We are delighted and honored to announce that Accenture in Finland was awarded the top prize in the “Best Workplaces in Finland,” study for 2009. Conducted by the Great Place to Work Institute, this annual study surveys people from across Finland, measuring who is most satisfied with their employers. Our own employees made it possible for us to win in the category of best large company again in this, the third year we’ve participated in the study.

This year’s win is especially significant to us at Accenture. It is more difficult today than ever to achieve high performance. So it’s both gratifying and humbling to us to receive this recognition from our employees. In the study, our people pointed out the strengths Accenture offers: a highly collaborative, friendly work environment where individuals are recognized for taking on greater levels of responsibility by a management they trust.

Our people also underscored workplace improvements that have developed since our 2008 win. Among those: even greater emphasis on work/life balance, a strong commitment to professional development, and Accenture’s corporate citizenship efforts. Employees also appreciate that their voices are heard at the highest levels of the organization and believe that suggestions for improving the workplace are acted upon by top management.

According to Accenture research, the mastery of human and organizational development is key to achieving high performance. As Accenture Finland helps put our own clients on the road to high performance, we're pleased to be recognized by our own people as being on that path ourselves.

For more information about the award visit greatplacetowork.fi.