LCADA Way gets award

Agency named to 2021 NorthCoast 99

The LCADA Way has announced that it was recognized by ERC, an Ohio human resources company, as one of 99 great Northeast Ohio workplaces for top talent.

This is the first time LCADA Way has received the NorthCoast 99 Award, according to a news release.

NorthCoast 99 is an annual recognition program and event in its 23rd year that honors 99 great Northeast Ohio workplaces for top talent.

“More than a business award or event, NorthCoast 99 is a yearlong research project that ERC established to help make our region a long-term destination of choice for companies and high-performing individuals. The data from this program helps employers stay current on organizational practices and understand what top performers want and need so they can be responsive,” said Samantha Marx, member service director at ERC, who oversees the program.

NorthCoast 99 winners participated in a rigorous application process that asked for information on how their organization addresses top-performer attraction, development and retention in the following areas: organizational strategy, policies, and benefits; talent attraction, acquisition and onboarding; employee well-being; employee engagement and talent development; total rewards; and diversity, equity and inclusion, the release said.

“We’re very excited for our entire organization to have received this recognition this year as we are also celebrating our 40th year anniversary,” said Dan Haight, president and CEO of The LCADA Way. “It reflects upon our focus on excellence, training, positive customer outcomes and the dedication of our staff and leadership teams.

“I hope this award invites others to come and join our growing organization.”

In today’s labor market, talent wins, said Kelly Keefe, ERC president.

“The NorthCoast 99 winners know this so they continue to build progressive and innovative HR practices and benefits to attract and retain the best and brightest,” Keefe said. “We’re thrilled to recognize the 2021 winning organizations and look forward to sharing their success stories.”

The program is sponsored by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield; CareerCurve; Cleveland Magazine; ERChealth; Gino’s Awards; Impact Architects; Maloney + Novotny; Meyers, Roman, Friedberg & Lewis; Oswald Companies; Staffing Solutions Enterprises; UKG; and Wayfind Creative.