Lindner College of Business named among best places to work in Greater Cincinnati
College among top employers in a pool of more than 150 organizations
The Carl H. Lindner College of Business received recognition as one of Greater Cincinnati’s best places to work from the Cincinnati Business Courier at its annual event at TQL Stadium on Aug. 22.
More than 150 companies from the Greater Cincinnati area received consideration for this year’s honors, with 75 organizations being named finalists. Awardees were then selected as top candidates within their categories based on company size.
In addition to being a finalist, Lindner was honored as a top place to work in the large company category — the first time the college has received the award.
Lindner Dean Marianne Lewis (right) accepts the 2024 Best Places to Work award from Cincinnati Business Courier representative Kelly Snyder. Photo/Suzanne Buzek
“Lindner prides itself on our collaborative, problem-solving mindset, our dedication and unwavering Bearcat spirit. This award is a testament to that and to the exceptional talent across our ranks. Day-in and day-out, Lindner faculty and staff show up for our students, for the community and for each other,” said Lindner Dean Marianne Lewis, PhD, who accepted the award on the college’s behalf. “As such, we’re grateful for this recognition. Yet further, being named a ‘best place to work’ also sets a clear example for our students to seek out spaces where their exemplary talent will be valued and empowered.”
Employees review their companies via survey as part of the award process. Questions cover topics such as leadership, benefits and diversity. Their responses are then tabulated to determine the awards finalists and winners.
To be named a finalist, companies had to score in the top 80-90th percentile in a variety of categories that covered leadership, employee engagement and company culture.
Other honorees included organizations led by notable Lindner alumni and Business Advisory Council members including Scott E. Anderson, BBA '92, president of HBH Holdings, and Steven Mullinger, BBA '89, MBA '92, regional president of Huntington Bank.
Featured image at top: Faculty and staff pose for a group photo at the college's annual holiday party. Photo/Danielle Lawrence
Empowering business problem solvers
Since 1906, the Carl H. Lindner College of Business has placed students at the forefront of the business world by offering rigorous academics and harnessing the power of Greater Cincinnati's vibrant business community.
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