Top Workplaces: Now taking nominations to find the region’s best employers

For the twelfth yr in a row, The Oregonian/OregonLive and its analysis associate Energage are looking for the most effective workplaces in Oregon and southwest Washington.

Via worker nominations and surveys, the Prime Workplaces competitors identifies these which are comfortable, stimulating, nurturing and productive, highlighting their most interesting qualities and letting their reputations shine.

Final yr, greater than 33,000 staff within the area answered surveys that resulted in 134 small, medium and huge winners. Collectively, they displayed the myriad qualities that make a fantastic employer.

To search out and acknowledge these standout corporations, we have to hear from staff who love the place they work.

Who can take part?

All varieties of employers — public, personal, nonprofit and authorities — will be nominated. To make sure legitimate survey outcomes, the employer should have 35 or extra staff in Oregon and southwestern Washington.

How do I nominate an employer?

Anybody can nominate an employer at oregonlive.com/nominate or by calling 503-427-1666. The nomination deadline is March 3.

How does the competitors work?

Energage, which makes a speciality of analyzing worker engagement, asks staff on the nominated organizations to reply a 24-question survey. Surveys are carried out from February to April. When the evaluation is full, the employers are ranked in three dimension classes — massive, midsize and small — and in particular classes resembling management and values. These with the very best scores are named Prime Workplaces. Every year, Energage conducts related surveys for information organizations in dozens of markets; final yr, it surveyed greater than 2 million staff at greater than 8,000 organizations.

Why ought to an employer take part in Prime Workplaces?

All employers can use the survey outcomes to find the place they excel and the place they will enhance. Profitable also can elevate an employer’s profile, permit it to have a good time its achievements and create a beacon for brand spanking new expertise.

Is there a price to take part?

No. Participation is free.

How are Prime Workplaces introduced?

This yr’s Prime Workplaces will likely be introduced at a particular occasion within the fall, when The Oregonian/OregonLive publishes its Prime Workplaces protection in print and on-line.

— The Oregonian/OregonLive