OPTOMI NAMED ONE OF THIS YEAR’S BEST AND BRIGHTEST COMPANIES TO WORK FOR® IN CHICAGO

July 20, 2016

Every year companies throughout Chicago compete to be named one of “Chicago’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For®.” Only companies that distinguish themselves as having the most innovative and thoughtful human resources approach are bestowed this honor. The Chicago branch of Optomi was named one of the Best and Brightest Companies To Work For®.

“This recognition is a tribute to the entire Optomi family. They have embraced and continue to build a unique culture that has resulted in a revolutionary staffing company”, commented Todd Black, COO Optomi.

Optomi is one of the fastest growing tech staffing firms in the US and makes a practice of implementing strategies that surpass the competition as the most leading-edge and successful.

About Best and Brightest
The Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® is a program of the National Association For Business Resources that provides the business community with the opportunity to gain recognition, showcase their best practices and demonstrate why they are an ideal place for employees to work. This national program celebrates those companies that are making better business, creating richer lives and building a stronger community as a whole.

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