NEW GLOUCESTER, August 18, 2008- MOUNTAIN, LTD™, a worldwide staffing solutions provider, has been named one of the “2008 Best Places to Work in Maine.” As one of 26 companies recognized by The Society for Human Resource Management’s (SHRM) Maine State Council, in conjunction with the Best Companies Group, the Maine State Chamber of Commerce, the Maine Department of Labor, Employment Times and Mainebiz, MOUNTAIN, LTD.™ has numerous reasons to celebrate.
Best Places to Work in Maine ranking is based on an evaluation from the Best Companies Group of the following criteria; each company’s employee policies and procedures and individual employee survey responses.
The company’s Human Resources Coordinator, Betsy Twombly, stated, “We truly care about our employees and value them as an integral part of our organization.”
MOUNTAIN, LTD.™ also emphasizes a fun and energetic work environment, emphasized by brightly colored walls, lunch-time bocce ball tournaments and a refreshing location in the Pineland campus. “Our employees work hard and play hard,” said Twombly, “and the pay-off is huge for everyone.”
Being named one of the “Best Places to Work in Maine” is just one more feather in MOUNTAIN, LTD’s corporate cap. The company has been dedicated to improving quality for many years. Propelled by the efforts of Chief Operating Officer, April Metivier, in 2004, MOUNTAIN, LTD.™ became the first and only contract staffing and direct placement recruiting firm to achieve ISO 9001:2000 certification with TL 9000 registration. (A distinction retained through recertification in 2007).
“Employees feel more empowered when they can see what effect their work has on the financial growth and stability of a company,” said Metivier. “Being recognized as one of the “Best Places to Work in Maine”, like the ISO certification, underscores our long-standing commitment to our clients, applicants, and employees,” she added.