MELBOURNE, Victoria and AUCKLAND, New Zealand, 12 December 2024 - Assurant is proud to be certified by Great Place to Work® once again in Australia and New Zealand. This marks the fifth consecutive year of certification for Australia and the second year running for New Zealand. Top scoring areas include Justice, Camaraderie, Credibility, and Respect.
The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Assurant. Great Place To Work® is the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience, and the leadership behaviors proven to deliver market-leading revenue, employee retention and increased innovation.
"Great Place To Work Certification is a highly coveted achievement that requires consistent and intentional dedication to the overall employee experience," says Sarah Lewis-Kulin, the Vice President of Global Recognition at Great Place To Work. She emphasizes that Certification is the sole official recognition earned by the real-time feedback of employees regarding their company culture. “By successfully earning this recognition, it is evident that Assurant stands out as one of the top companies to work for, providing a great workplace environment for its employees."
"Achieving Great Place to Work-Certification is a testament to our steadfast dedication to our employees' well-being and professional growth," said Hemaka Perera, President APAC. "It is gratifying to witness that our continuous efforts to nurture an inclusive and supportive workplace environment are being recognized and valued by our team. We pledge to persist in our mission to enhance a workplace where every individual feels respected and empowered."
In 2024, 82% of employees across Australia and New Zealand recognized Assurant as a Great Place to Work. Assurant offers a wide variety of benefits including career development, health and wellbeing initiatives, and a continued focus on diversity, equity & inclusion, and having a healthy work life.
According to Great Place To Work research, job seekers are 4.5 times more likely to find a great boss at a Certified great workplace. Additionally, employees at Certified workplaces are 93% more likely to look forward to coming to work, and are twice as likely to be paid fairly, earn a fair share of the company’s profits and have a fair chance at promotion.
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About Assurant
Assurant, Inc. (NYSE: AIZ) is a leading global business services company that supports, protects and connects major consumer purchases. A Fortune 500 company with a presence in 21 countries, Assurant supports the advancement of the connected world by partnering with the world’s leading brands to develop innovative solutions and to deliver an enhanced customer experience through mobile device solutions, extended service contracts, vehicle protection services, renters insurance, lender-placed insurance products and other products.
Learn more at assurant.com.
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