On July 22, 2025, The Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® announced and honored the newest winners of the 2025 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation. Only companies that distinguish themselves as having the most innovative business acuteness and human resource practices were bestowed this honor. Considering the ten to one ratio of this program, Excelas, LLC is honored to be one of the 2025 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation for the ninth consecutive year!

The winning companies were evaluated by an independent research firm that reviewed several key metrics.

The categories for scoring included: 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; Civility and Inclusion; Work-Life Blend; Community Initiatives and Corporate Responsibility; and Leadership, Strategy, and Company Performance.

These winning companies are truly innovative in their employee engagement execution.

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.

Jennifer Kluge, President and CEO of NABR and the Best & Brightest Programs, emphasized that “These companies have excelled by prioritizing their workplace culture. By putting their employees first, this exceptional group of top-tier leaders has created a strong foundation that sets them apart as leaders in their industries and communities.”

Here are some reasons Excelas, LLC continues to be one of the Best & Brightest Companies to Work For:

Remote Work & Flexibility

All employees work remotely with full scheduling flexibility, empowering them to choose when and where they work.

Recruiting & Retention

Excelas hires highly motivated, disciplined professionals, resulting in less than 5% annual turnover and an average tenure of 12 years among top performers.

Onboarding & Orientation

New hires receive a detailed orientation schedule and meet virtually with leadership. Each employee is paired with a mentor for their first year.

Professional Development

Employees regularly meet with supervisors to set goals and receive cross-training. Staff meetings feature guest speakers from diverse professional and wellness backgrounds.

Accountability

A culture of autonomy is supported by clear performance metrics, strategic planning, and structured meetings that foster collaboration, innovation, and transparency.

Employee Engagement

Tools like Paylocity and the Monthly Exchange Survey support communication and feedback. Engagement is further enhanced through stay interviews, book clubs, team events, and the annual “Java with Jean” town hall.

“At Excelas, LLC, we have always been deeply committed to fostering a collaborative environment where team members thrive. This commitment is reflected in our communication practices, the resources we provide, and the actions we take to support our employees. Our core values—integrity, quality, flexibility, accountability, collaboration, and innovation—define who we are and make Excelas an exceptional place to work.”

— Jean C. Bourgeois, Founder & President

About the National Association for Business Resources’ Best and Brightest Programs

The National Association for Business Resources offers an array of recognition programs that celebrate excellence in various aspects of business, including workplace culture, wellness initiatives, and leadership. These programs include the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For, Best and Brightest in Wellness, Best and Brightest CEOs and Leadership Teams which are presented in several markets that include Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Denver, Detroit, Houston, Milwaukee, Nashville, New England, New York, Northern California, Pacific Northwest, Southern California, South Florida, West Michigan and Nationally. Nominations are now being accepted for all programs. Visit https://nationalbiz.org/ to obtain an application