Creek Systems Ranks in Top 1000 on the 2011 Inc. 500|5000

After three years of substantial growth, Creek Systems is recognized once again as a leader in the American marketplace. With several American Business Awards previously captured by this contender, Creek Systems lands in the top 20% of Inc. Magazine’s list of the fastest growing companies in the USA.

New York, August 23, 2011 – In an announcement today, Inc. Magazine released its exclusive  2011 list of America’s fastest growing private companies, landing Creek Systems in the top twenty (20%) percent. With a three year sales growth of 367%, the California-based firm achieved a rank in the top one thousand companies, defying the stagnant state of the US economy. 

In an economic environment that has been extremely sluggish for several years, the median growth rate of 2011 Inc. 500|5000 companies remains at an impressive 94 percent. The companies on this year’s list report having created 350,000 jobs in the past three years, and aggregate revenue among the honorees reached $366 billion, up 14 percent from last year. To qualify for consideration and possible inclusion in the 2011 Inc. 500|5000, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2007 and be US-based privately held for profit enterprises. Qualifying entrant companies are then ranked according to the percentage of revenue growth when comparing 2007 to 2010.

The top 5000 list represents the best of American entrepreneurship, setting the standard for independent achievement in the US market. The year’s honorees, plus alumni previously recognized, are invited to attend the 2011 Inc. 500|5000 Conference & Awards Ceremony on September 22–24, 2011, at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland.

Kevin Daly, Creek Systems CEO, responded to the announcement by stating, “We are excited about our company and its future as a leader in the American markets.  Our ability to sustain continual growth in a significantly stagnant economy for the past three years has proven we possess the strategic capability to circumvent and overcome barriers to consistently increase revenues. Creek Systems provides our client base with recruiting and HR solutions that enables them to reduce costs while sourcing and retaining talent necessary to drive their businesses. It’s our “Talent Driving Technology” approach that promotes our success”.

In actual standings, Creek Systems ranked #81 out of all qualified Information Technology companies in the United States plus captured the 61st slot for the fastest growing organizations in Los Angeles. 

Earlier this year, Creek Systems was recognized by the International Business Awards as a distinguished honoree, for which the award ceremonies will take place in Abu Dhabi in early October. With the addition of making the top 1000 on the 2011 Inc. 500|5000, Creek Systems once again solidifies its standing as a leader in the US business community. As the 844th place holder out of the five thousand American companies that made Inc. Magazine’s 2011 list, Creek Systems is one of the nation’s fast-growing start-ups that help create the bulk of new jobs in the United States.

Creek Systems , with headquarters located in Orange County, California, and supports global clients in the marketplace with IT, HR and business solutions for attaining sustainable growth.

Creek Systems Honored by International Business Awards

 (Abu Dhabi, July 27, 2011) – Today, Creek Systems received notification from the Stevie Awards announcing their selection as a Distinguished Honoree in the Best Overall Web Design category. Unlike the American Business Awards, where multiple levels of winners are chosen, the International Business Awards names only one winner and one honoree per category.

After months of preliminary judging of companies around the globe, followed by two weeks of final judging, the final results of the 2011 IBA Awards are announced. Anyone with internet access may view the 2011 Stevie Awards Winners Circle on their website, where you will find the posted judging results:

Best Overall Web Design
STEVIE AWARD WINNER:
Abu Dhabi Airports Company, Abu Dhabi, UAE: Abu Dhabi Airports Company

DISTINGUISHED HONOREE:
Creek Systems Inc., Aliso Viejo, CA USA

The Stevie Awards were created to honor and generate public recognition of the achievements and positive contributions of organizations and working people worldwide. The International Business Awards are the only global, all-encompassing business awards program honoring great performances in business.  Nicknamed the Stevie® for the Greek word “crowned,” the awards will be presented to honorees at a gala event on Tuesday, 11 October in the Emirates Palace Hotel in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Recipients of International Stevie Award trophies were selected from thousands of nominations received from organizations in more than 40 nations. 

It is indeed an incredible honor to achieve this prestigious Business Awards within the international business community.  Although Creek Systems was a previous winner of a Stevie for the American Business Awards 2010 Best Corporate Identity and Branding Design, this is their initial entry on the international platform.  The second place finish is laudable when consideration is given to the thousands of entry nominations competing for recognition as the best in their respective fields. The category winner, Abu Dhabi Airports Company, is located in the city where the 2011 International Business Awards Banquet will be held.

Creek Systems’ CEO, Kevin Daly, offered the commentary, “Achieving this level of recognition within the global business community is exciting. The effort of our amazing team of professionals has made results like this possible. Our dedication to excellence in everything we do is enhanced when recognized on the international platform and solidifies our resolve to continue to advance our presence as a leader in the global marketplace.”

The number of nominations to The International Business Awards grew in excess of eighty percent (80%) when compared to the previous year.  This illustrates the increasing importance of recognition by the IBA for members of the worldwide business community.  It will be interesting to follow Creek Systems as the company continues to expand their visibility in the global marketplace.

Creek Systems maintains its headquarters in Orange County, California, and supports clients in the global marketplace with IT, HR and business solutions for attaining sustainable growth.

Creek Systems Selected Top Workplace 2010

Creek Systems Selected Top Workplace 2010 - Creek Systems is honored once again as a top employer in Orange County, California. Annual survey results completed anonymously by Creek Systems staff members places the company in the top ten employers.

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(Orange County, California - December 9, 2010) - Today, the Orange County Register released the annual survey results for top employers in their demographic. Coming as no surprise to the employees of Creek Systems, the company has once again placed in the top ten. Creek Systems is one of the many dynamic business entities who have helped make Orange County, California, one of the eight top economies in the world. A myriad of Fortune 500 companies have their headquarters located in this area, creating a vibrant, competitive climate for the acquisition of skilled talent plus continual growth.

The anonymous survey utilizes a scoring structure which assesses six key workplace strengths that include leadership and direction, execution, conditions, managers, careers, as well as pay compensation and benefits. The Orange County Register reviews submissions by employees of each firm and ranks them based on the results obtained. In actuality, this survey is a report card of the employer’s success in attracting and retaining talent. With a heavy focus on the direction and leadership of the organization, the survey asks employees pointed questions about the managers and executives who drive the company’s focus and the guidance they provide to subordinate staff.

Creek Systems is a leader in the business community providing human capital acquisition and retention solutions enabling revitalization and growth for their clients. Creek Systems Prizm® Vendor Management System allows them to offer a comprehensive array of services coupled with the ability to track recruiting metrics on demand. In addition, they consistently locate, recruit and employ the talented people their client companies require and implement novel approaches to resolve business issues for both large and small enterprises. In addition, Creek Systems values their employees and the feeling is mutual, as evidenced by the employees’ survey responses such as:

“I have the freedom to manage my own workload, but at the same time have great input on the tasks that need to be done.”

“I'm paid well. I have no fear of losing my job. I have constant accomplishments & recognition.”

“The respect you are given as a professional and as a person. This company treats their employees better than any company I have ever worked at.”

“I get occasional calls from the CEO. He is genuinely interested in what I'm doing. He solves some of my problems.”

When asked, Creek Systems CEO, Kevin M. Daly expounded, “Our employees are integral to our success. Their professionalism and unique talents enable Creek Systems to continually provide our clients with the technological and business solutions they need for sustainable growth. We maintain open lines of communication and work as a team where every member respects one another.”

Achieving top honors is nothing new for Creek Systems. Earlier this year, the company won the National Stevie Award from the American Business Awards Association for Best Corporate Identity and Branding Design and runner up for Best Business Services. Creek Systems employees seem to agree their employer is an outstanding firm, deserving recognition as one of the best places to work in Orange County. With a long list of satisfied clients plus loyal, dedicated employees, it is expected Creek Systems will continue to grow and prosper, offering more employment opportunities to talented experts in multiple industries.

Resource: The Orange County Register is a leading news and information company that publishes a newspaper, magazines and offers web-based products including a news site and RSS feed.

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About Creek Systems - Creek Systems (http://www.creeksystems.com) specializes in providing professional services and solutions to the nation’s most prestigious Fortune 1000 companies across a broad spectrum of industries. Headquartered in Orange County, California, Creek Systems support their clients nationwide through a network of offices in major metropolitan areas. Today, Creek Systems continues to be a driving force helping Enterprise clients take action on their resource needs and remains the trusted leader in the human capital acquisition and retention sector.

For more information, please visit www.creeksystems.com
Media contact:
Amber Coben
949.600.7778 x 723
acoben@creeksystems.com

Creek Systems Nominated to Win Orange County Top Workplace 2010

Creek Systems Nominated to Win Orange County Top Workplace 2010 - In December 2010 Orange County Register will recognize Orange County Top Workplaces. The very best organizations will be evaluated purely on the responses to an employee survey. Creek Systems, a leader in Workforce Acquisition and Talent Management, has been named a nominee to Win Orange County Top Workplace 2010.

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Aliso Viejo, Orange County, CA (July 15, 2010) - Creek Systems was notified today of the nomination for “Orange County Top Workplace 2010” by WorkplaceDynamics. In December 2010 Orange County Register will recognize Orange County Top Workplaces. The very best organizations will be evaluated purely on the responses to an employee survey. Top Workplaces leads the way in measuring the health of US companies based upon employee opinions. Over 1,000 designated Top Workplaces nationally are now better positioned to attract and retain industry leading talent.

On June 21st of this year, Creek Systems was honored with a 2010 Stevie® Award for Best Corporate Identify and Branding from the esteemed American Business Awards in New York. Creek Systems was also a finalist to receive a Stevie® Award for Best Business Services. Some notable winners of 2010 Stevie® Awards include:

• Executive of the Year: Lawrence J. Ellison, founder and CEO of Oracle  
• Best Overall Company of the Year: Apple Inc.  
• Business Turnaround of the Year: Ford Motor Company  
• Best Home Page: CNN.com  
• Environmental Responsibility Program of the Year: The Timberland Company  
• Best Corporate Branding and Design: Creek Systems Inc.  
• Customer Service Team of the Year: Cigna  
• Support Staffer of the Year: Lynn Holgate, High Performance Tech  
• Most Innovative Company of the Year: Mozilla  
• Fastest Growing Company of the Year: Yodle  
• Communications or PR Campaign of the Year: Hilton Hotels  
• New Product or Service of the Year: Chase Card Services, J.P. Morgan Chase

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About Creek Systems - Creek Systems (http://www.creeksystems.com) specializes in providing professional services and solutions to the nation’s most prestigious Fortune 1000 companies across a broad spectrum of industries. Headquartered in Orange County, California, Creek Systems support their clients nationwide through a network of offices in major metropolitan areas. Today, Creek Systems continues to be a driving force helping Enterprise clients take action on their resource needs and remains the trusted leader in the human capital acquisition and retention sector.

For more information, please visit http://www.creeksystems.com/

Media contact:
Amber Coben
949.600.7778 x 723
acoben@creeksystems.com

Creek Systems Wins Stevie Award in 8th Annual American Business Awards

Orange County, California June 22nd, 2010 - Creek Systems Winner of 2010 Stevie Award. The awards were presented during ceremonies at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City on June 21st. The ceremonies were hosted by Cheryl Casone of Fox Business Network and broadcast nationwide on radio by the Business Talk Radio Network.

Creek Systems was awarded the 2010 Stevie Winner for Best Corporate Identity and Branding Design, beating out the identification protection company, LifeLock. Creek Systems was also nominated as a Stevie finalist for Best Business Services competing with Accenture and Lionbridge Technologies. More than 2,700 organizations of all sizes and in virtually every industry were evaluated for consideration in more than 40 categories.

“It is a huge honor to receive such definitive recognition in this category”. “To be successful in corporate branding, you must understand the needs and wants of your customers and prospects…strong branding is invaluable as the battle for customers intensifies day by day”. Kevin M. Daly, President and CEO of Creek Systems.

As the Oscar’s are to Hollywood, the Stevie’s are to American Company’s. The Stevie Awards were created to honor and generate public recognition of the efforts, accomplishments, and positive contributions of companies and business people worldwide. Stevie is taken from the name Stephen, which is derived from the Greek for "crowned." R.S. Owens, the same company that makes the Oscar, Emmy, and Clio Awards, designed the Stevie trophy as a 16 inch tall, hand-cast 24-karat gold statuette. http://www.stevieawards.com/pubs/awards/70_187_883.cfm

More than 200 executives across the country participated in the judging process to determine the Finalists and Stevie Award winners. The American Business Awards are governed by a Board of Distinguished Judges & Advisors that are leading figures in American business.

Details about The American Business Awards and the lists of honorees in all categories are available at http://www.stevieawards.com/aba

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About Creek Systems - Creek Systems (http://www.creeksystems.com) specializes in providing professional services and solutions to the nation’s most prestigious Fortune 1000 companies across a broad spectrum of industries. Headquartered in Orange County, California, Creek Systems support their clients nationwide through a network of offices in major metropolitan areas. Today, Creek Systems continues to be a driving force helping Enterprise clients take action on their resource needs and remains the trusted leader in the human capital acquisition and retention sector.

For more information, please visit http://www.creeksystems.com/

Media contact:
Amber Coben
949.600.7778
acoben@creeksystems.com

Creek Honored as Stevie Finalist

The coveted Stevie (pictured at right) is awarded annually by the American Business Awards to the top companies in the USA competing in 40 different categories. In 2010 at the New York City Marriott Marquis, business executives will anticipate the announcement of category winners at the ABA's ceremonies on June 21st.

This year, Creek Systems has been named a finalist in two separate categories. Being recognized for their design crafting and technique, Creek is in the running for the Stevie as the best in Corporate Identity/Branding Design. Their second honor is as a finalist in the Website/Blog category for the best Business Services.

A global leader in Workforce Acquisition services, Talent and Vendor Management platforms, Creek Systems offers clients the ability to reduce time-to-fill cycles, while attracting, on-boarding and retaining the talent necessary for their organizations to thrive. Providing proprietary platforms like their Prizm™ VMS and their soon to be released SaaS Talent Acquisition and Management system, Creek streamlines the entire recruitment process, from job requisition to on-boarding, saving time and reducing recruiting expenditures.

 

Concerns with the 2010 Employment Outlook

According to the latest forecasts, the national US employment rate is expected to hit 9.7% by August 2010. What this prediction fails to consider is the percentage of under-employed, those individuals who have accepted part-time or temporary positions as a stop gap measure to their financial bleeding. When included with the unemployment figures, this means the actual rate of people not holding permanent positions in their chosen career field is well over 15%. Many HR professionals and business executives believe that this constitutes an “employer’s market” where available talent is at an all-time high. While mathematically true that there is a higher number of applicants in almost every demographic, one must consider if the increased quantity necessarily dictates an increase in the quality of the eligible applicants available to fill openings.


There are several important factors open for debate as to the validity of this belief. One must consider whether the increased numbers of individuals seeking employment can actually have a negative impact on recruiting efforts. An assessment of the following aspects must be analyzed to determine if the increase in available bodies actually translates to being beneficial for businesses.

• Applicant Quality

Typically, when determining reductions in their workforces, companies will retain their most qualified, high performing employees that have attained some longevity with the firm. This immediately implies that some of the individuals currently available in the employment market had not attained levels of skill or achieved a level of performance that would have salvaged their position with their previous employer. Although some highly talented individuals are in the eligible talent pool due to business closings or relocations outside the individual’s demographic, a large number of individuals seeking employment in a depressed economy do not lead their fields in expertise or performance attributes.

• Applicant Responses

One of the downfalls of a sluggish market results in overwhelming responses to posted openings. Most employers will readily acknowledge that when the unemployment rates increase significantly over previous years that applications received for announced openings multiply exponentially. To ensure consistent application of selection processes and maintain compliance under current regulations, this dictates an increase in the time spent by HR professionals and hiring managers in reviewing resume submissions. When received applications double and triple in volume, that means that in-house staff responsible for the task of reviewing and selection are not focused on strategic initiatives and accomplishing other priorities. In an economy where efficiency is a necessity, this increase in resume reviews does not align with company goals.

• Increased Time-to-Fill Cycles & Recruiting Costs

Due to the increased receipt of applications and the subsequent increase in time spent on review, the time-to-fill cycle for openings tends to increase when the unemployment rates rise dramatically. In addition to the actual review and selection process expanding timelines, many available applicants will accept placements they might not have considered previously, just to ensure they remain financially whole while continuing to search for a job they truly desire. In many instances, this results in placements that turn over in less than a year, increasing corporate recruiting and training costs.

One methodology to reverse the negative aspects of high unemployment rates that impact business enterprises is the utilization of a professional Workforce Acquisition vendor. These talent acquisition specialists have the ability to discover and attract highly-skilled, qualified applicants for companies across a broad spectrum of industries. They increase recruiting process efficiency, eliminating selection review tasks from overburdened HR departments while ensuring compliance with all hiring process regulatory requirements. Another added benefit is the decrease in time-to-fill cycles while actively integrating available talent into the availability pool. The recruiting experts that make up these talent acquisition teams enhance each client’s corporate image by efficiently and unilaterally providing a positive candidate experience. From initial position requisition through on-boarding and talent management, utilizing a professional work force acquisition team can limit recruitment expenditures, reduce timelines, increase recruiting efficiency and help maintain legal compliance.