Compass Group USA Named To Forbes 2015 America's Best Employers List

CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 17, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Compass Group USA was recently named to the Forbes 2015 America's Best Employers list as the highest ranked foodservice and support services company. Compass Group is among the top 20 business services and supplies companies on the list and ranked 458th overall.

"Being recognized by Forbes is a testament to our commitment to attract and retain the top talent in our industry," says Gary Green, CEO for Compass Group USA. "We believe we can offer associates and prospects the most career opportunities of any company in culinary and hospitality. What we say here – and we mean it – is that there is really never a reason to leave Compass Group."

Forbes published its first-ever Best Employers in the U.S. list in its April 13, 2015 issue. Forbes' list features the top 500 employers rated by 20,000 American employees working for large U.S. companies and institutions, and U.S. divisions of international firms. They were asked anonymously through several online panels if they'd recommend their employer, or any other employers in their industry, to a potential employee. The survey was conducted on companies in all industry sectors employing more than 2,500 workers in the U.S.

About Compass Group
Based in Charlotte NC, Compass Group North America is the leading foodservice management and support services company with $13.6 billion (£8.2 billion) in revenues in 2014. With over 500,000 associates worldwide, its parent company, UK-based Compass Group PLC had revenues of £17.1 billion in the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014.