Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp) Named to Inc. 5000 List of Fastest Growing Private Companies in America
i4cp Ranks No. 916 on the 2011 Inc. 500|5000 with Three-Year Sales Growth of 332%
Seattle, WA (August 23, 2011) - Inc. magazine today ranked the Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp) number 916 on its fifth annual Inc. 500|5000, an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. The list represents the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy - America's independent entrepreneurs.
"We are extremely proud to be represented in the top 1000 of fastest growing companies," said Kevin Oakes, CEO of i4cp. "Our growth over the last few years has made us the largest corporate network focused on the practices of high-performance organizations. With over 9 out of 10 of member organizations renewing year over year, we expect to continue the trend for years to come."
The company's growth far exceeds the average growth rate among Inc. 500|5000 companies, which was an impressive 95%. The companies on the list report having created 350,000 jobs in the past three years, and aggregate revenue among the honorees reached $366 billion, up 14% from last year.
i4cp, which helps business leaders make more informed decisions about their human capital initiatives, continues to add many of the world's most prominent brands to its network. Members who recently joined include Abbott Laboratories, Noble Energy, Huntington Ingalls Industries, The World Bank, Grange Mutual, Expedia and Morgan Stanley, among others.
Many of i4cp's member organizations also participate in peer-driven research working groups called Exchanges. This year alone i4cp launched five working groups, each dedicated to a pressing human capital topic:
- Performance Management
- Strategic Workforce Planning
- Evidence-based HR
- Employee Engagement, and
- Human Capital Technology
i4cp is still accepting new participants in its Employee Engagement and Human Capital Technology groups. To learn more about i4cp, to become a member or to learn about other solutions the company provides, please visit http://www.i4cp.com/solutions
About i4cp, inc.
i4cp is the fastest growing and largest corporate network focused on the practices of high-performance organizations. Through a combination of peer networking, human capital research, tools and technology, we enable high performance by:
- Revealing what high-performance organizations are doing differently
- Identifying best and next practices for all levels of management
- Providing the resources to show how workforce improvements have bottom-line impact
With more than 40 years of experience and the industry's largest team of human capital analysts, i4cp is the definitive destination for organizations seeking innovative ways to improve workforce productivity. For more information, visit http://www.i4cp.com/
As vice president of marketing at i4cp, Erik is currently responsible for all marketing efforts for the company and works alongside several departments to execute organizational initiatives. He also oversees web development projects. Located in Seattle, WA, he brings over 15 years of Internet marketing experience, most of which are in the research industry.
Prior to i4cp, Erik worked as Internet Marketing Director at market research panel company GMI, where he was responsible for global online marketing and panel growth in several countries. He also managed the graphic design team and worked extensively with other departments on process improvements and plan development. GMI experienced exceptional revenue growth - several hundred percent - during his tenure. Prior to GMI, Erik founded FilmJabber.com, a movie review and information website that continues to grow in popularity and traffic.
Erik received a B.A. in Business Administration with a concentration in Management Information Systems from Western Washington University.