Insurance Australia Group (IAG) has been recognised by The Australian newspaper for having one of the happiest workplaces in Australia for 2023.
The recognition comes on the back of ranking fifth among the award-winning workspaces in the global 2023 Leesman Survey and bronze accreditation by the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI).
Christine Stasi, group executive for people performance and reputation at IAG, said the recognition reflects the group's commitment to connecting people and their work to the business's purpose – “to make your world a safer place.”
“We instil pride and create meaning for our people in how their work connects with our purpose, helping our customers and serving communities during their times of need,” Stasi said. “We encourage people to be their authentic selves, provide meaningful work that makes a difference, and drive a culture of purpose and connection.”
IAG takes care of its people by fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging, implementing flexible working arrangements, and providing a wide range of benefits and employee discounts – from insurance to self-care. Leave options can also be tailored, whether that be annual, extended, or family leave (12 months).
“While these programs are constantly evolving, they all ladder up to our purpose and help to elevate our values,” Stasi said.
IAG also has mental health and wellbeing programs to support employees and their families, including:
Aside from providing employee benefits, IAG enables its people to volunteer, mainly to help communities reduce their risks and prepare for natural disasters.
“Celebrating our people is an important part of our culture. We commemorate long-term tenures and acknowledge significant contributions. We recognise effort and celebrate the big and small,” Stasi said.
With happy employees boosting the group's growth, IAG recently reported solid results for the 2023 financial year (FY23).
