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.
