Press Release

2024 Best and Brightest Winner

April 22, 2024
2024 Best and Brightest Winner

MichiganLabs is honored to accept the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For recognition again for the sixth year in a row.

“It means so much to receive third-party recognition for the daily work our team does to foster connection and curiosity, prioritize a healthy work-life balance, and offer top-notch benefits,” said Andrea Kusmierz, head of people operations.

At MichiganLabs, a healthy, strong workplace is the result of the humility and drive found within each of our 45+ team members.

The winning companies were assessed by an independent research firm, which reviewed a number of key measures relative to other nationally recognized winners. The categories applicants were scored on include:

  • Compensation

  • Benefits and employee solutions

  • Creative, wellness and wellbeing solutions

  • Employee enrichment, engagement and retention

  • Employee education and development

  • Recruitment and selection

  • Employee achievement and recognition

  • Communication and shared vision

  • Diversity, equity and inclusion

  • Work-life blend

  • Community initiatives and corporate responsibility

  • Leadership, strategy and company performance

With over 20 years of experience conducting the Best and Brightest competitions, the National Association for Business Resources (NABR) has identified numerous best Human Resource practices and provided benchmarking for companies that continue to be leaders in employment standards.

About the Best and Brightest Programs

The Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® competition identifies and honors organizations that display a commitment to excellence in operations and employee enrichment that lead to increased productivity and financial performance. This competition scores potential winners based on regional data of company performance and a set standard across the nation. This program celebrates those companies that are making better business, creating richer lives and building a stronger community as a whole. There are numerous regional celebrations throughout the country, including Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Detroit, Grand Rapids, Houston, Milwaukee, San Diego, San Francisco, Miami, New York, Charlotte, Denver, Nashville, Pacific Northwest and Nationally.

Nicole Zwiers
Nicole Zwiers
Marketing Lead

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