Oakton,
Va., Oct. 17, 2005-Northern Virginia
Family Service (NVFS) will recognize local companies
that provide family friendly workplace policies
and benefits at the 13th Annual CARE (Companies
As Responsive Employers) Awards Breakfast on
Nov. 17 at the Hilton McLean Tysons Corner.
The
2005 CARE Award finalists are:
Small
Company: Military Officers Association of America,
Vanguard Research and West*Group;
Mid-Size
Company: WETA and the CNA Corporation; and
Large
Size Company: George Mason University and Sallie
Mae.
"We
are pleased to recognize these companies for
their outstanding dedication to their employees.
Through their policies and benefits, these companies
allow employees to maintain a balance between
office and home life. In turn, the Northern
Virginia community becomes a better place to
work and live," said NVFS President and
CEO Mary Agee.
Some
of the benefits offered by the finalists include
on- or near-site child care facilities, flex
time and telework options, on-site fitness centers,
on-site flu clinics, clothing purchase discounts,
banking discounts, interest-free computer loan
program, elder care resources and tuition reimbursement.
Since
1992, the CARE Awards have identified the best
places to work in Northern Virginia. The program
was established to recognize companies that
are leaders in providing family-friendly benefits
for employees and that are committed to helping
employees maintain a healthy work and life balance.
Established
in 1924, Northern Virginia Family Service is
a private, non-profit community service resource
dedicated to helping individuals and families
find new paths to self-reliance and brighter
futures. Each year, NVFS helps more than 24,000
people find affordable housing, counseling and
child care; access to low-cost medical and dental
services; foster and respite care, job training;
trauma recovery; and much more. For more information,
visit www.nvfs.org.
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