Wells going the extra mile to help employees.Wells Real Estate Funds, Inc., a national real estate investment company based in metro Atlanta Atlanta (ətlăn`tə, ăt–), city (1990 pop. 394,017), state capital and seat of Fulton co., NW Ga., on the Chattahoochee R. and Peachtree Creek, near the Appalachian foothills; inc. 1847. , has been named one of the 2006 winners of The Principal[R] 10 Best Companies for Employee Financial Security. An independent judging panel of business leaders and employee benefits experts selected Wells Real Estate Funds for its dedication to its employees as demonstrated by its outstanding package of employee benefits, noting in particular the real estate company's commitment to health care insurance, wellness programs and retirement savings. The nationwide program, sponsored by the Principal Financial Group, recognizes growing companies (between five and 1,000 employees) that excel at Verb 1. excel at - be good at; "She shines at math" shine at excel, surpass, stand out - distinguish oneself; "She excelled in math" contributing to their employees' long-term Long-term Three or more years. In the context of accounting, more than 1 year. long-term 1. Of or relating to a gain or loss in the value of a security that has been held over a specific length of time. Compare short-term. financial security, particularly through employee benefits programs. "At a time when many employers are challenged to maintain strong employee benefits, Wells Real Estate Funds has gone the extra mile to give its employees an edge on their financial futures financial futures Obligations to buy or sell particular positions in financial instruments. The features of financial futures are identical to those of any futures contract except that the asset for delivery is of a financial nature. ," said Renee Schaaf, vice president at the Principal Financial Group. "Wells Real Estate Funds stood out among the competition and is a role model for providing the very best in employee benefits." Wells' commitment to its approximately 400 employees has enabled it to implement a benefits program that is well aligned with employee needs. "We have worked to make sure we have great benefits. Great benefits attract great people. When you end up with great people, you end up with a great company," said Leo Leo, in astronomy Leo [Lat.,=the lion], northern constellation lying S of Ursa Major and on the ecliptic (apparent path of the sun through the heavens) between Cancer and Virgo; it is one of the constellations of the zodiac. Wells, president and founder of Wells Real Estate Funds. "Being recognized as one of The Principal 10 Best Companies makes me feel like we've accomplished what we set out to do." "Wells Real Estate Funds has a fantastic holistic approach holistic approach A term used in alternative health for a philosophical approach to health care, in which the entire Pt is evaluated and treated. See Alternative medicine, Holistic medicine. to helping their employees with their financial security," said Nancy Ayres, general manager, Clipper clipper, type of sailing ship, designed for speed. Long and narrow, the clipper had the greatest beam aft of the center; the bow cleaved the waves; and the ship carried, besides topgallant and royal sails, skysails and moonrakers—a veritable cloud of sails. Belt Lacer Company, a 2005 winner of The Principal 10 Best and judging panel member. "In addition to a very strong 401(k), Wells is one of the few employers anymore that we found that paid 100 percent of the employee and dependent medical premiums. They also have a very strong wellness program and they include the spouses in many of their programs." |
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