Mayor Annise Parker today announced that next month the City of Houston will be recognized as one of Houston’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For™ by the National Association of Business Resources (NABR).  The award, which is administered nationally in five markets, identifies and honors organizations that display a commitment to excellence in their human resource practices and employee enrichment.

“I am very proud of this recognition. It means the work of our Human Resources employees, under the leadership of Omar Reid, is paying off,” said Mayor Parker.

Nominees participated in a rigorous process that included an extensive survey on various HR practices and metrics, as well as comparative analyses of the results of the Employee Satisfaction Survey.  An independent research firm evaluated each company's entry based on key measures in various categories, including 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 and Strategic Company Performance.

“The selection, recognition and awarding of Houston's 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For allows businesses to showcase their best practices and demonstrate why each of them would be an ideal place for employees to work. This year's winning companies represent high standards and are an example for other companies to emulate," said Jennifer Kluge, president of NABR. "It is a privilege to hold this event for the first time ever in Houston and honor the best that this community has to offer."

The NABR will recognize area winners at an awards gala on October 25th at the JW Marriott Galleria.  For more information on this distinctive honor, visit www.101bestandbrightest.com/home.