"Top 100 Companies For Working Families"
ORLANDO, Fla. 08-07-2006 — Wyndham Vacation Ownership has been recognized by the Orlando Sentinel as one of its "Top 100 Companies for Working Families" for the fifth consecutive year, and for the first time joins an elite group of companies to rank within the Sentinel's Top 10, placing 9th overall. The company is also the only hospitality company to receive top 10 honors.
The annual award program spotlights Central Florida employers committed to creating a workplace environment that not only recognizes the challenges their employees face but also assists them in creating balanced lives. Applicants are judged on several criteria including available benefits, workplace environments, options and compensation programs offered to full- and part-time employees.
"To be honored as the only hospitality company to earn a top 10 distinction is a tremendous tribute, and a fantastic endorsement of our dedication to our employees and work environment," said Franz Hanning, president and CEO, Wyndham Vacation Ownership. "We take great pride in helping our employees achieve greater balance and fulfillment in their lives, and our benefits, training and development programs are a true reflection of that philosophy."
Headquartered in Orlando, Fla., Wyndham Vacation Ownership's more than 14,000 employees enjoy a wide variety of family-friendly company benefits, including adoption cost reimbursement, education tuition assistance, company-paid life and disability insurance, domestic partner benefits, floating holidays, and home mortgage discounts. Employees also receive generous discounts on vacation ownership purchases with the company, enabling their families to enjoy the company's products while away from work.
About Wyndham Vacation Ownership
Wyndham Vacation Ownership, Inc. is the world's leading developer of diversified and flexible vacation ownership products with more than 750,000 owner families worldwide. Wyndham Vacation Ownership markets points-based vacation ownership under two primary consumer brands - Fairfield and Trendwest - which together comprise more than 140 resort properties and over 18,000 fully furnished, condominium-style units throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and the South Pacific. Wyndham Vacation Ownership is headquartered in Orlando, Florida, and is supported by more than 14,000 employees globally.
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