CRF is a global publishing organisationthat specialises in research into best business practices, identifying leadersin the field of Human Resources, Strategy and Leadership.

MrMeinhard Huck, President, Swissôtel Hotels&Resorts comments on theachievement, “Our Swissôtelcredois “A Passion for Perfection” which means an unyielding commitment to only thefinest. We benchmark ourselves against the best international practices and thisaward puts us in good company with other internationally renowned brand names.We are thrilled that we are able not only to bring to the world, Swisshospitality of the highest standardsbut also to build a legacy of developing much needed talent around theworld.”

Establishedas the Corporate Research Foundation in the Netherlands in 1991, CRF hasdeveloped into an international organisation with operations that span 10countries across three continents. CRF conducts extensive in-depth research intothe management and business practices of companies. These findings are publishedas benchmark reports which have come to be recognised as a hallmark of qualityfor best practices around the globe.

520companies were considered for the 2009 Top EmployersTMAward (ChinaNationwide). Only ten winners are selected from this pool of 520 which includedFortune 500 companies, boutique companies, non-profit and Government organisations. The study involved internal benchmarking of Human Resourcepractices in the areas of talent attraction and retention and was based on sixkey criteria: Compensation and Benefits; Working Conditions; Training; Promotionand Career Development; Company Culture and HealthManagement.

MrHuck adds, “As an internationally renowned deluxe hospitality brand, we rely onour employees to consistently deliver the highest service standards. Ouremployees are our greatest assets. Integral to the Swissôtel philosophy isdeveloping talent in each of the countries that we operate. We pride ourselvesas an employer of choice and this award is validation of our continuing effortsin people development.”

Theother winners of CRF’s Top EmployersTMAward 2009 are: ABN AMRO TEDAFund Management Co., Ltd.; Autodesk ACRD; Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu CPA Ltd.; DowChemical (China) Investment Company Ltd.; DSM (China) Ltd.; Ernst&Young;McDonald's (China) Company Ltd.; PepsiCo China Foods&Beverages; andWal-Mart (China) Investment Co., Ltd.Formore information on the award, please visitwww.crf.com