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Waddell & Reed, Inc.www.lincoln.wrfa.com

1001 S. 70th St., Suite 201, Lincoln NE 68510 (800) 399-4468

Typical positions you hire for: Financial Advisor

What set’s you apart from others? Waddell & Reed, founded in 1937, is one of the most enduring broker/dealers in the United States. In a commoditized broker/dealer world, we believe we offer a uniquely �exible and supportive structure that provides advisors, and their clients, the opportunity to optimize their success. Please visit joinwaddell.com for more information.

Hudlhttp://www.hudl.com

Number of Employees: 125 (and hiring! http://www.hudl.com/jobs)Mission Statement: Help coaches win and help every athlete feel like a pro.Brief Statement: We’re a gang of nerds, marketers, designers, and former jocks who love sports and tech.Our playground in where the two meet.Our culture is extremely important to us, and we use our values to guide our decisions.

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We’re proud to be one of Lincoln’s BEST PLACES TO WORK.

Hiring Now! www.hudl.com/jobs Designers • Developers • Coach Relations • Technical Recruiter

Assurity Life Insurance Companywww.assurity.com

Number of Employees: 385

Mission Statement: Our core purpose is to help people through dif�cult times.

What sets you apart from others? Assurity offers a stimulating, innovative and collaborative work environment with opportunities for personal development.Associates enjoy programs focused on individual wellness and concern for the environment, as well as community volunteer opportunities and continuing education.Assurity’s high-tech, environmentally friendly building provides a cafeteria with healthy cuisine, ergonomic furnishings and close access to trails for both exercise and commuting. Assurity associates understand the company’s strategy. This clarity stems from alignment of their individual goals and performance with corporate objectives. The company’s high-performing associates create a great work environment and provide outstanding service to our customers.


Five NinesNumber of Employees: 75 Mission Statement To love what we do and be the best at it. To build strong partnerships with our clients to drive their success. To recognize what is most important in life and live each day to its fullest.

What sets you apart from others?What makes Five Nines is a vibrant, collaborative and energetic culture.

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Cornhusker Bankwww.CornhuskerBank.com


Mission Statement: To be the #1 bank of choice in Lincoln, Nebraska

What sets you apart from others?: Cornhusker Bank operates under a “360 Model”, surrounding customers and associates with the tools to make them successful in all aspects of their lives. The bank promotes a work/life “�t”, opposed to a balance, so when an associate needs to focus on their personal lives they are supported. The bank’s culture encourages each staff member to lead from any position using their unique interests and talents.Associates are given ample opportunities for involvement in the community and are supported in their volunteerism. The Wellness Program supports and rewards healthy life-style choices. All associates working as one team to achieve more epitomizes the culture. Simply stated, what makes Cornhusker Bank the best place to work is a commitment to success of themselves, each other, and the bank’s customers.


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Edward Jones www.edwardjones.com

Number of Employees: With more than 11,000 offices in all 50 states and Canada, Edward Jones has more branch offices than any other brokerage firms in the country. In 1994, Edward Jones’ Canadian affiliate opened its first office and today has nearly 600 branch locations.

Mission Statement: To help individuals achieve their serious, long-term financial goals by understanding their needs and implementing tailored solutions.

What sets you apart from others? The Edward Jones philosphy is that service to the individual is of utmost importance. Its more than 12,000 financial advisors provide this personal brand of service by discussing clients’ individual investment needs on a one-on-one basis. Having cultivated a previously untapped market of individual investors, Edward Jones financial advsiors provide quality, long-term investment opportunities that include a broad mix of municpal, government and corporate bonds; mutual funds; common stocks; and tax-advantaged securities.

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Waterford at College View Assisted Living and Memory Care www.thewaterford.net


Mission Statement: Enriching Life’s Journey, Exceeding Expectations through Personalized Holistic Care

What sets you apart from others? Waterford is the best place to work because we have the best staff and the best management team. We believe that every employee is an important link of a chain, regardless of their job. We work as a team, help each other and do everything we can to have a friendly and fun workplace culture. Another reason Waterford is the best place to work, is because our management always stands behind staff, helping, supporting and encouraging them, providing a healthy, happy, and a pleasant workplace; resulting in an engaged, productive, happy, and satis�ed staff and the best place to work.

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Lincoln Surgical Hospital www.LincolnSurgery.com


Mission Statement: Lincoln Surgical Hospital is an innovative healthcare leader in providing exceptional surgical services for our patients. Our dedicated physicians and staff strive to achieve optimal surgical outcomes in a patient focused atmosphere.

What sets you apart from others? The Lincoln Surgical Hospital embraces a culture of excellence which starts with our employees. We believe our employees are our greatest resource and make a difference every day in the care of our patients. We provide employees with the tools and resources to excel at their jobs. In return they improve the lives of our patients. Opportunities for community volunteerism, an onsite �tness center, and �exible work schedules make Lincoln Surgical Hospital a great place to work, but making a difference in our patients’ lives is the reason our employees say we are one of the best places to work.

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Congratulationsto the winners of the 2014 Lincoln’s Best Places to Work.

These are the top Workplaces in Lincoln according to the people who know best - their employees.We kept it under wraps but now it’s time to spread the word!

Congratulations to these businesses for being in the top �ve in their category for 2014.Finalists!

Keep up the good work.

LARGE BUSINESS CATEGORY

MEDIUM BUSINESS CATEGORY

SMALL BUSINESS CATEGORY

(10-50 EMPLOYEES)

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Lincoln Surgical Hospital Edward Jones

Waterford at College View Assisted Living and Memory Care.

Assurity Life Insurance CompanyVerizon Wireless

YMCA of Lincoln, NEMadonna Rehabilitation Hospital

Large Business Category(151-99,999 Employees)

HudlFirespring

Cornhusker BankFive Nines Technology Group

Medium Business Category(51-150 Employees)

Waddell & ReedHurrdat Social Media

ZillowStonebrook Roo�ng

Small Business Category (10-50 Employees)

Madonna Rehabilitation Hospitalwww.madonna.org


Mission Statement: Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital is a Catholic hospital that provides physical medicine and rehabilitation services to children and adults throughout the nation. We rehabilitate those who have sustained injuries or disabling conditions so they can fully participate in life. We lead research to improve outcomes.And we prevent physical disabilities and promote wellness through community programs.

What sets you apart from others?: Madonna has grown to nearly 1500 employees during the past 56 years, but we have maintained our family atmosphere. We enjoy hosting special events, like our annual employee chili cookoff fundraiser and our Halloween costume contest. More importantly, we are one team focused on helping our patients and residents achieve the best possible outcomes. Each unit has its own distinct personality, but we all enjoy working together and take pride in each other’s achievements. Madonna values its employees and appreciates their strengths, providing opportunities for staff development and helping individuals reach their professional goals.


Verizon Wirelesswww.verizonwireless.com for Jobs: www.vzwcareers.com

Number of Employees: 72,000 nationally

Mission Statement

Verizon Wireless is an innovative wireless communications company that connects people and businesses with the most advanced wireless technology and service available. Verizon Wireless operates the nation’s largest and most reliable 4G LTE network which allows our customers to access the Internet and stream media faster than ever—and experience their mobile world in real-time. As the nation’s largest wireless company, we serve 102.8 million retail connections and operate more than 1,700 retail locations in the United States. Globally, we offer voice and data services in more than 200 destinations. Verizon Wireless is wholly owned by Verizon Communications Inc. and is headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J.

What sets you apart from others?

Verizon Wireless is a growing company in the fast-changing technology industry. Verizon Wireless has been named one of the best companies for working moms by Working Mother for thirteen straight years. Computer World lists Verizon Wireless as one of the “100 Best Places to Work in IT”. Our employees have the opportunity to grow their careers and take advantage of advancement opportunities across the company. Verizon Wireless offers competitive salaries and bene�ts, including health care coverage that begins on the �rst day of employment, and participation in the company’s 401 (k) program with a dollar-for-dollar match of up to six percent of an employee’s salary contribution. Verizon employees also can take advantage of tuition reimbursement and adoptions assistance and bonuses.


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Our associates are at the forefront of our success, and we are truly dedicated to their goals. It is a privilege to be recognized a second year for our efforts to make Cornhusker Bank a great place to work.

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By JESSICA FARGEN

Employees who work at the Best Places to Work in Lincoln have a strong sense of teamwork and loyalty and understand their role in making the company they work for successful, according to the 2014 survey results.

“�ey are always thinking about ways to do their job better,” said Jason Lauritsen, director of Best Places to Work at Quantum Work-place in Omaha, which administered the survey. “�ey are really engaged in work and how to do work better.”

Quantum Workplace administered the survey to 6,000 employees in Lincoln in January.

Some 90 companies were nominated, ranging in size from 10 em-ployees to 1,300 employees. Employees answered 40 scaled ques-tions, which asked them to rank statements from strongly agree to strongly disagree. Employees also answered open-ended questions and demographic questions about tenure, position and age.

�e questionnaire, called the Quantum Workplace employee en-gagement survey, measures ten categories such as team e�ective-ness, trust in senior leaders, feeling valued, manager e�ectiveness, compensation and bene�ts.

�e survey winners were chosen based entirely on employee re-sponses.

Some statements employees were asked to rank, included: “It would take a lot to get me to leave this organization,” and “�ere is open and honest communication between employees and managers.”

Companies that di�erentiate themselves have leaders who pay at-tention to the workplace and the experiences employees are having and have a compelling vision for the future, Lauritsen said.

And, “�ey work hard to help employees align their individual goals with the organization’s vision for the future,” Lauritsen said.

Lauritsen said companies that do well in similar surveys nationally also have speci�c missions. “�ey de�ne what their culture is about and they are relentless about hiring people that �t their culture,” he said.Meanwhile, employees say they are looking for their bosses to make them feel included, Lauritsen said.

“�e perception is it’s things like pet insurance and ping pong tables and things like that, tangible things, but the reality is you really can’t buy your way to a best work place,” Lauritsen said. “It’s not about stu� it’s about things like … the leaders make themselves very ac-cessible and they make the business very transparent.

“�e employees feel they are connected to senior leadership. �ey feel like they know them and know who they are.”

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Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital is one of Lincoln’s 2014 Best Places to Work!Our investment in the exceptional talent, groundbreaking technology and progressivetreatment is changing the face of rehabiliation. Our people are changing lives. When illness or injury brings life to a hault, we help you move forward. At Madonna...Now you can®.

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BY JESSICA FARGENWhat is now Lincoln Surgical Hospital opened its doors in 1994 with just a handful of doctors performing eye surgeries and has grown into a multi-specialty hospital with more than 200 employees.Even with that growth, the physician-owned hospital has kept a focus on keeping patients and workers happy, said Robb Linafelter, CEO of the hospital near 70th and A streets.Lincoln Surgical Hospital was selected as the Best Place to Work in Lincoln among large companies, according to a 2014 Lincoln Journal Star survey.“�e people that work here you can see by the low turnover they buy in to what we are doing,” said Linafelter, who has worked at the hospi-tal since its inception. “�ey believe in the concept. Because we are 100 percent physician owned we really are able to be patient-focused (and) patient driven because it’s that physician and that nurse that are help-ing make decisions in this organization.”Turnover is 2.5 percent, said Michele Spadt, chief human resources o�cer. Bene�ts include a matching 401(k) plan, health insurance, a �tness center with classes and a personal trainer and tuition reimburse-ment. On a recent evening a�er work four people, including two of the founding physicians, were taking a �tness class. �e hospital was one of four Nebraska businesses in 2012 to receive Gov. Dave Heine-man’s Wellness Award in the “grower” category for showing signi�cant improvement in employee health. Some employees say it’s the atmosphere that has kept them there so long.

�e sta� works as a team, said Joyce Yontz, a registered nurse and an original employee. “�ey are always willing to go the extra mile with a patient,” she said. “�e management is very �exible and supportive. If you have needs that arise they are always willing to work with you.”�e hospital has a committee of employees who are charged with mak-ing sure the sta� stays engaged. In addition, sta� members are recog-nized for their years of service and celebrated each year with a health workers appreciation week.Aletha Sands, a registered nurse at the hospital for 16 years, said the nurse-patient ratio makes it easier for her to do her job. “I never feel like I’m overwhelmed giving patient care. I can spend ex-tra time with patients and that lets me do what I do best and that’s give good patient care,” she said. �e hospital was founded as the Lincoln Surgery Center by ophthal-mologists and started with just two operating rooms. It has grown to include 10 specialties including podiatry, orthopaedics and spine surgery and nine operating rooms in 85,000 square feet. �e hospital became Lincoln Surgical Hospital in 2003 and is owned by 34 physi-cians. �ere are about 11,000 surgeries performed at the hospital each year.Linafelter, the CEO, said his philosophy is to let employees make deci-sions and avoid micromanaging the sta�.“Our job as the administrative side is to make sure they have the tools (and) make sure they have the ability to get their job done without roadblocks,” he said. “If your employees aren’t happy your patients aren’t happy.”

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BY JESSICA FARGEN

At the 26 Lincoln o�ces of Edward Jones most of the employees are not just workers, they are partners in a national �rm that boasts bene�ts and a close-knit community.

Edward Jones, a �nancial services �rm, was named the Best Place to Work in Lincoln among medium-sized companies for 2014, accord-ing to an annual Lincoln Journal Star survey.

Edward Jones employs about 50 people in Lincoln. Every branch has a �nancial advisor and typically one branch o�ce assistant.�e �rm o�ers traditional bene�ts such as health insurance and a matching 401(k) plan as well as a partnership program that allows workers to own a small part of the business. “We are a partnership. We are not a corporation,” said Eric Hem-mingsen, 63, an Edward Jones �nancial adviser for 31 years who manages an o�ce near 70th and O streets.

In addition, social gatherings such as a three-day retreat each year keep everyone connected, said Pam Clyne, a branch o�ce assistant in Hemmingsen’s o�ce for 13 years. Clyne, a partner, stays because of the bene�ts and work culture.

“Everybody helps everybody,” said Clyne, 63. “It’s like a big family.”

�e �rm, founded in 1922 and based in St. Louis, operates nearly 10,800 o�ces in the United States and employs about 12,500 �nan-cial advisors. �e �rm o�ers individualized �nancial planning for long-term investors.

Edward Jones ranked eighth in FORTUNE magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For list in 2013.Josh Huenergardt, 35, an Edward Jones �nancial adviser for 13 years who just opened a new o�ce near Wilderness Ridge, likes being his own boss and working in the community of Edward Jones o�ces.“�ere’s kind of like this common goal we are all working toward where we want to be the �rst choice of the long-term investor over time,” he said. “It’s kind of this team mentality, but yet you are still able to embrace that entrepreneurial spirit.”Hemmingsen said the culture starts at the top with the �rm’s man-aging partner, James D. Weddle.“I can call him right now and sometimes he even answers his own phone,” Hemmingsen said. “He’s a busy man with a huge �rm like this, but he has an open door.”

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At Waterford Assisted Living and Memory Care Center at College View don’t be surprised to see the activities director making patient beds or the CEO cleaning the �oors.

The 30 employees at the elder care center on 48th Street are trained to do a variety of jobs and some of those tasks are not very glamorous. “I don’t mind mopping the �oors,” saidCEO Eric Haider, who was hired in 2012 to turnaround the �nancially-struggling center. “It’s not my job is not in anybody’s vocabulary.”

The Waterford at College View was selected as the Best Place to Work in Lincoln in the small company category in an annual Lincoln Journal Star survey. The assisted living center has about 50 patients including six with dementia.

Mary Kinney, the activities director, attributed the center’s success to Haider, who has three decades of experience working at elder care facilities. “He doesn’t just hear what you say, he listens,” she said. “When you have an idea he wants to hear it.”

Kinney, like a lot of the staff, is trained to give residents baths, clean and make beds and get the dining room ready. Most employees are paid an hourly rate, between $9 and $15, and there is no 401(k) plan for those workers. But, employees get paid time off.

Tuition reimbursement is also offered, said Dan Klein, who co-owns College View and two other Waterford elder care centers in Lincoln with his son, Dan Klein Jr.

“It’s a free gift we give to them,” he said. “We know they will further improve and be a better-trained better service provider for these elderly folks.”

For many, the most important bene�t is the supportive environment.

Katie Hammer, a receptionist at Waterford for nine months, likes Haider’s open door policy and the “teamwork bond” she has with her coworkers. “I love my job,” she said. “I wake up every morning excited to go to work.”

Haider attributes some of his success to a stringent hiring process. All prospective employees must pass a drug test and criminal background test and have a positive attitude. “I’m really picky about who I hire,” he said. After that, they are trained and brought into the fold.

“I believe that happy people do a good job and unhappy people have a ‘who cares’ attitude. If we provide a happy place for them they will do a better job,” he said. “(I) hire the right person the �rst time so they will stay with us for a long time.”

Lincoln’s Premier Assisted LivingWe proudly serve our elderly in Assisted Living, and Memory Care.

T he Waterford at College Viewis a great place to live and work.

Come see what “Premier Assisted Living” means.Call Today! (402) 890-0972

4848 S 48th St, Lincolnwww.thewaterford.net

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