ATLANTA, September 16, 2015 – Rural Sourcing, a leading domestic IT outsourcing company, has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Arkansas and recognized as Leader in Employee Development. The designation, made in partnership with Best Companies Group, honors the best employers in Arkansas, benefiting the state’s economy, workforce and businesses.
“There is no greater reward than having Rural Sourcing voted as a best place to work by our colleagues,” said Monty Hamilton, CEO of Rural Sourcing. “Our culture is uniquely focused on creativity, teamwork and professional growth, enabling employees to do their best work while having a great time. Our teams tackle challenging problems every day while developing products and solutions for companies all over the world. Fostering a collaborative work place that provides a vibrant and engaging culture is a key element to our success.”
The Best Places to Work award is selected by the Arkansas Business Journal. The data collected via anonymous surveys by employees is utilized to select the winners. Best Companies Group conducts a two-part company assessment designed to gather detailed data about each participating company. In part one, the employer completes a questionnaire and in part two, employees of the company complete an employee survey. The workplaces are then ranked based on the combined data.
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Sparq is the leading provider of outsourced digital engineering to develop great digital products and experiences, purpose-built for the Cloud and powered by data and AI. With an emphasis on high-quality results, speed, flexibility and integrity, Sparq’s unique blended onshore/nearshore delivery model maximizes cost effectiveness, clear communication and the ability to quickly scale. The company offers world-class solutions to technology-driven and Fortune 1000 clients in various industries, including Logistics and Transportation, Healthcare, Financial Services, and Insurance. For more information, please visit www.teamsparq.com.
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