Boston, MA, June 2, 2023 – LABUR, LLC, a leading IT consultancy, proudly announces its 15th anniversary on Sunday, July 2, marking a significant milestone in its journey of excellence. Since its inception in 2008, LABUR has been an innovative force in the IT workforce ecosystem through its boutique approach to strategic resourcing, advisory services, and executive search.
Over the past 15 years, LABUR has experienced remarkable growth with a commitment to growth, a passion for innovation, and unwavering integrity. LABUR's success and expertise has been recognized with numerous awards and accolades such as Inc. 5000, Inc. Best Workplaces, Boston Business Journal's Fast 50, and the National Association for Business Resources Best & Brightest, to name a few.
"We are incredibly proud to reach this momentous occasion in our company's history," said Darrin Lang, CEO and co-founder. "This milestone reflects the unwavering dedication of our exceptional team, the trust of our valued clients and consultants, and the rich corporate culture we have built over the past 15 years. It is a testament to our collective efforts and the passion we bring to our work each day."
LABUR also remains actively involved in various philanthropic initiatives. Founders Darrin Lang and Seth Burr serve as Advisory Board members to Home Base, an organization that helps veterans and their families heal from the invisible wounds of war through world class clinical care, community education and research. Additionally, LABUR holds partnerships with Boston Partners in Education with CEO Darrin Lang sitting on the Board of Directors for the organization and supports the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) by participating in its annual NAMIWalks fundraiser.
Looking ahead, LABUR is determined to continue its legacy of excellence and service, staying at the forefront of the technology workforce ecosystem and driving innovation in the years to come. LABUR remains committed to providing bespoke advisory and tactical services while maintaining strong relationships with clients and consultants.
CSO and Co-Founder Seth Burr stated, "We started this company with a shared belief in our potential to make a difference and a passion for serving people. As we look ahead, we are committed to leveraging our experience and expertise to drive even greater impact, shaping the future of technology workforce solutions and exceeding the expectations of clients and consultants alike."
About LABUR: Since 2008, LABUR has provided holistic technology workforce solutions through advisory services, strategic resourcing, and executive search. LABUR continues to prove itself as the partner of choice to today’s top technologists and Fortune 500 firms by resolving complex enterprise-wide challenges through vision, strategy, and execution. LABUR’s level of care, attention and expertise has been acknowledged by several listings and awards, including Inc. Magazine’s Inc. 5000, Best Workplaces, and Boston Business Journal’s Fast 50.
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April 13, 2023 – BOSTON – For the fifth year in a row, LABUR has been named one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® by the National Association for Business Resources (NABR). This award is bestowed to organizations that distinguish themselves as having the most innovative business acumen and human resource practices with just 1 out of 10 firms being named a winner.
“This is a true testament to our culture and the people we’ve hired,” says Darrin Lang, CEO at LABUR. “We are who we are and we are successful because of the people we’ve chosen to surround ourselves with. Our employees love what they do and that inspires them and everyone around them to be their best selves.”
“Those companies that made the list of Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® as well as those companies that continue to make the list are truly remarkable. Given today’s need for talent, retention of talent, and the further issues related to the pandemic, these companies have proven they are superior to market conditions. They are elite thinkers, and this honor demonstrates their commitment to excellence,” said Jennifer Kluge, President and CEO of NABR and The Best and Brightest Program.
The winning companies were assessed by an independent research firm, which reviewed several 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; and Leadership, Strategy and Company Performance.
With over 25 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 LABUR: Since 2008, LABUR has provided holistic technology workforce solutions through advisory services, strategic resourcing, and executive search. LABUR continues to prove itself as the partner of choice to today’s top technologists and Fortune 500 firms by resolving complex enterprise-wide challenges through vision, strategy, and execution. LABUR’s level of care, attention and expertise has been acknowledged by several listings and awards, including Inc. Magazine’s Inc. 5000, Best Workplaces, and Boston Business Journal’s Fast 50.
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August 16, 2022 – BOSTON – Inc. Magazine has ranked LABUR, a holistic workforce solution provider that specializes in digital transformation through project consulting, advisory services, and executive search, no. 4,841 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies.
LABUR previously made the Inc. 5000 list in 2014, 2015, 2016, and in 2020.
“I am thrilled that the wonderful employees at LABUR are being recognized by the firm once again making the Inc. 5000 list,” said LABUR Co-founder and CEO, Darrin Lang. “Our approach to IT Consulting is built on our core values: Integrity, Respect, Accountability, Commitment, and Service. It has been rewarding to witness how embodying those values has attracted talented consultants and appreciative clients who share those same values. It’s a blessing to do business with like-minded people, the fulfillment is endless.”
The 2022 Inc. 5000 companies have not only been successful, but have also demonstrated resilience amid supply chain woes, labor shortages, and the ongoing impact of Covid-19. Among the top 500, the average median three-year revenue growth rate soared to 2,144%. Together, those companies added more than 68,394 jobs over the past three years.
Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at www.inc.com/inc5000. The top 500 companies are also being featured in the September issue of Inc., available on newsstands August 16.
“The accomplishment of building one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S., in light of recent economic roadblocks, cannot be overstated,” says Scott Omelianuk, editor-in-chief of Inc. “Inc. is thrilled to honor the companies that have established themselves through innovation, hard work, and rising to the challenges of today.”
The annual Inc. 5000 event honoring the companies on the list will be held virtually from October 19 to 21, 2022. As always, speakers will include some of the greatest innovators and business leaders of our generation.
About LABUR
LABUR is a holistic workforce solutions provider that specializes in digital transformation through project consulting, advisory services, and executive search. Through one body of work and relationship at a time, LABUR has proven to be the partner of choice to today’s top technologists and Fortune 500 firms, helping to solve complex enterprise-wide challenges through vision, execution and strategy.
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marketing@labur.com
July 12, 2022 – BOSTON – LABUR, a holistic workforce solutions provider specializing in digital transformation through advisory services, project consulting and executive search, has been recognized as a 2022 Best and Brightest in Wellness® winner by the National Association for Business Resources (NABR). This program honors companies that promote employee well-being, worksite health and wellness, and this is the second time LABUR has been recognized after first making the list in 2021.
“We are incredibly proud to be recognized on this national list once again. It has been particularly exciting to see such an increase in team participation in our internal Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) Council and in related initiatives like our recent walk and fundraiser benefiting the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI),” said LABUR Managing Director and Wellness Coordinator, Nick Regan. “I recently shared a walk with a member of my team who shared that they are ‘so happy that [they've] found a place where they can be [their] true self.’ That feedback is a direct result of the commitment shown by every member of the LABUR team to create an environment focused on mental health and wellness.”
The Best and Brightest in Wellness® program celebrates those companies that are making their businesses flourish, the lives of their employees better and the community a healthier place to live. This summer’s winners’ list is honoring 31 organizations from across the country, including LABUR.
“The Best and Brightest is a powerful community of elite leaders who share ideas, practices, and have proven they are employers of choice when it comes to wellness and wellbeing. Best and Brightest winning companies are a community of leaders dedicated to creating a sustainable culture that works and ensuring the wellbeing of their employees come first,” said Jennifer Kluge, President and CEO, Best and Brightest Programs.
Winning companies were evaluated by an assessment created and administered by leading wellness systems firm. Company entries are examined statistically for quantitative and qualitative data. Each survey was scored on a point system based upon criteria to benchmark and improve wellness program effectiveness. They include outcomes, analysis, tracking, participation & incentives, benefits and programs, leadership, employee input, culture and environment.
About LABUR
LABUR is a holistic workforce solutions provider specializing in digital transformation through advisory services, project consulting and executive search. Through one body of work and relationship at a time, LABUR has proven to be the partner of choice to today’s top technologists and Fortune 500 firms, helping to solve complex enterprise-wide challenges through vision, strategy and execution. Proudly, LABUR’s level of care, attention and expertise has been acknowledged by several listings and awards, including Inc. Magazine’s Inc. 5000 list, Boston Business Journal’s “Pacesetters” list, and Staffing Industry Analysts’ “Best Staffing Firm to Temp For” and “Best Staffing Firm to Work For” lists. To learn more, go to www.labur.com.
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(617) 553-4541 ext. 2516
MAR 8, 2022 – BOSTON – LABUR, a holistic workforce solutions provider specializing in digital transformation through advisory services, project consulting and executive search, today announced it has been named as a 2022 Best Staffing Firm to Work For winner and the grand prize winner of the Best Staffing Firm to Temp/Contract For award. The Best Staffing Company awards are given annually by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA), the global advisor on staffing and workforce solutions, and recognize employers for their top performance in engaging their contractor workforce, their employees and for creating a workplace conducive to talent development, enjoyment, collaboration and productivity.
The winners, announced this week during the annual Executive Forum North America, represent companies that had the highest scores of the Best Staffing Firm award categories. The categories comprise North American firms with 10 to 20 internal employees, firms with 21 to 50 internal employees, firms with 51 to 200 employees, firms with 201-500 employees, and firms with over 501 employees; as well as Best Staffing Firm to Temp/Contract for.
LABUR has made the Best Staffing Firm list every year since 2018 and is now a two-time grand prize winner of the North American Best Staffing Firm to Temp For award after first achieving that distinction in 2019.
“When we founded the firm with the intent to put people first, we faced a fair amount of skepticism from industry leaders who had only been exposed to quantitative strategies, and our strategy was clearly qualitative,” said Darrin Lang, CEO and Co-Founder of LABUR. “Years later, and with an unwavering commitment to our strategy and model, we are surrounded by a large group of talented professionals who share our core values. It is this talented and like-minded group of professionals who have helped put LABUR on the map. To these women and men, I am forever grateful, and this award is unequivocally about them.”
Last year, LABUR saw significant growth with the hiring of a number of team members to support the recently expanded advisory services practice – including senior IT consulting executive and LABUR Practice Lead Matthew Leathers – and a new class of sourcing and recruiting associates. Between 2021 and 2022, LABUR increased their total internal headcount by over 50 percent.
“Congratulations to all of the Best Staffing Firm winners for an excellent job in a challenging environment,” said Barry Asin, SIA President. “As we have seen time and again, building a high-performing culture is critical to the long-term success of staffing firms. These firms have demonstrated the ability to develop and maintain a strong and positive culture where employees can do their best work.”
Close to 300 firms sought participation in the program this year, which was conducted by SIA in conjunction with Quantum Workplace, an Omaha, NE-based company. Internal employees at each firm were asked to complete an online survey that measured key engagement categories, focusing on items including teamwork, trust in senior leaders, feeling valued, manager effectiveness, compensation and benefits. In order to gather statistically sound results, participating companies must have reached a minimum level of participation. Companies were ranked in each size category according to their overall score. Winners were chosen based entirely on the survey results.
To view the complete list of 2022 Best Staffing Firms to Work For and Temp For winners, click here.
About LABUR
LABUR is a holistic workforce solutions provider specializing in digital transformation through advisory services, project consulting and executive search. Through one body of work and relationship at a time, LABUR has proven to be the partner of choice to today’s top technologists and Fortune 500 firms, helping to solve complex enterprise-wide challenges through vision, strategy and execution. Proudly, LABUR’s level of care, attention and expertise has been acknowledged by several listings and awards, including Inc. Magazine’s Inc. 5000 list, Boston Business Journal’s “Pacesetters” list, and Staffing Industry Analysts’ “Best Staffing Firm to Temp For” and “Best Staffing Firm to Work For” lists. To learn more, go to www.labur.com.
Media Contact:
Jack Lawhorn
jlawhorn@labur.com
(617) 553-4541 ext. 2516
December 20, 2021 – BOSTON – LABUR, a holistic workforce solutions provider specializing in digital transformation through advisory services, project consulting and executive search, has been recognized as a 2021 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation by the National Association for Business Resources (NABR).
The Best and Brightest Companies To Work For in the Nation offers different timelines of applications throughout the year: spring, summer, fall, and winter. The fall Best and Brightest National winners honored 167 winning organizations from across the country out of 1,500 nominations. This is the third year in a row that LABUR has been named to the National Best and Brightest Companies to Work For list.
“We have experienced tremendous growth throughout 2021. Preserving our culture and the qualities that make us a Best and Brightest Companies To Work For remains a top priority. The year ahead, undoubtedly, will bring about both new opportunities and challenges. We are looking forward to the journey with the people we have surrounded ourselves with and those who will join us in 2022,” said LABUR CEO and Co-Founder, Darrin Lang.
The 2021 Fall National winning companies were assessed by an independent research firm which reviewed a number of key measures relative to other nationally recognized winners. The Best and Brightest Companies to Work For winners are not ranked.
“The Best and Brightest is a powerful community of elite leaders who share ideas and practices, and have proven they are employers of choice. Best and Brightest winning companies have also been a voice for important actions in creating a sustainable culture that works, ensuring the wellbeing of their employees come first,” said Jennifer Kluge, President and CEO, Best and Brightest Programs.
In addition to being named a Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation company by NABR, in 2021, LABUR was also named one of Boston’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® as well as a Best and Brightest in Wellness® Winner.
About LABUR
LABUR is a holistic workforce solutions provider specializing in digital transformation through advisory services, project consulting and executive search. Through one body of work and relationship at a time, LABUR has proven to be the partner of choice to today’s top technologists and Fortune 500 firms, helping to solve complex enterprise-wide challenges through vision, strategy and execution. Proudly, LABUR’s level of care, attention and expertise has been acknowledged by several listings and awards, including Inc. Magazine’s Inc. 5000 list and Boston Business Journal’s “Pacesetters” list. To learn more, go to www.labur.com.
Media Contact:
Jack Lawhorn
jlawhorn@labur.com
(617) 553-4541 ext. 2516