Cydcor, the Westlake Village, California-based sales organization, was mentioned among “Best Places to Work” by the San Fernando Valley Business Journal. This is the second year in a row that Cydcor has achieve this distinctive honor. Cydcor ranked #14 for mid-sized companies.
The Business Journal and Best Companies Group analyzed area companies’ commitment to workplace excellence. The criteria included employee benefits, corporate philanthropy, progressive policies, work-life balance, internal working conditions, local management, workplace camaraderie and support of employees’ personal growth. The selections were conducted through surveys and employee comments.
Cydcor was cited for maintaining a supportive work environment and culture, open communication, quality and commitment of management and benefits. Fore example, Cydcor employees are eligible for benefits in their first month. After their first year, each Cydcor employee receives fifteen days of personal time off. Cydcor has also instituted an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides mental health counseling and referrals, along with wellness and quitting smoking programs. Cydcor encourages open communication with a a suggestion box, open-door policy, employee surveys, and regular organizational newsletters.
“Cydcor is a company that values hard work on our clients’ behalf, but also a company that rewards our employees and contributes to our community,” said Gary Polson, chief executive officer of Cydcor. “We’re proud Cydcor has been recognized as one of the area’s Best Places to Work once again.”
According to Cydcor senior VP Vera Quinn, Cydcor’s culture is guided by a code of valued behaviors. “Our values aren’t just words on paper. They are well thought out actions that represent who we are and what we do for our clients. Cydcor team members are rewarded monthly for exhibiting the Behaviors We Value, encouraging that these values live on in our daily interactions,” Quinn said.
Cydcor is heavily involved in corporate philanthropy in Cydcor’s community. In 2009, the Cydcor community hosted Business Building Blocks, a weekend filled with philanthropic and training activities with the Boys & Girls Club of Venice. The Cydcor community also initiated a toy drive for the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. Cydcor has also donated groceries and health products to a Manna-sponsored food drive and helped more than 500 Sylmar families who lost their homes to a 2008 fire. Cydcor is also a strong supporter of the Harbor Wetlands Restoration Project.
Source: Cydcor Named Among San Fernando Valley’s 2009 “Best Places to Work” For Second Year (PR Wire)