ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL [January 19, 2016] Edlong Dairy Technologies has been named one of the 2015 National Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® by the National Association for Business Resources (NABR). This is the second year in a row that the company has earned this distinction, which identifies and honors organizations that display a commitment to excellence in their human resource practices and employee enrichment.
“For more than a century, Edlong has had a tradition of supporting our employees, and I am proud that our efforts continue to show,” says Laurette Rondenet-Smith, Edlong President and CEO. “Our people are the heart of our organization, and when they feel good about where they work, our customers notice,” she adds.
The company scored especially well in four categories: Communication and Shared Vision, Work-Life Balance, Strategic Company Performance, and Compensation Benefits and Employee Solutions.
The Best and Brightest Companies to Work For is a program of the National Association for Business Resources 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 companies that are making better business, creating richer lives and building a stronger community as a whole. 101bestandbrightest.com
Edlong Dairy Technologies is the global food industry’s most comprehensive resource for dairy flavor technologies. Founded in 1914, the company assists customers at every stage of product development, offering technical collaboration, formulation expertise and customized solutions. It also develops and markets Cheese, Butter, Milk, Cream, Cultured, Sweet Dairy and Masking and Mouthfeel flavors, backed by personal, responsive, reliable service. Edlong is a certified Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) through the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), one of the National Best & Brightest Companies to Work For® (2014 and 2015) and one of Chicago’s 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For® (2015). edlong.com