Ohio Willow Wood Named Top Place to Work

Nov. 16, 2010 - PRLog -- Ohio Willow Wood was recognized as one of the top 50 workplaces in the central Ohio region by Columbus Business First newspaper. The award was presented November 10 and accepted by a team of Ohio Willow Wood representatives.
   Columbus Business First newspaper’s annual ‘Best Places to Work’ survey focuses on employee moral, engagement, and retention for micro, small, medium and large companies. Medium-sized companies were defined as having 100-499 employees. Ohio Willow Wood was ranked as one of the top 10 medium-sized companies to work for in the region.
    The selection process began in the late summer after Ohio Willow Wood was nominated for the award. Employees were asked to complete an online survey conducted by a third-party firm on behalf of the newspaper. The survey focused on workplace issues such as internal communications, employee benefits and perks, trust in company leadership, and reliability and unity of department staffs.
    Eleven Ohio Willow Wood employees attended the awards luncheon held November 10 at the Hyatt Regency in Columbus, Ohio. With over 160 employees, the company provides support and jobs in various disciplines for several surrounding communities. Special benefits extended by the company that were noted include a complete wellness program, onsite fitness center and biometric screenings, employee recognition programs, and personal development opportunities.
    Columbus Business First newspaper focuses on providing comprehensive business news for central Ohio. The weekly publication reports on business trends, leads, various industry happenings, and area business leaders.
    In business for over 100 years, Ohio Willow Wood is a family-owned company with members of the fourth generation active in its daily operation. Located in Mt. Sterling, Ohio, the company is an industry leader in the manufacturing and distribution of prosthetic products, including the Alpha® family of liners, the Fusion™ Foot and the OMEGA® Tracer® CAD system.  For more information about Ohio Willow Wood and its products, please call 1-800-848-4930 or visit the company’s website at http://www.owwco.com.

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Ohio Willow Wood, in Mt. Sterling, Ohio, focuses on innovative thinking, smart product design, and quality craftsmanship. For over 100 years, we’ve provided prosthetic solutions for clinicians that free the bodies and spirits of amputees worldwide.