Armstrong Consultants named as one of the Top 100 Companies to Work for Achieving 17th place in the prestigious Sunday Times Awards 2007

Harpenden, UK - 1st March 2007 - Leading software developer and reseller, Armstrong Consultants has been recognised as a top employer in The Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For 2007 list - coming in the top 20 at number 17. This accolade follows Armstrong's recent success as one of only 42 UK companies to be awarded Three Star Accreditation by Best Companies, for extraordinary workplace engagement. Managing Director, Chris Bayne, received the award at a celebration dinner held on Wednesday 28th February in London.

Armstrong was highly commended for retaining the friendly, relaxed atmosphere the founding directors aimed to create when the company was established in 1993. 85% of staff responded that they could talk openly and honestly with senior managers and 90% felt that managers don't need to get things done by intimidation. 89% of employees have confidence in the senior management team of six directors and 85% are inspired by managing director, Chris Bayne.

Significantly Armstrong was placed 7th in the fair pay table, with 79.6% of staff happy with the level of pay and benefits received. Socially, Armstrong was commended for providing a positive atmosphere for staff to work in. 89% of employees say they have fun at work, with 85% reporting they can be themselves at work. 90% also say they have confidence in their colleagues. This all results in an impressive average length of service of five years.

Employees felt they are offered plenty of opportunities for career progression within the organisation. The longest-standing and most successful sales consultant started in 1995 as an office assistant and some of the project management team started as telephone support agents.

Armstrong is one of five Hertfordshire companies to make the list and also one of five in the IT sector.

The awards are part of the biggest and most comprehensive survey of employee opinion, with 350 companies applying to take part in 2007 and 29,000 employees surveyed. The questionnaire assesses staff opinion on numerous aspects of their company including leadership, training, work/life balance and personal growth opportunities. The results of the staff survey contribute to 90% of the company's overall ranking.

Chris Bayne, Managing Director, commented: "This is a fantastic achievement and we are delighted. Our people are at the very core of Armstrong and staff satisfaction not only creates a great atmosphere to work in but increased productivity and service to our customers.

"Taking the time to listen to our staff and ensuring that everything we do is a team effort has always been a guiding principle for Armstrong. We strive to recognise and award our people for their achievements and the contribution they make to the company. Some members of staff have been with us for over 10 years, and this commitment and strong work ethic has played massive part in our continued growth and success."

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