Label World Named Best of the Best in Best Workplace in the Americas 2007 Competition

Label World of Rochester, NY has been awarded the Best Workplace in the Americas designation, Best of the Best 2007, for their exemplary human resources practices by the Printing Industries of America/Graphic Arts Technical Foundation. Begun by PIA/GATF to specifically honor printing companies that provide a superior work environment, this year marks the eighth year of the Best Workplace in the Americas program and the sixth year Label World has been recognized for its workplace practices.

Rochester, NY (PRWEB) November 17, 2007 -- Label World has been awarded "Best of the Best" Workplaces in the Americas by the Printing Industries of America/Graphic Arts Technical Foundation. A panel of highly respected HR professionals with decades of experience in the graphic arts industry reviewed the submissions from print shops thoughout the United States and Canada. All of the winning companies actively show their employees that they care about their work environment, their personal goals and ambitions, as well as the needs of the company.

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. Label World consistently demonstrates high marks in all categories of human relations best practices.

"We are very proud of the Best of the Best Workplace in America award from PIA," says Richard Spencer, president of Label World. "This is the second time we have been recognized under our new leadership team, and the sixth time overall. I strongly believe that investing in world class workplace practices is a critical factor in our continued growth and success. We have an incredible and highly motivated group of associates who go the extra mile for our customers and their colleagues every day. This award recognizes them all."

Michael Makin, president and CEO of PIA/GATF, agrees. "Best of the Best winners routinely exhibit the highest commitment to success in many ways, but particularly through their employees. Congratulations to Label World."

PIA/GATF owns the Best Workplace in the Americas Awards. Headquartered in Sewickley, PA, PIA/GATF is the world's largest graphic arts trade association representing an industry with more than 1.2 million employees. It serves the interests of more than 12,000 member companies. PIA/GATF, along with its affiliates, delivers products and services that enhance the growth, efficiency and profitability of its members and the industry through advocacy, education, research and technical information.

Label World is a manufacturer of custom pressure sensitive tags and labels for industrial, commercial, food, retail, health & beauty and medical markets. We print labels, inserts and tags using flexographic, digital and screen printing technology and provide a wide range of value added products and services related to labels and labeling.

For more information about the Best Workplace in the Americas Awards, contact Jim Kyger at
202-730-7970.

For more information about Label World contact Laurie Pellittieri at
585-235-0200X123
Label World
29 Jet View Drive
Rochester, NY 14624
www.labelworldusa.com

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