Chicago, IL – GPA proudly announces that they have been awarded the prestigious designation of Best Workplace in the Americas for 2013 by the Printing Industries of America for their exemplary human resource practices.

“Being named Best Workplace for our seventh year is a tremendous honor since it recognizes the positive environment we strive to create for our employees, and our culture of personal and professional growth. Our people are a huge part of our company’s success, this achievement should serve to reinforce our commitment to them,” said Heather Jenkins, SPHR, Director of Human Resources for GPA.

Run by the Printing Industries of America (PIA), this award program uses over 300 metrics to compareGPA’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, Financial Security, Workplace Health and Safety, Work-Life Balance, Recognition and Rewards, and Health and Wellness Programs.