The awards honor companies in southeast Michigan for their exceptional work environment and exemplary human resources practices. The selection of the winning companies is the result of independent research that evaluates each entry in the following categories: compensation and benefits, employee education and development, recruitment and selection, recognition and retention, communication, diversity and multi-culturalism, work-life balance, community initiatives, and employee engagement and commitment.

 

“SME and the other winning companies have created impressive organizational value and business results through their policies and Best Practices in human resource management. We believe it is important to recognize their accomplishments, especially at a time when all businesses are being challenged in ways never before seen,” said Jennifer Kluge, MBPA Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer.

 

For a complete list of winners, visit www.101bestandbrightest.com.

 

Based in Warren, Michigan, the Michigan Business and Professional Association is the largest business organization of small to medium-sized businesses in Michigan, representing more than 20,000 members who employ more than 200,000 persons. Members include attorneys, physicians, architects, accountants, construction companies, banks, retailers, wholesalers, manufacturers and the like. Member businesses receive numerous benefits including free legal and financial consultations; discounted technology, automotive and office products; employee training and recruitment assistance; and competitive insurance rates. For more information visit www.michbusiness.org.

 

SME supports clients at every stage of development and ownership, from site acquisition, design and construction, to maintenance, restoration and redevelopment. Since 1964, our mission has been to add significant value to our clients’ projects and become a trusted member of their project team. Our staff of over 200 professionals operates from nine offices in Michigan, Indiana and Ohio. We assist our clients locally and across the world by providing practical, sustainable solutions to the most challenging site and building related problems. From land use and brownfield redevelopment to green buildings and alternative energy sources, we are committed to helping our clients achieve a sustainable future. Our diverse sustainable design and construction services help clients obtain LEED certification. Our geosciences, materials and environmental capabilities serve many markets in the built and natural environment, covering Commercial, Development/ Redevelopment, Education, Energy, Healthcare, Industrial, Retail, State/Local Government, Telecommunications, Transportation, and Agriculture.