Chicago Magazine Names Allstate One of the Top Five Places to Work in Chicago; One of Only Six Companies from 2000 Survey to Remain on the Top 25 2004 List.NORTHBROOK, Ill. -- Chicago magazine today named Allstate Insurance Company one of the "25 Best Places to Work in Chicago." The magazine first released its survey in 2000. Only six of the companies from the 2000 survey, including Allstate, made the 2004 list. Allstate is ranked No. 5 on this year's list. "Allstate has remained steadfast even in changing economic times. This demonstrates that Allstate has a long-term commitment to investing in their employees," said Shane Tritsch, managing editor, Chicago magazine. Allstate employs more than 40,000 people, including 9000 that work in the Chicagoland area. "Allstate is in the business of providing peace of mind to the customers we serve. In order to do that, we need the best talent in the industry," said Joan M. Crockett, senior vice president, human resources The fancy word for "people." The human resources department within an organization, years ago known as the "personnel department," manages the administrative aspects of the employees. , for Allstate. "All of our workplace strategies, including diversity and work/life initiatives, are aligned to enable our employees to effectively serve our customers." "We're very proud of this recognition," said Anise anise (ăn`ĭs), annual plant (Pimpinella anisum) of the family Umbelliferae (parsley family), native to the Mediterranean region but long cultivated elsewhere for its aromatic and medicinal qualities. Wiley-Little, director, diversity & work/life, Allstate. "It means a lot to our employees that we consistently demonstrate our commitment by providing a work environment where all employees can contribute to their full potential to meet business objectives." In addition to the confidential survey of a random sampling of Allstate employees, the best-places-to-work criteria included a review of company policies, practices in pay, benefits, perks perk 1 v. perked, perk·ing, perks v.intr. 1. To stick up or jut out: dogs' ears that perk. 2. To carry oneself in a lively and jaunty manner. , turnover rates, training and opportunity for advancement, diversity, work-life balance The expression work-life balance was first used in 1986 in the US (although had been used in the UK from the late 1970s by organisations such as New Ways to Work and the Working Mother's Association) to help explain the unhealthy life choices that many people were making; they were , employee voice in the workplace and community involvement. The entire list will be published in the October issue of Chicago magazine. Visit www.chicagomag.com for more information. For pictures and video of Allstate employees and the managing editor of Chicago magazine, visit www.allstate.com/media. The Allstate Corporation (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :ALL) is the nation's largest publicly held personal lines insurer. Widely known through the "You're In Good Hands With Allstate(R)" slogan A slogan is a memorable motto or phrase used in a political, commercial, religious and other context as a repetitive expression of an idea or purpose. Slogans vary from the written and the visual to the chanted and the vulgar. , Allstate helps individuals in more than 16 million households protect what they have today and better prepare for tomorrow through more than 12,900 exclusive agencies and financial specialists in the U.S. and Canada. Customers can access Allstate products and services through Allstate agencies, or in select states at allstate.com and 1-800 Allstate(R). Encompass ENCOMPASS Enhanced Consequence Management Planning and Support System (DARPA) (SM) and Deerbrook(R) Insurance brand property and casualty products are sold exclusively through independent agents. Allstate Financial Group provides life insurance, annuity annuity: see insurance. annuity Payment made at a fixed interval. A common example is the payment received by retirees from their pension plan. There are two main classes of annuities: annuities certain and contingent annuities. , retirement, banking and investment products through distribution channels that include Allstate agencies, independent agencies, worksite, financial institutions and broker-dealers. |
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