IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 9, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Scantron, a leading provider of assessment software and survey solutions for the K-12, higher education, and commercial markets, has received the Best of the Best 2006 award in the Best Workplace in the Americas competition from the Printing Industries of America/Graphic Arts Technical Foundation (PIA/GATF). Scantron has won a Best Workplace award for all six years the program has been in place and has received the Best of the Best distinction for the past four years.
The Best of the Best designation is given to companies who meet or exceed human resources standards for the graphic arts industry and is awarded to companies that rise to the top of the program's winners list by virtue of their high ratings.
"Scantron is dedicated to achieving the best in workplace practices each and every day," said Jacky McIntosh, senior vice president of client services for Scantron. "We have received top honors from PIA/GATF for the last four years. We are gratified to have our efforts to maintain a superior workplace recognized by the industry."
A panel of highly respected human resources professionals, with decades of experience in the graphic arts industry, reviews entry submissions for the awards. Winning companies are selected for actively demonstrating that they care about the work environment, employees' personal goals and ambitions as well as the needs of the company. Applicants are judged on eight criteria: Management Practices; Work Environment; Training and Development Opportunities; Financial Security; Workplace Health and Safety; Work-Life Balance; Recognition and Rewards; and Health and Wellness Programs.
"Best of the Best winners routinely exhibit the highest commitment to success in many ways, but particularly through their employees," said Michael Makin, president and CEO of PIA/GATF. "Congratulations to Scantron."
About Printing Industries of America/Graphic Arts Technical Foundation
PIA/GATF owns the Best Workplace in the Americas Awards. Headquartered in Sewickley, PA, PIA/GATF is the world's largest graphic arts trade association representing an industry with more than 1 million employees. It serves the interests of more than 12,000 member companies. PIA/GATF, along with its affiliates, delivers products and services that enhance the growth, efficiency and profitability of its members and the industry through advocacy, education, research and technical information.
For more information about the Best Workplace in the Americas Awards, contact Jim Kyger at 202-730-7968.
About Scantron Corporation
Scantron Corp. (www.scantron.com) is headquartered in Irvine, Calif. and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlanta-based John H. Harland Company (NYSE:JH). Scantron is a leading technology provider of software and survey solutions for the K-12 and higher education markets. For more information call 1-800-722-6876.
About Harland
Atlanta-based John H. Harland Company (NYSE:JH) (http://www.harland.net) is a leading provider of software and printed products to the financial and educational markets. Harland Financial Solutions, Inc. (http://www.harlandfinancialsolutions.com), a wholly owned subsidiary, supplies software and services, including customer relationship management, deposit and loan origination, core systems and mortgage services to thousands of financial institutions of all sizes. Harland Printed Products' offerings include checks, direct marketing and financial forms. Scantron Corporation (http://www.scantron.com), a wholly owned subsidiary, is a leading provider of both paper and electronic-based services and systems for the collection, management and interpretation of data to the financial, commercial and educational markets.
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