Credit union is among the state's best places to work

Lockheed Federal Credit Union is ranked No. 1 in the medium-sized company category of the in the inaugural "California's Best Places to Work" program for 2007.

The best workplace program for California employers was sponsored by Employers Group, a human resources expert and advocate serving California employers.

The program winners were announced on Feb. 28 at an awards gala at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

More than 7,000 companies were solicited to participate in the program.

"I am extremely proud of the work environment created by our staff and management," said Dave Styler, LFCU president and CEO. "We know that happy employees provide better service to members; and so our goal is to delight our employees, just as we want them to delight members."

LFCU's ranking was based on the blind scoring of more than 400 companies' responses to a survey of employers and employees in nine categories, including worklife balance, pay, benefits, training and advancement opportunities, diversity programs, turnover, perks, employee voice and workplace culture, and community involvement.

Five winners were selected from each of four company-size categories: growing, small, medium and large. LFCU is in the medium category of 100 to 499 employees.

For more information about "California's Best Places to Work" program, visit the website www.employersgroup.com/ cabest.