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News Release from: Turner & Townsend
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 06 March 2006
Turner and Townsend on Sunday Times 100
Best list
Turner and Townsend has for the first time entered the Sunday Times' annual list of 100 Best Companies to Work For list.
International construction and management consultancy Turner and Townsend has for the first time entered the Sunday Times' annual list of 100 Best Companies to Work For list The survey, which is in its sixth year, had 226 companies competing for places on the main list and a selection of around 250 of our employees were asked to rate Turner and Townsend on eight key factors including leadership, wellbeing, management, workmates, happiness at work, social responsibility, the organisation and personal growth
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 14 Nov 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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The magazine reported: "At Turner and Townsend, people do feel they can make a valuable contribution to the success of the company (a 79% positive score) and that the job is good for personal growth (80%)".
"The company favors an informality between managers and employees, who say their manager talks honestly with them and trusts their judgment".
"Staff, almost half of whom earn more than GBP35,000, can work flexible hours and team spirit is boosted by a GBP205,000 social budget_employees feel their job is secure (an 81% positive score which is the 13th highest)".
Tim Wray, Chairman of Turner and Townsend said: "Our success in The Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to Work For 2006 is testament to the importance staff place on being valued, developed and having the freedom to shine".
"This is the first time that we have sought entry onto the list and I am delighted in our success, and wish to extend my thanks to all staff who contributed anonymously to the survey.".
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