PITTSBURGH, PA, June 29, 2009 – MAYA Design, a leading technology design and innovation lab, is one of America’s best companies to work for in small business, according to the Great Place to Work Institute (GPTW), ranking number 16 out of all the small and medium companies throughout the U.S. that where evaluated by the institute.
The rankings, which were unveiled at a ceremony held today at the Society for Human Resource Management Annual Conference in New Orleans, marks MAYA Design’s first appearance on the list as one of the nation’s top places to work.
“We are proud to be recognized by the prestigious Great Place to Work Institute as being one of the best small companies to work for in America,” stated Mick McManus, President and Chief Executive Officer of MAYA Design. “This honor is a reflection of our company’s values, culture and dedication to provide our employees with a positive and team-oriented work environment.”
The organizations that appear on the Best Companies to Work for list are defined as a place where employees trust the people they work for, have pride in what they do, and enjoy the people they work with. Honorees were selected based on employee surveys and anonymous interviews.
Some of the top drivers of the company’s commitment to being a great workplace, as identified by MAYA Design, are corporate social responsibility, morale, and dedication to excellent customer service. Other initiatives that contribute to the company’s designation as a great employer include its Babies in the Workplace Policy, education assistance policy and quarterly profit sharing.
“Ranking number 16 in the Best Companies to Work for in America is a result of our dedication to our employees, our focus on innovation and organizational success,” said Dutch MacDonald, Chief Operating Officer of MAYA Design. “We work hard to keep our employees happy as they are an essential asset to our organization.”
About MAYA Design
MAYA Design is a leading technology design and innovation lab that works to turn human experiences with technology products into positive, fruitful interactions. For over 20 years, MAYA Design’s team of experts in human sciences, engineering and design have been working with a range of Fortune 500 companies and start-up businesses to design innovative products and solutions that improve the interactions between people and information. For more information, please visit www.maya.com.
About the Society for Human Resource Management
The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is the world’s largest association devoted to human resource management. Representing more than 250,000 members in over 140 countries, the Society serves the needs of HR professionals and advances the interests of the HR profession. Founded in 1948, SHRM has more than 575 affiliated chapters within the United States and subsidiary offices in China and India. Visit SHRM Online at www.shrm.org.
About Great Place to Work Institute, Inc.
The Great Place to Work Institute, Inc. is an international research and consulting firm dedicated to building great workplaces. The Institute uses its employee survey and assessment process to select the companies appearing on the annual “Society for Human Resource Management 50 Best Small & Medium Companies to Work for in America” list and “FORTUNE’s 100 Best Companies to Work For” list. In addition to its global headquarters in San Francisco, it has 29 affiliates in countries throughout North America, South America, Europe and Asia.