NI CITIZENSHIP REPORT

Hire and Retain the Best and Brightest

NI hires employees from leading universities.

Staying true to the people advantage, National Instruments hires top talent from leading universities and retains employees through meaningful work, a fun environment, and a variety of developmental programs. NI hires not only for aptitude and potential but also for the ability to take initiative and work collaboratively – fundamental components of the NI culture. NI encourages employees to challenge each other by providing an open work environment that supports idea generation and innovation. New engineering employees, for example, can immediately contribute to developing products and technologies that empower NI customers to improve the world.


Patricia Bedford
 
 

2010 Highlights

Recruited candidates at 42 universities in the United States

Inducted the first 10 members of the NI Quarter Century Club for 25 years of service

2010 Challenges

Ensuring a diverse workplace with fewer women and minorities in the technology field

Accelerating worldwide recruiting to meet hiring goals while trying to maintain hiring standards 

2011 Commitments

Meet hiring goals in order to double the number of employees by 2015

Expand the NI Leaders program to include 12 additional universities 

Triple the size of the engineering intern program at NI corporate headquarters 

Collaborate with student organizations to tailor recruiting events for women and minorities