National Instruments UK & Ireland has been named as one of the UK's 50 Best Workplaces in the Financial Times 2007 Best Workplaces Special Report. This is the second consecutive year that NI has appeared in the FT Best Workplaces report and, this year, NI is the only high-technology manufacturer recognised in the list.
The annual survey polls employees nationwide about the quality of their corporate cultures. NI employees identified the company's informal and spontaneous atmosphere, strong success culture and the fact that they feel valued by management among the characteristics that make the company a great place to work. The Financial Times Special Report also identified National Instruments as one of the UK's top five Fun and Friendly Companies and top five Most Welcoming Companies.
Francis Griffiths, NI Vice President of Sales for Europe, comments: "When he started the company more than 30 years ago, Dr James Truchard, NI President, co-founder and CEO, wanted to create a job that he would be excited to go to every day, as well as a work environment that employees would enjoy just as much. We look forward to continuing this tradition of fun, innovation and excellence in the years to come".
Ajit Gokhale, NI UK & Ireland Managing Director, adds: "We are thrilled to receive this honour for the second year running and we will continue to grow an inspiring work environment that emphasises individuality, innovation, respect, growth and ownership. Being a great place to work and long-term business success go hand-in-hand. Our 'people advantage' – hiring the best and brightest, creating a great work environment and offering superior employee development – is central to the long-term success of all NI stakeholders and creates a competitive advantage for us."
In addition to the Financial Times 50 Best Workplaces in the UK, National Instruments has also been named one of the best places to work in Hungary, Italy and, for eight consecutive years, in the USA. Capital also twice named National Instruments as one of the top 50 employers in Germany.
How the Financial Times chose the top 50
The Great Place to Work Institute compiles the list of best workplaces for the Financial Times each year, surveying employees from participating companies. Two-thirds of the score is based on how these employees respond to the independent survey, measuring the quality of their workplace culture. The remaining third of the score is based on an evaluation of company responses to a Culture Audit. For more information on the 2007 Best Workplaces, visit www.ft.com/reports/bestwork2007 and www.greatplacetowork.co.uk.
