For Immediate Release
February 22, 2007

Contact: 

Dan Forester
Oregon Business magazine
503-223-0304
danf@mediamerica.net

100 Best Companies heats up in 2007

Portland, OR– A record number of companies and employees participated in the 2007 100 Best Companies to Work for in Oregon survey, Oregon Business magazine’s annual analysis of the top companies in the state.  Over 31,000 employees at 342 companies filled out confidential surveys this year to help determine the final rankings.  Participating employees represented 1.7% of employed Oregonians.

This year’s survey was also more competitive than in years past, with 111 large companies and 231 small companies participating.  Overall, the number of companies participating was up 32% from last year.

"The 100 Best Companies survey continues to gain momentum statewide” says Oregon Business Editor Robin Doussard. “This year’s record participation really demonstrates the commitment to workplace excellence.”

The results of this year’s survey will be announced at a special evening event on March 1st at the Oregon Convention Center.  Jennifer Robin of the Great Place to Work Institute, the research and consulting firm that produces Fortune magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For in America, will deliver the keynote address.  Ms. Robin is a consultant specializing in leadership, motivation, organizational culture and development, and is the co-author of A Life in Balance: Finding Meaning in a Chaotic World, which examines ways professionals find balance in their work and personal lives.

“The best companies in Oregon are truly setting the standard for the rest, and it’s a great opportunity to be part of celebrating their achievement,” concludes Doussard.

The Oregon Business 100 Best Companies to Work for survey

Oregon Business has conducted the annual study of best practices for the last 13 years. The survey has two parts — a satisfaction survey completed by employees and a benefits survey submitted by company management. Rankings are derived from scores of both parts of the survey, with the employee survey counting for 5/6 of the total score, and the benefit survey counting for the remaining 1/6 of the total score.

The 100 Best list recognizes 50 large companies, defined as those with more than 250 employees and 50 small companies, defined as those with less than 250 employees, for excellence the following areas: benefits and compensation, work environment; decision-making and trust; performance management; and career development and learning. The list will revealed for the first time at the awards banquet and published in the March 2007 issue of Oregon Business.

Companies and individuals interested in attending the Oregon Business 100 Best Companies Awards Luncheon may register at www.oregonbusiness.com by clicking on “100 Best Companies.”

About Oregon Business magazine

Oregon Business is the only magazine covering businesses and the people who run them throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington. Founded in 1981, Oregon Business focuses on the key issues facing companies of all sizes and sectors throughout the region.

About the sponsors of the 100 Best Companies Event

Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon is a local, not-for-profit community of members and providers, working together to transform health care. At Regence we are partnering with healthy-minded employers to: provide quality health care and wellness plans, and promote healthy living.  We provide tools to help your employees take charge of their health.

OnPoint Community Credit Union makes exceptional value easier for everyone.  Membership is open to everyone who lives or works in Benton, Clackamas, Columbia, Lane, Linn, Marion, Multnomah, Polk, Washington and Yamhill counties. For more information, visit OnPoint¹s website at www.onpointcu.com.

OregonLive.com is the number one local website in Oregon for news and information with an audience of more than 575,000 unique visitors per month.  Their large, diverse audience and Best Local Jobs section make OregonLive.com a top recruiting resource.

WorkSource Oregon is a network of public and private partners working together for businesses and workers, connecting businesses with training and recruitment resources, and also helping workers find jobs and training.

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