Grant Thornton named one of Top 50 most attractive employers in Asia Pacific

Grant Thornton named one of Top 50 most attractive employers in Asia Pacific
21.12.2014 19:28

8 July 2014  Grant Thornton named one of Top 50  most attractive employers in Asia Pacific

A survey of more than 87,000 students from across Asia Pacific named Grant Thornton one of the top 50 most attractive employers, placing 41st.  The survey was conducted as part of the Universum Annual Student Survey.

“We are honoured by this award, and it is a testament to Grant Thornton people working in Asia Pacific who make Grant Thornton the organisation that it is,” said Nigel Ruddock.  “One of our ambitions is to provide a workplace where our people can unlock their potential for growth, both at work, at home and in their community.”

The rankings are based on the opinions of students from countries that include Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Malaysia and Singapore, and was conducted by Universum, a leading global research and employer branding consultancy. The survey explores the most common career drivers, student goals and desirable employer attributes when choosing an employer, such as a friendly work environment, and professional training and development.

In a separate 2013 survey, Grant Thornton Asia Pacific ranked 50th in Universum's Ideal Employer ranking which tallied companies that students indicated they would “consider working for” and then selected their five “ideal employers”.