: Birthdays are quite the scrumptious celebration at Fire-Dex. Every employee receives a care package in the mail that includes chocolates, cookies, and other tasty treats. At the office, each employee with a phone receives a personal birthday message from the President.
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Flight Options, LLC
Location: Cleveland
Industry: Transportation and Public Utilities
NEO Employees: 308
Years Won: 6
Fun Fact: The customer service staff and sales team at Flight Options realizes it is the little things that matter in the customer experience. Employees track things like the customer’s favorite wine, birth dates, anniversaries, and even the types of pillows they prefer.
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Industry: Transportation and Public Utilities
NEO Employees: 308
Years Won: 6
Fun Fact: The customer service staff and sales team at Flight Options realizes it is the little things that matter in the customer experience. Employees track things like the customer’s favorite wine, birth dates, anniversaries, and even the types of pillows they prefer.
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Foundation Software
Location: Brunswick
Industry: Technology
NEO Employees: 67
Years Won: 6
Fun Fact: Foundation Software strongly believes in helping people conquer new challenges. They adapted an in-house training that allows them to hire people without any prior programming experience. Foundation Software offers a variety of formats for additional training courses to accompany individual learning needs.
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Industry: Technology
NEO Employees: 67
Years Won: 6
Fun Fact: Foundation Software strongly believes in helping people conquer new challenges. They adapted an in-house training that allows them to hire people without any prior programming experience. Foundation Software offers a variety of formats for additional training courses to accompany individual learning needs.
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Gardiner Trane
Location: Solon
Industry: Other For-Profit
NEO Employees: 162
Years Won: 1
Fun Fact: Right from the start, Gardiner Trane employees are informed of their power to make individual decisions. Through guidance from a mentor or supervisor, Gardiner depends on their employees to relay their thoughts about how to effectively carry out Gardiner’s daily operations.
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Industry: Other For-Profit
NEO Employees: 162
Years Won: 1
Fun Fact: Right from the start, Gardiner Trane employees are informed of their power to make individual decisions. Through guidance from a mentor or supervisor, Gardiner depends on their employees to relay their thoughts about how to effectively carry out Gardiner’s daily operations.
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Garland Industries Inc.
Location: Cleveland
Industry: Manufacturing
NEO Employees: 108
Years Won: 10
Fun Fact: Sometimes the spirit of innovation requires a change in scenery. In addition to think tank meetings and brainstorming sessions, Garland Industries holds off-site annual retreats to help kick-start new and creative ideas.
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Industry: Manufacturing
NEO Employees: 108
Years Won: 10
Fun Fact: Sometimes the spirit of innovation requires a change in scenery. In addition to think tank meetings and brainstorming sessions, Garland Industries holds off-site annual retreats to help kick-start new and creative ideas.
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Gilbane Building Company
Location: Cleveland
Industry: Construction
NEO Employees: 83
Years Won: 3
Fun Fact: Gilbane covers common life situations that are not always considered in a benefit package. Gilbane offers adoption funding, personalized college searches, child and elder care investigations, and travel agents. Women workers can join an affinity group to form relationships with other women working in a male-dominated field.
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Industry: Construction
NEO Employees: 83
Years Won: 3
Fun Fact: Gilbane covers common life situations that are not always considered in a benefit package. Gilbane offers adoption funding, personalized college searches, child and elder care investigations, and travel agents. Women workers can join an affinity group to form relationships with other women working in a male-dominated field.
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Hathaway Brown School
Location: Shaker Heights
Industry: Education
NEO Employees: 231
Years Won: 10
Fun Fact: Though Hathaway Brown School may not know the exact age someone is turning, everyone knows when one of their co-workers has reached a “hill” birthday. When somebody is celebrating a “0” birthday, a bridge is placed in their doorway and anybody entering their office for the day has to “cross over the hill.”
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Industry: Education
NEO Employees: 231
Years Won: 10
Fun Fact: Though Hathaway Brown School may not know the exact age someone is turning, everyone knows when one of their co-workers has reached a “hill” birthday. When somebody is celebrating a “0” birthday, a bridge is placed in their doorway and anybody entering their office for the day has to “cross over the hill.”
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Henkel Corporation
Location: Avon
Industry: Manufacturing
NEO Employees: 546
Years Won: 9
Fun Fact: At any given time, Henkel employees may hop on their On Track website and submit ideas for cost reduction and product use. The company gives out monthly prizes and grand prizes for submissions, which last year included a Jeep Wrangler!
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Industry: Manufacturing
NEO Employees: 546
Years Won: 9
Fun Fact: At any given time, Henkel employees may hop on their On Track website and submit ideas for cost reduction and product use. The company gives out monthly prizes and grand prizes for submissions, which last year included a Jeep Wrangler!
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Howard, Wershbale & Co.
Location: Beachwood
Industry: Other For-Profit
NEO Employees: 75
Years Won: 6
Fun Fact: Valentine’s Day, a day sometimes overlooked, but definitely not at Howard, Wershbale & Co. Since February 14th falls in the midst of Howard’s busy season, the company closes the office early and allows employees to spend the time with their families. The best part is that all employees receive $150.00 towards their weekend expenses.
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Industry: Other For-Profit
NEO Employees: 75
Years Won: 6
Fun Fact: Valentine’s Day, a day sometimes overlooked, but definitely not at Howard, Wershbale & Co. Since February 14th falls in the midst of Howard’s busy season, the company closes the office early and allows employees to spend the time with their families. The best part is that all employees receive $150.00 towards their weekend expenses.
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Human Arc
Location: Cleveland
Industry: Health and Human Services
NEO Employees: 235
Years Won: 8
Fun Fact: Human Arc uses a 5-step holistic approach to hiring, retaining, and developing employees. The approach includes a pre-employment test and a job analysis, talent management, succession planning, performance measures, and training and development. This creates constant advancement opportunities and a strong talent pool.
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Industry: Health and Human Services
NEO Employees: 235
Years Won: 8
Fun Fact: Human Arc uses a 5-step holistic approach to hiring, retaining, and developing employees. The approach includes a pre-employment test and a job analysis, talent management, succession planning, performance measures, and training and development. This creates constant advancement opportunities and a strong talent pool.
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Hyland Software, Inc.
Location: Westlake
Industry: Technology
NEO Employees: 574
Years Won: 6
Fun Fact: As part of their 90-day orientation, new hires participate in Hyland’s Passport Program. New hires are asked to travel around the office and introduce themselves to each department’s vice president. This reinforces Hyland’s commitment to open and honest communication.
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Industry: Technology
NEO Employees: 574
Years Won: 6
Fun Fact: As part of their 90-day orientation, new hires participate in Hyland’s Passport Program. New hires are asked to travel around the office and introduce themselves to each department’s vice president. This reinforces Hyland’s commitment to open and honest communication.
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InfoCision Management Corporation
Location: Akron
Industry: Other For-Profit
NEO Employees: 2,032
Years Won: 8
Fun Fact: Because leadership is an expected InfoCision quality, the InfoCision Management Corporation University (IMCU) provides education in communication and coaching skills. Once employees reach a management level, IMCU, through a partnership with the University of Akron, provides a 16-week Supervisory Leadership class.
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Industry: Other For-Profit
NEO Employees: 2,032
Years Won: 8
Fun Fact: Because leadership is an expected InfoCision quality, the InfoCision Management Corporation University (IMCU) provides education in communication and coaching skills. Once employees reach a management level, IMCU, through a partnership with the University of Akron, provides a 16-week Supervisory Leadership class.
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Intuit Real Estate Solutions
Location: Highland Hills
Industry: Technology
NEO Employees: 225
Years Won: 6
Fun Fact: New ideas come to life during Intuit’s “Idea Jam.” Employees are invited to devote 10% of their time to work on a project they are exceptionally passionate about. During the Idea Jam, employees present a short speech about their project to a panel of judges. The winner gets their ideas posted in an on-line video.
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Industry: Technology
NEO Employees: 225
Years Won: 6
Fun Fact: New ideas come to life during Intuit’s “Idea Jam.” Employees are invited to devote 10% of their time to work on a project they are exceptionally passionate about. During the Idea Jam, employees present a short speech about their project to a panel of judges. The winner gets their ideas posted in an on-line video.
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Jennings Center for Older Adults
Location: Garfield Heights
Industry: Health and Human Services
NEO Employees: 271
Years Won: 4
Fun Fact: Recipients of Jennings’ recognition awards arrive to their awards luncheon in style. Every year, Jennings recognizes five of their outstanding staff members by taking them in a limousine to a formal luncheon. Awardees are publicly recognized in front of other long term care organizations.
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Industry: Health and Human Services
NEO Employees: 271
Years Won: 4
Fun Fact: Recipients of Jennings’ recognition awards arrive to their awards luncheon in style. Every year, Jennings recognizes five of their outstanding staff members by taking them in a limousine to a formal luncheon. Awardees are publicly recognized in front of other long term care organizations.
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Keathley Advertising
Location: Akron
Industry: Advertising/Marketing
NEO Employees: 15
Years Won: 1
Fun Fact: At Keathley Advertising, employees who work together also learn together. Keathley promotes monthly “lunch and learns” where employees who have recently attended seminars can present and discuss new insights and methodologies. Regular e-mails also offer the exchange of new sources and ideas.
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Industry: Advertising/Marketing
NEO Employees: 15
Years Won: 1
Fun Fact: At Keathley Advertising, employees who work together also learn together. Keathley promotes monthly “lunch and learns” where employees who have recently attended seminars can present and discuss new insights and methodologies. Regular e-mails also offer the exchange of new sources and ideas.
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Kent State University
Location: Kent
Industry: Education
NEO Employees: 3689
Years Won: 4
Fun Fact: With the Employee Self Service web portal, new KSU employees do not have to waste time on their first day filling out benefit paperwork and establishing an e-mail account. The portal allows employees to elect their benefit and flexible spending account, purchase business cards, and enroll in new hire orientation.
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Industry: Education
NEO Employees: 3689
Years Won: 4
Fun Fact: With the Employee Self Service web portal, new KSU employees do not have to waste time on their first day filling out benefit paperwork and establishing an e-mail account. The portal allows employees to elect their benefit and flexible spending account, purchase business cards, and enroll in new hire orientation.
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Kingston of Vermilion
Location: Vermilion
Industry: Health and Human Services
NEO Employees: 125
Years Won: 6
Fun Fact: Since employees are the focus of “employee related events,” who better to organize them than the employees themselves? Kingston’s Employee Council is a group of non-managing employees who have the autonomy to make decisions about employee events and sometimes resolve employee problems.
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Industry: Health and Human Services
NEO Employees: 125
Years Won: 6
Fun Fact: Since employees are the focus of “employee related events,” who better to organize them than the employees themselves? Kingston’s Employee Council is a group of non-managing employees who have the autonomy to make decisions about employee events and sometimes resolve employee problems.
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KPMG LLP
Location: Cleveland
Industry: Other For-Profit
NEO Employees: 101
Years Won: 5
Fun Fact: KPMG’s core value, “We work together” is represented through The Engagement Team of Choice. This provides a disciplinary approach to guarantee the client, the team, and the individual have a rewarding KPMG experience. On a daily basis teams collaborate to positively impact the organization at all levels.
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Industry: Other For-Profit
NEO Employees: 101
Years Won: 5
Fun Fact: KPMG’s core value, “We work together” is represented through The Engagement Team of Choice. This provides a disciplinary approach to guarantee the client, the team, and the individual have a rewarding KPMG experience. On a daily basis teams collaborate to positively impact the organization at all levels.
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Lachina Publishing Services, Inc.
Location: Cleveland
Industry: Other For-Profit
NEO Employees: 26
Years Won: 3
Fun Fact: At the completion of each project, Lachina team members have a “Landing” meeting to discuss how or if the project contributed to the company’s mission. The meeting is a chance for employees to review on a regular base how their actions measure up with the company’s mission statement.
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Industry: Other For-Profit
NEO Employees: 26
Years Won: 3
Fun Fact: At the completion of each project, Lachina team members have a “Landing” meeting to discuss how or if the project contributed to the company’s mission. The meeting is a chance for employees to review on a regular base how their actions measure up with the company’s mission statement.
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Lake Health
Location: Painesville
Industry: Hospital
NEO Employees: 1459
Years Won: 8
Fun Fact: Lake Health offers a flexible schedule that gives the option of working only weekend hours, a minimum of 40 hours per month, part-time schedules, and sabbaticals. No matter which option employees choose, Lake Hospital adjusts their pay period so employee benefits will not be neglected.
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Industry: Hospital
NEO Employees: 1459
Years Won: 8
Fun Fact: Lake Health offers a flexible schedule that gives the option of working only weekend hours, a minimum of 40 hours per month, part-time schedules, and sabbaticals. No matter which option employees choose, Lake Hospital adjusts their pay period so employee benefits will not be neglected.
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Lexi-Comp, Inc.
Location: Hudson
Industry: Other For-Profit
NEO Employees: 119
Years Won: 1
Fun Fact: Lexi-Comp works hard to make sure their employees can put family needs above all else. Lexi-Comp offers flexible scheduling, unlimited sick days, and work at home options. Employees are also invited to bring their families into the office for family fun lunches and holiday celebrations.
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Industry: Other For-Profit
NEO Employees: 119
Years Won: 1
Fun Fact: Lexi-Comp works hard to make sure their employees can put family needs above all else. Lexi-Comp offers flexible scheduling, unlimited sick days, and work at home options. Employees are also invited to bring their families into the office for family fun lunches and holiday celebrations.
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Liggett Stashower
Location: Cleveland
Industry: Advertising/Marketing
NEO Employees: 60
Years Won: 6
Fun Fact: Across the board, Liggett Stashower challenges employees to take personal responsibility for career development. Employees choose yearly goals that are profit-driven, skill-set driven, and performance driven. At least one goal is selected in each area.
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Industry: Advertising/Marketing
NEO Employees: 60
Years Won: 6
Fun Fact: Across the board, Liggett Stashower challenges employees to take personal responsibility for career development. Employees choose yearly goals that are profit-driven, skill-set driven, and performance driven. At least one goal is selected in each area.
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Lorain County Community College
Location: Elyria
Industry: Education
NEO Employees: 444
Years Won: 5
Fun Fact: As part of their self-directed teaching and research policy, LCCC staff and faculty are provided $100 to distribute to a student who is in need of immediate academic assistance. This money is distributed at staff’s discretion.
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Industry: Education
NEO Employees: 444
Years Won: 5
Fun Fact: As part of their self-directed teaching and research policy, LCCC staff and faculty are provided $100 to distribute to a student who is in need of immediate academic assistance. This money is distributed at staff’s discretion.
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Majestic Steel USA, Inc.
Location: Bedford Heights
Industry: Other For-Profit
NEO Employees: 184
Years Won: 3
Fun Fact: Majestic Steel performs an on-going review of employee perks and benefits, allowing them to adjust to current economic conditions. During the economic recession, employees received a cost of living adjustment and a “stimulus” bonus.
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Industry: Other For-Profit
NEO Employees: 184
Years Won: 3
Fun Fact: Majestic Steel performs an on-going review of employee perks and benefits, allowing them to adjust to current economic conditions. During the economic recession, employees received a cost of living adjustment and a “stimulus” bonus.
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Malone Advertising
Location: Akron
Industry: Advertising/Marketing
NEO Employees: 185
Years Won: 8
Fun Fact: On a routine schedule, Malone employees receive what many of us might consider to be a treasured occasion. Malone brings in a massage therapist to their facility every quarter, and employees can receive a full massage at no charge!
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Industry: Advertising/Marketing
NEO Employees: 185
Years Won: 8
Fun Fact: On a routine schedule, Malone employees receive what many of us might consider to be a treasured occasion. Malone brings in a massage therapist to their facility every quarter, and employees can receive a full massage at no charge!
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Maloney & Novotny LLC
Location: Cleveland
Industry: Consulting
NEO Employees: 100
Years Won: 1
Fun Fact: Maloney + Novotny supports when employees decide to complete the CPA exam. Employees can receive up $3,500 for any costs associated with taking CPA exam. The sooner the exam is passed, the larger the reimbursement will be.
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Industry: Consulting
NEO Employees: 100
Years Won: 1
Fun Fact: Maloney + Novotny supports when employees decide to complete the CPA exam. Employees can receive up $3,500 for any costs associated with taking CPA exam. The sooner the exam is passed, the larger the reimbursement will be.
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MCPc, Inc.
Location: Strongsville
Industry: Technology
NEO Employees: 189
Years Won: 1
Fun Fact: In 2008, MCPc held a Customer Service Summit where reps focused in on learning how to enhance a customer’s experience. The reps spent a full day with MCPc’s Executive Team and Vendor Representatives to learn customer service tactics. Accommodations were provided.
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Industry: Technology
NEO Employees: 189
Years Won: 1
Fun Fact: In 2008, MCPc held a Customer Service Summit where reps focused in on learning how to enhance a customer’s experience. The reps spent a full day with MCPc’s Executive Team and Vendor Representatives to learn customer service tactics. Accommodations were provided.
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Medical Mutual
Location: Cleveland
Fun Fact: Teamwork and employee development are the benefits in Medical Mutual's Putting Resources into Developing Excellence (P.R.I.D.E) program. Employees from different departments gather to brainstorm and meet new co-workers. Brainstorming topics deal with departmental process improvements.
Fun Fact: Teamwork and employee development are the benefits in Medical Mutual's Putting Resources into Developing Excellence (P.R.I.D.E) program. Employees from different departments gather to brainstorm and meet new co-workers. Brainstorming topics deal with departmental process improvements.
Medical Service Company
Location: Cleveland
Industry: Health and Human Services
NEO Employees: 132
Years Won: 3
Fun Fact: Medical Service Company has cookouts and family picnic’s to recognize the warmth of the summer months, and celebrates winter’s glow with a dinner event for employees and spouses. Though seasonal celebrations are fun, perhaps the most anticipated event is the offsite annual meeting where bonus distributions are made.
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Industry: Health and Human Services
NEO Employees: 132
Years Won: 3
Fun Fact: Medical Service Company has cookouts and family picnic’s to recognize the warmth of the summer months, and celebrates winter’s glow with a dinner event for employees and spouses. Though seasonal celebrations are fun, perhaps the most anticipated event is the offsite annual meeting where bonus distributions are made.
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MWH
Location: Cleveland
Industry: Engineering
NEO Employees: 59
Years Won: 8
Fun Fact: MWH employees use their specified skill sets to construct their own work festivities. During Engineers Week, employees used pipe cleaners and popsicle sticks to build bridges, ferris wheels, and buildings. In addition, employees devise their own golf hole for the annual indoor golf tournament.
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Industry: Engineering
NEO Employees: 59
Years Won: 8
Fun Fact: MWH employees use their specified skill sets to construct their own work festivities. During Engineers Week, employees used pipe cleaners and popsicle sticks to build bridges, ferris wheels, and buildings. In addition, employees devise their own golf hole for the annual indoor golf tournament.
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National Association of College Stores
Location: Oberlin
Industry: Other Non-Profit
NEO Employees: 178
Years Won: 1
Fun Fact: Stemming from a Spirit Week initiative, the National Association of College Stores (NACS) developed an award to build on employees’ desires to enhance and promote the company. The award recognizes and promotes individuals whose creative initiatives have strengthened NACS Inc.
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Industry: Other Non-Profit
NEO Employees: 178
Years Won: 1
Fun Fact: Stemming from a Spirit Week initiative, the National Association of College Stores (NACS) developed an award to build on employees’ desires to enhance and promote the company. The award recognizes and promotes individuals whose creative initiatives have strengthened NACS Inc.
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Noble-Davis Consulting, Inc.
Location: Solon
Industry: Finance/Insurance/Real Estate
NEO Employees: 23
Years Won: 1
Fun Fact: Every day Noble-Davis employees are greeted by the smell of freshly baked cookies. Twice a month, staff is treated to lunch. Employees have the chance to eat well outside the office too -BJs, Sam’s Club, and Costco memberships are provided to all employees.
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Industry: Finance/Insurance/Real Estate
NEO Employees: 23
Years Won: 1
Fun Fact: Every day Noble-Davis employees are greeted by the smell of freshly baked cookies. Twice a month, staff is treated to lunch. Employees have the chance to eat well outside the office too -BJs, Sam’s Club, and Costco memberships are provided to all employees.
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NovaCare Rehabilitation
Location: Beachwood
Industry: Health and Human Services
NEO Employees: 241
Years Won: 9
Fun Fact: NovaCare provides benefits that meet their all employee’s needs and their life circumstances. Some perks include work/life balance resources, counseling, and weight loss/wellness resources.
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Industry: Health and Human Services
NEO Employees: 241
Years Won: 9
Fun Fact: NovaCare provides benefits that meet their all employee’s needs and their life circumstances. Some perks include work/life balance resources, counseling, and weight loss/wellness resources.
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OEConnection
Location: Richfield
Industry: Technology
NEO Employees: 167
Years Won: 6
Fun Fact: Employees can stay connected to OEConnection by using the many technology devices provided. All full-time employees are given a free personal blackberry that includes cell phone service, access to company email and internet, and all major accessories. Some associates may also be eligible to finance a PC purchase through pay check deductions.
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Industry: Technology
NEO Employees: 167
Years Won: 6
Fun Fact: Employees can stay connected to OEConnection by using the many technology devices provided. All full-time employees are given a free personal blackberry that includes cell phone service, access to company email and internet, and all major accessories. Some associates may also be eligible to finance a PC purchase through pay check deductions.
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Pease & Associates, Inc.
Location: Cleveland
Industry: Other For-Profit
NEO Employees: 38.300000000000004
Years Won: 1
Fun Fact: The focus at Pease & Associates is on retaining its workforce. To do this, associates take the time to pass along the message of a job well done, send handwritten notes, or offer employees some type of monetary reward.
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Industry: Other For-Profit
NEO Employees: 38.300000000000004
Years Won: 1
Fun Fact: The focus at Pease & Associates is on retaining its workforce. To do this, associates take the time to pass along the message of a job well done, send handwritten notes, or offer employees some type of monetary reward.
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Robinson Memorial Hospital
Location: Ravenna
Industry: Hospital
NEO Employees: 1009
Years Won: 7
Fun Fact: It pays to become “Fit 4 Life” at Robinson Memorial! Every time Robinson employees complete any type of health and wellness activity they accumulate points that result in gift card awards. To help employees accumulate points, Robinson has walking and biking trails, discounted gym memberships, and an on-site fitness room.
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Industry: Hospital
NEO Employees: 1009
Years Won: 7
Fun Fact: It pays to become “Fit 4 Life” at Robinson Memorial! Every time Robinson employees complete any type of health and wellness activity they accumulate points that result in gift card awards. To help employees accumulate points, Robinson has walking and biking trails, discounted gym memberships, and an on-site fitness room.
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SageQuest, LLC
Location: Solon
Industry: Technology
NEO Employees: 68
Years Won: 1
Fun Fact: How about a game of corn hole at quarterly meetings? Though this tradition may be a little unusual, SageQuest makes sure employees celebrate in untraditional ways. Other celebrations include movie screenings, bowling outings, catered lunches, and trips to the local arcade!
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Industry: Technology
NEO Employees: 68
Years Won: 1
Fun Fact: How about a game of corn hole at quarterly meetings? Though this tradition may be a little unusual, SageQuest makes sure employees celebrate in untraditional ways. Other celebrations include movie screenings, bowling outings, catered lunches, and trips to the local arcade!
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Seaman Corporation
Location: Wooster
Industry: Manufacturing
NEO Employees: 136
Years Won: 1
Fun Fact: Employees at Seaman Corporation are given the chance to have first-hand experience with their company’s products. Employees can use company products at home, free of charge, to complete any personal roofing or waterproofing projects.
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Industry: Manufacturing
NEO Employees: 136
Years Won: 1
Fun Fact: Employees at Seaman Corporation are given the chance to have first-hand experience with their company’s products. Employees can use company products at home, free of charge, to complete any personal roofing or waterproofing projects.
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SecureState
Location: Cleveland
Industry: Consulting
NEO Employees: 33
Years Won: 1
Fun Fact: Every six months, and 30, 60, and 90 days for new hires; employees sit down with the CEO to discuss individual and company progress. On a regular basis, employees are reviewing where they are going, and how their drive fits within SecureState’s strategies and goals.
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Industry: Consulting
NEO Employees: 33
Years Won: 1
Fun Fact: Every six months, and 30, 60, and 90 days for new hires; employees sit down with the CEO to discuss individual and company progress. On a regular basis, employees are reviewing where they are going, and how their drive fits within SecureState’s strategies and goals.
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Shearer's Foods, Inc.
Location: Brewster
Industry: Manufacturing
NEO Employees: 405
Years Won: 11
Fun Fact: Shearer’s tuition reimbursement program is based on the grades employees receive during their education. If the course aligns with Shearer’s business needs, then employees can be reimbursed up to 100%, depending on the grade they receive. At course completion, employees submit their transcript to the human resource department to receive their payment.
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Industry: Manufacturing
NEO Employees: 405
Years Won: 11
Fun Fact: Shearer’s tuition reimbursement program is based on the grades employees receive during their education. If the course aligns with Shearer’s business needs, then employees can be reimbursed up to 100%, depending on the grade they receive. At course completion, employees submit their transcript to the human resource department to receive their payment.
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Skoda Minotti
Location: Mayfield Village
Industry: Other For-Profit
NEO Employees: 126
Years Won: 4
Fun Fact: In a variety of ways, staff is encouraged to follow through with professional development resources. Skoda Minotti honors all requests for periodicals, training materials, and classes that will assist in employee growth. In addition, the firm pays for any job-related trade publications and staff to use working time to participate in professional development societies.
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Industry: Other For-Profit
NEO Employees: 126
Years Won: 4
Fun Fact: In a variety of ways, staff is encouraged to follow through with professional development resources. Skoda Minotti honors all requests for periodicals, training materials, and classes that will assist in employee growth. In addition, the firm pays for any job-related trade publications and staff to use working time to participate in professional development societies.
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Southwest General Health Center
Location: Middleburg Hts
Industry: Hospital
NEO Employees: 1830.27
Years Won: 7
Fun Fact: Within the halls of Southwest General, employees work by the principles of respect and encouragement. These values, combined with a mentoring program, cultivate a team-orientated environment where positive coworker relationships are fostered.
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Industry: Hospital
NEO Employees: 1830.27
Years Won: 7
Fun Fact: Within the halls of Southwest General, employees work by the principles of respect and encouragement. These values, combined with a mentoring program, cultivate a team-orientated environment where positive coworker relationships are fostered.
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Squire, Sanders & Dempsey L.L.P.
Location: Cleveland
Industry: Legal Services
NEO Employees: 278.80000000000001
Years Won: 4
Fun Fact: An environment built around the principals of team work, respect, and consideration for each; this is Squire, Sanders & Dempsey structures its everyday work environment. Departments are grouped in teams so they can work together to manage workloads and decide vacation terms.
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Industry: Legal Services
NEO Employees: 278.80000000000001
Years Won: 4
Fun Fact: An environment built around the principals of team work, respect, and consideration for each; this is Squire, Sanders & Dempsey structures its everyday work environment. Departments are grouped in teams so they can work together to manage workloads and decide vacation terms.
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State Industrial Products Corporation
Location: Cleveland
Industry: Manufacturing
NEO Employees: 247
Years Won: 3
Fun Fact: A personal touch is how State Industrial expresses employee appreciation. The CEO and or President give personal calls to employees, and corporate announcements are sent either through personal voice mails or e-mails. In addition, an entire week is set aside and labeled as “Employee Appreciation Week.”
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Industry: Manufacturing
NEO Employees: 247
Years Won: 3
Fun Fact: A personal touch is how State Industrial expresses employee appreciation. The CEO and or President give personal calls to employees, and corporate announcements are sent either through personal voice mails or e-mails. In addition, an entire week is set aside and labeled as “Employee Appreciation Week.”
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Sterling Jewelers Inc.
Location: Akron
Industry: Retail Trade
NEO Employees: 2113
Years Won: 9
Fun Fact: Employees not only enjoy hearing about service opportunities from corporate, but they also enjoy planning Sterling’s involvement in community events. Every two years staff focus groups discuss what current and new charities they may want to support.
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Industry: Retail Trade
NEO Employees: 2113
Years Won: 9
Fun Fact: Employees not only enjoy hearing about service opportunities from corporate, but they also enjoy planning Sterling’s involvement in community events. Every two years staff focus groups discuss what current and new charities they may want to support.
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Stout Risius Ross, Inc.
Location: Cleveland
Industry: Finance/Insurance/Real Estate
NEO Employees: 21
Years Won: 1
Fun Fact: Stout Risius gives employees the responsibility of deciding how to better the business. All employees, regardless of their level, are trusted with a certain amount of money to be used to better the business. The only requirement is that employees treat the money as if it was their own.
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Industry: Finance/Insurance/Real Estate
NEO Employees: 21
Years Won: 1
Fun Fact: Stout Risius gives employees the responsibility of deciding how to better the business. All employees, regardless of their level, are trusted with a certain amount of money to be used to better the business. The only requirement is that employees treat the money as if it was their own.
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Summa Health System
Location: Akron
Industry: Hospital
NEO Employees: 6598
Years Won: 6
Fun Fact: The Summa Scholars program provides scholarships to employees who pursue two or four degrees in health related fields. The award is granted in the form a scholarship, payable to the school, and a living stipend. The scholarship covers tuition, books, and fees for licensure exams.
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Industry: Hospital
NEO Employees: 6598
Years Won: 6
Fun Fact: The Summa Scholars program provides scholarships to employees who pursue two or four degrees in health related fields. The award is granted in the form a scholarship, payable to the school, and a living stipend. The scholarship covers tuition, books, and fees for licensure exams.
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Swiger Coil Systems LLC
Location: Cleveland
Industry: Manufacturing
NEO Employees: 212
Years Won: 1
Fun Fact: Swiger accommodates a diverse employee base by providing English as a Second Language classes. Participants are taken outside the office to learn how to engage in community settings.
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Industry: Manufacturing
NEO Employees: 212
Years Won: 1
Fun Fact: Swiger accommodates a diverse employee base by providing English as a Second Language classes. Participants are taken outside the office to learn how to engage in community settings.
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TechniGraphics, Inc.
Location: Wooster
Industry: Technology
NEO Employees: 248
Years Won: 1
Fun Fact: "Live dangerously. Go for it!" These are the words TechniGraphic’s CEO communicates to encourage employees. The company works with employees to develop talent building positions, but if the challenge does not go as planned, TechniGraphics will continue to make sure employees find a position that better fits their talents.
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Industry: Technology
NEO Employees: 248
Years Won: 1
Fun Fact: "Live dangerously. Go for it!" These are the words TechniGraphic’s CEO communicates to encourage employees. The company works with employees to develop talent building positions, but if the challenge does not go as planned, TechniGraphics will continue to make sure employees find a position that better fits their talents.
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The Cleveland Foundation
Location: Cleveland
Industry: Other Non-Profit
NEO Employees: 70.75
Years Won: 7
Fun Fact: The level of collaboration and partnerships within the Foundation is mimicked when it comes to employee relations. The Cleveland Foundation has an Activities Committee, with its own budget, dedicated to planning events for staff and their families.
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Industry: Other Non-Profit
NEO Employees: 70.75
Years Won: 7
Fun Fact: The level of collaboration and partnerships within the Foundation is mimicked when it comes to employee relations. The Cleveland Foundation has an Activities Committee, with its own budget, dedicated to planning events for staff and their families.
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The J.P. Farley Corporation
Location: Westlake
Industry: Finance/Insurance/Real Estate
NEO Employees: 44
Years Won: 1
Fun Fact: When addressing perks and benefits, The J.P. Farley Corporation considers the long-term saving goals their employees may have. Employees can start a vacation fund and a health savings account where JPF will match a certain percentage. In addition, when employees reach their 10-year mark JPF adds an additional 5% to their 401k match.
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Industry: Finance/Insurance/Real Estate
NEO Employees: 44
Years Won: 1
Fun Fact: When addressing perks and benefits, The J.P. Farley Corporation considers the long-term saving goals their employees may have. Employees can start a vacation fund and a health savings account where JPF will match a certain percentage. In addition, when employees reach their 10-year mark JPF adds an additional 5% to their 401k match.
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The Lubrizol Corporation
Location: Wickliffe
Industry: Manufacturing
NEO Employees: 2103
Years Won: 8
Fun Fact: At Lubrizol, creativity and innovation are captured through one-one-one meetings between employees and managers. Customized plans are created to help employees develop their innovation and creative abilities. Lubrizol also offer a number of awards and programs that recognize innovative efforts.
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Industry: Manufacturing
NEO Employees: 2103
Years Won: 8
Fun Fact: At Lubrizol, creativity and innovation are captured through one-one-one meetings between employees and managers. Customized plans are created to help employees develop their innovation and creative abilities. Lubrizol also offer a number of awards and programs that recognize innovative efforts.
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The M.F. Cachat Company
Location: Lakewood
Industry: Distribution
NEO Employees: 48
Years Won: 5
Fun Fact: Spending the day in someone’s shoes other than you own is a concept M.F. Cachat employees are quite familiar with. In 2008, employees took turns visiting different departments so they could gain a better understanding of what it would be like to work in another department. This helped employees gain a better understanding of how each team contributes to the company’s success.
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Industry: Distribution
NEO Employees: 48
Years Won: 5
Fun Fact: Spending the day in someone’s shoes other than you own is a concept M.F. Cachat employees are quite familiar with. In 2008, employees took turns visiting different departments so they could gain a better understanding of what it would be like to work in another department. This helped employees gain a better understanding of how each team contributes to the company’s success.
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The MetroHealth System
Location: Cleveland
Industry: Hospital
NEO Employees: 5669
Years Won: 6
Fun Fact: MetroHealth has a variety of communication outlets in place to help employees feel a part of MetroHealth happenings. Two different websites communicate daily MetroHealth news, business campaigns, and patient success stories. Information from the CEO gets communicated through management meetings, regular staff meetings, and “Town Hall” meetings, which are held twice a year for a full week and are captured on a DVD for later viewing.
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Industry: Hospital
NEO Employees: 5669
Years Won: 6
Fun Fact: MetroHealth has a variety of communication outlets in place to help employees feel a part of MetroHealth happenings. Two different websites communicate daily MetroHealth news, business campaigns, and patient success stories. Information from the CEO gets communicated through management meetings, regular staff meetings, and “Town Hall” meetings, which are held twice a year for a full week and are captured on a DVD for later viewing.
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The Progressive Group of Insurance Companies
Location: Mayfield Village
Industry: Finance/Insurance/Real Estate
NEO Employees: 8879
Years Won: 8
Fun Fact: Progressive’s nationally recognized Art Collection consists of over 6,500 pieces of contemporary artwork that challenges employees to bring creativity, risk-taking, and innovation into the workplace. Progressive also offers art education programs and bi-annual art shows that promote the company’s consistent drive for innovation and change.
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Industry: Finance/Insurance/Real Estate
NEO Employees: 8879
Years Won: 8
Fun Fact: Progressive’s nationally recognized Art Collection consists of over 6,500 pieces of contemporary artwork that challenges employees to bring creativity, risk-taking, and innovation into the workplace. Progressive also offers art education programs and bi-annual art shows that promote the company’s consistent drive for innovation and change.
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The Reserves Network
Location: Fairview Park
Industry: Other For-Profit
NEO Employees: 58
Years Won: 9
Fun Fact: Employee safety trainings, supervisor/employee relations, performance management, and a trusting relationship contribute to ways The Reserves Network involves employees in enhancing the customer’s experience. This “On-Site Advantage Program” helps increases employee awareness about client concerns.
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Industry: Other For-Profit
NEO Employees: 58
Years Won: 9
Fun Fact: Employee safety trainings, supervisor/employee relations, performance management, and a trusting relationship contribute to ways The Reserves Network involves employees in enhancing the customer’s experience. This “On-Site Advantage Program” helps increases employee awareness about client concerns.
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The Ross companies
Location: Elyria
Industry: Other For-Profit
NEO Employees: 201
Years Won: 2
Fun Fact: At Ross, a customized hard hat signifies more than just protection; it signifies a dedication to leadership and a commitment to safety. Folks who receive the customized hard hat, i.e. the “Gold Standard Award,” have been with the company for 20 years and have had no accidents. These employees are the best of the best and are privileged to display the hard hat as their “badge of honor.”
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Industry: Other For-Profit
NEO Employees: 201
Years Won: 2
Fun Fact: At Ross, a customized hard hat signifies more than just protection; it signifies a dedication to leadership and a commitment to safety. Folks who receive the customized hard hat, i.e. the “Gold Standard Award,” have been with the company for 20 years and have had no accidents. These employees are the best of the best and are privileged to display the hard hat as their “badge of honor.”
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The Shamrock Companies
Location: Westlake
Industry: Advertising/Marketing
NEO Employees: 85
Years Won: 9
Fun Fact: Celebrating life events can be expensive, so The Shamrock Companies reduces some costs for employees who are planning a wedding. Employees can choose from an assortment of wedding invitations and feel assured they will be printed with top quality care. The best part, Shamrock takes care of the entire bill!
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Industry: Advertising/Marketing
NEO Employees: 85
Years Won: 9
Fun Fact: Celebrating life events can be expensive, so The Shamrock Companies reduces some costs for employees who are planning a wedding. Employees can choose from an assortment of wedding invitations and feel assured they will be printed with top quality care. The best part, Shamrock takes care of the entire bill!
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The University of Akron
Location: Akron
Industry: Education
NEO Employees: 2681
Years Won: 2
Fun Fact: Campus wide, staff is encouraged and recognized for their efforts and creative initiatives. Individuals are recognized for: teaching and motivation skills, leadership abilities, outstanding class preparation, and for developing diversity programs.
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Industry: Education
NEO Employees: 2681
Years Won: 2
Fun Fact: Campus wide, staff is encouraged and recognized for their efforts and creative initiatives. Individuals are recognized for: teaching and motivation skills, leadership abilities, outstanding class preparation, and for developing diversity programs.
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Time Warner Cable Northeast Ohio Division
Location: Akron
Industry: Other For-Profit
NEO Employees: 2468.7400000000002
Years Won: 2
Fun Fact: Diversity and inclusion efforts in Time Warner offices are fully supported. A diversity council works to identify areas where Time Warner can enhance diversity and inclusion initiatives within the workforce and the community.
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Industry: Other For-Profit
NEO Employees: 2468.7400000000002
Years Won: 2
Fun Fact: Diversity and inclusion efforts in Time Warner offices are fully supported. A diversity council works to identify areas where Time Warner can enhance diversity and inclusion initiatives within the workforce and the community.
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TREK Diagnostic Systems
Location: Cleveland
Industry: Manufacturing
NEO Employees: 47
Years Won: 4
Fun Fact: On a monthly basis, employees receive metric reports and newsletters that discuss defined targets and provide updates on important projects. Strategy Meetings, consisting of cross functional teams, discuss how goals and project guidelines connect to Trek’s organizational strategy.
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Industry: Manufacturing
NEO Employees: 47
Years Won: 4
Fun Fact: On a monthly basis, employees receive metric reports and newsletters that discuss defined targets and provide updates on important projects. Strategy Meetings, consisting of cross functional teams, discuss how goals and project guidelines connect to Trek’s organizational strategy.
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TSG Resources, Inc
Location: North Canton
Industry: Health and Human Services
NEO Employees: 2350
Years Won: 6
Fun Fact: Some TSG employees have the convenience of owning a company car and never having to pay for maintenance. The company schedules any necessary appointments and provides a contractor who picks the car up at office, and returns it to the work site by the end of the day.
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Industry: Health and Human Services
NEO Employees: 2350
Years Won: 6
Fun Fact: Some TSG employees have the convenience of owning a company car and never having to pay for maintenance. The company schedules any necessary appointments and provides a contractor who picks the car up at office, and returns it to the work site by the end of the day.
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University Hospitals
Location: Cleveland
Industry: Hospital
NEO Employees: 11261
Years Won: 6
Fun Fact: A team of UH employees collaborated on a way to connect every employee to UH’s strategy and mission. They came up with the “Four Pillars of Excellence,” the building blocks of University Hospital’s success. The CEO uses these four pillars to present his annual system goals and priorities.
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Industry: Hospital
NEO Employees: 11261
Years Won: 6
Fun Fact: A team of UH employees collaborated on a way to connect every employee to UH’s strategy and mission. They came up with the “Four Pillars of Excellence,” the building blocks of University Hospital’s success. The CEO uses these four pillars to present his annual system goals and priorities.
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US Endoscopy
Location: Mentor
Industry: Manufacturing
NEO Employees: 228
Years Won: 4
Fun Fact: Getting and staying fit is an important concept at US Endoscopy. Employees have access to a secure website that allows them to record and retrieve vital health information. The organization also provides a variety of on-site health seminars, access to health coaches, health fairs, and monthly health tips.
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Industry: Manufacturing
NEO Employees: 228
Years Won: 4
Fun Fact: Getting and staying fit is an important concept at US Endoscopy. Employees have access to a secure website that allows them to record and retrieve vital health information. The organization also provides a variety of on-site health seminars, access to health coaches, health fairs, and monthly health tips.
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Weatherchem Corporation
Location: Twinsburg
Industry: Manufacturing
NEO Employees: 79
Years Won: 1
Fun Fact: Weatherchem challenges their employees over a 2-3 day period during Kaizen LEAN events. During this time, employees work together to resolve a particular issue. Kaizen also challenges employees by cross-training and encouraging participation in a variety of different career focused teams.
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Industry: Manufacturing
NEO Employees: 79
Years Won: 1
Fun Fact: Weatherchem challenges their employees over a 2-3 day period during Kaizen LEAN events. During this time, employees work together to resolve a particular issue. Kaizen also challenges employees by cross-training and encouraging participation in a variety of different career focused teams.
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Weaver Leather LLC
Location: Mt. Hope
Industry: Manufacturing
NEO Employees: 256
Years Won: 7
Fun Fact: Employees from all departments are offered the opportunity to travel throughout the country and set up new displays for Weaver Leather’s clients. Another event involving strong employee and customer interaction is the annual Holmes County 3-day auction. Employees enjoy assisting the auctioneers and working with the 500-700 customers the event pulls in.
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Industry: Manufacturing
NEO Employees: 256
Years Won: 7
Fun Fact: Employees from all departments are offered the opportunity to travel throughout the country and set up new displays for Weaver Leather’s clients. Another event involving strong employee and customer interaction is the annual Holmes County 3-day auction. Employees enjoy assisting the auctioneers and working with the 500-700 customers the event pulls in.
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Special Category Winners
All winning organizations are eligible to receive one of six (6) Special Category Awards. Special Category Award winners are chosen based on the company that demonstrates the most unique and innovative practices aimed at attracting, retaining, and motivating top performers. The six Special Categories are:
- Passion Award - Findaway World
- Innovation Award - Intuit Real Estate Solutions
- Outreach Award - KPMG LLP
- Empowerment Award - Noble-Davis Consulting, Inc.
- Leadership Award - Shearer's Foods, Inc.
- Appreciation Award - Swiger Coil Systems LLC
Legacy Award Winners
These organizations have won the NorthCoast 99 each of the first 10 years:
- Avery Dennison
- CardPak Inc.
- Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland
- Garland Industries Inc.
- Hathaway Brown School
