Submitted by Sarah Kuzma

GULF SHORES, Ala – Meyer Vacation Rentals was recently named as one of the Best Companies to Work for in Alabama. This third annual program was created by Business Alabama and Best Companies Group.

This survey and awards program was designed to identify, recognize and honor the best employers in Alabama, benefiting the state's economy, workforce and businesses.

The list is made up of 18 companies split into three categories: six small-sized companies (15-49 U.S. employees), six medium-sized companies (50-249 U.S. employees) and six large-sized companies (250 or more U.S. employees). Meyer Vacation Rentals has been named one of this year’s Best Companies to Work for in Alabama in the medium category.

To be considered for participation, companies had to fulfill the following eligibility requirements:

• Be a for-profit, not-for-profit business or government entity;

• Be a publicly or privately held business;

• Have a facility in Alabama;

• Have at least 15 employees in Alabama;

• Be in business a minimum of one year.

Companies from across the state entered the two-part survey process to determine the Best Companies to Work for in Alabama. The first part consisted of evaluating each nominated company's workplace policies, practices, philosophy, systems and demographics.

The second part consisted of an employee survey to measure the employee experience. The combined scores determined the top companies and the final ranking. Best Companies Group managed the overall registration and survey process in Alabama, analyzed the data and determined the final rankings.

The actual rankings will be published in the August 2012 issue of Business Alabama and the ranked companies will be recognized at a special awards ceremony.

For more information on the Best Companies to Work for in Alabama program, visit www.BestCompaniesAL.com.