The Boston Globe’s Top Places to Work survey reveals that Maloney Properties, Inc. receives this high honor by the people who know best – the employees themselves. Maloney Properties, Inc. was ranked among the best employers for its progressive benefits, creative perks, allowing flexible work schedules that promote a healthy work – home life balance. The firm also embraces diversity with over fifty percent of its workforce African-American, Latino and Asian. Maloney Properties is a progressive leader in the real estate industry.

The Boston Globe’s 2012 Top Places to Work survey was conducted by WorkPlace Dynamics of Exton, Pa., specialists in employee engagement and retention. Maloney Properties, Inc. was among 1,586 invited employers to participate in the survey; 304 organizations employing a total of 210,000 people completed the process.

Completed surveys were received from 81,907 individuals, who rated their employers based on workplace practices in leadership, compensation, appreciation, career opportunities and management.

The Top Places to Work magazine also includes online extras, such as videos, sortable rankings and photo galleries. All can be found at www.bostonglobe.com/topplaces and www.boston.com/topworkplaces.