Rider Levett Bucknall has won the 2009 Australian Business Award for Recommended Employer, within the property and business services category.
The Australian Business Awards recognise organisations across Australia and New Zealand which demonstrate the core values of business excellence, product excellence, sustainability and commercial success in their respective industries.
Rider Levett Bucknall is a global practice which has 20 offices across Australia and New Zealand. The practice provides a culture which continuously invests in staff and values their contribution. The openness and inclusiveness of the workplace fosters staff involvement and cements high levels of engagement amongst staff. Key reasons employees in Rider Levett Bucknall's Sydney office list as wanting to work for the practice include the training and development provided, variety and interest of work practices, the working environment , their managers, career progression and remuneration.
Managing Director Bob Richardson commented, "Rider Levett Bucknall is focused on human capital priorities such as training and development, workforce flexibility, employee engagement and career development. We believe experience lies at the heart of success, and pay tribute to the dedication and commitment of our staff."
A spokesperson for the Australian Business Awards said, "The 2009 Awards attracted a very high standard of entries from the Australian business community in times of great change. This year's winners displayed exceptional performance and leadership in their respective industries, and are role models for any organisation striving for business and product excellence."
The Awards are a national, all-encompassing awards program honouring great performances in the Australian business community. Entries are separated by industry classification per award category and evaluated in accordance with the award criteria across seven main areas: leadership & strategy, impact on industry, adaptability & sustainability, human resource management, customer relationship management, process management and evidence of success. The criteria for the assessment of products and services comprise as follows: performance, technology, visual appeal, cost-effectiveness, benefits to the user, sustainability and compliance.
Established in 2003, the Australian Business Awards is an independent organisation incorporated in Australia as a proprietary limited company specialising in Quality Management. Uniquely, the Awards are open to any company or organisation operating in Australia, private or public. This includes multi-national subsidiaries, franchises, non government associations, community organisations, government departments, agencies and bodies.