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The ERC, the Employers Resource Council, recognized Centric Consulting as a 2025 NorthCoast 99 award winner.
The NorthCoast 99 award honors 99 great Northeast Ohio workplaces for top talent. This is the fourteenth time that Centric Consulting has received the prestigious NorthCoast 99 award. Centric also earned a special category award for employee engagement and talent development.
“Twenty-seven years ago, ERC launched the NorthCoast 99 awards program and event to help our region become a prime destination for companies and high-performing individuals,” said Samantha Marx, ERC’s Vice President of Strategic Projects, who oversees the NorthCoast 99 program. “Beyond being a sought-after accolade, this yearlong research initiative offers employers valuable insights and data into policies and practices that successfully attract and retain top talent.”
NorthCoast 99 winners participated in a rigorous application process that asked for detailed information on how their organization addresses top-performer attraction, development, and retention in the areas of employee engagement and talent development; employee well-being; organizational strategy, policies, and benefits; talent attraction, acquisition, and onboarding; and total rewards.
Centric’s learning and talent development mission cultivates a culture of upskilling, reskilling, and cross-skilling. Employees can access thousands of courses through LinkedIn Learning, guided by personalized strategic plans that align with professional goals and client delivery.
“An innate curiosity, a desire to help others, and a willingness to learn are all traits that consultants at Centric typically possess, so it comes as no surprise that learning and talent development are priorities in our organization,” said Kindra Helm, Centric’s Cleveland Practice Lead. “Our talented team of educators and facilitators deserves all of the credit for staying innovative and providing a platform that supports our learning journey through a rapidly changing landscape.”
“Winning NorthCoast 99 is not easy. This group of 99 employers is constantly evolving, listening, and responding to the needs and desires of today’s talent. We commend the 2025 winners for setting a benchmark for excellence,” said ERC President and CEO Kelly Keefe.
About Centric Consulting
Centric Consulting is the right partner — committed to delivering tailored solutions and unmatched experiences.
For 26 years, the international management consulting firm has combined the benefits of deep experience, flexibility, and cost efficiency to solve its clients’ toughest problems. Its teams include strategic advisors and the best talent from across the United States and India with expertise in areas like artificial intelligence, cyber risk and compliance, people and change, business applications, and more. The firm builds teams that can scale up or down quickly based on client needs, industry and desired outcomes.
Headquartered in Ohio, with 1,300 employees and 14 locations, Centric has been honored with over 100 awards for its commitment to employees, clients and communities. It’s also been recognized 10 times by Forbes as one of America’s Best Management Consulting Firms. Visit https://www.centricconsulting.com to learn more.
About ERC
At ERC, we work with leaders to build better workplaces and solve the challenges that don’t come with easy solutions — like pay, employee relations, training, and engagement. For over 100 years, we have been a trusted resource for organizations in Northeast Ohio and around the country. ERC is also the creator of the annual NorthCoast 99 awards program, honoring the 99 highest-ranking workplaces in Northeast Ohio each year. Learn more at yourERC.com.
