Big Brothers Big Sisters has been named one of the Top 100 Best Places to Work in Orange County, a project of the Orange County Business Journal and Best Companies Group.

The county-wide award recognizes places of employment in Orange County that benefit the local economy, its workforce and businesses. Eligible organizations were evaluated by their policies, practices, demographics and, most importantly, an employee survey worth 75 percent of the process. The top organizations and final rankings were determined by the combined scores.

“The people that work here at Big Brothers Big Sisters are professional, dynamic and empowered individuals who want to make a difference,” says CEO Melissa Beck.

Big Brothers Big Sisters aims to cultivate an environment that boosts business efficiency while maximizing employee potential. The executive team and board of directors continually invest in employee development, which Beck considers vital to the strength of the agency and its ability to grow and serve more youth within the community.

Last year, Big Brothers Big Sisters launched a large-scale development program that consists of shadowing for entry-level staff, management training, 360-degree feedback and annual service projects. An extension of the initiative also empowers employees to spearhead committees that focus on retention, engagement, wellness and incentivization.

“We are here to give everyone the support and guidance they need to be successful,” Beck says, adding that one of the agency’s goals is to “create the most progressive, forward-thinking nonprofit in the country.”