The verdict is in, and according to members of the AICPA & CIMA, which together form the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, the Association (as it is known), officially is a Great Place To Work®.
Of the more than 1,300 employees working at the Association in Malaysia, the UK and US, 74% help render the final analysis. Great Place To Work®, an independent consultancy group and global authority on workplace culture, ran a confidential trust index survey of AICPA & CIMA employees, asking about key areas that can lead to higher workplace trust.
The Association—highly regarded for its long tradition of promoting from within, offering competitive salaries and rewarding accomplishments—achieved an 83% response rate on the survey, higher than the 59% average of other organizations of similar size. The certificate confirms the Association’s status as an employer that puts employees first.
Responses also showed that 85% of employees felt equipped with the correct mental and physical health programs, and 84% reported a strong work/life balance.
Sue Warman, VP of People for the AICPA & CIMA, says that with the distinction in place, the Association will look forward to focusing on areas where it can continue to improve. “Our organization is only as good as each individual team member, and becoming Great Place To Work® certified better positions us to attract top talent now and into the future.”
Some of the strategies the Association has put in place to ensure it evolves as an accounting membership body include:
- A market-competitive salary and benefits package that is reviewed yearly;
- A Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Council made up of global volunteers;
- Worldwide office closures in recognition of World Mental Health Day;
- Personal and professional development opportunities, including free Continuing Professional Education/Continuing Professional Development courses;
- Free and confidential access to mental health professionals through the Employee Assistance Program; and,
- Ongoing staff recognition via the YouEarnedIt program
The Great Place To Work Certification™ is valid for 12 months, after which AICPA & CIMA can renew by undergoing a similar survey.
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