The Right Place recognized as one of West Michigan's Best and Brightest Companies to Work For

The Right Place, Inc. (RPI) is proud to announce that it has been named one of West Michigan’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in 2026 by the National Association for Business Resources. This award recognizes organizations that demonstrate exceptional workplace culture and leadership.

Only companies that distinguish themselves as having the most innovative business acuteness and human resource practices can be bestowed this honor. Considering the ten to one ratio of this program, these winning companies are truly innovative in their employee engagement execution.

This marks the third consecutive year that The Right Place has received this recognition. The organization remains committed to fostering a workplace culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired. RPI’s core values – Caring Teammates, Courageous Leaders, Can-Do Attitudes, and Collaborative Doers – guide its approach to creating a thriving and inclusive environment for all team members.

The winning companies were evaluated by an independent research firm that reviewed several key metrics. The categories for scoring included:

• 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
• Communication and Shared Vision
• Acceptance, Equity, and Inclusion
• Work-Life Blend
• Community Initiatives and Corporate Responsibility
• Leadership, Strategy, and Company Performance

With over 25 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.

Jennifer Kluge, President and CEO of the National Association for Business Resources and the Best and Brightest Programs, recognized this year’s winning companies for their unwavering commitment to workplace excellence. “By fostering cultures that prioritize their people, these organizations have built the strong, values-driven foundations that distinguish them as leaders within their industries and communities.”