Global Research & Consultancy Firm to Identify Top Companies to Work for in the UAE

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The Institute says its workplace assessment is a valuable tool for companies seeking a competitive edge in the post-recessionary business climate. Following last year's slowdown in the UAE labor market, when one in 16 professionals lost their jobs[1], measuring the extent to which employee loyalty and engagement has been maintained will be vital in preparing for the upturn.

"Our 'Top Companies to Work For' program helps companies perform better by understanding their employees and enhancing their workplace experience so that they stay longer and are higher achieving, with a greater level of personal and professional satisfaction,' explained Dr. Michael Burchell, Partner & Director of Great Place to Work® Institute UAE.

Combining 25 years of proprietary research, the benchmarking study assesses the level of trust between three key relationships within the workplace - employees and their managers, employees and their jobs, and between employees and other employees. By evaluating levels of credibility, respect, fairness, pride and camaraderie within those relationships, the Great Place to Work® Institute can help organizations improve their productivity and profitability.

Widely acknowledged as the preeminent corporate award for workplace practices, the "Top Companies to Work For" research program is recognized by leaders in a variety of industries, including government and education institutions, as a chief means to improve their workplace environment, public image and financial performance. In fact, portfolios of FORTUNE's "100 Best" stocks have outperformed the S&P 500 by a wide margin since the first list was announced in 1998. They also experience at least 50 per cent less voluntary staff turnover compared to the industry average and enjoy higher levels of customer satisfaction.

"As we emerge from the recession, those businesses that have been focusing on their employees are likely to prove more competitive. Employers that have maintained rather than eroded their staff's trust, loyalty and engagement, will typically perform better financially, attract the best talent and enjoy higher levels of customer satisfaction. Our research methodology shows you the strength of your employer brand, which has proven to be so important in protecting a company during times of economic instability," added Dr. Burchell.

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About Great Place to Work® Institute
The Great Place to Work^® Institute is a global research and management consultancy that recognizes the best workplaces in over 45 countries worldwide and provides premier business and advisory services.  Its mission is to improve peoples' lives and create a better society by improving the workplace experience. The Institute was founded by best-selling author Robert Levering and Professor of Organizational Development, Dr. Amy Lyman. The team came together in 1991 to transform the research initiated by Robert Levering and Milton Moskowitz for their best-selling book "The 100 Best Companies to Work for in America" into a simple methodology that could be widely used to understand and assess organizations.  A proprietary employee survey and assessment of HR policies form the foundation of the Institute's research and consulting services and has been used by companies from all over the world to create strong workplace cultures based on trusting relationships. The Great Place to Work Institute believes that in a society of great workplaces, employees feel respected, proud, and trust that management is committed to "doing the right thing."  

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