Southwestern Advantage Blog

Nashville, TN – Southwestern has been recognized as a top company in Middle Tennessee for the third straight year. Sponsored by The Tennessean , the 2016 Top Workplaces survey was based solely on the results of an employee feedback survey administered by WorkplaceDynamics, LLC. The survey measured qualities such as company leadership, communication, career opportunities, working environment, managerial skills, pay, and benefits. “The Top Workplaces award is not a popularity contest,” said Doug Claffey, CEO of WorkplaceDynamics. “To be a top Workplace, organizations must meet our strict standards for organizational health. And who better to ask about work life than the people who live the culture everyday – the employees. Time and time again, our research has proven that what’s most important is a strong belief in where the organization is headed, how it’s going to get there, and the feeling that everyone’s in it together.” “It’s an honor to not only be recognized with this awa...

Southwestern Advantage was honored for Public Service last night by the Public Relations Society of America – Nashville Chapter. The Parthenon Award was won for the Share the Advantage Program in 2015. For three out of four years, Southwestern Advantage has won this category for efforts to help young people who are at risk all over the world (2012. 2014, 2015). The Southwestern Advantage Student Reps have really embraced the concept of being service-minded. From helping orphans, revitalizing schools and daycares, working with special needs organizations, donating our books and website subscriptions, raising over $62,000 to build a gifted home in Mexico, raising $7,000 for an injured dealer, and so much more, these young people do it all. We are very proud to work with some of the finest college and university students from the US, Canada, and all across Europe.

Southwestern has been recognized by the Nashville Business Journal at the 19 th Annual Best in Business Awards as the 2013 winner in the large company category (501+ employees).  Each year, the Best in Business Awards program spotlights some of the most dynamic and unique companies throughout the entire Middle Tennessee region that are able to maintain an accelerated growth pattern and leave their distinct mark on communities.  This is the second time Southwestern has won Best in Business in the past eight years (2006 win). The companies nominated are narrowed down by a judging panel who then meet with the CEO and conduct interviews regarding the company’s performance, philosophies, community involvement, and business track record. Henry Bedford, CEO “We are very honored to be recognized by the Nashville Business Journal as the 2013 Best in Business winner in the large company category.  All of the companies that make up our corporate family have...