CCMR3 Honored as One of the Best Workplaces in Collections by insideARM

7/27/2023

Syracuse, N.Y. – Aug. 27, 2020 – CCMR3, a full-service collection partner offering compassionate, compliant, and innovative solutions, has been named one of the 2020 Best Places to Work in Collections by the industry’s leading publication.

Now in its 13^th year, the program was established by insideARM and is administered by Best Companies Group to identify, recognize, and honor the best places to work in the collections industry. CCMR3 is ranked #14 among 18 U.S. companies in the Small Companies category that met the standard to be selected.

Companies were evaluated by workplace policies, practices, philosophy, systems and demographics. Additionally, an employee survey measured the employee experience, and the combined scores determined the top companies and the final rankings.

“Remaining true to our core values has helped us build a dynamic team that consistently exceeds company goals and truly enjoys the work they do every day,” said Jacob Corlyon, CEO of CCMR3. “Our top priorities are providing a positive experience for every client and their customers we work with and empowering our employees to thrive in their roles.”

CCMR3 has created a culture that promotes positive mental attitude, teamwork, loyalty, and collaboration. The company regularly recognizes employees who excel in their work and exemplify the company’s core values. CCMR3 also recently offered its employees $1,000 allowance to create comfortable home work spaces and mimic the amenities offered in the CCMR3 offices, including coffee machines and gym equipment. As reported in insideARM, here are some of the factors that make CCMR3 a best place to work:

Access to an on-site company gym
On-staff certified fitness managers

Healthy snack options for employees
Regular, company-wide outings

CCMR3 also recently rolled out new benefits this year:

100% coverage of medical premiums for full-time employees and part-time employees who work 30+ hours, plus their dependents.
6% company match of 401(k) contributions after one year of employment
Paid Parental Leave Program: new mothers receive four weeks of paid time off and all new fathers one week of paid time off after the birth or adoption of a new child.

For more information on the Best Places to Work in Collections program, visit: www.insidearm.com/best-places-to-work.

About CCMR3 

CCMR3 provides modern, technology-driven collections, debt purchasing, and litigation services for enterprises that need engagement with empathy, experience with compliance, and excellence in debt recovery. Leveraging state-of-the-art analytics and machine learning combined with a service-focused approach, CCMR3 helps organizations from a variety of industries protect their brands and improve their bottom lines. To learn more, visit www.ccmr3.com and follow us on LinkedIn

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