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Employee engagement

Engagement and satisfaction

We know that continued innovation and the success of our organization are rooted in our employees’ fulfillment and satisfaction at work. We’re striving to sustain a collaborative workplace with open communication and feedback, tailored approaches to flexibility, and a dynamic environment where employees can do their best work.

Our goal

  • Measure employee satisfaction across our global workforce annually, with a goal of a 79% score on our Employee Engagement Index.
Graph showing our employee engagement index from 2018 to 2023, in 2023 it is 79%.
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Leadership and development

We encourage employees to expand their knowledge, build new skills, and continuously develop by providing a variety of opportunities that best suit their needs. This includes formal development opportunities, experiential and on-the-go education, and professional relationship building.

Learn more about our leadership and development programs here.

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Talent attraction and retention

Our employees are our most valued asset. We take a comprehensive approach to attracting top talent and prioritize the health and wellness of our employees.

Learn more about what we offer here.

2023 highlights

85%

response rate achieved on our Employee Engagement Index

$600,000

invested in our educational assistance program to provide employees financial assistance with their job-related educational pursuits

58,000

voluntary learning hours in which employees participated

2023 Sustainability report

Read more about our commitment to sustainability.

Download full report (PDF)

Our work supports the following UN Sustainable Development Goals:

Goal 5: Gender equality Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth Goal 10: Reduced inequalities

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Inclusive culture

3 ways to support mental health at work

Supporting mental health at work comes from events that build connections, employee resource groups that offer support, and benefits that connect with resources expertise.