Ripon Printers, a leading printer of catalogs, direct mail, publications, manuals and soft-cover educational products, has been awarded the Best Workplace in the Americas 2014 designation, “Best of the Best,” for outstanding human resources practices that contribute to a successful workplace. Begun to specifically recognize printing industry leaders throughout the U.S. and Canada, the Best Workplace in the Americas program was created in 2000.

A panel of highly respected HR professionals with decades of experience in the graphic arts industry reviewed the submissions. The Best Workplace program stands out as one of the most stringent HR awards programs available in any industry because it analyzes key HR metrics and program documents that firms must submit with their entries. 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. 

“We know that a positive workplace environment plays a key role in our success,” says Ripon Printers’ President and CEO Andy Lyke, “and we have a long-term commitment to investing in a workplace featuring best practices in human relations.” 

Ripon Printers received an award in the Large Companies/Multi-plants (251+ employees) category.