NI is one of the UK's best places to work, says FT

National Instruments UK and Ireland has been named as one of the UK's 50 Best Workplaces in the Financial Times 2007 Best Workplaces Special Report, for the Second Consecutive Year

This is the second consecutive year that NI has appeared in the FT Best Workplaces report and, this year, NI is the only high technology manufacturer recognised in the list.

The annual survey polls employees nationwide about the quality of their corporate cultures.

NI employees identified the company's informal and spontaneous atmosphere, strong success culture and the fact that they feel valued by management amongst the characteristics which make the company a great place to work.

The Financial Times Special Report also identified National Instruments as one of the UK's Top 5 Fun and Friendly Companies and Top 5 Most Welcoming Companies.

"When he started the company more than 30 years ago, Dr James Truchard, NI President, co-founder and CEO, wanted to create a job that he would be excited to go to every day, as well as a work environment that employees would enjoy just as much" said Francis Griffiths, NI Vice President of Sales for Europe: "We look forward to continuing this tradition of fun, innovation and excellence in the years to come".

"We are thrilled to receive this honour for the second year running and we will continue to grow an inspiring work environment that emphasises individuality, innovation, respect, growth and ownership".

said Ajit Gokhale, NI UK and Ireland Managing Director: "Being a great place to work and long term business success go hand-in-hand.

Our "people advantage" - hiring the best and brightest, creating a great work environment and offering superior employee development - is central to the long-term success of all NI stakeholders and creates a competitive advantage for us".

In addition to the Financial Times 50 Best Workplaces in the UK, National Instruments has also been named one of the best places to work in Hungary, Italy and, for 8 consecutive years, in the US.

Capital also twice named National Instruments as one of the top 50 employers in Germany.

How the Financial Times Chose the Top 50.

The Great Place to Work Institute compiles the list of best workplaces for the Financial Times each year, surveying employees from participating companies.

Two-thirds of the score is based on how these employees respond to the independent survey, measuring the quality of their workplace culture.

The remaining third of the score is based on an evaluation of company responses to a Culture Audit.

For more information on the 2007 Best Workplaces, visit www.ft.com/reports/bestwork2007 and www.greatplacetowork.co.uk.

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