Mumbai: Hyatt Hotels Corporation has emerged as one of the 25 World’s Best Multinational Workplaces for 2016, according to global research and consulting firm Great Place to Work and FORTUNE. Hyatt ranked No. 11 on the list, which is based on employees’ assessments of their jobs, managers, coworkers, opportunities for training and support for work/life balance, among other factors.
This is the third consecutive year Hyatt has received this global recognition from Great Place to Work, following regional workplace accolades earned this year in the United States, Greater China, France, Germany, United Arab Emirates, India and the United Kingdom. In addition, this year Hyatt received the 2016 Gallup Great Workplace Award and was named by FORTUNE as one of the 100 Best Workplaces for Millennials, 30 Best Workplaces to Retire From and 100 Best Workplaces for Women.
“We are proud to be recognized as a top multinational workplace for a third consecutive year. We are committed to creating a work environment where our colleagues are encouraged to be themselves, which helps foster authentic and meaningful connections with each other and our guests,” said Mark Hoplamazian, President and Chief Executive Officer, Hyatt Hotels Corporation. “This recognition acknowledges all 100,000 colleagues, without whom our success would not be possible.”
Hyatt is consistently recognized as a leader in promoting a nurturing, positive and diverse workplace environment with a host of policies and employee benefits. Complimentary and discounted stays at Hyatt hotels around the world and free or subsidized meals during work hours served in associate dining rooms are hallmarks of employee benefits of the company. Further, the hospitality major provides a wide variety of wellness programs and fitness activities, such as yoga, Zumba and kickboxing classes, at hotels to help associates stay energized and healthy while it offers flexible work schedules to employees. A new global family assistance policy that provides employees with paid time off following the birth or adoption of a child as well as financial assistance for adoption.
“These organizations are well known because their brands appear around the globe. But behind these successful brands are high-trust workplaces where the vast majority of employees feel valued, well treated and that their work makes a difference,” said Kim Peters, executive vice president, Great Place to Work. “Congratulations to these globally great organizations!”
The World’s Best Multinationals ranking is part of a series of rankings by Great Place to Work and FORTUNE.
