Herman Miller has returned to the list of America's best employers as compiled by FORTUNE magazine and the Great Place to Work Institute. The 11th annual ranking is the result of a survey that solicits information from 1,500 firms and their employees about credibility of management, job satisfaction, camaraderie, recruiting, and employee services.
Herman Miller, ranked 96th, is one of three Michigan-based companies to appear on the list and the only representative from the office furniture industry. The company also shares the distinction of "Coolest Corporate Headquarters" with Microsoft and S.C. Johnson & Son, and was cited among the top ten of all surveyed companies for lowest rate of employee turnover, at 3 percent.
FORTUNE works with Robert Levering and Milton Moskowitz of the Great Place to Work Institute, a global research and consulting firm, to conduct and interpret the findings of nearly 100,000 employee surveys submitted by participating companies.
This is the third time Herman Miller has appeared on the list, having previously been included in the 1998 and 1999 rankings. The company also was among the profiled organizations in the original "100 Best Companies to Work for in America" books by Levering and Moskowitz, prior to their collaboration with FORTUNE.
Herman Miller President and CEO Brian Walker attributes the prestigious recognition to the company's employees. "They made this goal a reality," he said. "Their commitment to making Herman Miller among the best places to work is evident in our performance, our company practices, and our unique culture. As a result, they also help inspire our customers to envision their own great place to work."
The "100 Best Companies to Work For" report may be found in the publication's February 4 issue, available on newsstands January 28, and on their website.
About Herman Miller, Inc.
The designs and services of Herman Miller enhance the performance of human habitats worldwide, making customers' lives more productive, rewarding, delightful, and meaningful. The company's award-winning products, complemented by furniture management and strategic consulting services, generated over $1.9 billion in revenue during fiscal 2007. Widely recognized both for its innovative products and business practices, Herman Miller is a recipient of the prestigious National Design Award for product design from the Smithsonian Institution's Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum, and in 2007 the company was once again cited by FORTUNE magazine as the "Most Admired" company in its industry and included among CRO magazine's "100 Best Corporate Citizens." The company trades on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol MLHR.
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