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Drury University recognized as ‘choice employer’ by Springfield Business Journal
SPRINGFIELD, Mo., Nov. 15, 2010 — Drury University ranked third among 20 other finalists in Springfield Business Journal’s Choice Employer Award program. This is the first year since the inception of the program that Drury has been in the field of finalists.
Drury was rated against other companies and organizations in the 301+ employee category. Organizations were scored based on their employee benefits, family-friendly initiatives, people development, corporate culture and civic involvement.
The University ranked second in the areas of people development and corporate culture, while claiming the maximum number of points possible for civic involvement. Overall, Drury finished with 106 points, while the first place company, St. John’s Health System, narrowly took the lead with 113 points. The final rankings are as follows:
- St. John’s Health System
- T-Mobile
- Drury University
- American National Property & Casualty Co.
- Silver Dollar City
Springfield Business Journal also ranked businesses in categories for 5-24 employees, 25-100 employees and 101-300 employees. Finalists were recognized in an awards ceremony on Nov. 11.
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