JACKSONVILLE, Fla.,
March 27, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- A
commitment to employee development and diversity, combined with
consistently high performance in key business areas, earned CSX
(NYSE: CSX) a place as one of "America's Best Employers," according
to a new survey published by Forbes magazine.
"One of CSX's core values is 'People Make the Difference,' and
being recognized as one of the most highly recommended employers is
a true honor and testament to our collective efforts," said
Michael J. Ward, chairman and chief
executive officer. "CSX is committed to hiring and retaining the
best and brightest employees from a variety of backgrounds, and
offering opportunities for competitive pay and benefits in an
industry that provides critical support to our nation's
economy."
Forbes determined its first-ever "America's Best Employers" list
based on a survey of more than 20,000 American workers at U.S.
companies and divisions of multinationals, nonprofit institutions
such as hospitals, and government agencies. CSX was also recently
recognized as one of the "World's Most Admired Companies" by
FORTUNE magazine, as one of the G.I. Jobs' 2015 "Top
100 Military Friendly Employers," and as a "Best Place to Work in
IT" by IDG's Computerworld.
CSX prides itself on attracting and retaining a diverse and
inclusive workforce, and consistently being a top employer of
military veterans. One in five CSX employees have served in the
armed forces and 27 percent of the company's new employees in 2014
has military experience.
CSX is dedicated to providing employees with the tools and
resources they need to flourish in their careers. The company
offers best-in-class training and development opportunities,
including the CSX Railroad Education and Development Institute's 60
front-line rail operations training programs. CSX has also invested
in and equipped employees with advanced engineering and technology
including robotics and mobile apps, which help them to be safer and
more efficient in their daily tasks.
A comprehensive employee health and wellness program provides an
array of healthy lifestyle options, including gym facilities across
the network and dedicated Health and Wellness counselors.
Additionally, employees are encouraged to volunteer and give back
to their communities through opportunities such as the Dollars for
Doers program, in which CSX matches employees' volunteer time at
eligible non-profits with company financial resources.
About CSX
CSX, based in Jacksonville,
Florida, is a premier transportation company. It
provides rail, intermodal and rail-to-truck transload services and
solutions to customers across a broad array of markets, including
energy, industrial, construction, agricultural, and consumer
products. For nearly 190 years, CSX has played a critical
role in the nation's economic expansion and industrial
development. Its network connects every major metropolitan
area in the eastern United States,
where nearly two-thirds of the nation's population resides.
It also links more than 240 short-line railroads and more than 70
ocean, river and lake ports with major population centers and
farming towns alike. More information about CSX Corporation
and its subsidiaries is available at www.csx.com. Like us on
Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/OfficialCSX) and follow us on
Twitter (http://twitter.com/CSX).
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