SINGAPORE, Jan. 16, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Zimmer China has once again been named a “China’s Top Employer” brand by the Corporate Research Foundation (CRF) in China. This marks the third consecutive year Zimmer China has been so recognized. CRF is a global publishing organisation that specialises in research into best business practices, identifying leaders in the field of Human
Resources, Strategy and Leadership.
“We are honoured to have won the award three times in a row,” said Stephen Ooi, President of Zimmer Asia Pacific. “This award is truly a re-affirmation of Zimmer’s continued commitment efforts in talent development to support sustainable long-term growth for employees and making Zimmer China a great place to work.”
“I am heartened that our corporate value of ‘Dedication to People” is clearly evident not only in the highest customer service standards but also in human capital development. We take great pride as an employer of choice in developing talents in each of the countries that we operate. Maximizing human capitals will remain as a key focus for Zimmer as the company continues to increase its global presence,” Stephen continued.
300 companies were considered for the Top Employers China 2014 selection. Spanning several months, the nationwide selection comprised three phases: nomination by industry experts, questionnaire surveys and interviews, and finally, the assessment. Of the 300, only an elite 41 companies were selected as China’s Top Employers 2014, including Zimmer China.
This privileged list includes Fortune 500 companies as well as renowned domestic enterprises from a range of industries including finance, pharmaceutical, IT, chemical, automotive, real estate and hospitality.
Zimmer’s Senior Vice President for Asia Pacific, Sang Yi, said, “We treat our people as we treat our valued customers, because they create the value on which our success is based.”
“It is essential to create and sustain a positive work environment where employees are inspired, engaged, recognized and rewarded, and where our people are able to take ownership and contribute to the development of the company in a proactive and passionate manner.”
Run annually by CRF China, the China’s Top Employers research project offers incisive and compelling insights into some of the most forward-thinking organisations in the country. Top Employers awardees are identified by in-depth research conducted by the CRF Institute, as well as comprehensive and independent company profiles written by leading journalists. Candidates were judged on the areas of talent attraction and retention, on the basis of five key criteria of Human Resource practices: Pay and Benefits, Training and Development, Career Development, Working Conditions, and Company Culture.
Zimmer China fulfilled all key criteria, including interesting job content; career progression opportunities; competitive salary and employee benefits; good work- life balance; a pleasant working atmosphere; good training; strong management; financial health and concern for the environment.
Currently Zimmer offers integrated musculoskeletal solutions in China with sales and customer teams supporting several cities across the country.
Established as the Corporate Research Foundation in the Netherlands in 1991, CRF has developed into an international organisation with operations that span 10 countries across three continents. CRF conducts extensive in-depth research into the management and business practices of companies. These findings are published as benchmark reports which have come to be recognised as a hallmark of quality for best practices around the globe.
About the Company
Founded in 1927 and headquartered in Warsaw, Indiana, Zimmer designs, develops, manufactures and markets orthopaedic reconstructive, spinal and trauma devices, dental implants, and related surgical products. Zimmer has operations in more than 25 countries around the world and sells products in more than 100 countries. Zimmer’s 2012 sales were approximately $4.5 billion. The Company is supported by the efforts of more than 9,000 employees worldwide. More information about Zimmer is available at www.zimmer.com.
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