Last year was the first time there had been a "best place to work" type of survey for technology solution providers. The exciting 2010 Survey, sponsored by Microsoft and administered in two parts (Spring and Fall), included over 30 organizations in three countries.
The United States winners were Davenport Group of Minnesota and Network Technology Solutions (‘NTS’) of Florida. The Canadian winner was Xylotek Solutions of Ontario.
2010 Survey Winners |
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“It’s an honor to be recognized as one of the 2010 Best Tech Workplaces, along with some of the most well-known brands in the world. We pride ourselves on providing great career opportunities, a dynamic environment and the unbridled freedom to serve our customers.” Sonia St. Charles, CEO, Davenport Group |
“Our investment in our employees extends to quarterly certification training and testing which furthers their individual careers while at the same time propels our company in a best in class category throughout the industry! Winning the Best Tech Workplaces survey is great, but we are not stopping here. We will continue to invest in our people as we move forward.” Scott Mallet, President, NTS |
"We are pleased to accept this award as the top Canadian company. We make it simple for our clients to solve their complex business challenges through our expertise and the efficient use of technology, while inspiring our entire team to continue to exceed their personal, familial, and career goals each and every day.” Douglas W. Grosfield, CEO, Xylotek |
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The 2010 Best Tech Workplaces Survey was open to technology solution providers worldwide - the winners achieved the best overall scores.
It was confidential, online, and included:
- 58 general diagnostic questions
- 3 open-ended questions
- 8 demographic questions
- And up to 5 customized questions
Most questions were answered on a 1-5 scale. All participants agreed the survey was a unique opportunity to better understand how to engage their employees and compare their organization to others in the industry.
In addition to the winners, ten companies earned an average score of 4.0 or more to earn a Best Tech Workplace Certification.
Additional 2010 Certified Best Tech Workplaces |
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The team behind this industry milestone includes best workplace guru Al Lopus, who has done comprehensive workplace surveys since 1997 for Nike, Starbucks, AT&T Wireless, HP, Tektronix and hundreds of other companies (large and small). In the past he has directed the analysis of over 800 organizations participating in the Washington’s Best Companies to Work For and Oregon’s 100 Best Companies to Work For programs.
For information on the 2011 Best Tech Workplace survey, contact us.
About Success with People
Success With People, Inc. is the producer of Best Tech Workplace surveys. The company also offers coaching, consulting, employee assessments and services focused on helping entrepreneurs, managers and business owners systematically engage people to be more productive, profitable and personally fulfilled in their careers. The software Success With People recommends to manage employee performance and human resource data is MANAGEtoWIN.