NEW YORK, Dec. 1, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Global public relations leader Porter Novelli (PN) has been named one of PRWeek's 2014 Best Places to Work.

PRWeek, the industry's leading publication, cited Porter Novelli's Share the Good program, which recognizes great client work internally; staff's feeling of connection to 'something bigger than themselves'; and the firm's Client Service Star initiative, which rewards employees for outstanding client service, as standout factors in naming the agency among its 2014 Best Places to Work. Entries were judged with input from an opt-in survey completed by U.S. employees.

"I am so proud that Porter Novelli has been recognized as a 2014 Best Place to Work," said Karen van Bergen, CEO, Porter Novelli. "Talent is our top priority at Porter Novelli, and we believe in making a genuine investment in people. When you create an environment where team members are constantly challenged to learn, given opportunities to grow and empowered to look out for one another, staff will come to work whistling. This award shows they are doing just that."

Other things that make Porter Novelli a great place to work include:


    --  Generous benefits package, including flextime, paid time off and health
        and retirement benefits
    --  Paid time off each year for community service
    --  Incentive bonuses rewarding such things as lead generation, new employee
        referrals, account growth and other performance-based bonuses
    --  Quarterly town hall meetings with CEO Karen van Bergen
    --  Fun team-bonding activities including on-site yoga classes, team
        volunteer activities, Thirsty Thursdays, summer and holiday outings,
        Oscar parties and much more
    --  Executive leadership training at Omnicom University's Senior Management
        Program, taught by Harvard professors

"I love working at Porter Novelli because of the challenging, rewarding client work, professional development opportunities and fun office bonding activities," said Hailey Thompson, account supervisor, based in Porter Novelli's Los Angeles office. "But the biggest factor is the people. The smart, passionate, talented professionals I work with are the reason I love coming to work every day."

Other workplace accolades received include:


    --  Named a Washington Best Workplace by the Puget Sound Business Journal
        three years running (2012, 2013, 2014)
    --  Named a top workplace in Atlanta by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution for
        four years running (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014)
    --  EMEA Best Multinational Consultancy to Work For by Holmes Report (2011,
        2012)

About Porter Novelli
Porter Novelli is one of the world's leading public relations agencies. With 90 offices in nearly 60 countries, Porter Novelli delivers best-in-class service to clients around the globe. As the agency that pioneered social marketing, Porter Novelli's heritage is grounded in influence - motivating people to change deeply ingrained behaviors that are rooted in cultural and social norms. This is achieved by identifying and activating against key insights that drive transformational change - going beyond just "solving a problem". The result is greater than just influencing people - Porter Novelli makes them believe.

For additional information, please visit www.porternovelli.com. Porter Novelli is a part of the DAS Group of Companies, a division of Omnicom Group Inc.

About The DAS Group of Companies
 The DAS Group of Companies, a division of Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE: OMC) (www.omnicomgroup.com), is a global group of marketing services companies. DAS includes over 200 companies in the following marketing disciplines: specialty, PR, healthcare, CRM, events, promotional marketing, branding and research. Operating through a combination of networks and regional organizations, DAS serves international, regional, national and local clients through more than 700 offices in 71 countries.

Contact:
 Tricia Whittemore
Porter Novelli
tricia.whittemore@porternovelli.com
212-601-8449

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