Tuesday, 17 June 2008

Qualcomm, the Number One Telco Employer in India

Qualcomm, a developer of advanced wireless technologies and data solutions, was positioned 12th in the "Best Workplaces 2008" study in India conducted by the Great Place to Work Institute and The Economic Times. It was also ranked number one in the telecommunications sector of the same list.

“To be ranked at number 12.overall, and number one in the telecommunications sector, is a great honor for Qualcomm India. I believe our people and our employee focus form the foundation of our Company. Success in global business, with global talent, while preserving our unique culture puts Qualcomm ahead of its industry peers,” said Kanwalinder Singh, president of Qualcomm India and South Asia.

Qualcomm was ranked 21st in the same study conducted in 2007, and has also earned a place among FORTUNE’s list of 100 Best Companies to Work For in America for ten consecutive years. The company claims that this recognition is a result of its unique initiatives that enable overall growth, development and success of its employees.

Great Place to Work Institute conducted this years Best Workplaces 2008 study in partnership with the Economic Times. The survey covered over 200 participating companies and 36,000 employees.