Some of the best places to work in Southwest Michigan

Job hunters usually rely on friends, acquaintances and networking for recommendations when it comes to good places to work.

But the Kalamazoo Gazette reports the National Association for Business Resources offers an annual guide, the 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For that can help job seekers with those decisions.

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The listings acknowledge companies for using best practices in human resources and practicing innovative strategies in their relationships with workers. Companies can nominate themselves, but entries are evaluated by an independent research firm and assessed on such things as communications, compensation, benefits, diversity, recognition of workers and work-life balance of workers.

To check out the list of those Southwest Michigan companies recognized as the 2011 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For, please read the rest of the story.

Source: Kalamazoo Gazette