Chicago, IL – For the fifth straight year, GPA has been awarded the prestigious designation of Best Workplace in the Americas for 2010 by the Printing Industries of America/Graphic Arts Technical Foundation for their exemplary human resource practices.

"Genuine trust and care are the cornerstones of our culture at GPA, and I'm proud to be part of an environment where people truly enjoy helping each other grow and succeed in all that they do. We are very fortunate to work with such an outstanding group of professionals throughout our organization who make up GPA, and we appreciate the recognition of our collective effort which has resulted in this achievement," said Tom Brooker, President of GPA.

Run by the Printing Industries of America (PIA), this award program uses over 300 metrics to compare GPA's human relations programs and policies to other companies in the graphic arts industry. A panel of highly respected HR professionals with decades of experience in the graphic arts industry reviewed the submissions. All applicants were judged on eight criteria: Management Practices, Work Environment, Training and Development Opportunities, Financial Security, Workplace Health and Safety, Work-Life Balance, Recognition and Rewards, and Health and Wellness Programs.  

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