Ripon, Wis. – Human resources professionals widely recognize that a superior work environment is the best way to attract and retain excellent talent. To encourage workplace excellence throughout the industry, Printing Industries of America (PIA) annually sponsors the Best Workplace in the Americas (BWA) award.

The Best Workplace designees were evaluated on human resources benchmarking categories recognizing companies that embrace the most sought-after qualities for today's work environment: Communication & Culture, Employee Resources & Benefits, and Safety & Work Environment.

The Safety Shield designation, a category added last year, is based on the importance of focusing on safety practices in the workplace.

“Fulfilling our mission of delivering customer delight begins with creating a workplace environment that fosters employee excellence,” says Julie Newhouse, Ripon Printers’ president. “I’m thrilled that our human resources practices and safety programs rank among the industry’s best.”

For nearly two decades, the Best Workplace in the Americas award has been an acknowledgement of printing industry excellence in human resources practices. Judged by an anonymous panel of human relations professionals from the industry, the BWA awards show that companies of any size can excel in their commitment to employees.

This year's honorees will be celebrated at a luncheon awards presentation at the 2019 President’s Conference March 3-5 in Phoenix, Arizona.