July 23, 2002

CDG wins Greater Dallas Business Ethics Award

Not all companies in the news are concerned about having their ethical practices scrutinized.  CDG, a national consulting firm based in Dallas, is all smiles as it has been named winner of the Second Annual Greater Business Ethics Award for companies with fewer than 250 employees. The Society of Financial Service Professionals sponsors the award in partnership with SMU’s Maguire Center for Ethics and Public Responsibility, SMU’s Cox School of Business and the North Texas Business Ethics Forum.

“We have been very fortunate to win a multitude of awards, but this is definitely one of the most special to me,” said Cynthia Driskill, CDG President and CEO. “One of CDG’s core values is ‘We always do what’s right’.  Whenever there is a question, we always go back to our core values.  It’s an honor that an everyday practice for us is being recognized by industry,” she said.

The Greater Business Ethics Award honors companies that exemplify and promote ethical conduct in ways that benefit the workplace, the marketplace, the environment and the community. CDG has a strong, published code of ethics and a policy of candid communication about company operations.

Management’s “open-book” management policy has strengthened employees’ loyalty to the goals of the enterprise. Management has responded by giving employees wide discretion over how they meet their responsibilities. The company’s nomination for this year’s award cited CDG’s policy that allows employees to schedule their own paid time off. There is no set number of days that an employee has off each year.  The commitment of both management and employees to a strong code of ethics creates an environment of mutual respect.
 
About CDG
Founded in 1987, CDG is a national human resources systems consulting firm catering to organizations with 1,000 employees or more. CDG provides its clients with the industry’s latest human resources information systems and methodologies to support payroll, personnel and benefits operations.  CDG’s narrow focus allows us to provide unmatched HR Systems expertise and exceptional client service.  CDG is nationally recognized and has received many awards, including Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year for the Southwest region and Working Woman’s National General Excellence Award.  CDG is a certified Women-owned Business Enterprise (WBE).  For more information, visit (www.cdg-inc.com).