Australia’s best places to work have been announced, with data storage firm NetApp bumping Google off the top spot.
Australia’s best places to work have been announced, with data storage firm NetApp bumping Google off the top spot.
BRW’s annual “50 Best Places to Work” list, based on research conducted by the Great Place to Work™ Institute Australia. IT and professional services firms make up almost half of Australia’s best places to work. Peter O’Connor, vice president for NetApp Australia and New Zealand, said the company adopts a down-to-earth approach to accomplishing business objectives and believes in the strength of a shared vision where employee input is encouraged and valued.
The Sydney-based company offers its 149 staff health and life insurance, gym memberships, education benefits, bonuses and flexible work practices.
“We are thrilled and honoured to be named the best company to work for in Australia. Our talented employees are our greatest asset and the driving force of our business. Their passion and dedication is fundamental to NetApp’s success, both in Australia and around the world,” O’Connor said.
“In addition to having been named the best place to work in Australia, year-over-year, our employee survey scores have increased, providing us with the highest employee survey result ever. We are tremendously proud of being a great place to work and I thank the NetApp Australia team for its continued dedication to going beyond and providing an outstanding experience for our customers.”
BRW Top 5 Best Places to Work
1. NetApp Australia (information technology)
2. Diageo Australia, manufacturing (beverage)
3. OBS (information technology)
4. Google Australia (media - internet services)
5. Sentis (education and training)
For a full feature on NetApp’s secrets to creating a great place to work see NetApp’s job satisfaction secretshttp://www.hrleader.net.au/articles/F4/0C062AF4.asp?Type=60&Category=875
