Top Employers Institute Certifies Dimension Data As One Of Five Top Employers Global

NEW YORK, March 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Dimension Data, the USD 6.7 billion global IT solutions and services provider, today announced it has been certified as one of the top five employers in the world for outstanding employee offerings, based on annual independent research carried out by the Top Employers Institute. The stringent criteria that organizations are assessed on include talent management, leadership, training and development and initiatives to attract, retain and engage employee talent.

Judith Oude Sogtoen, director of International Business Development for the Top Employers Institute, "Our extensive research concluded that Dimension Data Global forms part of a select group of employers that advance employee conditions worldwide. Their people are well taken care of. Now that they have received the Top Employers Global 2015 certification, they can truly consider themselves at the top of an exclusive group of the world's best employers." 

Brett Dawson, Dimension Data's Group CEO said, "We're extremely proud to be recognized as one of the top five organizations in the world for our employee practices. Dimension Data's purpose is to make a difference - first and foremost for our clients, our valuable and talented people, as well as our shareholders and our societies.  This accolade validates our philosophy of investing in our constantly expanding team of over 26,000 employees and helping them to develop personally and professionally."

"In the highly competitive Americas IT market, Dimension Data Americas has focused its efforts on recruiting new talent and developing and promoting talent within our organization—two key areas for our long-term success," said Denise Messineo, SVP, Human Resources, Dimension Data Americas. "We are pleased and delighted that Dimension Data's decades-long dedication to offering programs that professionally develop, engage and retain talent at all levels of our organization is now formally recognized by this latest global achievement."

Marilyn Chaplin, Dimension Data's Group Executive, Human Resources adds: "In the highly competitive IT landscape, Dimension Data has a clear strategy to attract, engage, develop and retain talent across all levels of the organization.  Our innovative Fast-Track program helps attract and retain young talent in our organization, and our global Leadership Forum provides a multi-layered approach to support the ongoing development of our leaders. The investments we make in our people empower them to grow their skills and stay current in the fast-moving world of technology. 

"Every employee has access to a world-class cloud-based learning platform that affords access to the very latest in education opportunities.  I believe the winning culture we've created is one of our greatest assets and really makes Dimension Data an outstanding place to work."

Dimension Data has a direct presence in 58 countries across the Americas, Asia, Australia, Europe, and the Middle East & Africa.

About Dimension Data
Founded in 1983, Dimension Data plc is an ICT services and solutions provider that uses its technology expertise, global service delivery capability, and entrepreneurial spirit to accelerate the business ambitions of its clients. Dimension Data is a member of the NTT Group. www.dimensiondata.com.  Visit us at Facebook and LinkedIn, or follow us on Twitter

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