2024 Best Places to Work

MakeEveryDay ASignatureDay

AtSignaturePerformance,wearededicatedtomakinganimpact inhealthcarebyloweringadministrativecostsandburdens. Ourteamofdifference-makersbelievesthathealthcareisour callingandthattogether,wecantransformtheindustry.

Abigmissionrequiresadynamiteteam.Wearealwayslookingfor newtalentandwantYOUtobringyoursignaturetalents, interests,andpassionstoourteamofgo-getters.

Wewanttoinspireourteam,community,andindustryto MakeEveryDayaSignatureDay.

CheckOutourcurrentopeningsat: signatureperformance.com/careers

BairdHolmCongratulatesthe2024 BestPlacestoWorkinOmaha®Winners!

TheBestPlacestoWorkinOmaha®initiativeisanannualprogramcreated byBairdHolmLLPwhichprovidesthe opportunityforlocalemployersofallsizesto learnmoreabouttheengagementoftheiremployeesthroughanonlineemployeesurvey.

BairdHolmfoundedthisinitiativein2003to publiclyrecognizeextraordinaryemployers, andincentotherstofollow.

Greatemployersareessentialtobeinga greatcity,andtheGreaterOmahaChamber showsitscommitmentasasponsorofthis program.

Researchhasshownthatengagedemployeestendtostaywiththeiremployerslonger, servecustomersmoreeffectively,andhelp contributetowardamoreprofitablecompany whensurroundedbyaculturededicatedto organizationalsuccess.

Employeeengagementismeasuredthrough anonlinesurveypoweredbyQuantumWorkplace.Surveyquestionsinquireaboutseveral aspectsoftheirworkplace,includingmorale, environment,engagementandopportunities, managementandco-workers.

Thisyear,threeofthetenwinningcompaniescanboastarepeatfromlastyear,and threenewcomerswererecognized.

2024WinningCompanies

COMPANIESWITHMORE THAN200EMPLOYEES:

1.Fusion

2.SignaturePerformance

3.MilanLaserHairRemoval

4.DMSi

5.TheH+HGroup COMPANIESWITH25 TO200EMPLOYEES:

1.GetMedStaffingInc.

2.Ellerbrock-Norris

3.UnitiMed

4.LocktonCompanies

5.Improving

FEATUREDNON-PROFIT: LatinoCenteroftheMidlands

“Inlightoftheprofoundeffectsofstaffing shortages,escalatinginflation,andcountless otheradversitiesexperiencedinourworkplaces,thisachievementbyourwinnersis particularlyremarkable,”saidKelliP.Lieurance,PartneratBairdHolmandChairofthe BestPlacestoWorkinOmahaInitiative.

Thewinners,alongwiththisyear’sfeatured non-profit,LatinoCenteroftheMidlands,will

bepubliclyrecognizedataluncheonatthe CHIHealthCenterOmahaonMay23,2024.

ABOUTTHISSECTION

Thisspecialsectionwasproducedbythe OmahaWorld-Heraldfor“BestPlacestoWork inOmaha®”founderBairdHolmLLPand theinitiative’ssponsor,theGreaterOmaha Chamber.The2024winnersfeaturedweredeterminedinanannualsurveyadministeredby QuantumWorkplace.

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Fusion’sMission:ToImprovethe LivesofEveryoneTheyTouch

FusionisanOmaha-basedhealthcare companythatexiststocreatemeaningful connectionsbetweenhealthcaretravelers andfacilitiesthatleadtobetterpatient careandbetteroutcomesforall.

Thecompanyconsistsoftwobusinessunits:Fusion MedicalStaffingandFusionWorkforceSolutions, whichsimplifyprocessesforhealthcaretravelersand facilitiesateveryturn.

FusionisamongtheBestPlacestoWorkinOmahabecause ofthecompany’sambitiouscorepurpose,“Toimprovethe livesofeveryonewetouch.”Inthismission,Fusionfocuseson employees,thecommunity,healthcareprofessionals,andthe medicalfacilitiesandpatientsthosehealthcareprofessionals areserving.

“WinningBestPlacestoWorkinOmahaisalargesourceof prideformeandtherestofourcompany.Fusionworksinan industrythathasalotofupsanddowns,buttheonethingthat isalwaysconstantisouremployees’dedicationtomakinga differenceineachother’slivesaswellasthelivesofthehealthcareprofessionalsweworkwith,”saidCoreyWatton,President andCEO.“I’vealwaysknownthatFusionisthebestplaceto workinOmaha,andit’samazingtoseethesurveyresultsshow thatouremployeesbelievethattoo.”

Fusion’smissioniscarriedoutthroughindividualemployees,thecompany’scorporatesocialresponsibilitycommitments,andaFusionprogramcalledCommunityConnection. ThisprogramunitesFusionwithincommunitiesandmakesit easierforemployeestomakeadifference.Philanthropicefforts aredrivenbythepassionsofFusionemployees,andthosepassionshaveledtolastingpartnershipswithorganizationssuch asMSForward,AngelsAmongUs,KeepOmahaBeautiful,the StephenCenter,QLIandmanyothers.

LearnmoreaboutFusionandthecompany’sdedicationto RefreshHealthcareatworkwithfusion.com/our-company.

MakingaDifferenceat SignaturePerformance

Since2004,SignaturePerformance hasaspiredtomakeadifference.To makeadifferenceinhealthcare.Tomake adifferenceinthelivesofourAssociates. Tomakeadifferenceinthecommunities wetouch.

After20yearsinbusiness,werecognizeit’souruncommonculturethathasallowedustonotonlyachievebut exceedouraspirations.AtSignaturePerformance,we firmlybelievethatastrongcompanycultureisnotjustatrend butthecornerstoneofauthenticconnection,breakthroughinnovation,andorganizationalsuccess.

WearedeeplyhonoredtoberecognizedbytheBestPlaces toWorkinOmahafortheeighthyearinourcompanyhistory, recognizingaworkplaceculturethatextendsfarbeyondour

Omahaworkforce.WhenwewerefirstrecognizedasaBest PlacetoWorkinOmahain2009,wewereafirmofjustunder 200Associates.Today,wecontinuetoofferanaward-winning culturetoour1,200Associatesacrossthenation.

...Flexible,Engaging,andSupportive.

Welookforwardtothisannualsurveyopportunitytohear fromourAssociatestoidentifywhatkeepsthemmotivated andwayswecanenhancetheirSignatureexperience.

Inthisyear’sBestPlacestoWorkinOmahasurveyinitiative, thetopthreerecurringwordsourAssociatesusedintheirreflectionswere:Flexible,Engaging,andSupportive.Withschedulesandworklocationsthatmeetourpeoplewheretheyare; teams,resources,andbenefitsthatfostercareerdevelopment andensureholistichealth;andamissionthatinspiresour Associatestoaskmoreofthemselves…theseAssociate-led wordsareatrueaffirmationthatwearecraftinganexceptional employmentexperience.

OurAssociatesthriveatSignaturethroughourthoughtfully craftedeffortsanchoredtoprofessionaldevelopment,unique engagementopportunities,andworkplacefriendships. WearethankfultoupliftourAssociatesfromacrossthenation,butespeciallyproudandgratefultheheartbeatofSignaturelivesrighthereinOmaha.

MilanLaserHairRemovalAmong BestPlacesToWorkInOmaha

MilanLaserHairRemoval,thecountry’s largestlaserhairremovalcompany,has beenrecognizedasoneofBairdHolm LLP’sBestPlacestoWorkinOmaha®.

ThehonorispartofBairdHolmLLPandTheGreaterOmahaChamberofCommerce’sInitiative,which workstopubliclyacknowledgeandencourageemployersthatpromoteaninclusiveandengagingworkplace. Employeestookanindependentsurveyadministeredby QuantumWorkplace,whichmeasuresthelevelsofemployee engagement.MilanLaserHairRemovalwasrecognizedamong companieswithmorethan200employees.

Sinceopeningitsfirstclinicin2012,MilanLaserHairRemoval’sbusinesshasflourished.Thecompanynowboastsmore than350clinicsacross35statesandemploys400individuals atitsOmaha-basedheadquartersandmorethan2,000across theU.S.

Thegrowthinonly12yearshasbeenimpressiveandisatestamenttothecompany’semployeesandthehealthyculture it’scultivated.

“WorkingatMilanLaser,Iamconstantlysurroundedbypositivityandcreativity,whichfuelsmypassionandmotivatesme

toexcel,”saidCarlyMcElroy,MilanLaserHairRemovalHuman ResourceBusinessPartner.“Ideasareshared,voicesareheard, anditisthenormforeveryonetoreachtheirfullpotential.”

AccountsReceivableandInvoicingManagerBritniKing sharedasimilarsentiment.

“IappreciatethatMilanhasneverlostsightofprioritizing itspeople,”Kingsaid.“Everyonefeelsvaluedandmotivatedto bethebestversionsofthemselves.Ithasbeenaprivilegeto witnessthegrowthandunwaveringprioritizationofpeople andculture.”

MilanLaserHairRemovalco-founderandCEOShikharSaxena,M.D.said,“Thecompany’ssuccessisadirectresultofits employees’passion,drive,anddedication.”

“TheMilanteamistheorganization’scornerstone,”Saxena said.“Weareproudtohavethemostdedicated,driven,and engagedworkforceintheindustry,allowingustobecomeone ofOmaha’spremieremployers,andthenation’slargestlaser hairremovalcompany.”

DMSi:EmpoweringtheBuildingMaterials IndustrywithPurposeandCulture

DMSiprovidesbusinesstechnologysolutionsforthebuildingmaterialsindustry.

Beingpartofthisindustrymakesour worknotonlyexcitingbutalsodeeply meaningful.

Ourcustomersprovidelumber,siding,roofingshingles,doors,andmore.Astheirpartner, weplayacentralroleinthisessentialwork. Customersrelyonoursoftwareforeverything frompurchasingmaterialstodesigningdoors toshippingorders.Wecanhaveatransformativeeffectbyintroducingmobilesolutions, webapplications,andAI-basedsoftwareto theiroperations.

Wetakeimmenseprideinseeingourcustomers’trucksontheroadandtheirmaterialsonjobsitesthroughoutthecommunity, knowingoursoftwarehelpedmakeitpossible.

DMSi’scultureisthekeytonearly50years

ofgrowthandsuccess.Ourteammatesare incrediblytalentedindividuals:smart,criticalthinkerswhocareaboutothers.Wevalue collaborationandcultivateanenvironment wherepeoplefeelrespected,recognized,and valued.

DMSi’scorevaluesguidedailyactionsand Wecanhaveatransformative effectbyintroducingmobilesolutions, webapplications,andAI-based softwaretotheiroperations.

decisions.Thebestexampleofthismaybe “high-fives”whereinpeoplerecognizeand thankcolleaguesforassistingonatrickyproject,goingaboveandbeyondforacustomer, orsolvinganespeciallycomplexchallenge. Thesestoriesofsmarts,dedication,andkindnesscycleacrossthedisplaysofmeeting roomsandlobbies;smalltokensofappreciationfromoneteammatetoanother.

AsDMSihasgrowntoover250teammembersinthepastdecade,wehavepreserved ourcultureofcamaraderie.Fromteam-buildingactivitiestofamilyevents,weenjoyspendingtimetogether.

Whetheryouarestartingyourcareeror seekingnewheights,DMSiisagreatfitfor thosewhoenjoychallenging,fulfillingwork aspartofastrongteam.

H+HChevroletwasfounded byAugieHinchcliffand JoeHaneyduringtheGreat Depressionin1930.

Since2009,H+HChevrolethasgrown fromasingledealershipintoTheH+H Group,representingChevrolet,Kia, Chrysler,Jeep,Dodge,Ram,Jaguar,LandRover,BMW,Mini,Harley-DavidsonandTheH+H ShineShop.TheH+HGroupemploysalmost 800associatesinOmaha,Lincoln,andSpringfield,Missouri.

H+HGroupGratefulforEfforts andInsightsofferedbyAssociates

Withanintentionalfocusonprovidinga best-in-classexperiencefortheirteammates andourcustomers,ourassociatesarewhat makeH+HGroupagreatplacetowork.They aredifferencemakerswhoworktoenrich boththecustomerandassociateexperience witheveryinteraction.Wewouldnotbewho wearewithouttheirdedication.

Organizationally,weareintentionalwith ourefforttobebettertodaythanyesterday. Ourassociateexperienceisadailyfocus,and webelievethatmindsethasimpactedhow ourassociatesfeelcomingtoworkeachday. Consequently,it’simpactedhowourassoci-

atesapproachtakingcareoftheircustomers. Webelievethiscycleprovidessustainable success.

OurpartnershipwithQuantumWorkplace hasbeeninvaluable,offeringvisibilityofboth wherewearedoingwell,andwherewehave areasofopportunityasanorganization.Using theseinsights,wehavemadeaperpetualefforttowardbuildingabestinclassassociate experiencewithoutdramaticoperationaldisruption.

Wearegratefulfortheeffortsandinsights offeredbyourassociates.Theirtransparencyhasledustowherewearetoday,andwe willcontinuetorelyontheirfeedbacktoensureTheH+HGroupremainsanemployerof choicenow-andintothefuture.

PHOTOCOURTESYOFTHEH+HGROUP

GetMedStaffingproudly announcesitssecond consecutivefirst-placewinas BairdHolmLLP’sBestPlaces toWorkinOmahaforthe 25-200employeecategory.

AttheheartofGetMedStaffing’ssuccessliesitsdynamicteam,whose collectivededicationhaspropelled thecompanytonewheights.Embodyingthe valuesofdrive,resilience,andoptimism,each memberoftheteamcontributesuniquelyto thecompany’sthrivingculture.SueDennis, PresidentandOwner,expressedgratitudeto theteam,acknowledgingtheirpivotalrolein

GetMedStaffingCelebrates SecondConsecutiveWin

thecompany’sachievements.

“Throughtheindustry’shighsandlows, ourteam’sresilienceandrespecthavebeen

instrumental.Theirdedicationtolifting eachotherupembodiesthefoundationof GetMed’sculture.”

DanScardina,CEOofGetMedStaffing,acknowledgesthatthisyear’swinisnotmerely areflectionofpastachievementsbutatestamenttothecompany’songoinggrowth.

“Thishasbeenatoughyearforhealthcare staffing,yetwecontinuetodosomething special.Ourgrowthinamarketthathasstabilizedisadirectreflectionoftheteam’sdrive andtheirdedicationtoourvision.”

GetMedStaffingcontinuestoadaptandinnovateinresponsetotheever-changinglandscapeofthehealthcareindustry,leveragingits diversetalentpooltostayaheadofthecurve.

Lookingahead,GetMedStaffingremainsoptimisticandcommittedtopushingboundaries andsettingnewstandardsofexcellencewithintheindustry.Asthehealthcarelandscape evolves,thecompanystandsreadytomeetthe challengeshead-on,armedwithateamthatis notonlyskilledandexperiencedbutalsopassionateaboutmakingadifference.

PHOTOCOURTESYOFGETMED

2nd PLACE

Ellerbrock-Norris

EEllerbrock-NorrisPridesItselfon the‘Unexpected’Benefits

llerbrock-NorrishasservedNebraskabusinessesand familiesforover120years.It’saholisticriskmanagementfirm,providingeverythingfrominsurancetoemployeebenefits,commercialsafetyprograms,businessexit planningandmore.

In2023,thecompanyandits55employeesrolledouta brandrefreshunderthemantra“ProtectYourPurpose.”While theexternalmessageholdstrue–thecompanyseekstohelp youmanagerisksaroundyourbusinessandthepeopleinit, yourlifeawayfromtheworkplace,andyourfutureretirement goals–Ellerbrock-Norrisalsosoughttodeliverthatmessage totheiremployees.

Ellerbrock-NorrisCEOAndyBassettsaidthereisadifference betweencompanieswhoprovidedthe“expectedbenefits”–a competitivegroupbenefitspackage,communityserviceopportunities,401(k)matching,officecelebrationsandregular employeerecognition–andthosethatprovidethe“unexpectedbenefits.”

“In2023andbeyond,we’refocusedonprotectingourpurpose–ourpeople–byprovidingthoseunexpectedbenefits,” Bassettsaid.

•Thecompanypurchasedlunchforeachofits employeesforthemonthofSeptembertohelpas kidswentbacktoschool.

•Itgaveawayover$15,000worthofprizesatits annualholidayparty.

•Itbroughtinmultiplemotivationalspeakers, fromaworld-renownedleadershipcoachtoa longtimeNebraskafootballassistantcoach.

•Itgaveeachofitsteammembersa$1,500 surprisebonustostartthenewyear.

•Itraisedover$10,000tohelpalocalcharity purchaseavantotransportveteranstotheVA hospitalforappointments.

“Partofourprocessasweworkwithotherlocalbusinesses istoexaminewhattheyaredoingfromanemployeeretention andbenefitsstandpoint,”Bassettsaid.“Ifwearegoingtohelp

ourclientsinthatregard,weneedtowalkthewalkourselves. Andtheamazingteamwehaveheremakesiteasytodothat.”

2nd PLACE

3rd

OBestPlacestoWork 25-200Employees

Ellerbrock-Norris

UnitiMed

ouraimistoensureeveryonefeels valuedandlooksforwardtocoming towork.“Weleadwithcompassion, placingpeopleattheforefront.Weinvestin andempowerourteamtoexcel,”ChadCrawford,CSOexplained.“EveryFriday,wegather foracompanywidemeeting.Duringthistime, colleaguesnominateoneanotherasMVPs, expressinggratitudefortheirexceptionalefforts.”

ChrisSund,PresidentandCOO,shared,“In ourcompany’searlystages,wemadeastrategicinvestmentinourteambyhiringMicaela ZimmerasourDirectorofCulture.Shecollaboratescloselywithemployees,ensuringthat weprioritizetheirinputandfeedbacktoenhanceourcompany.”

Weencourageouremployeestonominate charitiesthatareclosetotheirheartsandwork togetherasateamtosupportthem.Ourteam hasbeeninvolvedinavarietyofactivitiessuch

UnitiMedPrioritizesitsPeople

AtUnitiMed,we’realwayscontinuingtoimproveourworkplaceforourteam.

asthePolarPlungethroughSpecialOlympics, fundraisingforbreastcancer,writingholiday cardswiththeDreamweaverFoundation,volunteeringwithQLIresidents,Valentine’sDay cookiedeliveries,andmanyothers.

UnitiMedgetstotheheartandhealthof theiremployeesbyprovidinghealthandwellnessbenefitssuchasanonsitegymtouse 24/7,groupfitnessclasses,onsiteyogaclass,a meditationroom,naturallightingallthroughouttheoffice,amother’sroom,standing desks,andhonorPTO.Wealsoprovideawellnessfridgethatisstockedeveryweekwith heathysnacks.

Finally,wealsoaimtoconnectwiththe lovedonesofouremployeesbyorganizing enjoyableeventsfortheirfamilies.UnitiMed sponsorsactivitiessuchastrick-or-treating, barbecues,andsportsevents.Thesegatheringsaretheheartofthecompanyandour commUnitispecial.

Locktonistheworld’slargestindependentinsurancebrokerage.Whatmakes Locktonstandapartisalsowhatmakes itbetter:independence.Lockton’sprivate ownershipempowersits9,500+Associates doingbusinessinover125countriestofocus solelyonclients’risk,insuranceandpeople needs.Withexpertisethatreachesaroundthe

Givingbackisanessential partofourculturebecausethe communitiesweliveandwork inarewhatbringustogether.

globe,Locktondeliversthedeepunderstandingneededtoaccomplishremarkableresults.

Locktonistheplaceforthosewithdrive, passionandahungerforintellectualchallenge.TheuniqueentrepreneurialcultureempowersourAssociatesandProducerstobest serveclientneedsandrealizetheirfullpotential.ThebestandbrightestaredrawntoLocktonbecausetheywanttomakeadifference. Inanever-changingmarketplaceandworld, LocktonAssociatesareempoweredtolearn andgrowthroughuniqueexperiencesand educationalopportunities.TheLocktonculturefostersawork-lifeenvironmentthathelps ignitepersonalandprofessionalpassions.

LifeatLocktonincludestop-notchbenefits, professionaldevelopment,flexibilityforworklifebalanceandprofessionalrecognition,but “LocktonLife”issomuchmore.Givingbackis anessentialpartofourculturebecausethe communitiesweliveandworkinarewhat bringustogether.

OurpeoplemakeusaBestPlace toWork.Formoreinformation,visit www.lockton.com.

ImprovingFostersaCulture ofFun,TrustandSupport

Improvingisamoderndigitalservicescompanythatprovidessoftwareconsulting, development,andtrainingtocustomers acrosstheworld,fromstartupstoFortune500 andGlobal1000enterprises.Ourinnovative solutionshavehelpedthousandsofclients realizetheirtacticalandstrategicbusinessobjectives,enablingthemtoexcelinacompetitiveandever-changingmarket.

AtImproving,weprioritizefosteringan outstandingworkculture.Webelievethat bycreatinganenvironmentthatgenerates happinessandfulfillment,ourpeoplewillbe inspired,whilealsoestablishingdeep-rooted personalandprofessionalrelationships.Our approachofopencommunication,personal growth,andsharedrewardshasresultedin oursustainablesuccess.

Ourcorevalues,spreadthroughthecentral plains,cultivateanenvironmentoffun,trust,

crediblejourneywe’veembarkeduponasa teamsinceouracquisitionin2020.Despite challengesanduncertainties,ourdedication andcommitmenttoourteamhavepaidoff. Wehavenavigatedthroughmarketvolatility andchanges,prioritizingthewell-beingand satisfactionofouremployees.

Thisaccoladeismorethanjustanaward;it’s areflectionofthecommunitywe’vefostered withinImproving.Itspeakstotheresilience, collaboration,andpositivityofeveryindividualwhocontributestooursuccess.

We’reimmenselyproudofwhatwe’veaccomplishedtogetherandextendourgratitudetoeachandeverymemberofourteam. Theirhardwork,passion,anddedicationhave madethispossible.

PHOTOSCOURTESYOF LOCKTONCOMPANIES

LatinoCenteroftheMidlands isaVitalCommunityPillar

Foroverhalfacentury,theLatinoCenterhasbeenacornerstoneofprogresswithintheLatinocommunityofGreaterOmaha.Foundedin1971,the centernowboastsnearly50employeesandalmost100internsthrough theSiembraNebraskainternshipprogram,preparingnewgenerationsforthe workforcewithhands-onexperienceandleadershiptraining.

Atitscore,theLatinoCenterenvisionsanequitablesocietywhereallLatinos canreachtheirfullpotential.Thisvisionisrealizedthroughthreetransformative programs:WorkforceEducationandInnovation,PathwaystoSuccess,andFamilyandCommunityWell-Being.Eachistailoredtomeettheuniqueneedsofthe LatinopopulationinOmaha,fosteringindividualgrowthandenhancingtheir collectivepresence.

TheWorkforceEducationandInnovationprogrambolstersOmaha’sbilingual andLatinoworkforcethroughadulteducationandvocationaltraining,enhancingjobreadinessandprofessionalgrowthforover400adultlearners.ThePathwaystoSuccessprogramcultivatesyoungleadersbyimprovingeducational outcomes,promotingpositivesocialbehaviors,andincreasingfamilyinvolvementcontributingtoaremarkable67%successfulhighschoolgraduationrate in2023.

TheFamilyandCommunityWell-Beingprogrambroadensthecenter’simpact byprovidingresourcestoover1,000clientstoleadahealthy,self-sufficientlife, includingdirectcommunityengagement,partnershipswithkeyorganizations, andadvocacy,complementedbyon-sitehealthservices.

Wearethetwo-waystreetlinkingGreaterOmahaandtheLatinoCommunity. TheLatinoCenteroftheMidlandsstandsasamodelofcommunitydevelopment,education,andempowerment,makingitadeservingrecipientoftheFeaturedNon-profitaward.Throughitsprograms,thecenternotonlyaddressesimmediateneedsbutalsolaysthegroundworkforsustainedcommunitygrowth andintegration,affirmingitsroleasavitalcommunitypillar.