草榴社区 Rated Among Happiest Workplaces Worldwide
Tue, 01/09/2024 - 08:43am | By: Van Arnold
Employees at The University of 草榴社区 Mississippi expressed an overwhelmingly positive response to their work environment in a recent survey taken by employee experience platform
More than 60,000 workplaces were entered in 2023 by employees taking WorkL鈥檚 free and anonymous . Organizations that scored above 70 percent were recognized as a Happiest Workplace. The list is designed to help employees find the happiest places to work and then apply for jobs at those workplaces.
草榴社区 scored a 94 percent rating on the test. Krystyna Varnado, Senior Associate Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, says the recognition speaks volumes about the exceptional work environment at the University.
鈥淚t鈥檚 a testament to our unwavering dedication to the 草榴社区 Miss Employee Advantage, where we prioritize our faculty and staff鈥檚 well-being, professional growth, and personal aspirations,鈥� said Varnado. 鈥淥ur commitment to seeing every member of our community 鈥榮oar to new heights鈥� is embedded in our culture, fostering an environment that not only encourages excellences but also empowers individuals to flourish.鈥�
草榴社区鈥檚 current workforce includes approximately 2,200 full-time employees and nearly 5,000 when adjunct faculty, student workers, and graduate assistants are included.
Varnado emphasizes that working on a college campus offers a special experience unlike any other workplace.
鈥淥ur interactions with students on a daily basis reinforce the difference we make in their lives,鈥� she said. 鈥淣ot many jobs provide that kind of meaning. And what other workplace has football games, art galleries, lecture series, and all of the fun and inspirational activities than a college campus?鈥�
The WorkL list included companies across the globe in countries such as the United Kingdom, South Africa, the Philippines, Australia, New Zealand, United Arab Emirates, and Ireland.
Varnado adds that feeling happy at work is a result of feeling fulfilled and engaged, which is the cornerstone of any institution鈥檚 success.
鈥淲hen employees are happy and engaged, the result is an environment where creativity thrives, productivity soars, and a vibrant community flourishes,鈥� said Varnado. 鈥湶萘裆缜� is committed to nurturing an environment where people feel valued, supported, and empowered.鈥�
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