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National Institute of Standards and Technology - Commerce
At a Glance


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Mission:
Develops and promotes measurement, standards, and technology to enhance productivity, facilitate trade, and improve the quality of life.

Overall rank: 40
Overall score: 68.6
Number of employees: 2501
Employee trend: 2683(Sept. 01), 2730(Sept. 02), 2673(Sept. 03)
Headquarters: Washington, D.C.
Other locations: Various offices in all U.S. territories

People who joined the agency in 2003: 86 (3% of workforce)
    Average 2001-2003: 130
People who left the agency in 2003: 173 (7% of workforce)
    Average 2001-2003: 185

Diversity profile Percentage
Male 65%
Female 35%
White 72%
Black 17%
Hispanic 3%
American Indian 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander 8%
Self-reported disability 6%

Demographic Rankings (See full table) Score Rank
Men 69 42
Women 67.8 41
Under 40 69.8 52
40 and over 68.3 35
White 71 30
Black 49.1 163
American Indian N/A N/A
Hispanic 54 137
Asian/Pacific Islander 63.1 109

Best in Class Rankings (See full table) Score Rank
Employee skills/mission match 80.1 27
Strategic management 57.5 109
Teamwork 72.2 90
Effective leadership 53.1 86
Performance-based rewards & advancement 50.4 56
Training & development 68.9 30
Support for diversity 58.6 121
Pay & benefits 69.6 34
Family friendly culture & benefits 36.3 95
Work/life balance 62.4 155

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