Based on reader’s vote, predominantly comprised of members of Omaha’s business community, B2B Magazine awards the “Best of” in several categories, including professional services, business services, financial services, building services and travel & event planning.

B2B Magazine is Greater Omaha’s premiere business publication, featuring the latest business developments as well as features on Omaha’s most prominent business leaders.

Over the last several months, C&A has also been named among Omaha’s Best Places to Work by the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce and Baird Holm.

The annual initiative, sponsored by the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce and Baird Holm, recognizes a select number of companies based on the results of surveys which measure employee satisfaction and engagement.  C&A has been named in the category of organizations with more than 250 employees.

“To once again be recognized as among Omaha’s best serves as yet another affirmation of the fantastic people who work at C&A.  Our employees make it one of the finest companies to work for and a national leader in the markets we serve,” said Scot Thompson, Chief Executive Officer.  “This award is not only an honor for our organization, but also for each employee who has helped to make C&A what it is today.  Thanks to their passion, effort, and dedication, we’ve achieved incredible growth and success – and our future is even more exciting.”

C&A will be recognized along with other Best Places to Work recipients during a luncheon on May 5, 2011.

C&A is a national leader in staffing and recruiting.  Through its affiliate firms, AurStaff, Aureus Medical Group, Aureus Group, and Celebrity Staff, C&A has provided Human Capital Management Solutions to a wide variety of industries for more than 40 years, including supplemental, contract-hire, and direct hire programs. Non-staffing divisions of C&A include AurTravel, a full service travel agency; AurHomes, specializing in corporate housing; FocusOne Solutions, a managed services provider; and its philanthropic arms, The Kim Foundation and Career OutReach. C&A is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, with subsidiary offices located in Lincoln and Omaha, Nebraska; Kansas City, Missouri; and Des Moines, Iowa.

AurStaff Account Managers Michael Barnes (left) and Kevin Browne (right) pose with AurStaff Employee of the Year Frank F. at the 2010 Employee of the Year Awards Ceremony.

The AurStaff awards dinner is held during National Staffing Employee week, this year held September 18 – 24, which is a time to recognize the hard work of the 2.66 million people employed by staffing companies through out the US on any given day. At the AurStaff awards dinner we give thanks to our contract employees and recognize the achievements of one employee who stands out from the rest. We are excited to award Frank for his accomplishments this year.

Here is just a little bit about Frank:
Frank has been a dedicated, loyal, hard working, high energy partner for Aurstaff the past five years.  He comes to work with a smile and looks to make everyone have a brighter day! Frank has received many praises from various employers who say that he is a delight to work with and that he is willing to work in any environment, has a positive attitude that reflects to his coworkers, has a consistent work ethic, and cares about what he does while being conscious of his surrounding. Aurstaff would like to thank Frank for his energy and enthusiasm and for everything he does for AurStaff!

AurStaff Operations Manager Stephanie N.and Account Manager Mike B. (right) pose with the AurStaff Q1 Employee of the Quarter Frank F.

“I want to sincerely thank you for providing the opportunity for us to employ Frank F. the past few months. Frank has been a delight to our staff. He is always willing to work in any environment and his positive attitude has been infectious to his coworkers. He has a tremendous work pace that is always consistent. He cares about what he does and is always aware of his surroundings, trying to make his process more efficient. I want to nominate Frank for Employee of the Quarter and Employee of the Year when it applies!”

Thank you Frank, for all of your hard work for AurStaff and our clients!

Mike Barnes, AurStaff Account Manager

Keeping active has always been a top priority to Michael Barnes of AurStaff. He can’t stand to be in the house all day! Growing up he always wanted to play in pop warner baseball with his friends, but his Dad wouldn’t let him play because he was blind in his left eye and his father was afraid for him. It took him years to convince his dad, but in the summer of his 8th grade year his dad let him play telling him he better do a good job. After his first game his dad bragged to everyone about how good he was and that set in motion the drive to do well in all sports and even win a scholarship to college through football and track.

He likes to keep in shape to be a role model for his son Kollin, 11 years old. It means a lot to Michael to bond with his son in this way and it doesn’t hurt that it’s fun now too!  He doesn’t have to throw the ball underhand anymore when they play catch!  Kollin is proving to be a lot like his dad on the field too, just as intense, but a little more laid back.  “What can I say, the competitive spirit never dies!” says Michael.

When Michael was younger he traveled playing softball often playing 400 games per summer on a league. They were state champs in 1996 and 1997, qualifying for Nationals in 1994 through 1999.

Once Kollin was born Michael slowed down quite a bit and soon felt he was missing something. Now he’s back playing on his church softball team and enjoys it more than ever. He plays basketball with his church as well and loves being able to run up and down the basketball court with the twenty year olds. “I am by far the oldest player on the court and the guys keep telling me there is no way I am 42 years old. It really makes you feel good to know you can still keep up with ‘youngens’,” states Michael proudly.

When not on the court, Michael can be found on his Boflex tred climber at home, throwing in weight and various interval training to mix things up. He is keeping his body fit and is at the top of his game working full time and attending college to obtain his MBA in human resources.