You are now just a brief step away from embarking on a quest to discover where your company stands among its peers, competitors and within your own infrastructure. This program has many exciting possibilities for you, so let`s get you started now! We sincerely thank you for your interest and hope that you`ll be among the companies selected for recognition in the exciting awards program and special publication for the 2008 Best Places to Work In Mississippi.

Registration is very simple. Please be sure you are familiar with the Best Places to Work in Mississippi guidelines as detailed in the Eligibility and Selection Process sections. When you submit the information below, you will receive an e-mail confirmation from Southern Research Group that acknowledges your entry and gives you further instructions.

Employer Statement:
The CEO or a designated representative will answer the following question: Why do you believe your company is one of the best places to work in Mississippi? The brief essay will be used for editorial purposes only and is not part of the evaluation process. This question may be answered online at the Registration site.

Remember that participating companies must have at least 25 employees due to statistical validation required in the survey format. Winners will be selected in mega-large, large, medium, and small company categories.

REGISTRATION FEE:  $250.00 for online surveys or $500 for paper surveys .  This fee covers administrative fees related to the survey and provides each particpant with a report of overall and category rankings.  Even if a company does not reach the minimum participation level to compete for awards recognition, it will still receive the report based on responses from those that did complete the survey.

FEE PAYMENT:  Participating companies may pay the registration fee by check mailed to:

Southern Research Group

Best Places to Work Administrator

460 Briarwood Dr. Ste. 300

Jackson, Mississippi 39206

The registration fee should be received by Southern Research Group prior to the end of the survey period.  

Report Options: 

Additional $325.00 (total $575.00)   This report compares all of the participating company's responses to those of averages for companies in their size category.

Additional $1325  (total $1575.00) - A very detailed report will be provided, giving the participating company addtional data anaylsis. 

Examples of these report options are available from Southern Research Group.  At the time of regsitration, you may indicate your request for sample reports.

Please read the Frequently Asked Questions section to learn how you can maximize your benefits and results by entering this program.

Please keep in mind that your employees will have a longer period of time to complete their surveys if you act prior to the deadline.