About the NorthCoast 99 Award & Program
Attracting and keeping top talent has never been easy, and it's only getting tougher as candidates take the driver's seat in today's competitive job market. To stand out, businesses need to set themselves apart in meaningful ways.
One of the best tools for talent attraction and retention in our 22-county region is ERC's NorthCoast 99 award. This year-long research program and event honors 99 great Northeast Ohio workplaces for top talent.
More than just an accolade, this data-driven program equips leaders with actionable insights to build stronger, more competitive workplaces. By analyzing workplace strategies that drive talent attraction and retention, NorthCoast 99 highlights areas of excellence and reveals opportunities to learn from peer successes.
Even if your organization has already won the NorthCoast 99 award, you know that subsequent wins are neither easy nor guaranteed. Year after year, innovative Northeast Ohio companies are raising the bar on the definition of a great workplace and elevating the employee experience.
What It Takes to Win NorthCoast 99 [Webinar]
ERC is hosting a free What It Takes to Win NorthCoast 99 virtual event on February 11th from 9 to 10 a.m. for HR and business professionals who are interested in learning more about the NorthCoast 99 program and who plan on applying for the 2025 NorthCoast 99 award.
Date: Tuesday, February 11th
Time: 9:00 - 10:00 AM ET
Location: Virtual via Zoom
During this webinar, you’ll learn more about the NorthCoast 99 program and what's new with the application, process, and research reports.
You’ll also learn tips for completing this year's application, which launches on February 13th!
Why You Should Apply for NorthCoast 99
If your organization is new to NorthCoast 99, you’ll also learn about all the benefits of applying for the award at the webinar. These benefits include:
- Data on what motivates and retains your top performers
- Access to benchmarking reports on how your organizational policies and practices compare to local employers
- The chance to win and brand your organization as a great Northeast Ohio workplace!
Who Should Attend What It Takes to Win:
Northeast Ohio HR, marketing, and business leaders who are interested in applying for the 2025 NorthCoast 99 award and whose organizations meet these criteria. Two guests from each organization may attend What It Takes to Win.
Register for What It Takes to Win:
Registration is free for this webinar and closes on February 7th! Register today!
Can’t Attend?
Please email nc99@yourerc.com, and we will email you a link to the recording after the event.