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SAS Germany Among Country’s Best EmployersHEIDELBERG (Apr. 22, 2009) – SAS, the world leader in business analytics software and solutions, has again been named one of Germany´s best employers. Among companies with up to 500 employees, SAS ranked No. 14 on the Deutschlands Beste Arbeitgeber (Germany’s Best Employer) list. The award, considered a seal of quality, is based on relationships of respect, fairness and collaboration between SAS management and staff, along with employees’ strong identification with the company and a powerful team spirit. The annual survey is undertaken by the Great Place to Work Institute, Germany, in cooperation with the New Quality at Work (INQA) initiative of the National Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment. There is an additional cooperative relationship between the Great Place to Work Institute, Germany, and the top-tier business publication Handelsblatt. In Germany, SAS currently employs 453 staff members. Worldwide, the company has more than 11,000 employees in 400 offices across 52 countries. In 2008, SAS announced worldwide revenue of US$2.26 billion. In Germany, SAS has generated 100 million euros in revenue. The study is based on an anonymous employee attitude survey containing standardized questions about important workplace topics including quality of the management, collaboration, development opportunities and satisfaction. Moreover, the study evaluated SAS Germany´s HR strategies in similar areas. “We are particularly proud of this outstanding recognition because it is based on our staff´s feedback,” says Anne Dörrhöfer, Director of Human Resources and Finance, SAS Germany. “Employee satisfaction with the day-to-day work environment is one of our absolute priorities. We view the repeat of our high position on the Deutschlands Beste Arbeitgeber list as an affirmation of our many activities and our very special company culture.” Great Place to Work surveys addressing the quality and attractiveness of employers are conducted in 36 countries worldwide.
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