Sears Hometown and Outlet Named One of Chicago’s Best and Brightest Employers for Fifth Consecutive Year
June 22 2017 - 3:59PM
The National Association for Business Resources has selected Sears
Hometown and Outlet Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:SHOS) as one of “Chicago’s
Best and Brightest Companies to Work For™” for the fifth
consecutive year.
The list recognizes companies that deliver and
uphold exceptional practices in human resources. Sears Hometown and
Outlet Stores excelled in multiple categories, solidifying its
standing as one of the best companies to work for in the
Chicagoland area.
“Receiving this award for the fifth straight
year validates our commitment to our employees,” said Will Powell,
Chief Executive Officer and president of Sears Hometown and Outlet
Stores, Inc., which is based in Hoffman Estates. “We recognize the
importance of employee satisfaction and we strive to provide a work
environment where our employees can thrive.”
Participating companies and their employees were
surveyed and evaluated on the workplace environment. Criteria
included: compensation, benefits and employee solutions; employee
enrichment, engagement and retention; employee education and
development; recruitment selection and orientation; employee
achievement and recognition; communication and shared vision;
diversity and inclusion; work-life balance; community initiatives
and strategic company performance.
“Profitability and stability is essential for
businesses in today’s economic climate. Companies that recognize
that their employees are the key to their success achieve staying
power. Our 2017 winners create their human resource standards to
ensure employee satisfaction and they set standards for every
business to aspire toward,” said Jennifer Kluge, President and CEO
of MBPA. “We are proud to honor this year’s winners.”
The complete ranking can be found online at
http://101bestandbrightest.com/. For more information about Sears
Hometown & Outlet Stores, Inc., visit www.shos.com.
About Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores,
Inc. Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:SHOS)
is a national retailer primarily focused on selling home
appliances, lawn and garden equipment, tools and hardware. As
of April 29, 2017, Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores, Inc. and its
dealers and franchisees operated 1,012 stores across all 50 states
as well as in Puerto Rico and Bermuda.
In addition to merchandise, Sears Hometown and
Outlet Stores, Inc. provides consumers with access to a full suite
of services, including home delivery, installation and extended
service contracts.
Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores, Inc. operates
through two segments—the Sears Hometown and Hardware segment and
the Sears Outlet segment. The Sears Hometown and Hardware segment’s
stores are designed to provide customers with in-store and online
access to a wide selection of national brands of home appliances,
lawn and garden equipment, tools, sporting goods and household
goods, depending on the particular store. The Sears Outlet stores
are designed to provide customers with in-store and online access
to purchase new, one-of-a-kind, out-of-carton, discontinued,
reconditioned, overstocked and scratched and dented products across
a broad assortment of merchandise categories, including home
appliances, apparel, mattresses, sporting goods, tools and lawn and
garden equipment at prices that are significantly lower than list
prices.
For more information contact:
Jayne Levy, Fishman Public Relations, at (847) 945-1300 or
jlevy@fishmanpr.com or visit the corporate website at
www.shos.com.
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