Allegany Arc was recently named a finalist for Buffalo Business First's Best Places to Work in Western New York 2010. The competition was broken down into several categories; Allegany Arc was listed in the X-Large group with the number of employees ranging from 201 to 400. There were over 10 businesses in the X-Large category and over 90 businesses competing overall.
To be eligible for an award, Allegany Arc employees were asked to complete a survey that was developed by Quantum Market Research, Inc. Through these surveys, workers helped identify companies that succeed in retaining and recruiting good people and making them feel engaged in the workplace. A large percentage of staff had to complete the survey to even be considered for this prestigious honor. The survey's scoring system then chose the highest rated businesses as finalists.
Quantum Market Research, Inc. finds that employee engagement is a more accurate measure of how a company rates as a place to work. The businesses rated with the highest scores (of employee surveys) won for their category. Allegany Arc proudly placed in the top six of their class.
Some of the anonymous surveyors had this to say about Allegany Arc, "allows me to be self motivated. They don't dictate what I should or should not be doing," "The staff is always trained to take care of consumers," and "I believe that the continuing education helps staff develop the best skills and abilities."
New to this year's ceremony were wellness awards. Allegany Arc was the winner (in their category) of Independent Health's Healthy 2010 Workplace Award. Allegany Arc has proven their ability to develop a culture that supports health and wellness. The agency offers their employees a variety of opportunities to learn more about their health and well-being, all while fostering a sense of collaboration to reach a shared vision of not only creating a healthier workplace, but also healthier lives.
Allegany Arc employs over 300 staff that are dedicated to providing the highest quality opportunities for people with special needs and their families. Corinna McKnight, Vice-President of Human Resources, says "Allegany Arc employees do extraordinary work and we are so pleased to be recognized for the second year as a finalist for Buffalo Business First Best Places to Work in Western New York 2010. We're also excited to win a Healthy Workplace Award. Our Wellness Committee consists of employees from various departments and continues to think creatively of new ways and ideas to bring wellness to employees' everyday lives. None of this would be possible without the strong teamwork and dedication put forth on a daily basis by our wide array of staff."
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