Knauer Wins Employer Award
Knauer has been ranked as one of the top employers in Germany for 2019, according to a study by 3.works GmbH, a Düsseldorf-based employment research institute.
Knauer (Berlin, Germany) has been ranked as one of the top employers in Germany for 2019, according to a study by 3.works GmbH, a Düsseldorf-based employment research institute.
This is the second time Knauer has been honoured as one of the best employers in Germany. The study is based on a comprehensive employer evaluation system in Germany, which has evaluated the data of more than 70,000 companies. Criteria included independent certifications, ranking and awards, employee satisfaction ratings, student surveys, as well as activities in the areas of corporate social responsibility, diversity, and family friendliness.
“We are very pleased to have made it among the top one percent of employers this year. This award confirms that we are on the right track with respect to our human resources strategy and our activities for sustainability and social responsibility,” said Alexandra Knauer, CEO of Knauer.
For more information about Knauer, please visit: www.knauer.net
For more information about 3.works GmbH, please visit: www.leading-employers.de
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