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MIL has earned its place on a list of the 16 Best Companies for

Work-Life Balance & Flexibility in 2023

What does it take to be considered a top Because of efforts to build a company worthy of the
workplace? Because there are clearly extraordinary people that work here, MIL has earned its place
some magical ingredients to employee on a list of the 16 Best Companies for Work-Life Balance
satisfaction that not every company knows. & Flexibility in 2023. The Top Workplaces for Work-Life
Like a winning recipe, there’s a secret Flexibility award recognizes organizations that have built a
sauce made up of a winning combination culture that enables employees to meet the demands of their
of savory components that make some personal lives while maintaining high performance. The
CSC promotions workplaces and certain employers rise to article promoting the award noted that, “Tech companies with
the top. the best work-life balance practices aren’t easy to come by.
Please join us in congratulating two members of Bowie’s Corporate Service Center on their recent and well-deserved The MIL Corporation does an excellent job of encouraging
After 40+ years in the business, MIL
promotions! employee bonding with team-building exercises.” To boot,
has mastered the tools and techniques
MIL also earned special recognition among tech companies
needed to serve up a “cream of the crop”
for the third year in-a-row under the Top Workplaces USA
top workplace. After tinkering with the formula
umbrella. This year, MIL snagged the #14 spot in the Top
to find just the right mix of employee-centric
Technology Industry category out of 191 winners.
offerings, MIL’s focuses on cooking up a corporate
culture and nurturing workplace where all By using tools like the Washington Post’s Top Workplaces
employees can feel valued. anonymous employee surveys, MIL identifies what’s most
important to our workforce and stays laser focused on growing
Along with challenging work with opportunities
those areas. As a result of ongoing, multi-year efforts to
for advancement and open communication
identify and better meet the needs of our employees, we now
with responsive management, we offer our team
find ourselves a multi-year award-winning employer securely
frequent chances to be part of a larger community
ensconced on the Top Workplaces list of outstanding places to
through social and volunteer events. MIL actively
work for the past seven years.
works on cultivating a workplace environment
and ethos that reflects the company’s core values As we continue to blend the perfect mix of employee-centric
to: ingredients, MIL serves as a shining example of what it takes
to savor the sweet taste of workplace success.
• Treat everyone with respect and care
• Communicate effectively, and
• Take personal responsibility

Working smarter

“A day, if well employed, is long enough for everything.”4th Earl of Chesterfield, Lord Philip Dormer Stanhope
In keeping with Lord Stanhope’s assertion that anything and everything can be accomplished with enough planning
and discipline, below are a few useful tips from Career Coach Jamie Birt’s 17 Ways To Work Smarter, Not Harder
(With Benefits) to turn words into actions.
Tips #1 & 3. Create a morning and closing routine
Try to start your morning the same way each day. This could mean taking a short walk to move around before sitting
at your desk, or it could mean starting your day by reading a book for professional development. Meditation can be
a great practice to start your morning with because it can increase concentration, improve your mood and decrease
any stress and anxiety you may feel.
Just as you have a routine for starting your day, also try to have a routine for the end of your day because it can
position you for a great start the next morning. Start by making a list of the top three of five things you want to do
the next day. When you're finished, consider cleaning your desk and putting away any items that are out of place.
Tip #5. Respond quickly
Try to start a habit of responding to people right away. If you open an email that requires a response, responding
right away helps you get the task off your list. If you tell someone you aim to talk to them about something, try to
contact them within 24 hours.

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