Hampton Roads Companies Get Extra Time to Shine

Virginia’s media group has opened a new window for local businesses that want to be named top workplaces. The award, which celebrates great work cultures, is open to any company with at least 35 staff in the Hampton Roads area. Winners will be announced in August, so companies still have a chance to join the list. The deadline for nominations has been pushed back to April 17. If an organization wants to be considered, they can submit their name online at topworkplaces. com/hamptonroads or by calling 757‑612‑4309. There is no fee for participating, making it an easy step toward recognition.To qualify, employees of the nominated company must fill out a quick 26‑question survey. The survey is designed to take only a few minutes, and the results will be collected by mid‑May. The data from these surveys help determine which companies truly stand out. Energage, a research partner based in Pennsylvania, runs these surveys for media outlets across 65 markets nationwide. In the last year alone, they have surveyed more than two million workers at over eight thousand organizations. Being named a Hampton Roads Top Workplace can boost morale and help attract talent. It signals that an organization values its people and fosters a positive environment.