MetLife: A Next Gen Workplace
About MetLife
COMPANY SIZE:
Publicly Traded Large Enterprise (1000+ employees)
INDUSTRY:
Insurance
MetLife has helped customers around the world protect their property, finances, family, and future. From campaigning to eliminate tuberculosis, to providing basic health care for millions through visiting nurse service through in the '50s, to investing in agriculture, housing, infrastructure, and businesses of all sizes, the company has always been committed to creating value for the world at large. Today, people's needs are changing faster than ever, and MetLife’s 49,000 employees in 40+ countries are working harder than ever to transform business. The aim is to help MetLife customers and partners navigate whatever changes life may bring.
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Why MetLife Is a Next Gen Workplace
MetLife has consistently built a culture of success and employee empowerment with a keen focus on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. For example, MetLife Foundation committed an additional $5 million in 2020 toward expanding racial equity in the U.S., supplementing the $10 million it already contributes every year to support diverse communities and racial equity. MetLife is an industry leader who elevated the minimum wage to $20/hr for all employees to increase equity and quality of life for employees. Managers support their employees’ learning journeys by carving out time devoted to learning and development, and managers receive leadership training. Upon Return to Office, MetLife has enabled employees to work in a hybrid fashion, in office, or from home to provide flexibility and new ways of working to support a broad, dynamic, robust workforce. MetLife has taken a strong stance in speaking out against racism and inequality, in empowering women within the workplace, in investing in an agile-enabled workforce and increased on-the-job learning.
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.