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What’s the appointment? Sanchia Yonge has been named managing director for John Robertson & Associates, also known as JRA.
That Prince fellow also had a name change. I’m sure most would agree JRA is much easier to pronounce than a symbol…
Who are they, then? They provide workplaces with surveys to help them improve their understanding of the climate and culture among their employees. You might know them from their annual JRA Best Workplaces Survey.
Didn’t they get acquired earlier this year? Yes – JRA has existed since 1993, but in 2011 they were acquired by global human resources business solutions company Kenexa.
Where’s Ms Yonge worked before now? In a fairly wide range of jobs, both in New Zealand and the United States. She’s worked in operations, strategy and business development.
So was she educated in the US, then? Nope. She has a master’s degree in Business Administration and a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from The University of Auckland.
And she’ll be working in NZ? Yes – from the company’s Auckland offices.
Any particular standouts among previous workplaces? Ms Yonge was on the global management team of research and management consultancy Great Places to Work Institute. It produces the list of FORTUNE magazine’s ‘100 Best Companies to Work for’ list. While she was in this role, she was instrumental in expanding the program. It now produces similar lists in over 40 countries.
So what does Kenexa have to say about the appointment?Kenexa’s president and chief operating officer Troy Kanter said Ms Yonge’s professional experience would be invaluable to clients throughout the Australasia area as employers sought to improve the productivity and profitability of their workplaces.
These surveys – how much of a difference can they make? NBR Talent commercial manager Jonathan Lockyersaid surveys like the ones JRA offered had really come into their own in today’s economic environment. “There is no real way to measure or test the work environment unless you have an independent source going directly to the work force.” This was as true of a factory or warehouse as it was for an office. People were more likely to apply to work at a place with a recognised reputation for treating their employees well.
Charlotte Woodfield
Fri, 25 Nov 2011
Fri, 25 Nov 2011
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