Prime 8 Consulting Recognized as “Washington’s Best Workplaces” - Puget Sound Business Journal

KIRKLAND, Wash. - Aug. 19, 2014 - PRLog -- Prime 8 Consulting, a Kirkland-based strategic technology management consulting firm, announced today that it was named one of the top companies to work for by the Puget Sound Business Journal. In a celebration held at Seattle’s Safeco Field, the firm was selected as one of the top 25 medium sized businesses best workplaces in the Puget Sound Business Journal’s annual “Washington’s Best Workplaces” program.  Over 300 companies were nominated for this year’s recognition with 75 companies making the final list of ‘Best Workplaces”.

In recognizing best workplaces, the Puget Sound Business Journal commented “Studies show that happy employees in the workplace bring greater benefits to a business. Companies that are considered among the best workplaces consistently tout customer loyalty and profitability. That’s why the Puget Sound Business Journal developed a special, comprehensive program designed to identify and celebrate Washington’s Best Workplaces.”

“Prime 8 is honored to be recognized for the second time this year as a great place to work” commented Prime 8 CEO and co-founder, Drew Sharp, referencing the firm’s selection by both the Puget Sound Business Journal and Seattle Business Magazine as a great place to work. “Our employees consistently tell us that Prime 8 is a great place to be.  I attribute that to our belief in “Loving Where You Work” and our focus on hiring smart, fun people who are passionate about their work and their clients.”

Prime 8’s growth, both within existing client accounts and into new industries has led the firm to continuously introduce programs and resources that help retain existing consulting talent and attract new talent. Prime 8’ co-founder and COO, Nicolette Sharp, commented “We firmly believe that we have the best consultants in the industry and we do everything we can to help them love their work and be free to focus on serving their clients. New benefits programs, consultant best-practice sharing, cross-company communication and regular company get-togethers including quarterly Town Halls, ‘Women of Prime 8’ get-togethers and Community events all result in maintaining a great working environment, one that leads to both happy employees and satisfied clients.”