Star Tribune names University of Northwestern a 2014 Top Workplace

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Top Workplace 2014

ST.PAUL, MN (06/17/2014)(readMedia)-- University of Northwestern – St. Paul has been named one of the Top 100 Workplaces in Minnesota by the Star Tribune, ranking 23rd on the large size company list. This year Northwestern receives a third recognition, ranked a Top Workplace in 2010 and 2012 as well.

"All Northwestern employees are an integral part of the Northwestern community and continually provide enthusiasm in their work and service to the organization," said Tim Rich, Associate Vice President of Human Resources. "Their dedication to serving each student or listener is the foundation for creating the Christ-centered community that makes University of Northwestern – St. Paul stand out among other organizations."

Produced by the same team that compiles the 23-year-old Star Tribune 100 report of the best-performing public companies in Minnesota, Top Workplaces recognizes the most progressive companies in Minnesota based on employee opinions measuring engagement, organizational health and satisfaction. The analysis included responses from over 58,600 employees at Minnesota public, private and nonprofit organizations.

The rankings in the Star Tribune Top 100 Workplaces are based on survey information collected by Workplace Dynamics, an independent company specializing in employee engagement and retention.

To qualify for the Star Tribune Top Workplaces, a company must have more than 50 employees in Minnesota. Over 2,000 companies were invited to participate. Rankings were composite scores calculated purely on the basis of employee responses. Read more about 2014 Top Workplaces online at StarTribune.com/topworkplaces2014.

University of Northwestern – St. Paul (formerly Northwestern College) is a nondenominational Christian university in St. Paul, Minn. With a biblical worldview integrated into all programs, UNW provides a unique educational experience for students who want to combine faith and education. UNW offers 70+ areas of undergraduate study, six master's degrees, and online and early college programs. Northwestern Media, a ministry of the university, operates 15 Christian radio stations throughout the Midwest with a total listenership of more than one million listeners. Visit unwsp.edu for more information.