SAS among CRF "China's Top Employers" for fourth consecutive year

BEIJING  (Jan. 31, 2011)  – SAS China has again been named one of China's Top Employers^® 2011. The listing is sponsored by CRF Institute, one of the world's leading research institutions in the field of HR, leadership and strategy. This is the fourth consecutive year SAS China has been recognized. Meanwhile, SAS remains No.1 on FORTUNE magazine's annual 100 Best Companies to Work For in America list, thanks to its investment in long-term employees-oriented policies. SAS has been on the FORTUNE list every year since it was established in 1998.

The survey that results in China's Top Employers ^®2011" is jointly sponsored by CRF Institute together with CEIBS, SFSC, Hay Group, Manager Magazine, and Zhilian Zhaopin. Following an overall assessment of HR policy and practice among hundreds of excellent companies in China, 450 were nominated for more extensive research. When the results were analyzed, 30 organizations stood out from the rest based on the highest international standards.

SAS showed particularly excellent performance in the five areas of HR policy – Primary Benefits, Secondary Benefits & Working Conditions, Training & Development, Career Opportunities and Company Culture. As a result, SAS China was recognized by the judging panel and officially granted by CRF the patent certification of "China's Top Employers^® 2011" to commend the outstanding achievement over the past year of the 30 select companies.

"This honor reflects full recognition of our persistent efforts and outstanding achievements in providing for our employees." said Alex Wong, General Manager of SAS Greater China, "Trust in and respect for employees create a positive environment where employees can work with passion, treat clients with enthusiasm, and therefore benefit the company and society."

“Being a top employer for four consecutive years indicates SAS’s culture has obtained the highest recognition from both employees and professional organizations.” said Alfred Liu, General Manager of SAS China R&D, “SAS China has effectively carried forward the culture of the US headquarters by respecting and valuing the individuality of employees as well as supporting their development. Employees who are pleased and satisfied care more about the development of the company and are more productive.”

As the top employer, SAS is unswervingly committed to employees and to fulfilling its social responsibilities. SAS China promotes employment by actively recruiting professionals from the market and providing opportunities for recent graduate through internships and jobs. Over the years, the company has actively advocated and participated in poverty relief, particularly in the area of education, donating computers to schools in impoverished areas. In addition, SAS China encourages employees to participate in volunteer activities such as one-on-one educational assistance, donations for children in impoverished mountainous areas, and rehabilitation guidance for the disabled and orphaned children in child welfare homes. Through such programs, employees can contribute to public welfare and help others realize their true value. SAS employees are proud of their company.

ABOUT CRF Top Employers

The CRF Institute is the independent organization behind the Top Employers projects. The CRF Institute identifies top performers in the areas of HR, leadership and strategy and showcases their work. Since 1991 the CRF Institute has developed its proprietary methodology, research and deliverables. It has grown into an international organization with operations in twelve countries on three continents. Since then, more than 2,500 leading organizations around the world have participated in the Top Employer projects. Their headquarters are based in the Netherlands.

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