Boston, MA The National Association for Business Resources has named the Best and Brightest Companies To Work For in Boston.

The 2016 winning companies were assessed by an independent research firm which reviewed a number of key measures relative to other nationally recognized winners. 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.

Additionally one company was named Elite winner. Elite companies demonstrated exceptional innovative human resource practices and set high standards for all businesses. The winner is selected based on their high scores. The Best of the Best Overall Elite winner was E.M. Duggan.

With over 20 years of experience conducting Best and Brightest Company competitions, the National Association for Business Resources (NABR) have identified numerous best Human Resource practices and provided benchmarking for companies that continue to be leaders in employment standards.

“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 2016 winners create their human resource standards to ensure employee satisfaction and they set standards for every business to aspire toward,” said Jennifer Kluge, president and CEO of NABR. “We are proud to honor this year’s first year Boston’s Best and Brightest winners.”

About the Best and Brightest Programs The Best and Brightest Companies to Work For competition identifies and honors organizations that display a commitment to excellence in operations and employee enrichment that lead to increased productivity and financial performance. This competition scores potential winners based on regional data of company performance and a set standard across the nation. This national program celebrates those companies that are making better business, creating richer lives and building a stronger community as a whole. There are numerous regional celebrations throughout the country.

Boston’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For 2016 winners: Acceleration Partners Adviser Investments BlueGrace Logistics C-4 Analytics Crane Worldwide Logistics DigitasLBi Disruptor Beam E.M. Duggan easyBackgrounds,Inc Emerson Hospital firstPro Inc. Great Lakes Caring HallKeen Management Integration Partners ipswitch Kronos New England Quality Care Alliance Paratek Pharmaceuticals Parker Hannifin Pneumatic Division, Kittery Maine Proliant PUMA North America Sikich LLP Virgin Pulse