Allianz Life Named One of the 50 Most Engaged Workplaces

Achievers list honors companies working to keep employees engaged through recognition, development opportunities and wellbeing programs

MINNEAPOLIS – March 16, 2023 – Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America (Allianz Life) has been recognized as one of the 50 Most Engaged Workplaces® by Achievers. The awards honor top employers that display leadership and innovation in engaging their workplaces based on the Eight Elements of Employee Engagement®. These include purpose and leadership, manager empowerment, belonging, equity and inclusion, recognition and rewards, professional and personal growth, accountability and performance, culture alignment and wellbeing.

“Having engaged employees is so critical in today’s hybrid and remote work environment, and our people are truly what make our culture at Allianz Life so unique,” said Jenny Guldseth, chief human resources officer, Allianz Life. “We’re proud to provide a number of different offerings and benefits that help keep our employees focused, happy, engaged and growing in their careers.”

Recently, the company has embraced hybrid and flexible work arrangements and enhanced other benefits like an onsite healthcare clinic and other campus amenities that can make employees’ lives easier.

Allianz Life has also doubled down on learning opportunities to help keep employees engaged on a journey of continuous education. This includes formal learning hour goals, an ongoing offering of live sessions, videos, podcasts, online courses, tips and articles, as well as a tuition reimbursement program for associate, bachelors, masters or doctorate degrees related to the business.

The company also provides employees with consistent reward and recognition programs, a strong focus on diversity, equity and inclusion, numerous community giving and volunteering opportunities, and comprehensive learning and development programs.

“Amid economic turbulence and a rapidly changing work landscape, it has never been more vital to prioritize employee engagement. However, building a workplace that effectively engages and supports all employees is no easy feat,” said Jeff Cates, CEO, Achievers. “We’re proud to announce this year’s 50 Most Engaged Workplaces and recognize an impressive group of companies who are truly redefining employee engagement excellence.”

Learn more about the employee experience at Allianz Life.

About Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America

Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America, one of the Ethisphere World’s Most Ethical Companies®, has been trusted since 1896 to help millions of Americans prepare for financial uncertainties and retirement with a variety of innovative risk management solutions. In 2023, Allianz Life provided additional value to its policyholders via distributions of more than $13.73 billion. The company is a leading provider of fixed index annuities, registered index-linked annuities, fixed index universal life insurance, and buffered ETFs via our subsidiary Allianz Investment Management, LLC. Allianz Life is part of Allianz SE, a global leader in the financial services industry with approximately 160,000 employees in more than 70 countries. Allianz Life is a proud sponsor of Allianz Field® in St. Paul, Minnesota, home of Major League Soccer’s Minnesota United.