Forbes Names Choice Hotels One of “America’s Best Mid-Size Employers”

ROCKVILLE, Md., May 2, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel companies, was named one of “America’s Best Mid-Size Employers” in 2018 by Forbes magazine. The accolade ranks Choice among the top 500 mid-size employers in the nation, and one of the leading travel and leisure companies.

To determine the list of top employers, Forbes collaborated with analytics firm Statista to ask 30,000 American employees working for U.S. companies and organizations with at least 1,000 employees in their U.S. operations to voluntarily evaluate their employers. Questions included topics, such as likelihood to recommend, workplace environment and culture, and compensation.

“Choice is widely recognized for its culture and is known as an industry leader in employee benefits, ranging from expanded parental leave to enriching professional development opportunities. We strive to offer a robust and rewarding employee experience,” said Patrick Cimerola, chief human resources officer, Choice Hotels International. “This honor highlights Choice’s focus on creating a culture of respect and our dedication to diversity and the overall well-being of our associates.”

Choice Hotels supports nine different employee resource groups designed to facilitate engagement among associates and help shape the company’s culture and business objectives. Committed to also supporting a diverse franchisee base, Choice is one of the only lodging companies to have an emerging markets development team with personnel dedicated to helping minorities and veterans pursue opportunities in the industry.

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