Recruitment firm Randstad named MTR as the most attractive employer in Hong Kong SAR at the Randstad Employer Brand Awards 2017 (previously known as the Randstad Award). The annual award, was held for the fifth consecutive year in Hong Kong SAR at The Eaton House and is the 17th global edition.
MTR took the title as Hong Kong SAR’s most attractive employer after coming in second place in 2016. This was the first time MTR took the top position since its win at the inaugural Randstad Employer Brand Awards in 2013. Runner up Swire Properties also emerged back into Top 3 since 2013 when it also came in 2nd place.
Alison Wong, General Manager - Human Resources, MTR noted, “We are incredibly proud that our company has been recognized as one of Hong Kong SAR’s most attractive employers. The results echo our own Staff Engagement Survey which has shown that our employees consider MTR to be a good employer with a vast majority saying they are proud to be an MTR staff member. Our company has been built on our values of excellent service, mutual respect, value creation and enterprising spirit. We believe 'People Make a Difference' and we are committed to Inspire, Engage and Develop our Staff. We are glad to say that the findings of Randstad Employer Brand Research will help us to continue to strive for further excellence in our business and enhance our attractiveness as an employer.”
While the Randstad Employer Brand Awards celebrates its fifth year in Hong Kong SAR, 2017 also marks another achievement. For five consecutive years, Hong Kong SAR organizations have occupied the Top 3 ranks, highlighting the high level of employer branding employed by local organizations.
MTR took the title as Hong Kong SAR’s most attractive employer after coming in second place in 2016. This was the first time MTR took the top position since its win at the inaugural Randstad Employer Brand Awards in 2013. Runner up Swire Properties also emerged back into Top 3 since 2013 when it also came in 2nd place.
Alison Wong, General Manager - Human Resources, MTR noted, “We are incredibly proud that our company has been recognized as one of Hong Kong SAR’s most attractive employers. The results echo our own Staff Engagement Survey which has shown that our employees consider MTR to be a good employer with a vast majority saying they are proud to be an MTR staff member. Our company has been built on our values of excellent service, mutual respect, value creation and enterprising spirit. We believe 'People Make a Difference' and we are committed to Inspire, Engage and Develop our Staff. We are glad to say that the findings of Randstad Employer Brand Research will help us to continue to strive for further excellence in our business and enhance our attractiveness as an employer.”
While the Randstad Employer Brand Awards celebrates its fifth year in Hong Kong SAR, 2017 also marks another achievement. For five consecutive years, Hong Kong SAR organizations have occupied the Top 3 ranks, highlighting the high level of employer branding employed by local organizations.
Natellie Sun, Managing Director of Randstad Hong Kong said, "2017 marks a major milestone for the Randstad Employer Brand Research and Awards. For five consecutive years, Randstad’s research has been helping and recognizing businesses within Hong Kong SAR nurture their employer brands in a strategic manner to help them attract the best talent to their organizations with in-depth insights. It’s also incredible to see local organizations taking the top three positions over the past five years, showcasing that local businesses here truly understand the power of employing an effective employer brand to beat their competitors, even if they may be big global brands.”
The Randstad Employer Brand Awards, previously known as the Randstad Awards, is presented each year to the most attractive employer in 26 markets across the globe. It is based on the outcome of one of the world’s most representative and inclusive research into employer branding, covering over 160,000 global respondents.
The 75 largest companies are selected in each participating market, usually with more than 1,000 employees. This list is presented to a representative cross section of relevant respondents based on region, age, education and gender. In Hong Kong SAR, 5,150 employees and job-seekers between the ages of 18-65 were surveyed.
top 20 companies in Hong Kong SAR in 2017
Here are the list of the top 20 companies based on attractiveness out of all 75 companies surveyed.
about Randstad Employer Brand Research
Celebrating its 17th edition globally, the Randstad Employer Brand Research Award is presented each year to the most attractive employer in 26 markets across the globe. It is based on the outcome of the most representative and inclusive employer branding research in the world. The outcome of the Employer Brand Award is based on public perception and focuses on three main areas: overall brand awareness, absolute attractiveness and relative attractiveness. This creates a level playing field for all competing companies instead of giving an advantage to large multinationals with higher name recognition than smaller companies. This award is not open for nomination and the results are based solely on the opinions and votes of the local workforce – making it the only award that is truly representing the people’s choice. The 75 largest companies are selected in each participating market, usually with more than 1,000 employees. This list is presented to a representative cross section of relevant respondents based on region, age and gender. Respondents were asked to identify companies they recognise and indicate if they would like to work for them. This is then followed up with an evaluation of attractiveness factors, such as salary, benefits, work atmosphere and job content, for each of the companies.
about Randstad
The Randstad Group is a global leader in the HR services industry and specialises in solutions in the field of flexible work and human resources services. Our services range from regular temporary Staffing and permanent placements to Inhouse Services, Professionals, and HR Solutions (including Recruitment Process Outsourcing, Managed Services Programs, and outplacement). By combining our human touch with technology-driven solutions and tools, we aim to offer both clients and candidates the best tools and solutions for increased efficiency and engagement, connecting more people to more jobs. Randstad has top-three positions in Argentina, Belgium and Luxembourg, Canada, Chile, France, Germany, Greece, India, Italy, Mexico, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the UK, and the United States, and major positions in Australia and Japan. At year-end 2016, Randstad had 36,524 corporate employees and 4,752 branches and Inhouse locations in 39 markets around the world. In 2016, Randstad generated revenue of €20.7 billion. Randstad was founded in 1960 and is headquartered in Diemen, the Netherlands. Randstad Holding nv is listed on the NYSE Euronext Amsterdam, where options for stocks in Randstad are also traded.