Cornerstone Research Group (CRG) has been named a Best Place to Work in the Dayton region by the Dayton Business Journal. CRG is one of the 33 companies honored in the 2024 Best Places to Work awards and one of only nine mid-sized companies recognized.
The Best Places to Work awards program celebrates companies that excel in creating exceptional workplace environments. The recognition highlights CRG’s commitment to cultivating a positive workplace culture, effective recruitment strategies, and strong employee retention efforts.
“People are our greatest asset,” said Chrysa Theodore, senior vice president of talent and culture. “Our team’s dedication to fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment is central to our culture and our success.”
The Best Places to Work awards are based on anonymous surveys of employees, who evaluate their companies on criteria including team effectiveness, management, benefits, and workplace practices and engagement.
CRG is a federal defense contractor specializing in aerospace, power and energy, advanced materials and manufacturing, and human health and AI. The company delivers competitively priced innovations with speed and agility. CRG supports the U.S. Armed Forces and federal government, including the Air Force, Army, Navy, SOCOM, DARPA, DLA, DHA, NASA, DOE, and NIH.
“The recruitment and retention of highly skilled and experienced employees in both R&D and production is highly competitive in this region,” said Theodore, referring to the Miami Valley’s unique concentration of high-tech and defense companies, anchored by Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.
To attract and retain talent, CRG offers competitive salaries and desirable benefits, including five weeks of annual paid time off, all federal holidays, and a flexible schedule to encourage a healthy work-life balance.
“We pull in talent from across the nation,” said Brooke Cuevas, human resources manager. “They are drawn to the Dayton region’s low cost of living, short commute times, and the wealth of arts, sports, and recreational opportunities.”
CRG is part of the Rushlight Assets family of businesses. In 2023, CRG contributed nearly $11 million in wages to the Miami Valley’s economic health and is committed to adding 250 high-paying jobs over the next three years, with an estimated $15 million in additional wages.
For more information about Cornerstone Research Group and to view current job openings, visit crgrp.com/careers.