Business & Tech

Cranford Biz Named One of Best Places to Work in NJ

Susan Stern of Westfield, president of Stern + Associates, a public relations agency, said she had a vision to create not just a company but a family.

The results are in: Stern + Associates (Stern) – the full-service public relations, marketing and digital communications agency – has been named one of the Best Places to Work in New Jersey by NJBIZ magazine.

The award program identifies and honors the top places of employment in New Jersey that benefit the state's economy, its workforce and businesses. Stern, recognized for its excellence in business and employee satisfaction, will be highlighted during an awards dinner and ceremony at The Hilton East Brunswick on April 25.

“It’s an honor to have our agency acknowledged by this NJBIZ program; the award is a testament to the core values that have been the lifeblood of this organization since I founded it 27 years ago,” said Susan Stern, president of Stern + Associates. “In my heart, Stern + Associates has always been the best, and this recognition confirms what I’ve known all along.”

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Companies from around the state entered the extensive process to determine the 100 Best Places to Work in New Jersey. The evaluation focused on each company's workplace policies, practices, philosophy, systems and demographics as well as employee experience. Stern team members were more than willing to speak about their positive experiences.

Stern continued, “I was flattered to see employee comments that mirrored my vision to create not just a company but a family. We’ve developed an inclusive culture to foster creativity and growth by treating our employees with genuine respect and providing a forum for true collaboration.”

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Created in 2005, the award program is produced by NJBIZ magazine in partnership with Garden State Council Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), The New Jersey State Chamber, Employers Association of New Jersey, and the New Jersey Economic Development Authority. Sponsors for the program and event include Gibbons, P.C. and Novo Nordisk.

About Stern + Associates

Stern + Associates is a full-service public relationsmarketing and digital communications agency with offices in Cranford, N.J. and Cambridge, Mass. Recently named “One of the Best Places to Work in NJ” by NJBIZ magazine, Stern gives voice to ideas, people and organizations impacting the world. The company’s Connected Communications® approach fuses the best of traditional media, digital, marketing and direct engagement strategies to generate measurable payoffs for its growing roster of national and international clients. In an industry known for high client turnover, Stern cuts through the complexities of the fast-changing media landscape with smart strategies and bright ideas that have resulted in strong client partnerships, many lasting for more than a decade. For additional information, visit www.sternassociates.com.                                   


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