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ComForCare/At Your Side Ranked #74 on Fortune Magazine’s Annual List.

TROY, Mich. — ComForCare, a franchised provider of in-home caregiving services, has recently been named one of the 2022 Best Workplaces for Millennials™ by Fortune Magazine®. This marks the second consecutive year ComForCare has earned a place on this prestigious list. ComForCare ranked #74 on the list of 100, moving up from their previous position of #94 on last year’s listing.

“We are incredibly honored to once again be named as a best workplace for millennials,” said J.J. Sorrenti, CEO of Best Life Brands, parent company to ComForCare/At Your Side Home Care. “Our franchisees and caregivers are the lifeblood of our business, and it’s important to us that they truly enjoy the crucial work they do and have every tool they need to succeed. Earning a place on this prestigious list for the second year in a row validates the hard work ComForCare does to ensure the success of our franchisees. I can not wait to see how we will continue to grow throughout the next year.”

Fortune worked with long-standing research partner Great Place to Work to help in finding the best employers for those born between 1981 and 1997—a generation known for appreciating firms with strong values and frequently changing jobs. To determine millennials’ workplace preferences, Great Place to Work analyzed feedback representing more than 5.3 million U.S. employees. As a result, the 100 large companies on their list represent the best workplaces for millennials.

Learn more about careers at ComForCare and At Your Side Home Care today, or refer someone to join this vital field.

92% of employees in America and 82% of employees in Canada agreed that ComForCare/At Your Side Home Care is a great place to work.

TROY, Mich. — ComForCare, a franchised provider of in-home caregiving services, has recently received the honor of being named one of the 2022 Best Workplaces™ by Great Place To Work® in both the United States and Canada. This marks the second consecutive year ComForCare has earned this prestigious certification.

This award confirms the positive workplace culture ComForCare/At Your Side franchisees have cultivated, as well as the brand’s emphasis on helping others live their best lives.

“It’s an immense honor to be certified on the 2022 Best Workplaces in both the U.S. and Canada,” said J.J. Sorrenti, CEO of Best Life Brands, parent company to ComForCare/At Your Side Home Care. “Our franchisees put a great deal of effort toward caregiver satisfaction, which leads to increased loyalty and client peace of mind. Caregivers are the heart of everything we do and it’s important that they feel valued and truly enjoy the crucial work they do. This recognition validates our franchisees’ efforts.”

Great Place To Work, the global authority on workplace culture, certifies employers based on how fairly employees are treated. In addition, companies are assessed on how well they create an exceptional employee experience that cuts across race, gender, age, or any other aspect of an employee’s character or role.

Earning Great Place to Work Certification proves that a company has an excellent employee experience, validated by their own staff. Certification is entirely based on what employees say, especially how consistently they experience a high-trust workplace. Being Certified™ provides a company with a literal badge of excellence. It denotes to current employees, jobseekers and other companies within their industry that their organization is the best of the best.

Learn more about careers at ComForCare and At Your Side Home Care today, or refer someone to join this vital field.

About Great Place To Work®

Great Place To Work® is the global authority on workplace culture. Since 1992, they have surveyed more than 100 million employees worldwide and used those deep insights to define what makes a great workplace: trust. Their employee survey platform empowers leaders with the feedback, real-time reporting and insights they need to make data-driven people decisions. Everything they do is driven by the mission to build a better world by helping every organization become a Great Place To Work™ for all.

Learn more at greatplacetowork.com and on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

TROY, Mich. — ComForCare, a franchised provider of in-home caregiving services, was recognized as one of the top 500 franchises in Entrepreneur‘s Franchise 500®, the world’s first, best and most comprehensive franchise ranking. The 43^rd annual Entrepreneur Franchise 500® is a highly sought-after honor in the franchise industry. Recognized as an invaluable resource for potential franchisees, the 2022 Franchise 500® ranks ComForCare as 311 for its outstanding performance in areas including unit growth, financial strength and stability, and brand power.

Over its 43 years in existence, the Franchise 500® has become both a dominant competitive measure for franchisors and a primary research tool for potential franchisees. ComForCare’s position on the ranking is a testament to its strength as a franchise opportunity.

“It’s an immense honor to be included on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 list,” said J.J Sorrenti, CEO of Best Life Brands, parent company to ComForCare and At Your Side Home Care. “Through the work of our dedicated team of caregivers we strive to help all of our clients achieve their best life. We are proud to receive this recognition, and I cannot wait to see the growth milestones we will achieve in 2022.”

In Entrepreneur‘s continuing effort to best understand and evaluate the ever-changing franchise marketplace, the company’s 43-year-old ranking formula continues to evolve as well. The editorial team researches and assesses several factors that go into the evaluation, including costs and fees, size and growth, support, brand strength, and financial strength and stability. Each franchise is given a cumulative score based on an analysis of more than 150 data points, and the 500 franchises with the highest cumulative scores become the Franchise 500® in ranking order.

“The past year has been one of the most challenging for businesses in recent memory, which made putting together our 43^rd annual Franchise 500 list more enlightening than ever,” says Entrepreneur Editor in Chief Jason Feifer. “The companies named to this year’s list showed us how being resilient, supportive, and nimble can help navigate extraordinary challenges and also underscore the grit and innovation that define entrepreneurship.”

To view ComForCare in the full ranking, visit www.entrepreneur.com/franchise500. Results can also be seen in the January/February 2022 issue of Entrepreneur, available on newsstands January 11th.

To learn more about ComForCare franchising, visit www.comforcare.com/franchising.

Nancy Bell honored with prestigious award at ComForCare’s annual franchise conference.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich. — ComForCare, a franchised provider of in-home caregiving services, announced their Caregiver of the Year at the company’s annual conference. Nancy Bell, a ComForCare caregiver in Oklahoma City, OK, was awarded the 2021 Caregiver of the Year for her outstanding service and exemplary care.

“Nancy is highly skilled, extremely knowledgeable, and a team player who has consistently displayed and promoted the highest ethical standards,” said Khalid Bokhari, franchise owner of ComForCare in Oklahoma City. “She is willing to go above and beyond by volunteering to cover visits and take on some of the most difficult cases such as patients with Alzheimer’s and Dementia. Several patients have remarked that her kind nature and thorough work ethic have led them to recommend ComForCare to friends and family.”

Through this award, Nancy was recognized for the skill, attitude, and compassion she brings to the position of caregiver. The care she provides, not only to her clients but also to her team, allows everyone around her to feel loved and like family.

“Nancy truly embodies our values and our company’s mission to help people live their best lives possible,” said J.J. Sorrenti, CEO of Best Life Brands, parent company to ComForCare/At Your Side. “The passion and genuine joy she displays when serving others is something everyone at ComForCare should strive to provide to our clients. I am proud to know that ComForCare has people like Nancy working hard to ensure our clients receive the best possible care.”

ComForCare of Oklahoma City provides home care to the area’s older residents and those who are disabled or recovering from injuries or surgery. Services include companionship, personal care, mobility assistance, medication reminders, and more. The Oklahoma City office is also DementiaWise®-certified, meeting the corporate office’s high standards for dementia education and caregiving excellence.

Nancy has been with ComForCare of Oklahoma City since 2019, and is part of one of the fastest-growing franchise business sectors in the country. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the number of people 65 and older is expected to increase to 77 million by 2034, and demand for businesses like ComForCare will continue to grow as people prefer to age in place.

For more information about ComForCare/At Your Side, visit https://www.comforcare.com.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich. — Great Place To Work® and Fortune magazine have honored ComForCare/At Your Side Home Care as one of the 2021 Best Workplaces for Women. Earning a place on this prestigious list highlights the positive and inclusive workplace culture cultivated by ComForCare/At Your Side’s franchisees, as well as the brand’s emphasis on helping others live their best lives possible.

The Best Workplaces for Women award is based on an analysis of survey responses from more than 5.6 million current employees. In that survey, 90% of ComForCare’s employees said that ComForCare is a great place to work. This number is 31% higher than that of the average U.S. company.

“It’s an immense honor to be ranked on the 2021 Best Workplaces for Women list,” said J.J. Sorrenti, CEO of Best Life Brands, parent company to ComForCare/At Your Side. “Our mission at ComForCare/At Your Side is to help people live their best lives possible, and that includes ensuring our employees, which consists primarily of women, feel valued in the workplace. We are proud of our franchisees who have cultivated an environment where  the voices  of female caregivers and employees are heard and respected.”

The Best Workplaces for Women list is highly competitive. Great Place To Work, the global authority on workplace culture, selected the list using rigorous analytics and confidential employee feedback. Companies were only considered if they are a Great Place To Work-certified™ organization.

“These companies have made a commitment to fostering equity in the workplace. With the data about gender inequity in mind, the Best Workplaces for Women braved the task of combating gender inequity by ensuring their women employees feel safe, heard, challenged and valued,” says Michael C. Bush, CEO of Great Place to Work®.

Learn more about careers at ComForCare/At Your Side Home Care today, or refer someone to join this important field.

About the Best Workplaces in Aging Services™

Great Place to Work® selected the Best Workplaces in Aging Services™ by gathering and analyzing confidential survey responses from more than 220,000 employees at Great Place to Work-Certified™ organizations. Company rankings are derived from 60 employee experience questions within the Great Place to Work Trust Index™ survey. Read the full methodology.

To get on this list next year, start here.

About Great Place to Work®

Great Place to Work® is the global authority on workplace culture. Since 1992, they have surveyed more than 100 million employees worldwide and used those deep insights to define what makes a great workplace: trust. Their employee survey platform empowers leaders with the feedback, real-time reporting and insights they need to make data-driven people decisions. Everything they do is driven by the mission to build a better world by helping every organization become a Great Place To Work™ for all.

Learn more at greatplacetowork.com and on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich. — Great Place To Work^® and Fortune magazine have recognized ComForCare/At Your Side Home Care as the number one home care company on the Best Workplaces in Aging Services™ 2021 list. Earning the number one position on this prestigious list confirms the positive workplace culture cultivated by ComForCare and At Your Side’s franchisees, as well as the brand’s emphasis on helping others live their best lives possible.

The Best Workplaces for Aging Services award is based on an analysis of survey responses from more than 220,000 current employees. In that survey, 90% of ComForCare and At Your Side’s employees said that the organization is a great place to work. This number is 31% higher than that of the average U.S. company.

“To be identified as the best at exhibiting workplace core values this past year in the face of unprecedented social, financial and health circumstances reflects an uncommon commitment to each other,” said J.J. Sorrenti, CEO of Best Life Brands, parent company to ComForCare and At Your Side.  “Our brand’s mission is to help others live their best lives. Excellent care is top priority for our family of franchise owners, and that includes their amazing caregivers. They are the heart of everything we do and it’s important to us that they feel valued and truly enjoy the vital work they do.”

The Best Workplaces for Aging Services list is highly competitive. Great Place To Work, the global authority on workplace culture, selected the list using rigorous analytics and confidential employee feedback, and only Great Place To Work-certified™ organizations were considered

“We are incredibly proud of The Best Workplaces for Aging Services. They fought bravely and saved countless lives during the COVID-19 pandemic,” says Dr. Jacquelyn Kung, CEO of Activated Insights, the partner of Great Place to Work in senior care. “Years of research has shown how great workplaces contribute to lower employee turnover and better quality of life for seniors. These honored workplaces showcase the compassion and stories behind the research. Our biggest congratulations and appreciation go to these awardees.”

In 2021, ComForCare and At Your Side Home Care also ranked as a Best Workplace for Millennials™ and and was ranked #38 on the list of Best Workplaces in New York™.

Learn more about careers at ComForCare Home Care today, or refer someone to join this important field.

About the Best Workplaces in Aging Services™

Great Place to Work^® selected the Best Workplaces in Aging Services™ by gathering and analyzing confidential survey responses from more than 220,000 employees at Great Place to Work-Certified™ organizations. Company rankings are derived from 60 employee experience questions within the Great Place to Work Trust Index™ survey. Read the full methodology.

Learn more at greatplacetowork.com and on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

About Great Place to Work^®

Great Place to Work^® is the global authority on workplace culture. Since 1992, they have surveyed more than 100 million employees worldwide and used those deep insights to define what makes a great workplace: trust. Their employee survey platform empowers leaders with the feedback, real-time reporting and insights they need to make data-driven people decisions. Everything they do is driven by the mission to build a better world by helping every organization become a great place to work For All™.

Learn more at greatplacetowork.com and on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

About Activated Insights^®

Activated Insights is the senior care division of Great Place to Work and provides employee and resident surveys to aging services providers. With an expertise in senior care, Activated Insights is committed to transform the aging experience by impacting the lives of seniors, families, staff, and others in senior care through research, data, and technology.

Learn more at activatedinsights.com and on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich. — Great Place To Work® and Fortune magazine have honored ComForCare/At Your Side Home Care as one of the 2021 Best Workplaces for Millennials™ and 2021 Best Workplaces in New York™.  Earning a place on these prestigious lists confirms the positive workplace culture ComForCare/At Your Side franchisees have cultivated, as well as the brand’s emphasis on helping others live their best lives.

The Best Workplaces for Millennials award is based on an analysis of survey responses from more than 5.3 million U.S. employees. In that survey, 90% of ComForCare/At Your Side’s employees said the organization is a great place to work. This number is 31% higher than the average American company.

“It’s an immense honor to be ranked on the 2021 Best Workplaces for Millennials and the Best Workplaces in New York lists,” said J.J. Sorrenti, CEO of Best Life Brands, parent company to ComForCare/At Your Side Home Care. “Our brand’s mission is to help others live their best lives. Excellent care is top priority for our family of franchise owners. That includes the amazing caregivers. They are the heart of everything we do and it’s important to us that they feel valued and truly enjoy the vital work they do.”

The Best Workplaces for Millennials™ and the Best Workplaces in New York™ are highly competitive. Great Place To Work, the global authority on workplace culture, selects winners based on how fairly employees are treated. Companies are assessed on how well they create an exceptional employee experience that cuts across race, gender, age, or any aspect of who employees are or their role.

“The Best Workplaces for Millennials™ treat their employees like people, not just employees,” said Michael C. Bush, CEO of Great Place To Work®. “These companies foster caring and respect for one another, at every level of the organization. The result is millennial employees who say they look forward to coming to work and – as our research says – are 50 times more likely to stay a long time.”

Learn more about careers at ComForCare and At Your Side Home Care today, or refer someone to join this important field.

About the Best Workplaces for Millennials™

Great Place To Work® selected the Best Workplaces for Millennials™ by gathering and analyzing confidential survey responses from more than 5.3 million employees at Great Place To Work-Certified™ organizations. Company rankings are derived from 60 employee experience questions within the Great Place To Work Trust Index™ survey. Read the full methodology.

To get on this list next year, start here.

About Great Place To Work®

Great Place To Work® is the global authority on workplace culture. Since 1992, they have surveyed more than 100 million employees worldwide and used those deep insights to define what makes a great workplace: trust. Their employee survey platform empowers leaders with the feedback, real-time reporting and insights they need to make data-driven people decisions. Everything they do is driven by the mission to build a better world by helping every organization become a Great Place To Work™ for all.

Learn more at greatplacetowork.com and on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich. — Great Place to Work Institute has honored ComForCare and At Your Side Home Care with certification as a Great Place to Work. The certification process considered thousands of employee surveys from across the U.S. Great Place to Work, an independent research and consulting firm, evaluated more than 60 elements of team members’ experience on the job. These included employee pride in the organization’s community impact, belief that their work makes a difference, and feeling their work has special meaning. Rankings are based on employees’ experiences, no matter who they are or what they do.

“Our franchise owners put a great deal of effort toward caregiver satisfaction, which leads to increased retention and client peace of mind,” said J.J. Sorrenti, CEO of Best Life Brands. “Our unique program, CaregiverFirst, focuses on rewarding employees for their excellent client service and exemplifies our unique culture. We couldn’t be more proud of our family of franchisees for earning this distinction.”

Caregiver training is a critical component of ComForCare and At Your Side Home Care’s culture. This year, the company rolled out a monthly training program to ensure caregivers can grow in their field and equip them to handle a variety of situations, such as managing fall risk, dementia behaviors, Parkinson’s disease, and identifying red flags of stroke, diabetes, and more.

Learn more about careers at ComForCare and At Your Side Home Care today, or refer someone to join this important field.

About Great Place to Work
Great Place to Work is the global authority on high-trust, high-performance workplace cultures. Through its certification programs, Great Place to Work recognizes outstanding workplace cultures and produces the annual Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work For®” and Great Place to Work Best Workplaces lists for Millennials, Women, Diversity, Small & Medium Companies, industries and, internationally, countries and regions. Through its culture of consulting services, Great Place to Work helps clients create great workplaces that outpace peers on key business metrics like revenue growth, profitability, retention and stock performance.