New York, NY - ۶Ƶ today announced that it has been named as one of the “” for its outstanding leadership in creating innovative programs for its workforce in the areas of advancement of women, flexibility, child care and paid parental leave. This is the ninth time that ۶Ƶ has been given this distinction.
"I'm extremely proud that ۶Ƶ is again being recognized as one of the top-ranked companies for working mothers," said Tom Naratil, President ۶Ƶ Wealth Management Americas and President ۶Ƶ America. "We are committed to being a firm where women can continue to realize their professional ambitions as they begin exciting new chapters in their personal lives."
"We strive to ensure that ۶Ƶ is a great place for our employees to work and grow professionally and personally," said Dana Ritzcovan, ۶Ƶ Head of Human Resources in the Americas. "This recognition is a testament to the strength of our commitment, culture, programs and policies."
In 2016, ۶Ƶ was acknowledged for its ongoing investment in talent development and sponsorship programs that provide women across the firm with training, career advancement and networking opportunities. The firm was also recognized for its parental leave policies in the US and Puerto Rico, which include 16 weeks of paid leave for the primary caregiver and two weeks of paid leave for the secondary caregiver. In addition, the firm was recognized for its use of technology to help employees improve their work flexibility and work-life balance.
“For 31 years, Working Mother has tracked the progress of companies that lead in creating a supportive workplace for America’s families. Now more than ever, with changing family dynamics, parental benefits are a key weapon in the war for talent. These companies aim to create the culture that attract the best talent,” said Jennifer Owens, Editorial Director of Working Mother Media.
“This year’s class of winning companies goes the extra mile to support working moms and all diverse families. In 2016, fully paid leave offerings have grown to an average of 9 weeks, up from 8 last year. The Working Mother 100 Best Companies continues to pave the way for employers nationwide to support their employees, both personally and professionally," said Subha Barry, Vice President, General Manager, Working Mother Media.
Working Mother will hold its fourth annual National Flex Day on Tuesday, October 18th. As a Working Mother 100 Best Company, ۶Ƶ will participate to celebrate the power and pervasiveness of workplace flexibility. Each year, more and more employers and employees are following the lead of the Working Mother 100 Best Companies, all of which offer flexible work options, to add their voices to the #NatlFlexDay campaign. Learn more at .
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About ۶Ƶ
۶Ƶ provides financial advice and solutions to wealthy, institutional and corporate clients worldwide, as well as private clients in Switzerland. The operational structure of the Group is comprised of our Corporate Center and five business divisions: Wealth Management, Wealth Management Americas, Personal & Corporate Banking, Asset Management and the Investment Bank. ۶Ƶ's strategy builds on the strengths of all of its businesses and focuses its efforts on areas in which it excels, while seeking to capitalize on the compelling growth prospects in the businesses and regions in which it operates, in order to generate attractive and sustainable returns for its shareholders. All of its businesses are capital-efficient and benefit from a strong competitive position in their targeted markets.
۶Ƶ is present in all major financial centers worldwide. It has offices in 54 countries, with about 34% of its employees working in the Americas, 35% in Switzerland, 18% in the rest of Europe, the Middle East and Africa and 13% in Asia Pacific. ۶Ƶ Group AG employs approximately 60,000 people around the world. Its shares are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).