2009 Best Workplace in the Americas Awards Announced: Greenwell-Chisholm receives "Best of the Best" Honors!

Printing Industries of America proudly announces the recipients of the 2009 Best Workplace in the Americas Awards. A total of 37 graphic arts companies, both members of Printing Industries of America and non-members, were selected by a committee of distinguished HR experts from within the industry. The program is designed to recognize graphic arts companies for their outstanding human relations efforts which contribute to a successful workplace.

“Since 2000, the Best Workplace program has recognized industry leaders from small, medium, and large firms in the graphic arts industry for their outstanding human relations practices. While every company that entered this year’s competition has HR programs they should be proud of, the Best Workplace program recognizes outstanding accomplishment,” said Jim Kyger, HR Director for Printing Industries. “The Best Workplace program stands out as one of the most stringent HR awards programs available today in any industry with over 300 metrics. The program is an excellent way to give employers instituting innovative, yet cost-effective HR programs, the recognition they deserve.”

Entries are judged on the following criteria:

• Management practices
• Work environment
• Training and development opportunities
• Recognition and rewards
• Workplace health and safety
• Health and Wellness
• Financial security
• Work-life balance

A total of 21 companies received the coveted designation Best of the Best, while 16 earned Best Workplace honors.

Michael Makin, President and CEO, made the official announcement to Greenwell Chisholm. “Congratulations! I am pleased to inform you that the judges of the Best Workplace in the Americas program has bestowed on Greenwell Chisholm, the coveted designation of Best of the Best for 2009. This outstanding achievement is testimony to the exemplary practices of Greenwell Chisholm. In reviewing your submission, the judges found that your human relations practices and their application on a day-to-day basis to be among the best in the country”.

Carl Greenwell and Tony Trego, owners of Greenwell Chisholm added “2009 has been a very challenging year for our company and our employees.  It is an honor to end our year with this recognition from our industry and to be placed in such a distinguished group of companies from all over the United States.”

About Printing Industries of America
Printing Industries of America is the world’s largest graphic arts trade association, representing an industry with more than one million employees. It serves the interests of more than 10,000 member companies. Together with its nationwide affiliate network, Printing Industries delivers products and services that enhance the growth, efficiency, and profitability of its members and the graphic communications industry through advocacy, education, research, and technical information.