FYI-For Your Information, Inc. was named one of DC’s 50 Great Places to Work for 2009 by Washingtonian Magazine. The Calverton, MD-based Information Technology and Management Services firm, was among hundreds of entries in the highly sought after business competition that recognizes companies with “winning workplaces” measured on attributes including good pay and benefits, flexibility, challenging work, recognition and respect, and chances to learn and grow. More than 13,000 employee surveys were reviewed by Washingtonian’s judging panel.
FYI was commended in part for having a family atmosphere. “At FYI-For Your Information, managers have been known to attend an employee’s child’s ball game. On birthdays, employees receive a gift card to their favorite store or restaurant. Thanksgiving is celebrated with a catered lunch.“ The formal process for FYI began last November 2008 when Chuck Irvin, FYI’s Senior Engineer for the U.S. Coast Guard’s TISCOM project in Alexandria, VA, spearheaded the campaign to nominate FYI for the coveted award. Said Irvin, an FYI employee for more than six years, “It was a no brainer. When you work for a company that takes interest in staff, not only professionally but personally, and pride in the quality and delivery of its services in a nurturing work environment, how could you not nominate them?” Chuck coordinated with a couple members from FYI’s corporate office, completing all appropriate paper work and sending out surveys to employees at FYI, all without FYI President, Bernadette Yu, having any knowledge of the nomination.
“It caught me totally off guard,” said a surprised Bernadette Yu, president of FYI, “I am deeply touched for having been nominated and for having so many of FYI’s staff enthusiastically support the nomination and take the time to complete the lengthy questionnaire that resulted in this honor.” The Washingtonian’s Great Places to Work issue is on newsstands now or you can read the full article online at www.washingtonian.com. The Washingtonian Magazine publishes its Great Places to Work list every two years.
FYI is a recognized leader in the Information Technology and Management Services industries based in the Washington, DC area. Since 1987, FYI has been delivering quality services for government agencies and commercial clients. FYI is a minority-owned, woman-owned company that is dedicated to providing the most reliable and effective solutions for their customers.
