7. Convergys

Companies with the Biggest Jumps in Worker Happiness

2011 Average Score: 3.563
2010 Average Score: 3.137
Difference: 8.5 percent
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10. Fidelity Inv... 2011 Average Score: 4.265
2010 Average Score: 3.916
Difference: 7.0 percent

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9. Wipro Technol... 2011 Average Score: 3.918
2010 Average Score: 3.569
Difference: 7.0 percent

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8. Home Depot 2011 Average Score: 3.772
2010 Average Score: 3.374
Difference: 8.0 percent

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7. Convergys 2011 Average Score: 3.563
2010 Average Score: 3.137
Difference: 8.5 percent
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6. Macy's 2011 Average Score: 3.762
2010 Average Score: 3.335
Difference: 8.5 percent

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5. Wal-Mart 2011 Average Score: 3.678
2010 Average Score: 3.238
Difference: 8.8 percent

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4. Infosys Techn... 2011 Average Score: 4.025
2010 Average Score: 3.58
Difference: 8.9 percent

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3. Wachovia 2011 Average Score: 4.138
2010 Average Score: 3.68
Difference: 9.2 percent
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2. American Expr... 2011 Average Score: 4.166
2010 Average Score: 3.646
Difference: 10.4 percent

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1. Target 2011 Average Score: 3.888
2010 Average Score: 3.281
Difference: 12.1 percent
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