Gallagher: A Next Gen Workplace
About Gallagher
COMPANY SIZE:
Publicly Traded Large Enterprise (1000+ employees)
INDUSTRY:
Insurance
Founded by Arthur J. Gallagher in Chicago in 1927, Gallagher has grown to be one of the leading insurance brokerage, risk management, and HR & benefits consulting companies in the world. With significant reach internationally, the organization employs over 34,000 people and their global network provides services in more than 150 countries. Gallagher's values are core to their culture. Passionate service, strategic innovation, and ethical behavior form the basis of how they do business—The Gallagher Way. All with one purpose: To help you face your future with confidence.
Visit Gallagher's Career page here.
Visit Gallagher's Career page here.
Why Gallagher Is a Next Gen Workplace
Gallagher is committed to empowering the next generation of talent. Through career development programs, choice and variety in specialization, and drive for an inclusive workplace, Gallagher fosters an entrepreneurial environment. Young professionals are encouraged to bring energy and fresh perspectives to their work. They have freedom to explore various industries, insurance coverages, and consulting practices without geographic barriers as they determine their passion within the organization. Gallagher invests in early talent by generating career pathing in new markets, strategic functions, and leadership teams. With a history of disruption in the industry, Gallagher entrusts the next gen to grow and change alongside the diverse communities that they serve. What’s most important is continued progress in creating a safe environment that allows employees to be who they are—which builds trust and increases engagement.
The Makings of a Next Gen Workplace
What is a Next Gen workplace? The Top 100 Next Gen Workplaces are comprised of organizations that are building standout workplaces for the next generation of talent, informed by extensive data collected by RippleMatch on what Generation Z values in a workplace. These companies are investing in the programs, benefits, and cultures that enable their people to thrive personally and professionally. Each company featured as a Next Gen Workplace filled out a detailed application about their organizations and were among the top scoring applicants.
Key Attributes of Next Gen Workplaces
Learning & Development
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Next Gen Workplaces are committed to nurturing and growing the careers of their employees, and that includes entry-level talent. Many of the companies featured in this list offer robust internship programs, structured mentorship opportunities, internal training, executive speaker series, and clear paths for upward mobility.
Company Culture & Well-being
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Companies selected as Next Gen Workplaces are investing in cultures that are inclusive and supportive of all employees. These organizations often offer standout benefits that empower employees to bring their full selves to work such as mental health and flexible work options, in addition to fostering strong communities internally.
Financial Security & Benefits
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Companies that qualify as Next Gen Workplaces understand the importance of financial security and competitive compensation. The organizations that made it into The Next Gen 100 offer standout financial benefits, including examples such as 401(k) plans, employer-subsidized healthcare plans, financial planning, bonuses, and more.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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Next Gen Workplaces are committed to moving the needle on D&I and are taking actionable steps to increase representation. The companies included are making long-term investments in D&I such as diversity-focused partnerships, building relationships with HBCUs & HSIs, leveraging technology, providing resources for ERGs, and having dedicated D&I team members.
Congratulations to the companies that made it onto the Top 100 list of Next Gen Workplaces!
See which organizations made the entire Next Gen 100 list below.