NU Online News Service, June 8, 12:41 p.m.EDT

Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc. announced today it hasbeen recertified as an effective employer for attracting,developing and keeping the best staff by Employer of Choice, Inc.consulting firm.

The Memphis, Tenn., based firm said The Employer of Choicedesignation is granted to employers demonstrating implementation ofbest practices in attracting, developing and retaining outstandingpeople.

The certification is for two years rather than the customary oneyear term. Sedgwick CMS noted it has maintained uninterruptedstanding as an Employer of Choice since its initial certificationin 2004.

Joyce L. Gioia, chief executive officer of Employer of Choice,Inc., said, "Retaining Employer of Choice certification for anextended period requires not only outstanding evaluation resultsbut also continuous improvement."

"Sedgwick CMS has improved its standing in virtually everycategory used by our independent panel to benchmark the health ofemployee/employer relationships and workplace practices. It isparticularly for their outstanding achievement of sustainedprogress that we made the highly unusual decision to confer atwo-year certification upon Sedgwick CMS," said Ms. Gioia.

David A. North, Sedgwick CMS president and CEO said, "The peopleof Sedgwick CMS are the real honorees in our Employer of Choicedesignation. They continue to embrace the opportunities we offerfor professional development, provide open feedback thatstrengthens our services to clients and our internal culture, anddemonstrate their commitment to our Core Values."