MEET THE MVPs - Camden

NewsWE’RE IN THE PLAYOFFSAs many of you know, Camden applied for the 2008 FORTUNE’s “100 BestCompanies to Work For”® list.As part of the review process for the “100 Best Companies to Work for”®, asurvey will be distributed to a group of randomly selected employees to getyour opinions about different aspects of working here. If you are selected,we encourage you to complete the survey and be candid in your responses,as no one from Camden will see your answers. Your participation isgreatly appreciated.MAKING THE TEAMBy Cindy ScharringhausenAt Camden, we’re always scouting for the next team player. We neverknow where our next MVP will come from, so we keep our eyes and earsopen at all times to find the best of the best. We need top performers atall levels of the company, and at locations from coast-to-coast.Our winning team enjoys a wide range of benefits and perks, reservedexclusively for them, that ensure “Working Excellence.” In fact, Camdenprovides one of the most generous benefits programs in our industry– at the lowest employee contribution. Here’s the highlight reel:• Choice of two health plans – a Premium PPO and a Core PPO• Unlimited well child care services• Annual dental benefits of up to $1,500• Vision benefit every 12 months• Adoption benefit program• Camden Scholarship Fund for children of Camden employeesAre you ready to try out for the team, or do you know someone who is?Joining our welcoming environment might be the best play you evermake. If you or someone you know has what it takes, please check outour career opportunities at www.camdenliving.com.GOOD CALLSOur employee teams have spoken, and externalorganizations are cheering, too. Camden wasrecently named #19 in the “The 60 Best Companiesto Work for in Texas” by Texas Monthly Magazineand the Texas Association of Business. Also, thisyear we were recognized by Multifamily ExecutiveMagazine as a “Great Workplace” in the multifamilyindustry, and MFE awarded us with the Best Use ofTechnology Award for our eMarketing.THE FANS SPEAK OUT2006 Employee Opinion Survey ResultsCamden conducted its fifth Employee Opinion Survey in November 2006.The survey helps us understand how we can improve our team members’level of satisfaction and identify key focus areas for supporting them inproviding Living Excellence. 90% is Camden’s Highest Response RateEver!In the survey, employees were asked to measure overall satisfaction inthree key areas: “What is your overall level of satisfaction with your job?”,“How do you feel about working at Camden?” and “Are you inclined torecommend Camden to your friends as a good place to work?”92% of Camden Employees Are Satisfied With Their Job99% of Camden Employees Feel That Camden is Great, Good, and AcceptablePlace to Work!93% of Camden Employees Would Recommend Camden to friends as a goodplace to work.90% Overall Satisfaction – when considering all three of these areas together,we arrive at the Overall Satisfaction rate of 90%. Employee satisfaction isclosely related to superior customer service and strong business performance.Based on the Feedback - The following changes were made to ensure thatCamden remains a great place to work:Camden’s 401k Program enhanced• 100% of the first 2% of compensation contributed is matched by Camden• 50% of the next 5% of compensation contributed is matched by Camden• Increased annual maximum to $3,000Increased chiropractic care from $500 to $1,000 annual maximumIncreased mental health outpatient visits from 15 to 30 per yearIncreased mental health inpatient stay to 30 days per year lifetime maximumAdded coverage option for dependent Domestic PartnersScholarship Fund established for children of Camden employeesE-Recruitment online system implementedACE Awards cash award doubled• Regional recipient’s cash award increased from $750 to $1,500• National recipient's cash award increased from $1,250 to $2,500Communication is being made a priority for everyone throughout Camden.We believe this focus will enhance productivity, job satisfaction and peakperformance throughout the company.In addition, Camden’s management team has reviewed the survey resultsand each region and department is identifying key focus areas forimprovement. This approach makes it possible for us to impact everyindividual in the organization and to obtain tangible results that will helpus respond effectively to the message we heard from the survey. As acompany, in our regions and in our departments, we will continue to focuson and do all that we can to continually improve.Do you know someone who consistently goes long and always saves the game? People at Camden do greatthings year round, so whenever you see someone achieving excellence, fill out an ACE nomination form andsend it in. Just go to Public Folders in Outlook, click on the Camden Forms folder, and then write away.16CAMDEN 2006 ACE AWARDS