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Blue Signal Named One of America’s Best Workplaces for 2025 by Best Companies Group

November 14, 2024 by Taylor Leonard

Best Companies Group has named Blue Signal Search a recipient of the inaugural Best Companies Group’s America’s Best Workplaces in 2025 Award. The awards are held in partnership with BridgeTower Media.

Best Companies Group’s America’s Best Workplaces Awards identify, recognize, and honor the best places of employment across the United States. It is a celebration of excellence in company culture that honors numerous employers and ranks the Top 10 workplaces in small, medium, and large business categories. Winners were previously recognized by Best Companies Group in at least one other data-driven recognition program.

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Best Companies Group managed the overall registration and survey process and also analyzed the data and used their expertise to determine the final rankings. The rankings were determined using Best Companies Group’s algorithm. The algorithm used data from each nominated company's workplace policies, practices, and demographics, as well as data from an employee survey that measured the employee experience. The overall scores determined which workplaces were recognized and which were ranked at the top of their category. A listing of winners can be found below. The final rankings will be announced Dec. 18. 

“These workplaces are America’s best—not because we say so, but because their people do,” said Jaime Raul Zepeda, executive vice president of Best Companies Group + COLOR Magazine. “At Best Companies Group, we’re excited to certify this honor and celebrate these standout employers with millions of business leaders who trust BridgeTower Media for the pulse on exceptional companies across the country.” 

Best Companies Group’s America’s Best Workplaces winners and final rankings will be announced at a free virtual celebration on Wednesday, Dec. 18, at 4 p.m. (EST) and 1 p.m. (Pacific). This event will reveal the Top 10 workplaces in each category and honor all winning organizations for their exceptional employee experiences and dedication to creating outstanding cultures. It will be an inspiring celebration of the best workplaces in the nation, and guests can see firsthand the leaders in employee engagement and innovation. To secure your ticket, visit bit.ly/4hj5Zfg.  

For more information about the Best Companies Group’s America’s Best Workplaces in 2025, visit https://bestcompaniesgroup.com/americas-best-workplaces-awards-best-companies-group/. 

About Best Companies Group

Since 2004, Best Companies Group has been dedicated to identifying and celebrating top workplaces. With expertise in employee engagement, they’ve helped over 10,000 organizations enhance the employee experience, boosting engagement, productivity, innovation, and retention. A leader in engagement insights, Best Companies Group ranks thousands of companies annually using rigorous, research-based methodology. Their services include Ph.D.-designed engagement surveys, actionable insights, exclusive benchmarks and accessible consulting. Learn more at bestcompaniesgroup.com. 

About BridgeTower Media

BridgeTower Media is the authoritative voice for insights and marketing solutions across 40-plus brands in five key sectors across the United States. It is the leading provider of B2B information, research, events, and marketing solutions across more than 25 U.S. markets and industries. Business executives rely on BridgeTower Media for the latest industry news, intelligence, and events in a timely and consistent manner. For more information, visit BridgeTowerMedia.com.

About Blue Signal Search

Blue Signal Search is proud to be recognized as one of America’s Best Workplaces in 2025. Guided by our core values to Help Others, Do the Right Thing, and Be Excellent, we are committed to creating a supportive and dynamic workplace that prioritizes the well-being and growth of our people. With over 2,800 successful search projects, we bring the same dedication to our clients, connecting them with top talent through streamlined search processes and a personalized, people-first approach. This award-winning blend of service and integrity enables us to build lasting, impactful relationships that drive success for both our clients and our team. Learn more about our achievements and recognitions on our Awards Page.

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Best Companies Group’s America’s Best Workplaces in 2025 

Note: Companies are listed in alphabetical order within their size category, not by rank. Rankings will be announced December 18. 

Small Companies (15-49 Employees): 

American Financial Management, Inc., Rosemont, Illinois | B.A. Harris, Boise, Idaho | Belle Haven Investments, Rye Brook, New York | Blueprint CFO, Newport Beach, California | Custom Recycling LLC, York, South Carolina | Govplace, Bethesda, Maryland | GP Flooring Solutions, Rochester, New York | Investment Property Loan Exchange LLC, Springfield, Missouri | Isomer Project Group, LLC, Greenville, South Carolina | James & Whitney Co., Chelsea, Maine | McKinley Carter Wealth Services, Wheeling, West Virginia | Mission Edge San Diego, San Diego, California | MPOWER Financing, Washington, D.C. | National Glass Association, Vienna, Virginia | PayCourt, Taylorville, Illinois | Pennington Wealth Management, Houston, Texas | PurAqua Products Inc., Rock Hill, South Carolina | Radeus Labs Inc., Poway, California | Rock Valley Credit Union, Machesney Park, Illinois | Seaside Dining Group, Inc., Newport Beach, California | SmartEdge IT, LLC, Ashburn, Virginia | The Brooks Group, Greensboro, North Carolina | Theorem, Chatham, New Jersey | TRM CPA, Jupiter, Florida | Union Credit, Cottage Grove, Wisconsin | Vanteon Corporation, Pittsford, New York | Wilmac Technologies, Rochester, New York 

Medium Companies (50-249 Employees): 

1440 Multiversity (1440 OpCo, LLC), Scotts Valley, California | AAC Inc., Vienna, Virginia | Adeptus Advisors, LLC, Ocean, New Jersey | Amivero, Herndon, Virginia | B&A, LLC, McLean, Virginia | Barnes Dennig, Cincinnati, Ohio | Berje Inc., Carteret, New Jersey | Blue Signal Search, Phoenix, Arizona | Brown Plus, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania | C3 Risk & Insurance, San Diego, California | CBC, Irvine, California | CF Evans Construction LLC, Orangeburg, South Carolina | Cg Tax, Audit & Advisory, Tinton Falls, New Jersey | Dave's World, Scarborough, Maine | Davie Kaplan, CPA, PC, Pittsford, New York | Dynamis, Inc., Falls Church, Virginia | Eaton Peabody, Bangor, Maine | EVOTEK, Carlsbad, California | Fortress Information Security, Orlando, Florida | Four Block Foundation Inc., Kinderhook, New York | Freixenet Mionetto USA, White Plains, New York | General Revenue Corporation, Mason, Ohio | Glia Technologies, New York, New York | Golden Star Technology Inc., Cerritos, California | HD Growth Partners, Youngstown, Ohio | Health Advocates Network, Boca Raton, Florida | HealthTeam Advantage, Oak Ridge, North Carolina | Identiti Resources, Schaumburg, Illinois | Insero & Co. CPAs, LLP, Rochester, New York | KDP & Co. LLC, Medford, Oregon | Keep Supply, Springfield, Missouri | Kessler Foundation, East Hanover, New Jersey | Lamont, Hanely and Associates, Hopkinton, New Hampshire | Lane Gorman Trubitt LLC, Plano, Texas | Langston Construction Co. of Piedmont, LLC, Piedmont, South Carolina | Lynch Group, LLC, Bangor, Maine | Mainely Tubs, Scarborough, Maine | Mott Children's Health Center, Flint, Michigan | Nacha, Reston, Virginia | NDH Advisors LLC, Chicago, Illinois | NIH Federal Credit Union, Rockville, Maryland | One Nevada Credit Union, Las Vegas, Nevada | Parry Labs, Alexandria, Virginia | Partner Forces, Arlington, Virginia | PBS Engineers, Inc., Glendora, California | Reed Construction, Chicago, Illinois | RHO Residential, Roseland, New Jersey | Rose Law Group, Scottsdale, Arizona | SD Mayer & Associates LLP, San Francisco, California | Sierra Peaks, Albuquerque, New Mexico | Sriven Technologies, LLC, Ashburn, Virginia | Strategic Retirement Partners, Shorewood, Illinois | The Conference Board, New York, New York | The Jacobson Group, Chicago, Illinois | TPM Inc., Greenville, South Carolina | VIP Structures Inc., Syracuse, New York | WayFinder Logistics, Chicago, Illinois | West Plains Bank and Trust Company, West Plains, Missouri | Woodmont Properties, Fairfield, New Jersey 

Large Companies (250 or More Employees): 

American Integrity Insurance Company, Tampa, Florida | Amica Insurance Company, Lincoln, Rhode Island | Bank Independent, Florence, Alabama | Basis Technologies, Chicago, Illinois | Byline Bank, Chicago, Illinois | Centreville Bank, West Warwick, Rhode Island | CLA, Waukesha, Wisconsin | Credit Control, LLC, Earth City, Missouri | DCI, Hutchinson, Kansas | Fairwinds Credit Union, Casselberry, Florida | Hancock Askew & Co. LLP, Savannah, Georgia | HomeTrust Bank, Asheville, North Carolina | Horizon Health Services, Getzville, New York | IMT Residential, Sherman Oaks, California | Kearney & Company, Alexandria, Virginia | McGlinchey Stafford PLLC, New Orleans, Louisiana | MGC Law, Columbia, South Carolina | New Home Star, Elmhurst, Illinois | Peoples Bank, Marietta, Ohio | Performance Services, Indianapolis, Indiana | Scotlynn USA, Fort Myers, Florida | Seacoast Bank, Stuart, Florida | Sentar, Inc., Huntsville, Alabama | Servbank, Phoenix, Arizona | St. Matthew's House, Naples, Florida | Tokio Marine America, Pasadena, California | Yount, Hyde, & Barbour, PC, Winchester, Virginia 

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    Coffee with a Recruiter Feat. Karli Larson – Mastering Engagement for Remote Employees

    November 3, 2021 by Lacey Walters

    Karli Larson is Blue Signal’s own employee engagement guru. As our Director of People and Culture, Karli helps BSS keep our own workforce engaged – with nearly 40 remote employees nationwide! Her initiatives have resulted in marked improvement in engagement as well as overall employee satisfaction. Karli’s expertise can easily be applied to any remote workforce. Watch her segment and read on to hear about some of her best practices!  

    “Whether your workforce was remote before the pandemic, they were forced to go remote, or they transitioned to remote indefinitely as a result of the pandemic, you may be wondering – how do I keep everyone engaged? Virtual happy hours have lost their luster and there is no longer an opportunity to connect by the water cooler or coffee machine, so what keeps people connected when they’re working remotely?” 

     

    Can Remote Employees be Fully Engaged?  

    “YES! And it doesn’t cost you a lot of money or time spent sipping White Claw at 4 o’clock in the afternoon in front of your computer screen. Recent studies have shown that remote employees who get regular feedback are the most engaged out of any other group, including in-person employees! They have the autonomy of working how and where they want to and they get meaningful feedback, creating optimal engagement.” 

     

    What Exactly do Remote Employees Need to be Engaged? 

    “Connection is the name of the game here. My top three suggestions for getting people engaged are: 

    #1 - Connection with their manager.  

    Employees want to know how they are performing and that someone cares about their success and well-being. This comes from regular one-on-ones. These one-on-ones can be every week, biweekly, or monthly depending on the needs of the employee, but they should be scheduled and there should definitely be an agenda. Gallup did a study that found that managers account for a 70% variance in employee engagement. So, no pressure managers, but you influence how your team feels about their job and the company. 

    #2 - Connection to their peers.  

    Human beings have an inherent desire to belong to a group. This sense of belonging helps them appreciate their work and not feel like they are going at it alone. Having regular team meetings creates a culture of shared values and open communication. Team meetings should focus on team goals that everyone’s striving for. They should also celebrate people's wins and offer assistance when people are dealing with work related hurdles. 

    #3 - Connection to the company.  

    Being connected to the company can look different for many people, but it starts before the  offer is ever made. Maybe they align with your mission and values, they feel connected to the philanthropic endeavors of the company, or they’re just really excited about the company culture that they’re seeing online. Most of the time there is an attraction to your company, and you should find out what it is. During an interview, simply asking, “what drew you to our company?” will not only tell you about the level of research they did about your company, but it will also let you know what’s important to them.” 

     

    So Remote Employees Don’t Want Virtual Happy Hours?  

    “People want connection! So, after there has been a meaningful connection – i.e., the three things we just went over – find ways to bring people together. This may be mentorship programs, special groups, or even the occasional happy hour with games to learn about each other.” 

     

    Why is this Important? 

    “When you have high employee engagement, you have productive employees and better overall results – and that’s a win-win!” 

     

    Key Takeaways for Ensuring Engagement with your Remote Employees 

    When examining your engagement level among remote employees, it can be easy to miss some of the details. For instance, does your online presence align with your company’s values and goals? As a remote employer, how do you highlight your culture to job seekers? It’s important to make sure that your content represented both internally and externally to the worldwide web audience reflects the reasons why employees were excited to work for you to begin with. Make the mission of your remote engagement initiatives clear to everyone who sees your content. This way, you’ll attract candidates whose needs you are ready and able to meet. Furthermore, you’ll improve your retention by making those working for you today feel part of the bigger picture.  

    Karli covers several main points within her segment. Namely, that the tools to ensure engagement within your remote employees are simple, and free! With a good set of company values, the right communication, and dedicated leadership, remote employees will thrive when given the opportunity to connect. 

    Karli Larson
    Karli Larson

    Karli Larson

    SR. MANAGER OF PEOPLE & CULTURE

    Karli’s path to HR came from her two passions, people and service. She believes that HR is one of the single most human-based roles out there. By supporting the internal culture for the humans of Blue Signal, she is in turn helping humans from all industries succeed in their chosen careers!

     

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