Where did the winners come from, in terms of industry and geography?
Shell: They came from all over the place, and from all kinds of industries. We have some high-tech firms, an environmental firm, a construction company, a financial services agency, an ad agency, and a health-care company. They’re headquartered from Hawaii to Virginia. The smallest company has 22 employees and the largest, the ad agency, has 460 on staff. Q: There were nine judges. What were they looking for? Jury: They wanted to see how companies select, manage, and provide benefits and other programs. The benefits that contribute most directly to long-term financial security are retirement packages with more than one plan, strong medical coverage that includes significant premium subsidies by employers, long-term care and disability options, group life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, and medical and retirement packages for part-time employees. Q: What did the winning companies have in common? Jury: The winners all provided opportunities for employees to be inv
