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HBI One of Washington Area’s Best Places to Work
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The Washingtonian cited HBI’s multi-cultural staff and the potluck lunches that take place several times a year, with recipes from India, Kenya, Chile, St. Lucia and many parts of the United States. |
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Home Builders Institute (HBI), the workforce development arm of NAHB, has been selected by the editors of Washingtonian magazine as one of the “Best Places to Work” in the Washington, D.C. area, joining such local companies as Marriott, Booz Allen Hamilton, Sallie Mae, Timberlake Homes and Datatel.
Chosen from applications from 225 companies, non-profit organizations and government agencies, the magazine’s November issue features 55 employers who have distinguished themselves by providing an exciting and supportive work environment. Winners excel in offering flexibility and work-life balance, challenging and interesting work, career development, competitive pay and benefits, stability, recognition, communication and a collegial environment.
At HBI, the magazine singled out the availability of a compressed work schedule, leadership training and great retirement benefits. HBI was also praised for its ability to retain employees. 2005 marks the 35th year at HBI for its president and chief executive officer, Fred Humphreys, and its executive vice president, Al Kamikawa. Many other HBI employees have passed the 20-year mark, while others are fast approaching it.
The magazine noted HBI’s mission of helping young people establish home building careers and promoting job opportunities in the industry.
Currently, HBI has 40 people working in its national office in Washington, with another 250 instructors, educators and coordinators across the country. HBI’s largest program provides skilled trades training to 2,000 Job Corps students annually. Its Project CRAFT offers similar vocational training to court-involved youths. HBI also works with members of NAHB Student Chapters.
“We were delighted to be selected by Washingtonian,” said Humphreys. “At HBI, we respect each other and have a passion for what we do. This combination is priceless to an organization’s well being and one we value highly.”
For more information on Home Builders Institute and its programs, e-mail Maria McIntyre, or call her at 800-795-7955 x8912.
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