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Bright Horizons Recognized As One of the 'Best Places to Work' by the Boston Business Journal

Posted on: Wednesday, 13 May 2009, 09:32 CDT

WATERTOWN, Mass., May 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Bright Horizons Family Solutions LLC, the world's leading provider of employer-sponsored child care, early education, back-up care, and work/life solutions, has been recognized by the Boston Business Journal as one of the "2009 Best Places to Work."

"We are pleased to be recognized as a Best Place to Work in the Boston area. This year in particular, in these uncertain economic times, it is more important than ever that we provide a work environment where employees can thrive professionally, while managing their personal lives," said Bright Horizons Chief Executive Officer Dave Lissy. "Bright Horizons' success as a leading provider of child care and work/life solutions depends on our employees who bring passion and dedication to the work of providing the best care and education to the children, families, and clients that we serve."

Bright Horizons Chief Human Resources Officer Dan Henry noted, "Creating work environments that support talented professionals are an intrinsic part of our mission. Provision of unique benefits that enable employees to balance their work/life with their personal obligations and a work environment where employees can enjoy their work and are recognized for their efforts enhances their commitment to the company. This is vital to hiring and retaining top talent."

The Best Places to Work list is based on surveys completed by employees who live and work in Massachusetts. The survey assesses employee opinions of work environment, work/life balance, job satisfaction, advancement opportunities, compensation, and benefits. The 60 honorees named to this year's list will be recognized at a special event in Boston on June 11.

Bright Horizons Family Solutions(R)

Bright Horizons(R) (www.brighthorizons.com) operates more than 600 child care and early education centers across the U.S., in Europe, and Canada, including more than 80 dedicated back-up child care centers. Bright Horizons serves more than 70,000 children and more than 700 clients worldwide, including more than 95 of the FORTUNE 500 and 75 of the "Best Companies to Work for in America" as designated by Working Mother magazine.

SOURCE Bright Horizons Family Solutions LLC

Source: PR Newswire

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