FOR THE FOURTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR, OPTOMI NAMED ONE OF THE BEST STAFFING FIRMS TO WORK FOR®
February 16, 2017

During its Executive Forum award ceremony in San Diego, Staffing Industry Analysts recognized Optomi with the prestigious “2017 Best Staffing Firms to Work For®” award. This makes a four year winning streak for the IT staffing firm. The “Best Staffing Firms to Work For®” honors workplaces where employees can thrive and deliver unparalleled quality to their clients.

“We set out to create a unique firm that would disrupt the tech staffing industry.”, says Optomi Co-founder & CEO Michael Winwood, “Winning this award four years in a row is external validation of our strong culture. It serves as the foundation for building our brand and reputation.”

Optomi values a strong company culture and has instituted a set of company core values that guide its business conduct and have contributed to its success. Every employee’s business interaction with clients and candidates is characterized as: passionate, dedicated, innovative, unique, connected and genuine.

Headquartered in Atlanta, the record-breaking tech staffing firm has been named one of the fastest growing companies by the Atlanta Business Journal and ACG.

“The Best Staffing Firms to Work For®” program recognizes staffing firms that understand the importance of a supportive working environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth that encourages an individual to bring passion and energy to the office each and every day.” said Barry Asin, president of Staffing Industry Analysts. The award is based on a survey given to employees that focuses on ten key engagement categories including teamwork, trust in senior leaders, feeling valued, manager effectiveness, compensation and benefits.

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