2009 Greater Richmond Area Employer Of Choice
Presenter:
Katherine Busser,
Executive Vice President Capital One
Katherine Busser is an Executive Vice President at Capital One, a Fortune 200 company headquartered in McLean, Virginia and one of the 10 largest banks in the United States based on deposits. As head of Capital One's credit-card infrastructure division, Ms. Busser is responsible for helping set the strategy for its infrastructure, including risk operations, technology, and risk management. She oversees collections and recoveries, and is the chief risk officer for national lending, which includes U.S. credit cards, automobile lending and global financial services.
Ms. Busser is an active member in the community, with a diverse set of interests that range from civic leadership to early childhood education. Some of her community activities include: Chairwoman of the Greater Richmond Chamber, Virginia Bankers Association, Greater Richmond Partnership of Virginia, and appointment by Virginia Governor Tim Kaine to chair his Start Strong Council. Ms. Busser also serves as a Board member with the United Way, Junior Achievement, Virginia Early Childhood Foundation, Virginia State University and the YWCA. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Virginia, and resides in Richmond, Virginia with her husband and two children.Greater Richmond Area Employer of Choice
Creating a positive and desired workplace embodies a set of principles that are cherished, honored and a culture that is well defined. This culture not only results in fostering satisfied employees, but also builds a positive organization devoted to the belief that these efforts are the right approach to conducting their business. The Employer of Choice Award is the community’s way of recognizing and rewarding organizations that distinguish themselves as leading employers.
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SMALL CATEGORY FINALISTS:
Better Housing Coalition
Better Housing Coalition’s mission is to change lives and transform communities by developing and advocating for quality affordable housing. We strive for excellence in the community and in our workforce. For our workforce, we have implemented a 3 year workforce plan, leadership development and succession competencies, a strategic human resources position, a Total Rewards program including generous benefits and family friendly policies, extensive leadership training, a casual environment, regular town halls, a diverse workforce, and keen focus on the mission. Our leaders model our values of integrity, ethical behavior, transparency and teamwork daily.
Dominion Digital
Dominion Digital is a regional process and technology consulting firm committed to delivering business value and raising the standards of success in our industry. We define success using more than just the bottom line. In addition to serving our clients to the highest levels of quality and value, and creating an exceptional work environment for our employees, we are committed to supporting and enhancing the communities in which we live and work. As community citizens, we embrace this commitment as a duty and a privilege.
MEDIUM CATEGORY FINALISTS:
SnagAJob.com
Since 2000, SnagAJob.com has helped more than 14 million registered job seekers connect with quality hourly jobs in a range of industries. We’ve become the number one source for hourly employment because of the hard work and positive attitude of our own tireless and talented team. SnagAJob.com seeks to live up to its reputation as a Best Small Company to Work For in America by offering its employees stellar benefits, abundant opportunities for personal development, a healthy work-life balance, and the chance to make a difference in the community.
Virginia Farm Bureau
We are working to increase membership by 25 percent through a new initiative to educate Virginians about the importance of having a fresh and secure local food supply. The company is working hard to make sure farming remains a viable industry so we don’t have to depend on food from foreign countries. To help us accomplish this, we are offering a new membership for people who want to join Farm Bureau because they believe in the cause. For just $40 a year, these members will help protect the future of Virginia farms for generations to come.
LARGE CATEGORY FINALISTS:
Bon Secours Richmond Health System
2008 will be remembered as the year of the economic downturn. Inside Bon Secours, it also will be remembered as the year we demonstrated to our employees that we are deeply committed to their personal, financial and overall well-being. We believe the current economy is letting us â walk the talk. For the past 10 years, we’ve been recognized nationally for our workplace culture. Our commitment to our colleagues is unwavering, even in this time of economic crisis. We are creating jobs, adding benefits and pooling our resources to truly be Richmond’s Employer of Choice.
VCU Health System
VCUHS embraces its responsibility to positively impact our workforce and our community. Our workforce development initiatives have resulted in a dedicated and talented workforce, lower turnover, increased employee and patient satisfaction, and recognition that we provide an improved quality of life, as employers and caregivers. We remain steadfast in our commitments to provide the highest level of care for our patients and their families, a rich educational experience for employees at all levels, a safe environment in which to work and receive care, and as resource to help employees and their families realize their dreams.
Wyeth
Becoming an employer of choice is a journey, not a destination. Wyeth-Richmond’s dual focus for much of the past decade has been on preparing its workforce to meet the emerging challenges of the 21st century and creating an environment that supports, develops and retains that workforce. That ongoing process of developing our employees, incorporating advanced manufacturing processes and technology, emphasizing safety, and incorporating Lean have all been steps toward becoming the place where quality employees want to work. Though the biggest challenges we face are before us, we know we will meet them head on.
