Classic Residence by Hyatt in Reno Wins "Best Place to Work" Award on Eve of 20th Anniversary
Second Consecutive Win for Community
Reno, NV -
May 5, 2009
Classic Residence by Hyatt, the leading provider of retirement
living for older adults, announces its Reno community was recently
awarded with second place in the Greater Reno-Tahoe area "Best
Places to Work" awards in the category of medium-sized companies
(51-150 employees). This is the second consecutive win for the
community, following a first place win in the same category last
year.
The recognition comes as the community makes preparations to
celebrate its 20th anniversary marked by a celebration for
community residents and staff on May 20, 2009. The
1920s-themed party will be a day-long celebration, including
entertainment by several bands, Las Vegas-style showgirls and
aerial performers. The anniversary dinner menu created by Executive
Chef Michael Johnston includes Beef Wellington, Crab Louis and
Chicken Marsala.
"I couldn't be prouder of our employees. They clearly
demonstrate a passion for serving older adults that has been the
foundation of our community for twenty-years," said Sharon Grundel,
executive director, Classic Residence by Hyatt in Reno.
Best Place to Work Award Details
The Greater Reno-Tahoe Best Places to Work awards were
co-sponsored by EDAWN, the Northern Nevada Human Resources
Association (NNHRA) and the Reno Gazette-Journal. Company winners
were determined on overall scores from employee-satisfaction
surveys. The anonymous surveys focused on 10 criteria of a
satisfying working environment including: team effectiveness, trust
with coworkers, manager effectiveness, feeling valued and people
practices, among others.
Classic Residence by Hyatt in Reno joins two other communities
in the company that have recently won "Best Place to Work" awards.
Communities in Hollywood, Fla. and Scottsdale, Ariz. communities
were both recently named one of the "Best Places to Work" in their
respective locations this year.
For more information on career opportunities at Classic
Residence by Hyatt, please visit http://www.hyattclassic.com/go/company-careers.html.
About Classic Residence by Hyatt
Classic Residence by Hyatt is a national leader in senior living
that develops, owns and operates communities for older adults in
Scottsdale, Ariz.; Monterey, Calif. (owned by Pacifica Companies
and managed by Classic Residence by Hyatt); Palo Alto, Calif.; San
Diego, Calif.; Highlands Ranch, Colo.; Aventura, Fla.; Boca Raton,
Fla.; Hollywood, Fla.; Lantana, Fla.; Naples, Fla.; Plantation,
Fla.; Pompano Beach, Fla.; Glenview, Ill.; Chevy Chase, Md.; Reno,
Nev.; Teaneck, N.J.; Yonkers, N.Y.; Hilton Head Island, S.C.; and
Dallas, Texas. Classic Residence by Hyatt's newest continuing care
retirement community is under development in Scottsdale, Ariz. A
major expansion has just been completed in San Diego, Calif.
Classic Residence by Hyatt communities have earned honors for being
among the nation's finest, including Platinum, Gold, and Silver
Achievement Awards from the National Association of Home Builders
50+ Housing Council. The company's Web site is at http://www.viliving.com.
Classic Residence by Hyatt is a privately held company and is
independent from Hyatt Hotels and Resorts.
