Boston Business Journal Ranks Insight Performance Improvement Number Three in ''Best Place to Work in Massachusetts''; Human Resources Firm Achieves High Ranking for Second Year in a Row.

DEDHAM, Mass. -- Boston Business Journal has selected Insight Performance Improvement, Inc., a strategic HR consulting firm, as the number three best workplace out of small businesses across the Commonwealth in its "Best Places to Work in Massachusetts" awards program. The award recognizes Insight's achievements in creating a positive work environment that attracts and retains employees through a combination of benefits, working conditions and company culture.

"For the second year in a row, Insight has achieved a high ranking and has distinguished itself in creating an outstanding workplace," said George Donnelly, Boston Business Journal editor. "Insight has been successful in implementing innovative human resource practices to remain competitive and attract top talent. The results show how creating the right work environment can create powerful business advantages."

"This achievement reflects our commitment to building extraordinary workplaces not only for our clients but also for ourselves," said Nancy R. Mobley, president and CEO of Insight Performance Improvement. "The significant business growth we have achieved - 50 percent in 2004 and similar growth projected for this year - is directly attributed to our strong team of happy and motivated employees. We are proud of their accomplishments, and it demonstrates how innovative employee practices drive business excellence."

Boston Business Journal editors compiled the "Best Places to Work" list based on the results of more than 18,000 employee satisfaction surveys from more than 240 companies on such factors as work environment, work/life balance, job satisfaction and advancement opportunities, management, compensation and benefits. The confidential survey was conducted by QMR Market Research, Inc.

In reference to Insight and other companies that appeared on "The Best Places to Work" list for two or more years, Boston Business Journal publisher, Mike Olivieri, said: "These companies recognize employees as their best asset, instrumental in maintaining the quality and reputation for services and products. It's a smart, winning business strategy."

About Insight Performance Improvement, Inc.

Founded in 1995, Insight Performance is a strategic human resources consulting firm that works with small and mid-sized companies to build exceptional workplaces. The firm, based in Dedham, Mass., helps its clients grow and transform their organizations and achieve their business objectives through strategic HR practices. Insight won numerous awards including: the number three ranking in the small business category in Boston Business Journal's "Best Places to Work in Massachusetts" in 2005 and number two ranking in 2004; finalist for Employer of the Year in the 2004 Stevie Awards for Women Entrepreneurs; and finalist for the Stevies 2005 American Business Awards for Best Human Resources Organization. Additional information can be found at www.insightperformance.com.