August 23, 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 in Wellness® winner by the National Association for Business Resources (NABR). This program honors companies that promote employee well-being, worksite health and wellness.
“We are incredibly proud to have our wellness efforts recognized on this national list. Mental health and employee well-being have always been a top priority for us here at LABUR. The events of 2020 only heightened the importance of well-being programs for employees, even if those programs had to take on a different shape given remote operations,” said LABUR Managing Director, Nick Regan. “One of the most important components to a solid wellness program is the gift of time. Throughout the pandemic, instead of gym reimbursements, although we still offer that as a benefit, we focused on time-blocking for independent physical activity, remote check-ins with all employees and just generally dedicating time to mental and physical well-being. It is so important.”
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. The summer competition is honoring 35 winning organizations from across the country, including LABUR.
“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 action in 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 SynBella, the nation’s leading wellness systems firm. Company entries were 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 and 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 and Boston Business Journal’s “Pacesetters” list. To learn more, go to www.labur.com.
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June 7, 2021 – BOSTON – LABUR, a holistic workforce solutions provider that specializes in digital transformation through advisory services, project consulting and executive search, has been recognized as one of Boston’s 2021 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® by the National Association for Business Resources (NABR). This is the third year in a row that LABUR has been named to the Boston’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® list.
“We have had tremendous growth and success to start 2021, and, like most businesses, we are hopeful for a bright future ahead,” said LABUR CEO and Co-Founder, Darrin Lang. “We continue to focus on executing the basics exceptionally well, like being good people, being inclusive, showing up, listening and being compassionate. This has made all of the difference in our relationships with our clients, our consultants and with each other – especially during uncertain times. We are incredibly proud to have once again been named one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® in Boston.”
An independent research firm evaluates each company’s entry based on key measures in various categories, including diversity and inclusion, work-life balance, community initiatives, strategic company performance, employee education, and benefits and compensation. LABUR is one of eight companies to make the 2021 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® list in Boston.
“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.
The Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® winners will be honored during the virtual Illuminate Business Summit week, November 1–4, 2021. The complete list of 2021 regional award winners, including Boston’s Best and Brightest Companies To Work For® winners, can be viewed 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 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
MAR 11, 2021 – 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 Best Staffing Firm to Work For and Temp For winner for 2021. 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 who scored in the top quartile in each 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; and Best Staffing Company to Temp/Contract for.
LABUR has made the Best Staffing Firm list every year since 2018. This year, LABUR was one of only five companies recognized as a North American Best Staffing Firm to Temp For company.
“We owe our business to our people. The last year was a challenge. Our team and our talented network of IT advisors and consultants rose to meet that challenge with empathy, professionalism, curiosity and thoughtfulness. I am incredibly proud of the work we did and what we overcame – together,” said Darrin Lang, CEO and Co-Founder of LABUR. “To be recognized by SIA as a Best Staffing Company this year, in particular, is humbling and inspiring. There is no shortage of talented firms out there and we are proud to be among the top performers according to our employees and our consultants.”
Last year, LABUR expanded their advisory services practice with the hiring of senior IT consulting executive Matthew Leathers. Between 2020 and 2021, LABUR increased their total internal headcount by 50 percent.
“Congratulations to all of the Best Staffing Firm winners on this year’s recognition,” said Barry Asin, SIA President. “From communication and community to new ways of engaging their workforces, these organizations stand out in an especially turbulent year for their ability to keep staff and workers motivated, productive and feeling valued, and for their leadership in putting people first.”
Close to 250 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 employee and consultant participation, based on their total number of employees and those who temp for the organization. Companies were ranked in size categories according to their overall score. Winners were chosen based entirely on the survey results.
To view the complete list of 2021 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
January 11, 2021 – BOSTON – LABUR, a holistic workforce solutions provider specializing in digital transformation through advisory services, project consulting and executive search, today announced the expansion of their advisory services practice with new hire Matthew Leathers.
Prior to joining LABUR, Leathers’ impressive 23-year-long IT career spans working previously for Accenture, Deloitte, American Express and KPMG. Career highlights include co-architecting Accenture’s BMC Remedy ITSM offering, leading the initial engagements for Deloitte’s mobile payment practice and enhancing KPMG’s ServiceNow offering. In addition to his exceptional IT aptitude, ingenuity and delivery experience, Leathers is a recognized industry thought leader and mentor, with extensive experience training and developing teams both internally and for client organizations.
“Matthew is both a technical and cultural match for the firm, and we are thrilled to have him join us on our journey. He will be instrumental in delivery but also in the ongoing development of our growing team,” said Darrin Lang, CEO and co-founder of LABUR. In the last 12 months, LABUR’s internal headcount has grown nearly 70 percent. “In addition to co-leading our advisory services practice, Matthew will head our Project Delivery Center of Excellence. He is tasked with delivering continued value for our clients who are already delighted with our project consulting capabilities but who are in need of consumable, actionable advisory support beyond traditional assessments and lengthy reports.”
In a post-COVID-19 business environment, automation and integration is not only a nicety but a business imperative. LABUR’s capabilities span the countless domains of digital transformation, including assisting clients with how to better engage with their customers, with streamlining core processes and applications and with optimizing data and analytics. LABUR is consulted for both strategy and execution.
“Our differentiator is in our delivery of quick wins, as well as roadmaps and planning – an intersection Matthew knows well and comes equipped to solution for,” said Seth Burr, LABUR COO and co-founder. “He is a great addition for a myriad of reasons, including our internal growth goals and for the portfolio of clients, present and future, who partner with LABUR for our technical proficiency, integrity and our relationship-based approach to IT.”
Last year, LABUR was named a 2020 Fast 50 Company by Boston Business Journal while also ranking on the Inc. 5000 as one of America’s fastest growing private companies. Over the last five years, LABUR’s revenue growth rate has been 89 percent.
About LABUR’s Advisory Services
LABUR provides business and technology advisory services to those clients needing a holistic consulting solution. Complex, enterprise-wide challenges are solved through innovation, insight and expert consultation – from strategy through delivery. A hallmark of LABUR’s vision, strategy and execution is in solving strategic problems without creating rework or a dependency on consultants. Instead, LABUR works towards an evolved state, one where there is self-sufficiency and continuous improvement is ongoing.
About LABUR’s Project Delivery Center of Excellence
All critical forms of technology, data and digital transformation efforts need a blend of full-time employees, vendors, implementation partners and niche project consultants. LABUR partners with senior leaders, many of whom represent progressive organizations on the Fortune 100, and provides niche project consultancy that offers both advisory services as well as hands-on subject matter experts. From strategy to project delivery to support, LABUR’s Project Delivery Center of Excellence was built to define and solve complex, enterprise-wide problems through the use of technology and talent.
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
January 7, 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 2020 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation by the National Association for Business Resources (NABR).
This year, the Best and Brightest Companies To Work For in the Nation releases the results of the spring, summer, fall and winter applications. The winter Best and Brightest National winners honored 88 winning organizations, including LABUR, from across the country out of 830 nominations. This is the second year in a row that LABUR has applied and been named to the National Best and Brightest Companies to Work For list.
“Last year was tumultuous; challenges spanned social, racial and political unrest to the outbreak of COVID-19 and working remotely. It wasn’t easy, but as a team we have come out stronger. Prioritizing people has been and will continue to be our top priority. We are humbled and grateful to be recognized by NABR for being one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation,” said LABUR CEO and Co-Founder, Darrin Lang.
The 2020 Winter 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.
“Through the second half of 2020, the Best and Brightest Companies To Work For have demonstrated leadership and forward thinking as they pivoted their business and workforce through COVID-19. As the conversation and focus has shifted, our Best and Brightest winning companies have also been a voice for important actions regarding Race. It is in these unique times, the Best and Brightest Companies To Work For excel and share their knowledge with others," said Jennifer Kluge, President and CEO, Best and Brightest Programs.
In addition being named a 2020 Winter National winning company, in 2020, LABUR was named one of Boston’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For®.
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
October 29, 2020 – BOSTON – LABUR, a holistic workforce solutions provider that specializes in digital transformation through advisory services, project consulting and executive search, has been recognized as one of Boston’s 2020 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® by the National Association for Business Resources (NABR). This is the second year in a row that LABUR has been named to the Boston’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® list.
“This year has been exceptionally trying – for all businesses – but it has only highlighted the amazing team we have here at LABUR. A lot has changed, but what goes into being a great company to work for has not. People and relationships are still number one, and we have given primacy to both regardless of market conditions and will continue to do so. I am honored to be in business with everyone who works with, for and who partner with LABUR. We are truly fortunate,” said Darrin Lang, CEO and Co-Founder, LABUR.
An independent research firm evaluates each company’s entry based on key measures in various categories, including diversity and inclusion, work-life balance, community initiatives, strategic company performance, employee education, and benefits and compensation.
“Through the first half of 2020, the Best and Brightest Companies To Work For® have demonstrated leadership and forward thinking as they pivoted their business and workforce through COVID-19. As the conversation and focus have shifted, our Best and Brightest winning companies have also been a voice for important actions regarding race relations. In these unique times, the Best and Brightest Companies To Work For® excel and share their knowledge with others,” said Jennifer Kluge, President and CEO, Best and Brightest Programs.
Due to COVID-19, companies were honored digitally this year. The annual symposium and awards program was held on Wednesday, October 28, 2020. The complete list of 2020 winners of Boston’s Best and Brightest Companies To Work For® can be viewed 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