ATLANTA (October 13 2021) — For the fourth year in a row, Rural Sourcing (RSI) has been named one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in the Nation. This award recognizes companies who display a commitment to excellence in their human resource practices and employee enrichment.
RSI’s mission of creating meaningful technology careers in Middle America and making an impact on its development center communities is spreading quickly. After posting double digit growth in 2020, RSI now has eight development centers, and is hiring in all of those locations.
”I am so proud of our colleagues and how they have adapted to our current work environment. They continue to lift each other up, go above and beyond for our clients and foster a unique and caring culture,” said Monty Hamilton, CEO of Rural Sourcing.
An independent research firm evaluates each company’s entry for this award based on various categories. These 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 and Strategic Company Performance.
“The Best and Brightest is a powerful community of elite leaders who share ideas and practices, and have proven they are employers of choice. Best and Brightest winning companies have also been a voice for important actions in creating a sustainable culture that works, ensuring the wellbeing of their employees come first,” said Jennifer Kluge, President and CEO, Best and Brightest Programs.
About The Best and Brightest Programs
The Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® is a program that provides the business community with the opportunity to gain recognition, showcase their best practices and demonstrate why they are an ideal place for employees to work. This national program celebrates those companies that are making better business, creating richer lives and building a stronger community as a whole. It is presented annually in several markets including Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Detroit, Houston, Milwaukee, San Diego, San Francisco Bay Area, West Michigan and Nationally. Nominations are now being accepted. Visit www.thebestandbrightest.com to obtain an application.
About Sparq
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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