June 15th 2022 — Opkalla is delighted to be recognized by The Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® as one of the 2022 winners from Charlotte to the Best and Brightest Program.

“We’re thrilled about this recognition,” Aaron Bock, managing partner and founder of Opkalla, says. “We’ve worked hard to be a people-first organization. That starts with our employees. The top-notch customer service that stems from that, from having fulfilled and motivated employees, is a natural result.”

The 2022 winning companies were assessed by an independent research firm, which reviewed a number of key measures relative to other nationally recognized winners. The Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® winners are not ranked. This year, the Best and Brightest program honored 19 winning organizations from Charlotte, Denver, Miami, and Nashville out of 100 nominations. The Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® winners will be honored during the virtual Best and Brightest Conference during the week of July 11th, 2022.

The categories that the applicants were scored on include:

• 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
• Communications and Shared Vision
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
• Work-Life Blend
• Community Initiatives and Corporate Responsibility
• And Leadership, Strategy and Company Performance

With over 20 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.

“The 2022 winning organizations have stood out during unpredictable times and have proven they are an employer of choice. They continue to keep the needs of their employees first and provide perks that include development, wellbeing, work-life balance, rewards and recognition. In addition, these winning companies offer a fantastic work culture and workplace environment that attracts and retains superior employees”, said Jennifer Kluge, President and CEO of NABR and The Best and Brightest Program.

About Opkalla

Opkalla helps their clients navigate the confusion in the technology marketplace and choose the solution that is right for their business. They work alongside IT teams to design, procure, implement and support the most complex IT solutions without an agenda or technology bias. Opkalla was founded around the belief that IT professionals deserve better, and is guided by their core values: trust, transparency and speed. For more information, visit https://opkalla.com/ or follow them on LinkedIn.

About the Best and Brightest Programs

The Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® competition identifies and honors organizations that display a commitment to excellence in operations and employee enrichment that lead to increased productivity and financial performance. This competition scores potential winners based on regional data of company performance and a set standard across the nation. This national program celebrates those companies that are making better business, creating richer lives and building a stronger community as a whole. There are numerous regional celebrations throughout the country, such as Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Detroit, Grand Rapids, Houston, Milwaukee, San Diego, San Francisco, Miami, New York, Charlotte, Denver, Nashville, and Pacific Northwest. Nominations are now being accepted for all programs. Visit thebestandbrightest.com to nominate your organization.