Special Awards 2004 : Respect

RESPECT is reflected in the support, collaboration and caring employees see expressed by management's actions toward them.

The nominees included:

Kjær Group, Denmark
Kraft Foods, Germany and Greece
Microsoft, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Sweden and UK

The winner: Microsoft, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Sweden and the UK

This well-known computer software company employs a total of 7,500 people in the 10 above-mentioned European countries. A number of innovative schemes rewarding good work and supporting the development of employees as well as the high ratings put in our employee survey from Microsoft's employees in 12 countries resulted in Microsoft winning the Special Innovations Award for Respect. Extensive training is a hallmark of this company and career development is seen as a primary tool in retaining staff.


	"I am very impressed with the management style of our senior leaders. We truly believe in building consensus when new programs or policies are necessary. We take care and effort in making sure everyone feels they have a stake in the outcome of the decision and that everyone can win. There is not a sense of "us against them" in this organization. We believe we are all in this together and practice that style of management on a consistent basis."
	Employee - Professional Services