ATLANTA, July 5, 2016 – Rural Sourcing, the leading provider of US-based IT outsourcing services, was recently named as one of the 2016 Best Places to Work in Georgia by Georgia Trend. This program was designed to identify, recognize and honor the best employers in Georgia, benefiting the region’s economy, workforce and businesses.
“This honor is especially meaningful since it is heavily based on our colleagues experience and satisfaction,” said Monty Hamilton, CEO of Rural Sourcing. “We’re committed to being an employer of choice by creating a collaborative environment that fosters transparency and innovation as well as opportunities to give back to the community.”
Rural Sourcing has received numerous other recognitions this year for their commitment to their colleagues and community including receiving the SHRM Atlanta Pegasus Award of Excellence, certification as a Great Place to Work®, Computerworld’s List of 100 Best Places to Work in IT and Atlanta’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For.
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