Ernst & Young leads UK training and development

Mark Otty rated most inspiring leader in Best Companies to Work For Awards

London 07 March 2008: For the second year in succession, Ernst & Young was placed among the top five big companies in the highly prestigious Best Companies to Work For Awards, picking up a special prize for training and development. The firm was also one of only two accountancy firms to receive the prestigious 3 star accolade.

Ernst & Young Chairman Mark Otty said: “As well as being recognised as one of the leading employers in the UK, we are delighted to receive this special Training & Development Award. We actively work with individuals to identify which learning experiences and rewarding on the job challenges they need to take them forward in their career, and each individual is coached throughout their time at Ernst & Young.”

Mark, personally, recorded the highest score amongst the bosses of the UK’s biggest companies to the ‘inspiring leader’ question in the survey. As well as his strong internal profile, he is a regular commentator on business and economic issues such as social mobility and foreign direct investment into the UK, and he recently accompanied the Prime Minister on his business trip to India and China.