Guardian Earns 2018 Training Top 125 Award for Outstanding Learning and Development
NEW YORK, N.Y., February 20, 2018 – The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® (Guardian), one of the nation’s largest mutual life insurers and a leading provider of employee benefits, has been recognized as one of Training magazine’s 2018 Top 125 training organizations.
This award underscores Guardian's focus on providing their employees and financial advisors with the necessary tools for personal development in their current roles, to build skills for future roles and to connect with customers.
“At Guardian, we are deliberately considering the future of work and the impact of AI and technology on our business. We are investing heavily in training and reskilling because we know that when our employees thrive, so do we. Through intentional learning and development initiatives, we are better able to innovate, grow the business and remain competitive in the marketplace,” stated Jay Rosenblum, Chief Human Resources Officer. “We recognize that our future growth depends on the collective power of our greatest asset: our talent.”
Now in its 18th year, the Training Top 125 is the only report that ranks companies’ training and workforce development. The Top 125 ranking is determined by assessing a range of qualitative and quantitative factors, including financial investment in employee training and development, the scope of training programs, how closely training and development efforts are linked to business goals and objectives, and their effectiveness in terms of business impact.
“The 2018 Training Top 125 winners are game changers,” Training Magazine Editor-in-Chief Lorri Freifeld said. “They constantly look for innovative ways to effectively deliver and measure employee training, and they are rewarded with an engaged, passionate workforce and organizational success. Congratulations to these stellar organizations for their unwavering commitment to learning and employee growth!”
About Guardian
The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® (Guardian) is one of the largest mutual life insurers, with $7.4 billion in capital and $1.5 billion in operating income (before taxes and dividends to policyholders) in 2016. Founded in 1860, the company has paid dividends to policyholders every year since 1868. Its offerings range from life insurance, disability income insurance, annuities, and investments to dental and vision insurance and employee benefits. The company has approximately 9,000 employees and a network of over 2,750 financial representatives in 58 agencies nationwide. For more information about Guardian, please follow Guardian on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and YouTube.