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Delaware-Based
Publishing Company Ranked 4th in “2008 Best Book Publishing Companies to Work
For” Survey
Prestwick House
Recognized for Second Year in a Row
Smyrna DE,
November 20, 2008 – This week, Prestwick House,
Inc. was named 4th in Book Business Magazine’s annual “Best Book
Publishing Companies to Work For” survey. This yearly project is conducted in
conjunction with the Best Companies Group, an independent research firm that
specializes in finding and recognizing great places to work. Prestwick House has been honored
both years that this survey has been conducted, and improved significantly over
last year’s 12th place rank.
In addition to recognizing a
benefits package that includes matching 401k contributions and health, life,
dental, disability, and vision insurance, Prestwick House was distinguished for
encouraging a healthy work-life balance and collegial atmosphere. “Prestwick
House is one of those rare employers that seems to truly care about their
employees on a personal level, and does everything they can to promote a healthy
mix of work and play,” says Prestwick House first-year copywriter Annie Rizzuto.
“By helping employees
better care for themselves and their loved ones, Prestwick House creates a
supportive environment that most certainly promotes productivity in the
workplace.”
“The list recognizes
those companies that go above and beyond to make their employees feel
appreciated and valued, and to help them balance their work and personal lives,”
writes Noelle Skodzinski, Editor of Book Business magazine. “It seems clear that
employees value respect and empowerment just as much [as traditional benefits].”
Patricia Buhler, Professor of
Human Resources at Goldey-Beacom College agrees saying, "A
critical strategic challenge today is talent retention. Those companies that
create environments where employees feel valued and are able to contribute their
unique talents are more likely to stay with the company. This firm creates an
environment where each employee can grow and contribute his or her unique
talents. Such an employer of choice is found in Prestwick
House."
Perhaps most impressive about this
small Smyrna-based company of 33 employees is their ability to compete with much
larger publishing companies whose appeal is often their comprehensive benefits
packages. “We could have the best policies
and benefits in the world, but they would not amount to much without everyone’s
real commitment to serving each other and our customers,” says VP Jason Scott.
About Prestwick
House - Founded in 1983 by a former
Dover
High School administrator,
Prestwick House is a leader in educational publishing. With a focus on helping
English teachers in grades 9-12, Prestwick House publishes the largest selection
of literature teaching guides in the country, a line of classic novels, and
hundreds of other educational products. Find out more at www.prestwickhouse.com.
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