In addition to the overall awards, the AJC presented special recognitions based on standout scores for employees’ anonymous responses to specific survey statements.

Leadership

Joseph Corbett, CEO/COO, Cumberland Group

Survey statement: I have confidence in the leader of this company.

Employee comments: “Joe is a no nonsense do-the-right-thing kind of guy who does not let processes or obstacles hinder our ability to do the right thing for employees and clients.”

Other top leaders: Sean Ruthven, CEO, Access Management Group; Kevin Moran and Roxana Shershin, co-founders, Digital Additive; Len Finkle, CEO, Profisee; Heather Rowles, executive director, Multi-Agency Alliance for Children.

New ideas

Coregistics

Survey statement: New ideas are encouraged at this company.

Employee comments: “Questions are continuously asked regarding what could we do better and/or what does one understand from a specific comment. These conversations consistently generate new ideas.”

Meaningfulness

Crisp Inc.

Survey statement: My job makes me feel like I am part of something meaningful.

Employee comments: “I get to help my clients grow their business.”

Values

Profisee Group Inc.

Survey statement: This company operates by strong values.

Employee comments: “Everyone’s opinions are regarded, irrespective of their position.”

Communication

SEI-Atlanta LLC

Survey statement: I feel well-informed about important decisions at this company.

Employee comments: “Everyone is informed and can provide feedback/input in any areas you want to participate.”

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