Every year, Fortune magazine delivers their list of Americas most admired companies. The survey is a rigorous process that The Hay Group performs based on nine key areas:
1. Ability to attract and retain talented people.
2. Quality of management.
3. Social responsibility to the community and the environment.
4. Innovativeness.
5. Quality of products or services.
6. Wise use of corporate assets.
7. Financial soundness.
8. Long-term investment value.
9. Effectiveness in doing business globally (Worlds Most Admired Companies list only).
The great news, highlighted by Jason Corsello of Yankee Group is that Taleo is powering many of those companies (50% of the Top 10!).