Huron Consulting Group (NASDAQ: HURN), a leading provider of business
consulting services, today announced that it has been selected as one of
the Chicago Tribune’s Top
Workplaces for the second consecutive year. The recognition, awarded
to companies in the Chicago area, is based entirely on employee input
gathered by the independent research firm WorkplaceDynamics, LLP.
“We are proud to be recognized as one of the Chicago Tribune’s Top
Workplaces for the second consecutive year,” said James
H. Roth, chief executive officer and president, Huron
Consulting Group. “This award is a clear reflection of the talent of
our people and the extent to which they collaborate in order to provide
a high level of value to our clients. Our efforts at recognizing the
importance of achieving a positive work/life balance and the
establishment of a strong internal culture provide the cornerstone for
maintaining an energetic and creative workplace environment. Huron’s
success in the marketplace is a direct result of a satisfied and engaged
workforce. I want to thank and congratulate all of our employees for
helping Huron achieve this important recognition.”
Huron provides employees with competitive and transparent compensation
plans, offering a 6% 401(k) Company match and an employee stock program
that provides a 25% Company match. In addition, the Company offers many
other benefits including employee wellness programs, training and
professional development, flexible paid time-off opportunities and work
schedules, pet insurance, telemedicine, and daycare and eldercare
referrals.
Headquartered in Chicago, Huron has a worldwide workforce of more than
2,500 professionals. The Company is known for its high-quality client
service, collaborative culture, and support of diversity and community
programs.
Huron’s Diversity
& Inclusion Council leads efforts to promote an atmosphere of
inclusiveness. Currently, there are seven employee resource groups,
called iMatter
Teams, which represent: Working Parents; Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual,
Transgender, Allies (LGBTA); African Americans; Veterans; Working Women;
Experienced Hires; and Cultural Awareness and Education.
The Company’s ongoing commitment to the community brings employees
together by helping others through its Huron
Helping Hands initiatives. Huron
Helping Hands provides support through civic sponsorship, community
service projects, pro bono activities, and an employee matching gifts
program. Chicago area employees support several local community service
organizations including the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of
Chicago, Chicago Public Schools, Ronald McDonald House of Greater
Chicago, and Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago.
The Top Workplaces are determined based solely on employee feedback. The
employee survey is conducted by WorkplaceDynamics, LLP, a leading
research firm on organizational health and employee engagement.
WorkplaceDynamics conducts regional Top Workplaces programs with 40
major publishing partners across the United States. Over the past year,
more than 5,000 organizations and 1 in every 88 employees in the U.S.
have turned to WorkplaceDynamics to better understand what’s on the
minds of their employees. Through its workplace improvement offerings,
WorkplaceDynamics provides solutions, training and tools to help clients
improve their workplace.
In addition to the recognition by the Chicago Tribune, Huron has
been named one of Consulting magazine’s Best Firms to Work For in
2006, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014. Huron was also selected by The
Oregonian as a Top Workplace in 2013 and 2014. Read the full Huron
spotlight in the Chicago Tribune’s Top Workplace feature at http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/careers/topworkplaces/.
For more information about working at Huron, visit www.huroncareers.com.
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About Huron Consulting Group
Huron Consulting Group helps clients in diverse industries improve
performance, transform the enterprise, reduce costs, leverage
technology, process and review large amounts of complex data, address
regulatory changes, recover from distress and stimulate growth. Our
professionals employ their expertise in finance, operations, strategy
and technology to provide our clients with specialized analyses and
customized advice and solutions that are tailored to address each
client's particular challenges and opportunities to deliver sustainable
and measurable results. The Company provides consulting services to a
wide variety of both financially sound and distressed organizations,
including healthcare organizations, leading academic institutions,
Fortune 500 companies, governmental entities and law firms. Huron has
worked with more than 425 health systems, hospitals, and academic
medical centers; more than 400 corporate general counsel; and more than
350 universities and research institutions. Learn more at www.huronconsultinggroup.com.
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