Cirrus
Logic, Inc. (Nasdaq: CRUS), an Austin-based semiconductor company,
was named one of the top 10 employers on 2014’s 50 Best Small and Medium
Workplaces in America by the Great
Place to Work® Institute. Cirrus Logic has been
recognized on the list for the past four years and was ranked No. 9 on
this year’s annual list, which was published today in FORTUNE®
and distinguishes companies that have exceptional workplace cultures.
“Cirrus Logic’s unique corporate culture is the secret to retaining
happy employees and attracting innovative people who strengthen our
workforce,” said Jo-Dee Benson, vice president and chief culture
officer, Cirrus Logic. “Cirrus Logic continues to build strong core
values based on trust, integrity and camaraderie and we are honored to
be recognized as one of the top 10 companies to work for in America.”
Cirrus Logic was selected to participate in a comprehensive audit, which
includes an in-depth employee survey about the company’s corporate
culture, employee programs and practices. The Great Place to Work
Institute then evaluates each application using its unique and rigorous
methodology based on credibility, respect, fairness, pride and
camaraderie.
Cirrus Logic fosters a culture of continuous improvement, with regular
employee feedback directly contributing to new programs and services.
Noted for being a family-friendly company emphasizing the work/life
balance, Cirrus Logic also provides its employees with generous personal
time off, competitive salary and bonus programs, personal and
professional development training, and outstanding health and welfare
benefit programs.
The company also provides numerous on- and off-site benefits including
monthly “Cirrus Rocks!” concerts featuring local Austin musicians,
weekly happy hours, a company picnic at Schlitterbahn Waterpark, kids
holiday events, health and wellness classes and physical fitness
training. In addition, employees share time together while giving back
to the community through volunteer projects such as Habitat for Humanity
and cleaning up the neighboring Shoal Creek. Employees provide various
additional contributions to Health Alliance for Austin Musicians, the
PBS affiliate KLRU, American Red Cross and the Blood Center of Central
Texas, just to name a few.
“The work of these companies is quite impressive,” said China Gorman,
CEO of Great Place to Work. “They provide an example that others can
look to, to see what kind of outstanding workplace is
possible—regardless of size, industry or other circumstances. For
example, the growth that many of these companies are experiencing is
tremendous, and they are paying close attention to culture every step of
the way. This focus on a strong cultural foundation will help pave the
way for continued success as they serve their employees and their
customers.”
Organizations named on the list see many benefits that include better
financial performance, less employee turnover, higher levels of customer
satisfaction and loyalty, more innovative and creative thinking, higher
productivity and enhanced public perception.
Cirrus Logic, Inc.
Cirrus Logic develops high-precision, analog and mixed-signal integrated
circuits for a broad range of innovative customers. Building on its
diverse analog and signal-processing patent portfolio, Cirrus Logic
delivers highly optimized products for a variety of audio and
energy-related applications. The company operates from headquarters in
Austin, Texas, with offices in Edinburgh, UK, Phoenix, Ariz., Europe,
Japan and Asia. More information about Cirrus Logic is available at www.cirrus.com.
About Great Place to Work
Great Place to Work® is the global authority on high-trust,
high-performance workplace cultures. Through proprietary assessment
tools, advisory services, and employer branding programs, including Best
Companies lists and workplace reviews, Great Place to Work® provides the
benchmarks, framework, and expertise needed to create, sustain, and
recognize outstanding workplace cultures.
In the United States, Great Place to Work® produces the annual FORTUNE
100 Best Companies to Work For® list and the Great Place to Work® Best
Small & Medium Workplaces list.
Follow Great Place to Work® online at www.greatplacetowork.com
and on Twitter at @GPTW_US. For information about global operations at
Great Place to Work®, visit www.greatplacetowork.net.
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