Black Hills Corp., for the third year in a row, has been recognized as one of the Achievers 50 Most Engaged Workplaces™ in North America. This annual award recognizes top employers that display leadership and innovation in engaging their workplaces.
"We are honored to once again stand alongside some of the most well-known and recognizable brands in the country as one of the 50 Most Engaged Workplaces™ in North America," said David R. Emery, chairman, president and chief executive officer for Black Hills Corp. "This is a significant milestone in our journey to be among the best employers in the United States, and we strive to continue enhancing our employee engagement towards achieving our ultimate goal."
The Achievers 50 Most Engaged Workplaces™ Awards panel of judges evaluated each applicant based on the Eight Elements of Employee Engagement™: Communication, Leadership, Culture, Rewards & Recognition, Professional & Personal Growth, Accountability & Performance, Vision & Values and Corporate Social Responsibility.
"This marks our fifth year recognizing incredible, employee-focused companies that are changing the way the world works, and we're excited to honor them with this award," said Cheryl Kerrigan, Vice President of Employee Success at Achievers. "These companies are setting the benchmark for standards in employee engagement by making engaging, aligning, and recognizing employees a top priority, which sets them apart from their competition."
The panel of judges included various academics and thought leaders on employee engagement, and included representation from organizations such as the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), Human Capital Institute and Human Resource Executive.
Black Hills Corp. will be honored alongside other recipients of the Achievers 50 Most Engaged Workplaces™ Award at an awards banquet on March 11, 2015, in Las Vegas.