ST. LOUIS, Novemebr 22, 2019 \/3BL Media\/\u00a0\u2013 Financial services firm Edward Jones has been named one of the 2019 Best Workplaces for Parents by Great Place to Work and FORTUNE magazine. The firm ranked No. 5 on the list of 50 companies, up two spots from last year.<\/p>\n
To determine the Best Workplaces for Parents list, Great Place to Work\u00ae compared parents\u2019 and non-parents\u2019 responses from among more than 4.6 million employees at Great Place to Work-CertifiedTM organizations nationwide. Employees responded anonymously to more than 60 survey questions rating their employers.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe once again are honored to be recognized for creating a best workplace, where all associates are encouraged to maximize their potential and bring their whole selves to work,\u201d said Kristin Johnson, Edward Jones Chief Human Resources Officer. \u201cWe\u2019re proud to offer programs that make it possible for our associates to blend their work and their lives, while delivering great client experiences and making a difference in the communities they serve.\u201d<\/p>\n
Best Workplaces stand out for creating great workplaces for all employees, regardless of position or other personal characteristics. Edward Jones\u2019 generous 16-week paid parental leave policy continues to highlight its suite of associate benefits.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe companies featured on the 2019 Best Workplaces for Parents list stand out for their comprehensive approach to employees becoming mothers and fathers,\u201d said Michael C. Bush, CEO of Great Place to Work.<\/p>\n
These companies, Bush said, take a holistic view on supporting new moms and dads by offering benefits such as career coaching.<\/p>\n
\u201cEdward Jones associates receive coaching, mentoring and development opportunities to reach their professional goals \u2013 and the support systems they need to be successful as working parents,\u201d Johnson said.<\/p>\n
The Best Workplaces for Parents list is one of a series of rankings by Great Place to Work and FORTUNE based on employee feedback from Great Place to Work-Certified\u2122 organizations. Edward Jones ranked No. 7 on the FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work for in 2019 list, the firm\u2019s 20th appearance on the list. The firm also was ranked the No. 1 Best Workplace in Financial Services & Insurance and the No. 6 Best Workplace for Millennials by Great Place to Work and FORTUNE.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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