HOUSTON, Feb. 26, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- David Weekley Homes is proud to announce its selection as one of Training magazine's Top 125 -- a distinction awarded to a select few companies through a multi-tiered nomination, application and interview process. This year, David Weekley Homes ranked 26th among some of the top companies in the world -- jumping from 76th in the previous year's ranking.
"It is an absolute honor to be recognized for how we prepare our new Team Members for their jobs," Mike Humphrey, Vice President of Operations said. "David Weekley Homes is dedicated to properly preparing new Team Members to be successful and, by using a mix of on-the-job training, eLearning and classroom-based classes, we are able to offer a program that is both interactive and fun."
Companies who wish to be ranked as a Training Top 125 answer a detailed questionnaire providing both quantitative and qualitative data. Training magazine's editorial staff evaluates the information provided and conducts follow-up interviews, where appropriate, on the many qualitative questions. Through this research, they determine their Top 125 list.
As a company committed to training, David Weekley Homes places high importance on developing Team Members and helping them grow in their careers. This recognition as one of Training magazine's Top 125 is not only a great way to celebrate the dedicated Team Members already employed by the company, but a great tool to help recruit the best of the best.
About David Weekley Homes
David Weekley Homes, founded in 1976, is headquartered in Houston and operates in 18 cities across the United States. David Weekley Homes was the first builder in the United States to be awarded the Triple Crown of American Home Building, an honor which includes "America's Best Builder," "Builder of the Year" and the "National Housing Quality Award." Weekley has also appeared six times on FORTUNE(r) magazine's coveted "100 Best Companies to Work For" list. Since inception, David Weekley Homes has closed more than 50,000 homes with 2006 revenues exceeding $1.5 billion. For more information about David Weekley Homes, visit the company's web site at www.davidweekleyhomes.com.
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