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Black Hills Energy once again recognized for workplace engagement
Achievers most engaged workplaces

Black Hills Energy is excited to be recognized as one of the Achievers 50 Most Engaged Workplaces® in North America. This annual award recognizes top employers that demonstrate leadership in leveraging innovative employee engagement and recognition tactics.

A panel of 11 esteemed judges comprised of employee engagement academics, industry analysts, thought leaders, journalists, and influencers evaluated the applicants. Winners were selected based on Achievers’ Eight Elements of Employee Engagement®: Accountability & Performance, Belonging, Equity & Inclusion, Culture Alignment, Manager Empowerment, Professional & Personal Growth, Purpose & Leadership, Recognition & Rewards, and Wellbeing.

Black Hills Energy will be honored alongside other recipients of the Achievers 50 Most Engaged Workplaces® Award at the annual Achievers Customer Experience Conference held in Austin, Texas on May 31. 

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