The New York State Council of the Society for Human Resource Management (NY State SHRM), Best Companies Group, and Rochester Business Journal have named RAND Engineering & Architecture, DPC as one of the Best Companies to Work for in New York State.
Best Companies to Work for in New York identifies, recognizes, and honors the best places of employment in New York in three categories: small companies (15-99 employees), medium companies (100-249 employees) and large companies (250 or more employees). To determine the rankings, Best Companies Group evaluated each nominated company's workplace policies, practices and demographics, worth approximately 25 percent of the total evaluation. Then, an employee survey was used to measure the employee experience, which consisted of 75 percent of the total. The combined scores determined the top companies and the final rankings.
“The 2023 Best Companies to Work for in New York know that the people in their organizations are the key to their success. The companies foster a positive environment for innovative teams to thrive,” said Suzanne Fischer-Huettner, managing director of BridgeTower Media. “We are pleased to join our partners, the New York State Council of the Society for Human Resource Management and the Best Companies Group, in honoring these businesses.”
"We are honored to be recognized as one of the Best Companies to Work in New York State. At RAND, we believe that our employees are our greatest strength, and we are committed to fostering a workplace culture that reflects this belief. This award is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team, and a true reflection of our values as a company. We will continue to invest in our people and ensure that they have the resources and support they need to thrive both personally and professionally," said RAND President Stephen A. Varone, AIA.
Previously, RAND has been named a “Best Places to Work in New York City” eleven times, including last year by Crain’s New York and Best Companies Group. RAND's inclusive benefits package plays a key role in fostering a positive workplace culture. Employees have access to a 401K with company match, equity stock plan, and comprehensive health insurance, including dental and vision, retirement plan, and life insurance. A newly-renovated fitness room with shower facilities, yoga and kickboxing classes, and free healthy snack days promote employee wellness. RAND also celebrates its employees with annual parties for employees and their families, employee anniversary recognition gifts, and opportunities for charitable giving. In-house professional education and training programs, lunch and learns, a book club, and special programs based on employee feedback, such as bystander intervention training, demonstrate the firm's commitment to investing in its employees' personal and professional growth.
More of the benefits RAND offers can be found on our careers page. Please visit randpc.com for more information.
A listing of winners can be found here. The final rankings will be announced at the April 19 awards ceremony in Albany, New York.
About the New York State Council of the Society for Human Resource Management
The New York State Council of the Society for Human Resource Management promotes the education/professional development of members in New York State through support of SHRM services. The organization also creates value for and serves the interests of SHRM members and promotes the progress and presence of SHRM to the human resources community in New York State through programs, conferences and other activities. For more information, visit nys.shrm.org.
About Best Companies Group
Since 2004, Best Companies Group has specialized in identifying and recognizing great employers to work for. Best Companies Group is an independent research firm that ranks companies based on established research methodology. The surveys provide actionable, hard-to-obtain data that companies use to improve employee recruitment and retention. For more information, visit bestcompaniesgroup.com.
About the Rochester Business Journal
The Rochester Business Journal has served as the leading source of business news and information in Rochester, N.Y., for 36 years.
