JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Aug. 4, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PSS World Medical, Inc. (Nasdaq:PSSI) today announced that it was recently named one of Florida's Best Companies To Work For. The rankings, which were the first statewide Best Companies listing, appear in the August issue of Florida Trend magazine and on www.FloridaTrend.com.
Employing over 1,000 in Florida, PSS World Medical was ranked 9th out of 25 companies named to the Best Large Companies (over 250 employees in the state) category and was the only Jacksonville-based company named to the list.
"We are proud to be included among the Best Companies To Work For in our home state of Florida," said David A. Smith, Chairman and CEO of PSS World Medical. "This ranking is attributable to our unwavering commitment to our customers' health while strengthening our position as the employer of choice in our industry."
The Best Companies To Work For in Florida program was created by Florida Trend and Best Companies Group. The rankings are endorsed by the Florida Chamber of Commerce, the Florida Association of Chamber Professionals, the Florida Economic Development Council (FEDC), the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association, the Florida Society of Association Executives (FSAE) and the Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce.
"Our goal is to recognize companies that strive to build even better workplaces for their employees, thereby strengthening their own as well as Florida's competitive advantage in the national and global arenas," said Florida Trend publisher Bruce Faulmann.
To be considered for participation, companies or government entities had to employ at least 15 workers in Florida and be at least a year old. Companies that participated in the Best Companies To Work For in Florida process underwent a two-part survey, first evaluating each company's workplace policies, practices, philosophy, systems and demographics, then surveying each company's employees to measure satisfaction. The combined scores determined the top companies and the final ranking. Best Companies Group managed the overall registration, survey, and analysis process, and determined the final rankings. Companies were not required to pay a participation fee to participate in the assessment.
About PSS World Medical, Inc.
PSS World Medical, Inc. is a national distributor of medical products to physicians and elder care providers through its two business units. Since its inception in 1983, PSS has become a leader in the two market segments that it serves with a focused market approach to customer services, a consultative sales force, strategic acquisitions, strong arrangements with product manufacturers and a unique culture of performance.
About Florida Trend
Celebrating its 50th anniversary last year, Florida Trend business magazine is recognized each year in regional and national award competitions for editorial and creative excellence and is committed to providing the very best, forward-looking and in-depth reporting on business, finance and public policy in Florida. For more information, please visit www.FloridaTrend.com.
About Best Companies Group
Best Companies Group works with national and local partners around the country and in Canada to establish and manage "Best Places to Work," "Best Companies," and "Best Employers" programs on a national, statewide and regional basis. Through its thorough workplace assessment, utilizing employer questionnaires and employee-satisfaction surveys, BCG identifies and recognizes companies that have been successful in creating and maintaining workplace excellence. For more information, please visit www.BestCompaniesGroup.com.