FedEx Express (FedEx), a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and the world’s largest express transportation company, has been named by Hewitt Associates as one of Asia’s top 25 Best Employers. In addition to this overall regional-level recognition, FedEx has also been named one of the top-ten Best Employers in a number of individual markets including Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Korea and New Zealand in this latest survey.
“We are honored by this recognition as it reaffirms FedEx people-first philosophy and our commitment to fostering a life-long learning environment that continues to inspire the team,” said David L. Cunningham Jr., president, Asia-Pacific, FedEx Express. “I am very proud of the FedEx team who has been and continue to be instrumental to not just our business and operational success, but also in making FedEx a great place to work.”
Inaugurated in 2001, Hewitt Associates' bi-annual Best Employers in Asia survey is the region’s largest and one of its most prestigious human resource surveys which focuses on measuring employers' effectiveness in creating a workplace that engages the hearts and minds of their employees and that delivers value through people. It is also regarded as one of the most comprehensive regional studies on human resource trends as well as best practices and best practitioners.
Earlier this year, FedEx was ranked as one of Fortune magazine’s World Most Admired Companies, ranking number one among global express transportation companies in eight industry categories. Last November, Wall Street Journal Asia named FedEx as one of Asia’s 200 Most Admired Companies, and best ranked amongst global express transportation companies.
About the Best Employers in Asia 2009 Survey
The Best Employers in Asia study is now in its fourth year in the region. It continues to provide a definitive benchmark for participants to measure their effectiveness in providing a workplace that engages their employees and delivers value through people. It is the largest employee research project of its kind.
The Best Employers in Asia 2009 survey spans China, Hong Kong, India, Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand making this the company's most far-reaching survey to date. More than 900 organizations registered to participate in the study and opinions were collected from more than 180,000 employees.
About FedEx Express
FedEx Express is the world's largest express transportation company, providing fast and reliable delivery to more than 220 countries and territories. FedEx Express uses a global air-and-ground network to speed delivery of time-sensitive shipments, by a definite time and date with a money-back guarantee[1].
About FedEx Corp
FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) provides customers and businesses worldwide with a broad portfolio of transportation, e-commerce and business services. With annual revenues of $38 billion, the company offers integrated business applications through operating companies competing collectively and managed collaboratively, under the respected FedEx brand. Consistently ranked among the world's most admired and trusted employers, FedEx inspires its more than 290,000 team members to remain "absolutely, positively" focused on safety, the highest ethical and professional standards and the needs of their customers and communities. For more information, visit news.fedex.com.
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For further information, please contact:
Patsy Koh
Senior Corporate Communications Specialist, FedEx South Pacific
Tel: +65 6390 5574
Email:
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OR
Aziam Burson-Marsteller:
James Best or Supawadee Srirojpinyo
Tel: 02 252 9871
Email:
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[1] Subject to relevant terms and conditions