Business & Tech

Burke Business Rated Best Place to Work

Sun Design named to Virginia Business Magazine's 2012 list.

, of Burke was named one of the 70 Best Places to Work in Virginia for 2012.

Virginia Business Magazine included Sun Design on its list of 32 "small employers" -- those with 15 to 99 staff.  Sun Design employees 47 people.

According to the magazine, companies are judged on workplace policies, practices, philosophy, systems and demographics. The magazine also surveyed the opinions of staff members.

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"We work hard to find the best people and create a culture where job satisfaction, appreciation for creativity and career growth are important," Bob Gallagher, President of Sun Design, told PRNewswire.  "Among the many benefits of creating this culture is the fact that clients love working with our team members."

"Sun Design practices 'open-book management,' regularly providing employees with company financial data and other information so they can understand their work in the context of the whole organization," said a press release. "The company sets sales and income targets and, if the company meets those goals, employees share in the profits."

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In 2011 Sun Design earned more than $7.5 million.  The company plans to open an office in McLean this year.


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