3C Software Third Year Winning Atlanta’s Best And Brightest Companies To Work For by the National Association For Business Resources

Friday, June 7th, 2013 | Posted by nstroud in Blog

 

June 7, 2013-Atlanta, GA- Outstanding companies that shine at employee relations all will be recognized by the National Association for business Resources (NABR) as “Atlanta’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For™.” This is a highly sought after honor by competing companies throughout the region. Select companies will be honored by the National Association for Business Resources (NABR) at the Atlanta Marriott Century Center Thursday, June 20, 2013.

This year’s winners practice innovative strategies and represent best practices in human resources in industries as diverse as the financial services, technology, construction, manufacturing, and nonprofit.

An independent research firm evaluates each company’s entry based on key measures in various categories.  They include Compensation, Benefits and Employee Solutions; Employee Enrichment, Engagement and Retention; Employee Education and Development; Recruitment, Selection and Orientation; Employee Achievement and Recognition; Communication and Shared Vision; Diversity and Inclusion; Work-Life Balance; Community Initiatives; Strategic Company Performance and the Best of the Best Small Business.

The winning companies also vie for 3 “Best of the Best Overall” elite awards, one granted for Small, Medium and Large size businesses. The elite award winners will be announced during the luncheon.

The annual symposium and awards program will begin with registration, networking and an exhibit gallery at 9:30 a.m. Educational workshops will follow at 10:00 a.m.  A Keynote address will be given by Lance J. Richards, GPHR, SPHR, of Kelly Services at 11:20 a.m.  The luncheon and awards ceremony begins at 12:05 p.m.

 “Profitability and stability is essential for businesses in today’s economic climate. Companies that recognize that their employees are the key to their success, achieve staying power. Our 2013 winners style their business standards to ensure employee satisfaction and they set standards for every business to aspire toward.” said Jennifer Kluge, NABR president. “We are very impressed by the commitment that they have demonstrated to their employees.”

“The third year in a row that 3C Software has won this prestigious honor, and once again it’s all due to our amazing team,” shared 3C Software CEO Matthew Smith. “We continue to grow and expand our company in different directions and industries, and without an unbelievable team we would not be able to do any of it.

Tickets for the symposium and awards lunch are $180. A table of 10 is $1,800.  Sponsorships and additional opportunities are also available.

Contact the National Association For Business Resources at 866-321-1822 or visit www.101bestandbrightest.com to register or for more information.

Sponsors of the “Atlanta’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For™” include WSB TV 2, Atlanta Business RadioX, Corp! Magazine and Ryan.

The “101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For™”, a program of the National Association For Business Resources is presented annually in several markets: Metro Detroit, Chicago, Atlanta, Houston, West Michigan and Nationally.  Nominations are now being accepted. Visit www.101bestandbrightest.com to obtain an application.

The National Association for Business Resources based in Warren, Mich. boasts a statewide sphere of influence that no other organization of its kind can claim, leveraging a depth of programs and community initiatives that positively impact more than 150,000 businesses.

National Association for Business Resources

27700 Hoover Rd.

Warren, MI 48093-6306

(866) 321-1822 http://www.101bestandbrightest.com/

  

 

 

 

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Way to go Nana!

Tuesday, May 14th, 2013 | Posted by Stacey Adams in Blog

We’re so proud of Nana Yankah for receiving her MBA from Emory University! She’s been hard at work for over a year juggling her client commitments and coursework, and now she’s looking forward to weekends free of case studies and assignments.

Congratulations to Nana!

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Congrats Kate!

Tuesday, December 4th, 2012 | Posted by Stacey Adams in Blog

 

Recently our very own Kate Blanchard was certified as a Project Management Professional (PMP). To qualify, Kate had to have the required academic credentials as well as 4,500 hours of project management experience. She also had to take the 200-question PMP exam which she passed with flying colors.

Congratulations to Kate on her accomplishment!

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More about budgets…

Monday, October 15th, 2012 | Posted by Stacey Adams in Blog

Last month we highlighted the CFO magazine article “Freed from the Budget”, where companies discussed how they have eliminated the budget process from their companies all together.  As expected, this controversial topic drew lots of opinions from finance and accounting leaders.  What they learned was that many of the challenges to having an effective budgeting process had less to do with budgeting issues and more to do with the tools and techniques required to actually develop the budget.

One reader, Miles Ewing – Deloitte Consulting Principal, shared his ideas of how to develop an effective financial performance management process:

  • Align process to purpose
  • Separate target-setting from budgeting
  • Have a process to redirect funding
  • Develop contingency plans

Do you have other ideas on how to make budgeting work for your organization?

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Budgets – Are they a thing of the past?

Thursday, September 6th, 2012 | Posted by Stacey Adams in Blog

According to a recent article in CFO Magazine, companies are embracing the idea of eliminating one of their most time-consuming and hated processes – developing a corporate budget. “Freed from the Budget” discusses companies of all sizes and industries that have eliminated their budgeting practice in hopes of finding a better way to run their businesses.  Much of the discussion revolves around the ideas extolled by Steve Player, managing director of the Beyond Budget Roundtable (BBRT) – a group of corporate finance leaders that share ideas on performance management.

As part of  BBRT’s message about the problems with budgeting, they’ve developed a list of 10 Reasons for Replacing the Budget:

1. Budgeting prevents rapid response to unpredictable events.

2. Budgeting is too detailed and expensive, absorbing around 20% of management time.

3. Budgeting is out of date within a few months.  Key assumptions change frequently, causing confusion and rework.

4. Budgeting is out of kilter with the competitive environment.

5. Budgeting is divorced from strategy.  Budgets are based on functions and departments rather than strategic themes.

6. Budgeting stifled initiative and innovation.

7. Budgeting protects non-value-adding costs.  Cost budgets are usually compiled and agreed on based on prior-year outcomes.

8. Budgeting reinforces command-and-control.  Budgets were designed to enable functional leaders to manage the organization from the center.

9. Budgeting demotivated people.

10. Budgeting encourages unethical behavior and increases reputational risks.  Aggressive targets and incentives drive people to meet the numbers at almost any cost.

While the article highlights a handful of companies, most are wary to eliminate this essential business task.  So, what do you think – are budgets a thing of the past, or do they have a relevant place in an organization?

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